Tap Dancing

Sit in a chair to prep for pullbacks in tap dancing. Learn about pullbacks from a dance teacher in this free video on advanced tap dancing. Prepare for the tap dancing move "pullbacks" - Part 1 of 15. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Prepare for the tap d ...more

Drawbacks are a great intermediate tap dancing technique to know. Watch as a dance expert shows you tips on exactly how to do this exciting tap dance move in a free video clip. Perform drawbacks in tap dancing - Part 1 of 16. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage. ...more

Build on the basics of tap dancing with military cramp rolls. Learn tap dancing steps for beginners, including military cramp rolls, in this free video lesson from a dance teacher. Perform the "military cramp roll" tap dancing move - Part 1 of 15. Click through to watch this v ...more

Look at your feet to practice a tap turn across the floor. A dance teacher will show you how to do intermediate tap dancing turns in this free video lesson. Perform tap dancing turns - Part 1 of 15. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Perform tap dancing tur ...more

The trench is a great intermediate tap dancing technique to know for old fashioned choreography. Watch as a dance expert shows you tips on exactly how to do this exciting tap dance move in a free video clip. Perform the tap dancing "trench" move - Part 1 of 15. Click through t ...more

In this series of 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. Part 1 of 15 - How to Do advanced tap dancing. Do advanced tap dancing - Part 2 of 15. Click through to ...more

In this video dance class, learn how to tap dance as an absolute beginner. An experienced tap dancer will walk you through the most basic steps you need to know to get started. Part 1 of 15 - How to Do basic steps in tap dancing. Do basic steps in tap dancing - Part 2 of 15. C ...more

In this video dance class, learn how to tap dance as an absolute beginner. An experienced tap dancer will walk you through the most basic steps you need to know to get started. Part 1 of 15 - How to Do a warmup routine for tap dancing. Do a warmup routine for tap dancing - Par ...more

In this free intermediate tape dancing lesson, several combinations of tap shuffles are gone over including the three-shuffle, front-side-back shuffle, and the shuffle ball change. Learn how to do these combos with help from an expert: Bonnie Gray is an award-winning choreogra ...more

Do travel turns across the tap room floor with help from this free tap lesson! Learn how tap dancing steps can be combined to create traveling turns across the dance floor from an expert: Bonnie Gray is an award-winning choreographer in dance and musical theatre and here to te ...more

Tap dancing is a fun and energetic dance that requires skill and a good pair of shoes. It can be an interesting dance for anybody to learn and requires much practice. So in this tutorial, if you've learned some of the basics to tap dancing, it's time to move on to the more adv ...more

Check out this how to video tutorial to learn instructional tap dancing basics from experts. This is good for Broadway tap as well.

The shuffle is one of the most basic components of tap dancing. Learn the tap dance shuffle from a tap dancing instructor in this free dancing video. Perform the shuffle in tap dance - Part 1 of 19. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Perform the shuffle in ...more

Sue Fletcher, walks you through the ten basic steps of beginner tap dancing. Each step is explained from beginning to end in detail so you'll never feel lost or left behind. You'll learn moves like the brush step, the ball change and the flap, all of which are great for any le ...more

There are countless tap dance moves and combinations like the Cincinnati. Learn how to do a Cincinnati tap dance move from our expert dancer in this free video clip on beginning tap dancing. Do the Cincinnati tap dance move - Part 1 of 15. Click through to watch this video on ...more

There are countless tap dance moves and combinations. Learn how to do a 'step heel flap hop' tap dance move from our expert dancer in this free video clip on beginning tap dancing. Do the "Step Heel Flap Hop" tap dance move - Part 1 of 15. Click through to watch this video on ...more

If you're interested in learning how to tap dance, prepare for some fun. Although it may seem difficult or annoying, tap dance is very energetic and will have you sweating. In this tutorial, you'll be finding out how to perform tap dance steps for beginners. They're easy to fo ...more

A small light tap is one of the easiest and most basic embellishments, and is a nice way for the follower to mark and express the double-time ('quick, quick') - or the 'and' count in between the beats - while the leader is leading a step on the whole beat ('slow'). A tap can b ...more

If you're starting to tap dance, know that it revolves around using the rythym of the music. The music helps determine what steps that you'll be making in your dance routine. It may seem like a difficult task, but with the right help and teacher it can be easy to pick up. So i ...more

This is an instructional video on dancing the Tango, specifically the footwork. This elegant dance instructional goes over the Tap on Forward Step embellishment. Taps done during forward step (forward ochos here). Early tango was known as tango criollo, or simply tango. Today ...more

This is an instructional video on dancing the Tango, specifically the footwork. This elegant dance instructional goes over the Tap on '2' - Embellishment. This video illustrates tapping on the '2', if you count '1-2-3-4' for each beat. ('1' being the downbeat, '3' being the up ...more

This video illustrates tapping more than once during the beat. Possible combination are tapping on '2' + '3', on '3' + '4' or '2' + '4' with the step coming on the '1' always - the downbeat. (Using the system of count '1-2-3-4' for each beat, '1' being the downbeat, '3' being ...more

This video illustrates tapping on the '3' or the upbeat (halfway through the beat). Count '1-2-3-4' for each beat. ('1' being the downbeat, '3' being the upbeat or exact middle, and '2' and '4' being the places inbetween or the quarter beats). It is not a synchopated embellish ...more

Put weight on the heel and get low for the Bombershay in tap dancing. Learn about bombershay time steps from a dance teacher in this free video on intermediate tap dancing. Perform the Bombershay time steps - Part 1 of 15. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com ...more

There are countless tap dance moves and combinations. Learn how to do a stomp hop time step tap dance move from our expert dancer in this free video clip on beginning tap dancing. Do a stomp hop time step dance move - Part 1 of 15. Click through to watch this video on expertvi ...more

Component 1. Frame And Posture. The benefits of dance shoes never outweigh the benefits of proper spin technique. Your body should be straight lower abs and stomach should be tight. Your arms are in proper position. If you lift your hand it should be in 90 degree angle. Comp ...more

In this video, you can learn a very simple turning combo, salsa move. It taps into a reverse-open-break. Then, the ladies will open (and maybe wink) and finish turning while the lead picks them up to finish with a cross-body lead.

These moves are straight out of the 1960s! Expert gogo dancers, the Pontani sisters, are here to teach you their favorite, basic dance moves. Start with the basic tapping step, and then learn the traditional, alligator and fly arm moves to go with it. Once you've mastered this ...more

Just because you have two left feet doesn't mean you have to give up on impressing the ladies at the club. We get that getting your groove on can be intimidating, especially when all you know how to do is the John Travolta from "Saturday Night Fever," but there are easy steps ...more

The kick ball change is a step found in almost all forms of dancing, from ballet to tap to hip-hop. A kick ball change consists of three kicksteps and a ball change. That is, you kick your foot once and step forward, putting your foot down. Kick with the other foot and step yo ...more

In Bharatanatyam, the word "Tatta" literally means "to tap". "Adavu" is translated as foot work, but "adavu" is not a presentation limited to usage of the the feet. Every single limb of the body is coordinated in a certain style. In this traditional Indian dance how to video, ...more

In The Netherlands, Gabber Hardcore is the music of choice for rebellious young people, much like punk and underground hip-hop in the US. It is a blisteringly fast style of electronic music which might seem hard to dance to at first. Enter the hakken, the dance of choice for t ...more

"Tatti" means to tap (like in "Tatta adavu," foot taps) and "Metti" means a heel contact with the floor. For "Metti" one must first be on the toes (either a jump on the toes or just striking a toe) and then flatten the feet while the toes are already firm on the ground. This s ...more

The Lindy Hop is a fusion of many swing dances that preceded it or were popular during its development but is mainly based on jazz, tap, breakaway and Charleston. This how to video demonstrates the lindy circle. These steps are fun and easy to do. Follow the steps in this tuto ...more

The Lindy Hop is a fusion of many swing dances that preceded it or were popular during its development but is mainly based on jazz, tap, breakaway and Charleston. This how to video demonstrates the "Springer" lindy hop step. These steps are fun and easy to do. Follow the steps ...more

The Lindy Hop is a fusion of many swing dances that preceded it or were popular during its development but is mainly based on jazz, tap, breakaway and Charleston. This how to video demonstrates the "Lasso" lindy hop dance step. This step is fun and easy to do. Follow the steps ...more

Learn how to do the Texas swing line style dance with this tutorial. This how to video instructs you on variations of the country western line dance such as the Grapevine, heel taps and heel toe moves. Part 1 of 2 - How to Do a Texas swing line dance. Do a Texas swing line dan ...more

There are few things we'd like to bring back from the '70s: After all, living through super flared bell bottoms, afros bigger than our body, and peace sign shades once was enough. Though we're glad the trendy style of the '70s has faded like yesterday's news, we do love pullin ...more

The bus stop is definitely not a move you'll want to break out on your next clubbing trip with your gal pals, but it sure is a fun move to do when you're just goofing around with friends at home or going to a '70s theme party! Popularized in the disco decade, the bus stop con ...more

Our little sister nearly burst our eardrum when she squeled in glee at seeing cute as a button baby penguins tap dance and jive in the movie "Happy Feet." Baby penguins, being rather spherical in shape and super fuzzy, often become a little girl's favorite animal, and it's eas ...more

A few years back, the movie "Happy Feet" was hands down a favorite of kids everywhere. With masterfully choreographed high school band marching-like dance moves, loads of tapping, catchy songs, and Robin Williams' hilarious impersonation of a Latino penguin, the movie had a lo ...more

Break out the conga dance at your next party or special occasion with help from this free lesson. The conga dance is a celebratory dance that many do in a line involving three steps and a tap to the side. Get tips and tricks on how to stay away from having two left feet with a ...more

This is an instructional video on dancing the Tango, specifically the footwork. This elegant dance instructional goes over the High Back Boleo. Boleos from back ocho with leg in air. Also with extra tap. Music: Que Te Importe Que Llore (Calo) Early tango was known as tango cr ...more

The Lindy Hop is a fusion of many swing dances that preceded it or were popular during its development but is mainly based on jazz, tap, breakaway and Charleston. This 4 part how to video demonstrates of the California lindy routine. These steps are fun and easy to do. Follow ...more

The Lindy Hop is a fusion of many swing dances that preceded it or were popular during its development but is mainly based on jazz, tap, breakaway and Charleston. This how to video demonstrates the 24 bars of the Big Apple lindy routine. These steps are fun and easy to do. Fol ...more

The Shim Sham Shimmy, Shim Sham or just Sham is a particular tap dance routine. This four part how to video teaches the four moves to the Shim Sham dance. Learn how to do the Shim Sham, the Push and Cross, the Tack Annie, and the Half Break with these tutorials. Follow the ste ...more

If you want to shake your booty like Beyoncé, you'll have to work on your flexibility – and a style of dance called J-Setting. You Will Need * Online videos * Practice * High heels (optional) Step 1: Research J-Setting Research the dance style called J-Setting. Beyonce incorp ...more

The Lindy Hop is a fusion of many swing dances that preceded it or were popular during its development but is mainly based on jazz, tap, breakaway and Charleston. This 9 part how to video demonstrates the team routine choreography for Stagger Lee. These steps are fun and easy ...more

Get a little hula in your life by learning how to do these basic moves. You Will Need * A full body mirror * A sense of rhythm * All the grace and sensuality you can muster * Mele, the sung poetry that accompanies a traditional hula dance (optional) Step 1 Stand facing your ...more

The shuffle ball change tap dance move is a great beginning technique to know. Watch as a dance expert shows you tips on exactly how to do this exciting tap dance move in a free video clip. Perform the shuffle ball change - Part 1 of 12. Click through to watch this video on ex ...more

The Lindy Hop is a fusion of many swing dances that preceded it or were popular during its development but is mainly based on jazz, tap, breakaway and Charleston. This how to video demonstrates a lindy swingout variation. These steps are fun and easy to do. Follow the steps in ...more

The Lindy Hop is a fusion of many swing dances that preceded it or were popular during its development but is mainly based on jazz, tap, breakaway and Charleston. This how to video demonstrates demonstrates the J-hook lindy hop step. This step is fun and easy to do. Follow the ...more

The Lindy Hop is a fusion of many swing dances that preceded it or were popular during its development but is mainly based on jazz, tap, breakaway and Charleston. This how to video demonstrates demonstrates the push break (aka sugar push) with tuck turn variation lindy dance s ...more