LJ | Tap 1-2 | YOUTH

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TAP 1-2 Suitable for students ages 6 years and older with little or no previous experience of Tap. This class introduces the basics of Tap and rhythm. Tap is a traditional style of dance using the shoes with metal plates on the bottom striking the floor, creating rhythmic choreography. Tap focuses on musicality and percussion. Required Attire: Black fitted stretch leggings, pants, capris or biker shorts allowed. Black fitted stretch tanks, shirts and sweaters allowed. Shoes: Slip-On Tap Shoes (low heel). Hair: Pulled back, secure and neat. If hair is shoulder length or longer it needs to be pulled back into a high or low ponytail or bun. *Ooh La La apparel allowed. Prerequisites: none Recommended Supplementary Classes: Jazz 1, Hip Hop 1, Ballet 1 Skills necessary to advance to next level: Execute and understand the difference between a flap, slap and shuffle Execute and understand the difference between step, stamp and stomp Execute and understand the difference between heel digs and heel drops, toe taps and toe drops Cramp Rolls Basic Paradiddle Flap Ball Change Flap Heel Shuffle Ball Change Time step #1 and #2 (with strong arms) Maxi-Ford (Stamp stuffle jump knock) Buffalo (across the floor, step shuffle 4) Irish (across the floor, shuffle hop cross) Basic knowledge of toe pops Hop Shuffles Jump Clicks Shurly Temple Improvisation in appropriate style for 2 sets of 8 counts

From Ooh La La Dance Academy, Inc.