![]() ![]() Stand with feet side by side, and lift the heels slightly off the ground.The easiest way to switch weight without stopping the taps, you can combine the ball change with the shuffle to build a basic combo: The shuffle can be danced forward and back (with parallel feet), to the side (with toes turned out, brush forward on a diagonal, and strike back and behind the standing leg), and crossing (brush forward with a parallel foot, then turn the toe outward and strike back with the free foot crossing IN FRONT of the standing leg.) Practice all three variations to build your dexterity. Finally, start syncopating the brush-to-strike movement, so it becomes an “and1, and2, and3…” rhythm.As you practice, shorten the swing so you can tap faster and faster.As you swing backward, point the toe to hit the floor again.As you swing forward, quickly point the toe so it hits the floor.Practice swinging the free leg forward and backward, keeping enough bend in the knee so it just misses the floor.Stand on one foot, and gently bend the knee of the other leg.The shuffle is one of the first steps a tapper learns, as it’s great for learning to loosen your ankles and get a sense of the basic technique. ![]() ![]() Got all that? Then let’s start with step one. As you practice the steps, use your legs from the hips down to drive the movements. It’s also important to keep the taps clean and natural, by loosening the ankles. This is the secret to switching feet quickly and in time with the music.Īs you practice, start slow until you have consistent rhythm, then speed it up until you match your chosen song. Tappers keep their weight forward on the balls of their feet, with weight evenly spaced between them. To get from one to the other, you’ll need to train your sense of rhythm and dexterity, using the first three steps below. Done poorly however… Well, it might just turn into a messy wall of sound. Tapping when done right exudes playfulness, style, and plenty of room for personal expression. ![]()
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