How to TAP DANCE - Beginner Tutorial
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- Опубліковано 4 чер 2024
- How to TAP DANCE - Get your tap journey off to a flying start with the 2 most important tap steps for any beginner...
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-- Note: This video is 100% relevant for 2024, even though it was published in 2016 --
Learning something for the first time can be intimidating for a beginner, but it doesn’t need to be. In this ‘How-to’ video, I’ll teach you the 2 most important tap steps for any beginner to have in their ‘tap toolbox’.
With an understanding of these ‘building block’ steps, learning how to tap dance becomes easy and fun, no matter where you’re from, how old you are, or how many left feet you think you have.
A little secret: Tap Dance is not as hard as it looks.
My goal is simple: to help you take your first few steps with confidence, and to help you discover an incredibly enjoyable pastime. I break each step down clearly and carefully, and don’t give you any chance to get lost.
I hope you enjoy it. If you do, please like and share this video, and tell me how you went in the comments! I’d love to hear from you!
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IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER:
The creators of this video recommend seeking advice from a registered health professional before undertaking any of the exercises in the following video.
Should you experience any pain, discomfort, dizziness, shortness of breath or any other symptom, discontinue the exercise immediately and consult a health professional.
By watching this video, you agree to relieve and indemnify ‘Taptopia’, its owner and its staff for any injury or damage caused by attempting any movement presented in the video.
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TAP DANCE: - Good for the brain and the body - The most enjoyable thing to do - Easy to learn at any age...it's never too late to start.
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Learning tap was my secret childhood dream. I just ordered a pair of tap shoes ($20.00 on amazon) and I've got a nice hardwood floor in my living room. So what if I'm 54 years old? I'm going to learn how to tap dance and NOTHING is going to stop me. I've waited long enough
That's great to hear! :) All the very best!
Shoes are too small. I ordered my regular shoe size, but they're too small. Is this normal for tap shoes?
Tap shoes will naturally stretch over time, but if your shoes are uncomfortably small, it might be best to try a size up.
Goodness I love this comment with all my heart❤❤
YOU GO, MAN!! 💪
You're a true inspiration and I'm SO happy you decided to finally follow your dream and passion!
*I believe in you!* 👏💕
Thank you so much for the wonderful motivation.
I'm so happy for you ! I'm 18 and it's been only two years that I have the same dream (so not even remotely as long as you ) and I swear I'm gonna take classes once I'll have a job and an appartment/studio ! >:D
Me at 3PM: I should really spend my night studying today, then get enough sleep.
Me at 3AM: *How to TAP DANCE - Beginner Tutorial*
Haha 😆 I'm now conflicted as to whether to support your study & sleep, or your 3am tap dance adventures 🤷♂️
@@taptopiaofficial hahah I’m rooting for the 3 am tap dance adventures, they’re probably more meaningful in life. Also, great video & explanation :)
@@fredhasopinions fair enough! ... and thank you 🙂🙏 All the best!
Me here at 1:44 am lol
😂😂😂😂
Wow... i took a class and i learned more in this 8 mins than in the 45 min class i took
Thanks Andrea - I'm so thrilled to hear you got so much from the video :)
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Glad I’m not the only one who only had time for 45 minute classes 💀
I've learned more from UA-cam videos than all my teachers combined. 😂
Same for me !
Great for beginners and advanced tappers who have fallen into some wrong habits. And presented in such a pleasant and logical way. Full of "best practices" advice.
Thanks so much LaurenCincinnati - I really appreciate your kind comment :)
LaurenCincinnati I agree. I’ve been tapping for about 10 years and this made me rethink some simple moves that I’ve grown to overlook.
Yeah, I did tap from ages 4 to 10 so 6 years, I’m thirteen now and I would start lessons again but my mom won’t let me because or COVID-19. This reminded me of some simple steps I used to do.
Still tapping?
@@KarenEQuigg of course. To dance is to live life to the fullest.
I used to do tap for about 4 years when I was young. I was very good at it, but I kinda stopped. Now I'm getting into theatre, and I'm about to audition for my 3rd play! The play has tapping in it and I'm going to be purchasing a new pair of tap shoes on Wednesday and get back into tapping. Thanks for this tutorial, it really helped!
That's lovely to hear! All the very best for your audition :)
Not sure why, but recently I've just been tapping and scraping my heels quickly everywhere, I no might take lessons...
Wait that is EXACTLY ME I used to tap but I’m on MY third play which is newsies! That’s so funny!
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Yeah, when you need to get the role, theater is a great motivation to learn something like this.
who's here to learn how to tap bc they're bored during quarantine lol
I've been wanting to learn tap since childhood so maybe now's my chance! Just did a beginner painting course too, loving this lockdown!
Woohoo! 👏🏻
It's a great time for home learning 👏🏻
Me lol
Yes, and I just watched Singing in the Rain.
New years resolutions!:
read more
learn to tap dance
become more social
Yes! Well, number 2 and 3 should go together quite nicely :)
I decided to learn to tap myself just a month ago! I've never taken a dance lesson in my life and had horrible fear of failing. Luckily, our instructor has taught all levels of dancers and she's got the patience of a saint. We're learning the Coles Stroll and once we get to the end of it, everybody that was in step is now out of rhythm. I can only imagine what my teacher is thinking about the cacophony of hoofing foot noise knowing that she knows how it ~SHOULD~ sound. I actually start giggling so hard I loose my rhythm because the sound is so awful and hilarious. It goes from this beautiful syncopated sound to cows stomping in a barn :-) I've been taking lessons for 4 weeks and am loving it! I decided to put in a small dance floor in my garage (I bought snap together tiles for tap dancing and foam underflooring - the first 2 weeks I tapped on concrete *laugh*), am adding a flat screen TV with a DVD player which will be here tonight (oh boy!) so I can watch DVD's , UA-cam videos (I bought a cable to connect my phone to the TV), and my teacher (who let's me record her) and practice at home every night in a warm garage during the cold Oregon winters. I love finding people that have posted these videos, especially for those of us new to tap. So you get at it girl and don't look back - your body will thank you. I can only hope it gives you as much joy as it has for me. I'm unapologetically addicted.
@@partnersingrimellc5585 Oh wow! I'm glad you're enjoying it so much
@@ariel-4131 It's so worth it. It keeps the reflexes strong, and rewires our brains I'm finding. Just the act of doing something so new to our bodies is phenominal brain chemistry. Give it a go! I took the plunge and am just loving it. I'm frustrated because I don't have any sense of really fast speed, but then my friends laugh and remind me that these dance experts have been doing this for ~years~ so I need to stop putting pressure on myself to be perfect 4 weeks into lessons.😆
@@partnersingrimellc5585 I unfortunately don't have an instructor, and don't believe there are any near me, so if I ever get the chance for a professional to teach me, I'll take it!
One thing that really helps get into the tap dance mindset: start your improv with a limited movepool. See what you can do with only heel drops and toe taps. Experiment with rhythm, repetition, pauses, and everything else. Then you can add shuffles and flaps to drastically increase your perimeters before even touching the 'fancy' stuff.
It's the First day of the year and I really want to learn tap dance
Fantastic! I think that's a wonderful idea :)
Yeah!!!! A lot of thanks for helping me in! :)
You're very welcome :)
@@topsupport8211 How goes the thing mate?
How’s it going?
I'm 21 and desperately trying to figure out, as an advanced tap dancer, how to teach tap to beginner highschoolers. Just wanted to let you know how much seeing someone else break it down helps! Thanks for the fantastic video :)
A pleasure! That's wonderful to hear - I'm glad it helps 🙏
Same I’m new to tap
When i was around 10 yrs old....my school had a play and they had me tap dance. All the other kids in my class hated it and kept talking crap....me too. Until i actually started tapdancing....it...felt....good! Really good! Then the play was over and i stayed thinking about tap dancing and how cool it was for years! But it was not popular and i didnt feel motivated.
Now im 37 yrs old and....im ordering a pair of tap dancing shoes. Cant wait! Thanks for the video!
Hooray! Excited for you 🚀
Thank you so much! I've been tap dancing for over 30 years but it came naturally and I never took the time to pick it apart and feel I have lost my polish. So, I decided I wanted to go back to the classroom. The way you take this step by step (no pun intended ) and really focus on where one's feet and posture should be helps tremendously :) I love tap dancing so much and feel it's becoming a lost art form.
That's lovely to hear Rachel! :)
excellent breakdown of the mechanics. Although I'm 70, I'm eager to learn and don't want to develop bad habits or sloppy techniques as a beginner. I've watched several videos, and this was the only one that mentioned keeping ankle relaxed in the shuffle. what a differnce that made!
Thank you, Faythe! I appreciate your kind comments, and I'm thrilled that you found the video helpful 🙏 happy tapping!
I want to introduce my son to tap dance and this will give him a great foundation to see if he will want to take more classes. Thank you.
Lovely. You're very welcome :)
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Watching this was excellent! I took tap dance when I was 5. I took it for 2 years from the same fabulous teacher. I’m seen in every home movie tapping away. I must have driven my Mom crazy. 😅
Throughout the years I’ve bought myself nice tap shoes and started tapping again. It’s never lasted long.
Watching your instruction gives me goosebumps! I feel like I could attempt it yet again with more success this time. I’m older now. (Waay older.) However, I still dance every day in some form or another. More like “Elaine” on Seinfeld. Lol , but I still love to dance like nobody’s watching. BTW, nobody is watching. 😂 My point is I’m still in great shape and still dancing. As I sit here and type this, I realize I’ve been dancing all of my life. I was an exotic dancer in my 30’s for a few years in the winter time because I did road construction and got layed off in the winter. So I was a dancer in a GO-GO club. The money was excellent!
Anyway, I do go on. I’m ordering tap shoes today! 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽 I want to learn Flamenco dancing too!
If you’ve read all of this, Thank you! I hope your day is filled with magic moments. Watching this video has certainly brightened my day n given me something to look forward to.
I’m now your student of tap dance. 💃🏽💝✨🌎✨💝💃🏽
This is the best explained you tube tap tutorial I have stumbled on so far. Great content!
You a beginner? I've been tapping for 4 years now so I could give you some pointers :)
That's lovely to hear Sarah - thank you!
Charmy Kittie I am and I would love to have some tips on how to tap!
are you going to make more beginner videos?
Sarah Rodes your right it is
I've always adored dancers, but tap dancers were always on a whole other level. I've always been tapping my feet, trying out a little dancing when I was bored, but now I found this channel. I'll definetely will put effort into learning this next to my normal studies. This video alone was fun to work with.
That's lovely to hear Sherry :) happy tapping, and all the best!
I have been wanting to get back into tap for awhile now, as I have not tapped since I was five! I just turned thirteen and bought some tap shoes and I’m ready to tap again, very helpful!
That's great to hear :) All the best!
Great ATTITUDE!!!
OMG that’s legit me. I tapped for ages but quit and now I just turned 14 and really want to dance again 😁😁😁
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You are such a good teacher. I'm 72 and have been trying to understand this since I was 6 years old.
Thank you, Susy! I'm so glad to hear you found the video helpful 🙂🙏
@@taptopiaofficial you might like to know that three of my four sons all tap danced when they were kids. The youngest of those three was 3 years old when he started and he's now 45. He works in intelligence at the Pentagon now, but when he was three he brought the house down and the people out of their seats he was so cute. There weren't a lot of boys dancing (at least anywhere that we went) at that time. But my sons were always so proud to say " my brothers and I dance". The oldest will be 50 this year so it was a long time ago.
@@susyshepard320 wonderful! 🙂 I'm so glad your sons had the opportunity to learn tap dance.
it’s really late at night and I’m really bored but I’m actually seriously considering learning how to tap! thank you for the tutorial :)
Hooray! :)
I am considering picking up tap and teaching beginners after over a decade’s break, and it’s really helpful to hear your way of describing the basics! Thank you for a great video 😃
Woohoo! My pleasure. And welcome back to tap dance ☺️
lmao it’s quarantine time so i’m gonna learn the most random things
Hooray! :)
I do appreciate how you teach without talking down to the viewer. Most of the videos I have found so far have made me feel dumb. Thank you for being an excellent teacher!
Thanks so much! Yes I'm also not a fan of videos that talk down to the viewer. Happy tapping!
Oh... Man... I'm 38 isn't it too late for me to start...? I've fallen in love with this stuff.
It's never too late to start :) That's one of the best things about tap!
It's NEVER too late! You are ALWAYS welcome to dance! 💃
ye it is :)
I hope not. I’ll be 49 next week.
Im 73, first lesson Friday!
Great vids, I'm 43, have always wanted to try tap and can never find anywhere to learn, this is awesome 😀
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My goal in isolation is to learn how to tap. My friend will give me lessons over FaceTime, but I want to learn the basics first. Thanks
Yes! Love this :)
Thank you!! thank you!! THANK YOU!! I love dancing and I dance rather well, -sorry not to be modest- but I never learnt how to tap dance. I am hitting 70 and after I saw your video, I know I will --finally-- learn how to tap dance. You sure know how to teach dance. God bless every dancer in the world. January 15, 2021
You're most welcome! That's wonderful to hear, Marina 🙂 Wishing you all the very best 👞🙏
As a tap dancer of many years, this channel is amazing, i recommend this to anybody! Keep up the great work.
Aww thanks Mia! That's lovely to hear. I appreciate the kind words ☺️ 🙏
Awesome video! Best on youtube by far. I need more!
Thanks so much Tanerica! I'm so thrilled you enjoyed it :)
Tanerica Moton if
I had to stop dancing this year for personal reasons and I was devastated. I’m still gonna practice and will not stop
Yes keep going - you got this! :)
Go you!!!
Watching this I realize what I actually know. I started watching the video and now I do remember where I started. I took classes for 12 years (I was much much much younger) and it's like travelling back in time - I'm now 56 and my stamina isn't even close to what it was. I find myself being proud of myself. I do know this! Thanks!
Great to hear! 👏🏻
Thank god, a youtube tap tutorial that talks about the importance of loose ankles from the word go. And starting out with toe heels (probably the most underapreciated step in tap that connects almost any combo or rhythm you have)
Well done.
Thank you for your kind words :) I really appreciate it.
What a great demonstration. I took tap classes many years ago as a young adult, my tap shoes are still in my cupboard (!) and I would really like to take classes again. Growing up in a small conservative town, there were dance teachers who taught tap, but in those days it wasn't the thing that boys did. 😢 It's a wonderful form of exercise and of course being able to tap dance is just the greatest! You have inspired me.🤩
Hi Brian! Thank you for your comment - thrilled to hear you appreciated the video and found it helpful. I hope you keep going! Wishing you all the best on the next phase of the adventure! 👞
This is excellent; incredibly well-explained and demonstrated. I only wish my childhood tap teacher had had your Nobel-level communication skills! It really makes a difference to be able to understand the physiology of it. I've missed tap so much and seeing this has made me feel it's possible to start again. Thank you!
How lovely 🥰 that's wonderful to hear, Polly. Thank you for your kind words - I'm thrilled to hear you're feeling inspired to get back to tap dance! Enjoy the journey 👞 👊🏻
Never had money for dance classes or dance school. Super excited to start this journey!!✨
Yes! That's great to hear 😀 All the very best 🙏
I'm just starting tap in about three days and I'm really nervous so I went on UA-cam to try and find some pointers and this video helped me tremendously keep up the good work! And can you please do more tap for beginners you explain it very well
I used to do tap but the class was removed because not enough people were taking it. I’ve since moved studios and have been thinking about taking it up again! This video is an amazing introduction back into tap so thank you!
Thanks Abi! I appreciate the kind words, and that's great that you're keen to take up tap dance again 👏🏻 👞 All the best!
Just purchased your course. My grandson takes tap lessons and I wanted a tutorial that would help me support him with practice throughout the week. But I’m dusting off my shoes now. This is amazing! Thanks!
That's wonderful to hear Svea! And such a lovely thing to do with your Grandson. All the very best, and I hope you love the course! :)
I'm so happy I found this! My work schedule doesn't allow for regular dance classes and I miss tap SO much.
Happy to hear it :) I hope it helps!
I've just recently been inspired to follow my passion of learning to Tap Dance...... I've spent hours on UA-cam watching many beginners video's. I must say that your tutorials are the Best. Very informative, Easy to Follow along with & not feel overwhelmed!!! Thank you. I'm going to keep going because you've made it Easy to learn .💯💯💯
That's fantastic Marsha! Wishing you all the best, and thank you for your kind comments 🙏
I love the way you explained the steps and the related movements, it makes so much sense, thank you!
You're welcome Elise!
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Awesome. I finally got my tap shoes out today and did a little tap in our backyard. I haven’t tapped properly since I was 8, although I did buy myself some tap shoes a few years ago and hardly used them as I had to have a knee op. I’m now 63 and your video is just what I need whilst self isolating. I’m going to start at the beginning and learn to tap again. My goal is to go and tap outside my grandchildren’s home one day in the next few weeks. I may not be able to hug them right now or see them but I can eventually tap for them. Thank you so much. Keep well. Happy day from Australia
Love this! Thank you for sharing. It's lovely to hear from a fellow Australian :)
I just got a pair of tap shoes for FREE on my local buy nothing group. 46 years old and fulfilling a life long dream. Thank you for your videos!! 🎉
Love this! All the very best for the adventure, and remember we're always here to help and support 🙌
Thank you so much, I'm practicing for 42nd street as Peggy so I'm definitely training myself at home to be a better tap dancer.
That's lovely to hear! All the very best :)
Ive been doing theatre for 10 years. I’ve always wanted to learn Tap Dance. So excited!
Woohoo! You got this! :)
I’m starting Tap and I’m soooo excited!!!
Woohoo! :)
Thanks for the terrific video. I am 74 years old, but I have wanted to tap since I was a kid. With these two steps, by God, I'm going to start learning.
Woo! That's great to hear 😀 excited for you 🚀
I mentioned to my mom how I’d like to get into tap dancing one day, today she surprised me with tap shoes! I’m super excited to get into this!!
Woo! That's great to hear (nice one, Mom!) 🙌 Happy tapping!
I used to tap dance decades ago. Thank you for bringing me back. I bought a pair of tap shoes Bill 🎶. Thank You Kindly💃🏿
That's wonderful to hear! You're so welcome 🙂🙏
This is beyond helpful! I recently got cast in a musical that requires me to do a tap number. I’ve never tapped a day in my life!
How wonderful to hear. Thank you Sarah, and all the best! :)
I used to know how to tap dance and I lost how to do it so I’d like to learn again
Bravo! We totally support this decision 🙂👏🏻
This guy is a legend. He is still replying after 5 years. Also it's 2am and I got exams next week but I'm really thinking of starting lessons. I used to dance ballet and I really missed dancing. But I dont know if ballet will help in learning tap dance
That's kind of you to say, Ariel! Thank you 🙂
We totally support you trying tap dance (obviously 😉) - it's an incredible, highly enjoyable art-form.
Regarding ballet, it ultimately depends on the 'style' of tap dance that calls you most. I've personally done a great deal of ballet in the past, and have been grateful for it, and for what it's offered me as a tap dancer. I hope this helps, and all the best 🙌
@@taptopiaofficial thanks for your reply! So I got a question, what types of tap dance are there and how do I decide which one fits me?
@@arielgreen1122 it's a difficult question to answer quickly, but in a nutshell, there are 2 primary styles of tap: 'Theatrical' and 'Rhythm'. As the name suggests, 'theatrical' is more performance based - the type you'd see in a Broadway stage production for instance, done primarily with the goal of entertainment and showmanship. While 'rhythm' is focused strongly on footwork and intricacy of the beats / steps, primarily as form of personal and artistic expression. Both are incredible and beautiful in their own way, and are certainly not mutually exclusive (I personally find myself right in the middle). I recommend watching lots of tap videos, seeing shows, learning from different people, and gradually you'll learn and understand your own calling in tap dance. Good luck 🙌
@@taptopiaofficial Thanks a lot!
@@arielgreen1122 🙂 🙌
I havent done tap since i was about 5. Honestly this is the perfect time to get back into it. Thanks so much 😊
Hooray! Yes there's never been a better time :) all the best!
Really nice and detailed explanation for tap dance.
Sir, you are really an awesome coach.
Looking forward for your updates in youtube
Thank you Arpita! That's very kind, and I'm happy you enjoyed the video.
Been a dancer since I was 4 years old, I'm 28 years old now & I just ordered a pair of tap shoes, pointe shoes, & lyrical toe pads. I'm super excited to get back into something that has been such a huge part of my life. I miss it so much.
i may not be a tap dancer, but i love feeling like im in a musical haha its a great feeling. fyi- im primarily a hip hop dancer [which is vague too, as hip hop is a combination of many elements of dance]. aaaaa dance is amazing
Newsies brought me here...
Anyone else?
The Book of Mormon brought me here, lmao. I wanna learn tap just because of Turn it Off :^)
Addicted to Broadway yes sir
Newsies and Book of Mormon brought me here 😹
YES, I thought it was just me
yESSS AND THE BOOK OF MORMON
Thank you so very much for this video. I took tap a few years ago and stopped. Now, since watching your video, I am encouraged to start back tap dancing!
That's wonderful to hear, Christine! 🙂
I’ve been taking Tap for a year and watching this video has just made me realize why I’ve been struggling with some steps. Thank you sooooo much
Hooray! That's great to hear :)
excellent teaching tutorial, i am beginning tap at age 62 and loving it! Thank you for augmenting my in between classes as its easy to forget the steps and I love the reviewing.Stephanie
I've always wanted to learn some form of dance. Hip hop and pop and other dance styles of the like were always weird to me (i feel uncomfortable shaking my hips and just moving in general) and tap dancing has always appealed to me! It's so great to see such a well explained and professional feeling video. This kind of teaching will get my stick stiff body moving in no time!!
That's great to hear! All the best on your tap dance adventure, and let us know if we can help ☺
once i get tapshoes, this is something I'll learn
appreciate the info...
cant wait to really get into this
Wonderful! All the best :)
Newsies is the show that saved my life. It is the show that brought me out of depression and into a career. It is the show I'm seeing in my profile picture! Newsies means the world to me, and finally, I have an audition for a regional production. Tap lessons are too expensive at the moment, and I am so grateful for your course. Auditions are February 26th! Wish me luck ♡
That's so lovely to hear! All the very best, and 'break a leg' at your audition :)
Thank you for including glimpses of how fast these steps can get. It's helpful to know exactly what the goal is you're shooting for when practicing.
You're welcome! Thanks for the comment :)
Thank you for inspiring me with you talent. Awesome precision
You're very welcome Joyce! :)
how many other videos do you have? this is the best tap tutorial on youtube!
dancems _art_ click on the link and there are courses that you can purchase and download. I bought it. Great price.
I had probably the best tap teaching set up ever. My aunt's friend had been dancing before she could walk and worked as a tap teacher. I got private lessons weekly and cute tap shoes I got for Christmas. Then she left the studio I believe for school purposes. Anyways it's been over a year and I really want to get back into in!
Hooray! Needless to say, we totally support your desire to get back into tap dance 🙂
We called this the "Shuffle ball stomp" when I took tap at Glorianne Rossi's Dance studio in Warren Ohio. I was about five years old when I followed my older three sisters in dance! I loved tap! I still find myself doing the shuffle ball stomp when I'm on a wooden floor! Thank you for the precise movements of the knee and ankle in doing this dance step. I'm waiting on my tap shoes to arrive in the mail. If I have to exercise to keep moving so I will be fit, I might as well enjoy it! 💃
Thank you for your kind comment! 🙂 Yes tap terminology can vary between locations. Glad you're still enjoying 'shuffle ball stomping' around, and that's fantastic you've got some tap shoes on the way! I hope you enjoy diving back in. Wishing you all the very best! 👏🏻
plz do upload more tutorials
I haven’t watched the whole thing yet but these seems helpful specially because I have done tap in about 6-7 years and the class I’m in has been doing this for years ;-;
Great to hear :) Good luck!
amazing tutorial, i studied classical dance since i was a child, and i always wanted to know how to tap dance, you are great!
I’ve had a brand new pair of tap shoes taking up space in my closet for four years. Glad I found your awesome tutorials! Finally putting them to use and learning!
Woohoo! Great to hear 👏🏻 All the best!
@@taptopiaofficial
Your lessons are so good. I’m about to buy the beginner package on your web site today! Thanks so much for all the excellent hard work you’ve put into these videos! Soon I’ll be tapping in my roller skates like Gene Kelly! 😉
Update: Bought it and LOVING it!
@@DeezSkates Hooray! Glad you're enjoying the video course, and finding it helpful 👏🏻 Happy tapping, and all the best! 👊🏻
Thanks for such a clear tutorial ! It's really great, ans makes tap dancing very instinctive.
Can we hope to have more of these soon ? ;)
Thank you Sara! That's lovely to hear. Yes I'm hoping to upload more tutorial videos soon :)
Good way to practice heel-toe technique for death metal drumming
Good to know! :)
Fell head over heels in love with the Nicholas Brothers recently and watched every video I could find on UA-cam, and then discovered Newsies. Excited to give this a try during quarantine.
This is brilliantly helpful - so clear and you can slow the video down so you can really see what he's doing. Thank you very much indeed Bill Simpson.
You're most welcome! I'm thrilled to hear you found it helpful 🙂 thank you! 🙏
I do tap and when you said shuffle I was like ok I am going in the garage to practice my tap dance 😂
Hope you will make more of these! Great video!! :D
Thank you! :)
I was interested in tap dancing ever since I was young but I never tried learning it because I thought it was too hard for me, now that I'm 13, I'm willing to learn it now! It's really interesting and it seems fun.
Keesha Morales you got this! just remember to let loose! (but not too loose hahah)
Go Keesha! :)
You can tell this instructor really loves what he does!!!!!!!
Thank you Fabiola 🙂 he does! 🙌
Omg when I was shaking my right foot my ankle popped 😂😂😂
Oh gosh! I hope all is okay. If it causes you any pain, it's definitely best to stop immediately and consult with a physician. All the best!
this is great, and helps my theory in applying what I know from drumming to tap dancing.
That's great to hear Isaac! Thank you :)
I had tap dance classes as a kid, Ive always loved it so much! But as I got older I got a bit comfortable from tap dancing, its been 6 years since I touched my tap shoes lol. But now Im getting into work again!
That's great to hear! 😀💪🏻
Thanks for your video... I did some tap as a kid and I am starting lessons this year after getting some lessons for Christmas. .. so excited to start tap dancing again!! Thank you for the video!
Can I add Dutch Subtitles to your video??? I have a lot of dutch students that do not speak English. And this video would be AMAZING for them!!!
Yes absolutely! Thank you for reaching out, and for your kind offer. I would definitely be open to including other subtitles in the video, and would greatly appreciate your input.
This is the useful to play drum paddle 🙂 thanks
That's great to hear! I used to drum before tap dance, and I found that very helpful as well ☺
thank you very much for this video, my local community is going to be putting on a show in a few months, and one of the biggest dance scenes will be mostly tap. feeling a little better after watching this, again, thanks
I have always wanted to tap and after 1 minute for each lesson I became OBSESSED. Tap is so fun and it is amazing to learn, also thanks for the lesson, it helped me so much!
You're welcome! 🙂🙏
Well i'm here after watching KYUNGSOO in swing kids HAHAHHAHAHAHAHAH
This is the most excellent explanation of tap I've ever seen! Do you have a Patreon account?
Hi Justin! That's lovely to hear - thank you :) We don't have a Patreon account at the moment. Thanks again, and all the best!
Ive been a tap dancer for many years and as you said at the end, this is the sort of information i wished i had as a young-un. I had to unlearn a lot of very bad habits. :)
I'm 51 and want to learn tap dancing for exercise and for fun. THANK YOU for this start -- I'm heading over to the website to see about the video course.
That's great to hear, Sean! I hope you enjoy looking through the course content :)
I may or may not be a theater kid on a newsies high and trying to decide if buying tap shoes is super impulsive and if it’s even worth it cause I’m 16 and cannot dance to save my life 😅
Yay! Gotta love that Newsies high 😉 Tap shoes are a great investment, but you don't need them to begin with. Below is a link to a bunch of different resources and frequently asked questions about tap shoes.
...and don't forget to add the 'yet' at the end of your sentence..."cannot dance to save my life, YET" 🙂🙏 we all have to start somewhere. Good luck! 👊🏻
Link ---> www.howtotapdance.com/resources/
@@taptopiaofficial thank you so much! Impulse won today and they will be arriving in the mail on Wednesday! I got some pretty inexpensive ones to start with but they had fairly good reviews and I’m super pumped to get them! Hopefully I will prove myself wrong and maybe even be semi good at it! 😂
@@faithlynn1028 yes yes yes! That's great news 👏🏻 All the best!
Me: Practicing it while wearing slippers
Why not? 😉 🙌
me: *tapes two coins under my sandals cutely*
I’m doing this for the first time because I just got accepted into a theatre school to do musical theatre and half the course is dancing so I want to try first before I go to be prepared. So thanks for this
Bill, thank you so much! I’m getting back to tapping after many, many, many years I’m so thrilled to say that I’m picking it back up fairly easily. Of course, I’m sure speed will happen! Thank you again!!!
That's fantastic, Ellen! I hope you enjoy diving back in to tap dance ☺
why no more videos? This is amazing, we need more of that stuff. And if you need some extra support we can build an international community to inspire you to create more I guess..
Wanna learn so I can tap to “Home” by Hozier.
This is a very amazing video.Thank you so much for this video.Now I understand how to tap dance with you're heals.Again,thank you for this.
You're most welcome, Sarah! :)
I want to study musical theatre at University and I need to know tap for my audition. But I’ve always wanted to learn tap anyways so I’m super excited for this !!
Woohoo! All the best for your audition 🙌