The Essential Guide to Tap Dance

From the propulsive rhythm of the African dancer, to the swinging ragtime of the American jazz age, tap dancing has evolved into a unique blend of cultural expression, improvisation and creativity, open to all ages and abilities. With clear step-by-step instructions, The Essential Guide to Tap Dance covers basic steps such as the shuffle, pick up and paddle, before building these into traditional combinations such as the time step and shim sham. Additional material includes the history and development of tap dancing; rhythm and musicality; learning the language of tap dancing; the role of improvisation and choreography and finally, the basic steps to advanced techniques. This is the perfect companion to instruct the beginner tap dancer and expand the more experienced dancer's technique, offering full-colour pictures, helpful instruction and essential notes on this vibrant and accessible dance form.

ISBN:	9781785003899
Publisher:	The Crowood Press
Imprint:	The Crowood Press
Published date:	20 Mar 2018
DEWEY:	792.78
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	144
Weight:	418g
Height:	246mm
Width:	189mm
Spine width:	11mm

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