As an intermediate tap dancer, you're ready to take your skills to the next level. Here are the top 10 tap dance techniques that you should know:
- Heels: This basic step involves striking the back of your heel down on the floor.
- Balls: This step is similar to the heels, but you strike the ball of your foot instead.
- Dippleback: This technique involves a series of quick, light taps on the balls of your feet.
- Shuffle: This step involves a smooth, gliding motion across the floor.
- Brushes: This technique involves brushing the sides of your feet against the floor.
- Flams: This step involves a sharp, accented tap on the ball of one foot, followed by a quick tap on the ball of the other foot.
- Cramprolls: This technique involves a series of rapid taps on the ball of one foot, while the other foot is held off the ground.
- Paddlerolls: This step involves a series of taps on the ball of one foot, while the other foot is held off the ground and then brought down to meet the first foot.
- Cuffs: This technique involves a sharp, accented tap on the heel of one foot, followed by a quick tap on the ball of the same foot.
- Wings: This step involves a series of taps on the ball of one foot, while the other foot is held off the ground and then brought up to meet the first foot.
By mastering these techniques, you'll be well on your way to becoming an advanced tap dancer. Keep practicing and experimenting with different combinations to develop your own unique style.
