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Advanced Tap Dancing Moves

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Teach yourself how to tap dance! Learn advanced tap dance step combinations, moves, tips and techniques in this free video series of dance lessons.

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Summary: The rhythmic foot stomping we call tap dancing emerged in the 1830’s from a blend of cultures in Manhattan’s original melting pot, the Five Points neighborhood (recently depicted in Scorsese’s film Gangs of New York.) Essentially a blend of African shuffle and Irish jig, tap dance became extremely popular in the first half of the 20th century. The metal plates attached to the bottom of the dancer’s shoes create a percussive rhythm which could either accompany music, or be used as an instrument itself. This popular form of entertainment soon found its way from amateur street performances, to Vaudeville, Broadway, and eventually film and television where millions were inspired by the moves of Sammy Davis, Jr., Gregory Hines, Fred Astaire, and Gene Kelly.

In this series of free video lessons you’ll learn advanced tap moves like the Pink Panther and the Maxie Ford, as well as tips on warming up, combination moves and improvisation.

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Expert: Dani Rhodes is a professional actress, singer, dancer and musician based in New York City. She also teaches all of the above throughout New York. She is a proud member of Actors Equity Association and has starred in countless musicals and show tours all over the United States. She is presently in production on her debut album. You may contact and see/hear more of Dani at http://youtube.com/danirhodes.

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