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Tap dancers use their feet like drums to create rhythmic patterns and timely
beats. The term "tap dancing" is derived
from the tapping sound produced when the small
metal plates on the dancer's shoes touch a hard
floor or surface.
Tap at Dancenter
 Tap
Dance, style of American theatrical dance, distinguished
by percussive footwork, that marks out precise
rhythmic patterns on the floor. Some descriptive
step names are brush, flap, shuffle, ball change,
and cramp roll.
Tap dancing is based on the arrangement of several basic steps. Once you master
the steps, you can learn and create tap dances and step combinations, which can
be creatively put together at any tempo or rhythm. Tap dancing is a great form
of exercise and entertainment.
Knowing the basics of tap dance can be helpful in theatrical auditions. The director
will most likely ask you to perform the Triple Time step, which you can learn
by reading the following series of steps. Any step can be done as slowly or as
quickly as you wish. Generally, the steps appear more effective and appealing
if performed quickly, but remember to start out slowly as to really understand
the step.
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