January 2017 | 2 Tips for Tap Teachers | Making Tap Dances

Tip 1
Once your students can combine new ideas and move around the room, it’s time to make a tap dance that will demonstrate improved technique, confidence, joy, and musicality. Here are some ideas for preparing students to step out and dance.Have students use their whole bodies throughout class. Don’t wait until you start teaching the routine to include hands and heads. In weekly drills, even basic, small footwork exercises can incorporate the upper body. Consider adding hand claps