Tap dancers make frequent use of syncopation. Choreography typically starts on the eighth or first beat count.
Tap Dancing is a style using precise rhythmical patterns of foot movement and audible foot tapping. It is derived from the traditional clog dance of northern England, the jigs and reels of Ireland and Scotland, and the rhythmic foot-stamping of African dances.
Two major variations on tap dance exist rhythm (Jazz) tap and Broadway tap. Broadway tap focuses more on the dance.
The sound is made by shoes with a metal “tap” on the heel and toe. Tap shoes can be bought at most dance shops. There are different brands of shoes which sometimes differ in the way they sound.
Tap dancers make frequent use of syncopation. Choreography typically starts on the eighth or first beat count. Another aspect of tap dancing is improvisation. This can either be done with music and follow the beats provided or without musical accompaniment, also known as a cappella dancing.
Gauteng Dance Studios was started by Isabel Stapelberg in 1995. It has grown with such a pace that it was decided to open more branches in the Centurion area. In 1996 we opened the Rooihuiskraal branch, 2005 the Midstream branch, 2010 the Hennopspark branch and in 2014 the Midridge branch. We strive to provide the BEST standard of work for all our students who participate each year in IDF Exams, festivals, local and International Competitions and a yearly show.
Gauteng Dance Studios accepts new learners from the age of 3yrs tot 12 yrs and dancers with previous experience ages 13yrs to 17yrs. We offer beginner, intermediate and advanced levels into a year-round program.
We are proud to have qualified and competent teaching staff who is all still actively dancing and who are dedicated to progressing their own technique and choreography skills.
Tap Dance Lessons are offered by Dance Direction International for all ages and skill levels. We strive to balance technique and performance in our learners.
Tap Dance Lessons are offered by Red Robynne Studios for all ages and abilities. We welcome anyone who wants to have fun with dance, from beginners to advanced dancers.
Tap is rhythm and sound, and an excellent way to increase coordination of the mind and body and to develop a sense of rhythm, timing and expression! In tap class, students will learn and explore rhythm, sound, technique, terminology, style and history.
"Tap" is the sound which is made by the shoes striking the dancefloor.
Tap Dance was developed in the USA in the 19th century. The name comes from the tapping sound made by metal plates underneath the shoes.
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