Category Archives: Tap

Speed Demon

Posted on Jun 1, 2011 by .

You’re in tap class and have nailed a combination. Then, your teacher asks everyone to do it double time. You … Continue reading →

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The Shim Sham

Posted on Dec 7, 2010 by .
Dancers at the Shim Sham tap jam at The Kitchen in NYC. Photo by Paula Court.

You’re at a tap show and have been trying to keep your feet still, but the dancer within you is … Continue reading →

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Heels vs. Flats

Posted on Oct 1, 2010 by .

Picture a female tap dancer in heels. What do you see? A musical theater pro wearing a vintage 1920s-style dress … Continue reading →

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Slip Sliding Away

Posted on Sep 10, 2010 by .

Imagine a tap dancer who moves as if she’s on slick ice. While one foot does a quick shuffle, the … Continue reading →

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It’s About Time: Mastering The Time Step

Posted on Apr 1, 2010 by .

You and hundreds of other dancers are waiting to be seen at an open call for a tour of A … Continue reading →

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Improving Your Improv

Posted on Sep 16, 2009 by .

          In your favorite weekly hoofing class, your taps have been spot on and your sounds … Continue reading →

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