How to TAP DANCE - Beginner Tutorial

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  • How to TAP DANCE - Get your tap journey off to a flying start with the 2 most important tap steps for any beginner...
    Find out more đŸ‘‰đŸ» TAPTOPIA.NET
    -- 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!
    Check out the full ‘Just TAP’ Video Course Series here: taptopia.net 🚀
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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.
    --------- What is 'Just TAP'? ----------
    A video course designed to help beginner tap dancers the fundamentals of this amazing art-form, giving them all the steps they need to walk into a tap class with confidence.
    ---------- How does it work? ------------
    The series of videos (each 20-30 minutes long) makes learning tap dance easy and fun, allowing students to progress at their own pace and in their own space, and helps them discover a new source of healthy happiness in their life. With over 4 hours of high quality material, there is plenty to keep students busy, and have them embracing their inner Eleanor Powell, Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Gregory Hines in no time.
    Get started today for free! taptopia.net 👞
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  • @buisyman
    @buisyman Pƙed 6 lety +3642

    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

    • @taptopiaofficial
      @taptopiaofficial  Pƙed 6 lety +237

      That's great to hear! :) All the very best!

    • @buisyman
      @buisyman Pƙed 6 lety +68

      Shoes are too small. I ordered my regular shoe size, but they're too small. Is this normal for tap shoes?

    • @taptopiaofficial
      @taptopiaofficial  Pƙed 6 lety +79

      Tap shoes will naturally stretch over time, but if your shoes are uncomfortably small, it might be best to try a size up.

    • @RosieBrownie
      @RosieBrownie Pƙed 4 lety +100

      Goodness I love this comment with all my heart❀❀
      YOU GO, MAN!! đŸ’Ș
      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.

    • @flubble2473
      @flubble2473 Pƙed 4 lety +37

      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

  • @fredhasopinions
    @fredhasopinions Pƙed 3 lety +599

    Me at 3PM: I should really spend my night studying today, then get enough sleep.
    Me at 3AM: *How to TAP DANCE - Beginner Tutorial*

    • @taptopiaofficial
      @taptopiaofficial  Pƙed 3 lety +73

      Haha 😆 I'm now conflicted as to whether to support your study & sleep, or your 3am tap dance adventures đŸ€·â€â™‚ïž

    • @fredhasopinions
      @fredhasopinions Pƙed 3 lety +23

      @@taptopiaofficial hahah I’m rooting for the 3 am tap dance adventures, they’re probably more meaningful in life. Also, great video & explanation :)

    • @taptopiaofficial
      @taptopiaofficial  Pƙed 3 lety +12

      @@fredhasopinions fair enough! ... and thank you 🙂🙏 All the best!

    • @arcadicus_ezevius
      @arcadicus_ezevius Pƙed 2 lety +3

      Me here at 1:44 am lol

    • @msconcreterose93
      @msconcreterose93 Pƙed rokem

      😂😂😂😂

  • @AndreaSimone57
    @AndreaSimone57 Pƙed 6 lety +781

    Wow... i took a class and i learned more in this 8 mins than in the 45 min class i took

    • @taptopiaofficial
      @taptopiaofficial  Pƙed 6 lety +56

      Thanks Andrea - I'm so thrilled to hear you got so much from the video :)

    • @rashidkhan5376
      @rashidkhan5376 Pƙed 4 lety +2

      Subscribe ths channel

    • @xxpaige8943
      @xxpaige8943 Pƙed 3 lety +8

      Glad I’m not the only one who only had time for 45 minute classes 💀

    • @0ldboy1989
      @0ldboy1989 Pƙed 3 lety +3

      I've learned more from CZcams videos than all my teachers combined. 😂

    • @marionthomas8981
      @marionthomas8981 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Same for me !

  • @LaurenCincinnati
    @LaurenCincinnati Pƙed 7 lety +781

    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.

    • @taptopiaofficial
      @taptopiaofficial  Pƙed 7 lety +19

      Thanks so much LaurenCincinnati - I really appreciate your kind comment :)

    • @oliviah4405
      @oliviah4405 Pƙed 6 lety +5

      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.

    • @hazzaspotato3273
      @hazzaspotato3273 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      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.

    • @KarenEQuigg
      @KarenEQuigg Pƙed 2 lety +2

      Still tapping?

    • @laurenwoodiwiss9464
      @laurenwoodiwiss9464 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@KarenEQuigg of course. To dance is to live life to the fullest.

  • @julianorden8108
    @julianorden8108 Pƙed 5 lety +369

    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!

    • @taptopiaofficial
      @taptopiaofficial  Pƙed 5 lety +17

      That's lovely to hear! All the very best for your audition :)

    • @ajboughton8312
      @ajboughton8312 Pƙed 4 lety +5

      Not sure why, but recently I've just been tapping and scraping my heels quickly everywhere, I no might take lessons...

    • @leilawang163
      @leilawang163 Pƙed 4 lety +3

      Wait that is EXACTLY ME I used to tap but I’m on MY third play which is newsies! That’s so funny!

    • @rashidkhan5376
      @rashidkhan5376 Pƙed 4 lety

      Subscribe this channal

    • @mhkuntug
      @mhkuntug Pƙed 3 lety +4

      Yeah, when you need to get the role, theater is a great motivation to learn something like this.

  • @gracebaranowski3692
    @gracebaranowski3692 Pƙed 4 lety +902

    who's here to learn how to tap bc they're bored during quarantine lol

  • @ariel-4131
    @ariel-4131 Pƙed 5 lety +733

    New years resolutions!:
    read more
    learn to tap dance
    become more social

    • @taptopiaofficial
      @taptopiaofficial  Pƙed 5 lety +35

      Yes! Well, number 2 and 3 should go together quite nicely :)

    • @partnersingrimellc5585
      @partnersingrimellc5585 Pƙed 5 lety +9

      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 , CZcams 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.

    • @ariel-4131
      @ariel-4131 Pƙed 5 lety +1

      @@partnersingrimellc5585 Oh wow! I'm glad you're enjoying it so much

    • @partnersingrimellc5585
      @partnersingrimellc5585 Pƙed 5 lety +2

      @@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.😆

    • @ariel-4131
      @ariel-4131 Pƙed 5 lety

      @@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!

  • @natkatmac
    @natkatmac Pƙed 7 lety +99

    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.

  • @marenroot2294
    @marenroot2294 Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci +15

    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 :)

    • @taptopiaofficial
      @taptopiaofficial  Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci +3

      A pleasure! That's wonderful to hear - I'm glad it helps 🙏

    • @Madz438
      @Madz438 Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci

      Same I’m new to tap

  • @topsupport8211
    @topsupport8211 Pƙed 6 lety +435

    It's the First day of the year and I really want to learn tap dance

  • @arielperez797
    @arielperez797 Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci +2

    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!

  • @susyshepard320
    @susyshepard320 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    You are such a good teacher. I'm 72 and have been trying to understand this since I was 6 years old.

    • @taptopiaofficial
      @taptopiaofficial  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Thank you, Susy! I'm so glad to hear you found the video helpful 🙂🙏

    • @susyshepard320
      @susyshepard320 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      @@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.

    • @taptopiaofficial
      @taptopiaofficial  Pƙed 3 lety

      @@susyshepard320 wonderful! 🙂 I'm so glad your sons had the opportunity to learn tap dance.

  • @faytheweber8679
    @faytheweber8679 Pƙed 3 lety +23

    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!

    • @taptopiaofficial
      @taptopiaofficial  Pƙed 3 lety +2

      Thank you, Faythe! I appreciate your kind comments, and I'm thrilled that you found the video helpful 🙏 happy tapping!

  • @raea3588
    @raea3588 Pƙed 5 lety +51

    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.

  • @TallulahBelle3276
    @TallulahBelle3276 Pƙed rokem +5

    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! đŸ’ƒđŸœđŸ’ƒđŸœđŸ’ƒđŸœđŸ’ƒđŸœ 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. đŸ’ƒđŸœđŸ’âœšđŸŒŽâœšđŸ’đŸ’ƒđŸœ

  • @11hitgirl11
    @11hitgirl11 Pƙed 6 lety +10

    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!

    • @taptopiaofficial
      @taptopiaofficial  Pƙed 6 lety +2

      Thanks so much! Yes I'm also not a fan of videos that talk down to the viewer. Happy tapping!

  • @CarmelaPattillo
    @CarmelaPattillo Pƙed 5 lety +50

    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.

  • @sarahrodes331
    @sarahrodes331 Pƙed 7 lety +160

    This is the best explained you tube tap tutorial I have stumbled on so far. Great content!

    • @amethite1380
      @amethite1380 Pƙed 7 lety +2

      You a beginner? I've been tapping for 4 years now so I could give you some pointers :)

    • @taptopiaofficial
      @taptopiaofficial  Pƙed 7 lety +2

      That's lovely to hear Sarah - thank you!

    • @aaliyahskeen7104
      @aaliyahskeen7104 Pƙed 7 lety

      Charmy Kittie I am and I would love to have some tips on how to tap!

    • @spyros4604
      @spyros4604 Pƙed 7 lety +3

      are you going to make more beginner videos?

    • @delia0923
      @delia0923 Pƙed 7 lety

      Sarah Rodes your right it is

  • @cooky2991
    @cooky2991 Pƙed 4 lety +10

    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.

    • @taptopiaofficial
      @taptopiaofficial  Pƙed 4 lety

      That's lovely to hear Sherry :) happy tapping, and all the best!

  • @LilacsAndLavender
    @LilacsAndLavender Pƙed 2 lety +20

    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 😃

    • @taptopiaofficial
      @taptopiaofficial  Pƙed 2 lety +2

      Woohoo! My pleasure. And welcome back to tap dance â˜ș

  • @hmmhmm950
    @hmmhmm950 Pƙed 4 lety +20

    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 :)

  • @ilikedogs7226
    @ilikedogs7226 Pƙed 6 lety +64

    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!

    • @taptopiaofficial
      @taptopiaofficial  Pƙed 6 lety +2

      That's great to hear :) All the best!

    • @mino3d1
      @mino3d1 Pƙed 5 lety +1

      Great ATTITUDE!!!

    • @mayabaker6020
      @mayabaker6020 Pƙed 5 lety

      OMG that’s legit me. I tapped for ages but quit and now I just turned 14 and really want to dance again 😁😁😁

    • @rashidkhan5376
      @rashidkhan5376 Pƙed 4 lety

      Subscribe this channal

  • @bunniesarecutep2494
    @bunniesarecutep2494 Pƙed 4 lety +44

    lmao it’s quarantine time so i’m gonna learn the most random things

  • @Marinette007
    @Marinette007 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    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

    • @taptopiaofficial
      @taptopiaofficial  Pƙed 3 lety

      You're most welcome! That's wonderful to hear, Marina 🙂 Wishing you all the very best 👞🙏

  • @Thommy2n
    @Thommy2n Pƙed 7 lety +28

    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.

    • @taptopiaofficial
      @taptopiaofficial  Pƙed 7 lety +1

      Thank you for your kind words :) I really appreciate it.

  • @mia..33
    @mia..33 Pƙed 2 lety +4

    As a tap dancer of many years, this channel is amazing, i recommend this to anybody! Keep up the great work.

    • @taptopiaofficial
      @taptopiaofficial  Pƙed 2 lety

      Aww thanks Mia! That's lovely to hear. I appreciate the kind words â˜ș 🙏

  • @aphiwemdluli4414
    @aphiwemdluli4414 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Never had money for dance classes or dance school. Super excited to start this journey!!✹

    • @taptopiaofficial
      @taptopiaofficial  Pƙed 3 lety

      Yes! That's great to hear 😀 All the very best 🙏

  • @p4wel1sko
    @p4wel1sko Pƙed 6 lety +66

    Oh... Man... I'm 38 isn't it too late for me to start...? I've fallen in love with this stuff.

  • @aaliyahskeen7104
    @aaliyahskeen7104 Pƙed 7 lety +10

    I'm just starting tap in about three days and I'm really nervous so I went on CZcams 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

  • @gaileen5
    @gaileen5 Pƙed 7 lety +61

    Great vids, I'm 43, have always wanted to try tap and can never find anywhere to learn, this is awesome 😀

  • @SARAH-sc6qd
    @SARAH-sc6qd Pƙed 3 lety +2

    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.

  • @ElismeAlOuest
    @ElismeAlOuest Pƙed 7 lety +25

    I love the way you explained the steps and the related movements, it makes so much sense, thank you!

  • @sveabryan9126
    @sveabryan9126 Pƙed 5 lety +10

    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!

    • @taptopiaofficial
      @taptopiaofficial  Pƙed 5 lety

      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! :)

  • @MiMi-vb8lg
    @MiMi-vb8lg Pƙed 3 lety +5

    I've just recently been inspired to follow my passion of learning to Tap Dance...... I've spent hours on CZcams 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 .💯💯💯

    • @taptopiaofficial
      @taptopiaofficial  Pƙed 3 lety

      That's fantastic Marsha! Wishing you all the best, and thank you for your kind comments 🙏

  • @karalandon234
    @karalandon234 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    I used to know how to tap dance and I lost how to do it so I’d like to learn again

    • @taptopiaofficial
      @taptopiaofficial  Pƙed 3 lety

      Bravo! We totally support this decision đŸ™‚đŸ‘đŸ»

  • @COGasSafety
    @COGasSafety Pƙed 3 lety +1

    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.

    • @taptopiaofficial
      @taptopiaofficial  Pƙed 3 lety

      You're most welcome! I'm thrilled to hear you found it helpful 🙂 thank you! 🙏

  • @maisiem8806
    @maisiem8806 Pƙed 5 lety +7

    I’m starting Tap and I’m soooo excited!!!

  • @t1a2n3e4r5i6c7a8
    @t1a2n3e4r5i6c7a8 Pƙed 7 lety +107

    Awesome video! Best on youtube by far. I need more!

  • @karenshoucairmcgray4902
    @karenshoucairmcgray4902 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    That was fun! Thank you for the break down!

  • @CameronYew
    @CameronYew Pƙed 7 lety +1

    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

  • @brianlarter6576
    @brianlarter6576 Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci +3

    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.đŸ€©

    • @taptopiaofficial
      @taptopiaofficial  Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci +1

      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! 👞

  • @brookiemonster27
    @brookiemonster27 Pƙed 7 lety +9

    I'm so happy I found this! My work schedule doesn't allow for regular dance classes and I miss tap SO much.

  • @NelsonStJames
    @NelsonStJames Pƙed 4 lety +1

    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.

  • @cashwisdom
    @cashwisdom Pƙed rokem +1

    Wow. What a perfect lesson on tap. Love the graphics and the stops in the video. Made it so, so easy to really understand.

  • @pollymotley5041
    @pollymotley5041 Pƙed 2 lety +13

    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!

    • @taptopiaofficial
      @taptopiaofficial  Pƙed 2 lety

      How lovely đŸ„° 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 👞 đŸ‘ŠđŸ»

  • @aussiepom9238
    @aussiepom9238 Pƙed 4 lety +4

    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

    • @taptopiaofficial
      @taptopiaofficial  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Love this! Thank you for sharing. It's lovely to hear from a fellow Australian :)

  • @martinsrock100
    @martinsrock100 Pƙed 3 lety

    Fell head over heels in love with the Nicholas Brothers recently and watched every video I could find on CZcams, and then discovered Newsies. Excited to give this a try during quarantine.

  • @dr.cathleen5696
    @dr.cathleen5696 Pƙed rokem

    Just bought my shoes!! Can’t wait!!! Thank you for the video! Love it!

  • @actingislife100
    @actingislife100 Pƙed 5 lety +4

    Ive been doing theatre for 10 years. I’ve always wanted to learn Tap Dance. So excited!

  • @arpitamishra3746
    @arpitamishra3746 Pƙed 6 lety +23

    Really nice and detailed explanation for tap dance.
    Sir, you are really an awesome coach.
    Looking forward for your updates in youtube

    • @taptopiaofficial
      @taptopiaofficial  Pƙed 6 lety +1

      Thank you Arpita! That's very kind, and I'm happy you enjoyed the video.

  • @ivorheadache3676
    @ivorheadache3676 Pƙed rokem +1

    Great video. Brought back the fundamentals I needed to remember

  • @fabiolarodriguez7390
    @fabiolarodriguez7390 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    You can tell this instructor really loves what he does!!!!!!!

  • @molly.dog8brooke792
    @molly.dog8brooke792 Pƙed 4 lety +23

    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

  • @ldenise9004
    @ldenise9004 Pƙed 5 lety +7

    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.

  • @realsimmer7370
    @realsimmer7370 Pƙed 7 lety

    Great video, thanks. I love how you slow it down and add the lines, explain where the knee should be.

  • @thelaughingphilosopher2421
    @thelaughingphilosopher2421 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    You're a great teacher! I understood every word, and was able to pick up the moves! Thank You, Sir!

  • @icantsleep8744
    @icantsleep8744 Pƙed 4 lety +11

    I had to stop dancing this year for personal reasons and I was devastated. I’m still gonna practice and will not stop

  • @Sloamoa
    @Sloamoa Pƙed 4 lety +14

    I havent done tap since i was about 5. Honestly this is the perfect time to get back into it. Thanks so much 😊

    • @taptopiaofficial
      @taptopiaofficial  Pƙed 4 lety +2

      Hooray! Yes there's never been a better time :) all the best!

  • @shaeclark1354
    @shaeclark1354 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Thank you this video was very helpful, easy to follow and straight to the point. Not filled with pointless talking like some other videos I have found. I appreciate you posting it for all to see.

  • @SueKnits
    @SueKnits Pƙed 7 lety

    This is FABULOUS!!! More please 😊😊

  • @Not_Jessica001
    @Not_Jessica001 Pƙed 2 lety +3

    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!

    • @taptopiaofficial
      @taptopiaofficial  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Thanks Abi! I appreciate the kind words, and that's great that you're keen to take up tap dance again đŸ‘đŸ» 👞 All the best!

  • @sweetjoyceann
    @sweetjoyceann Pƙed 6 lety +3

    Thank you for inspiring me with you talent. Awesome precision

  • @keithpurduecroft
    @keithpurduecroft Pƙed 7 lety

    You Rock! Doubled my speed in just a few minutes! Bunches of slides to you!!!

  • @michellea1541
    @michellea1541 Pƙed 5 lety +2

    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

  • @tgenrette451518
    @tgenrette451518 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    I used to tap dance decades ago. Thank you for bringing me back. I bought a pair of tap shoes Bill đŸŽ¶. Thank You Kindly💃🏿

    • @taptopiaofficial
      @taptopiaofficial  Pƙed 3 lety

      That's wonderful to hear! You're so welcome 🙂🙏

  • @seekyahuahnow
    @seekyahuahnow Pƙed 4 lety +3

    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!

  • @phfashions
    @phfashions Pƙed 7 lety +1

    I'm so glad I found you! Just purchased your program can't wait to get started and pass along what I learn to my son:) Thank you!

  • @BNA325
    @BNA325 Pƙed 6 lety

    Thank you for this video! So thorough! More videos please!

  • @sarahw.6334
    @sarahw.6334 Pƙed 6 lety +7

    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!

    • @taptopiaofficial
      @taptopiaofficial  Pƙed 6 lety +1

      How wonderful to hear. Thank you Sarah, and all the best! :)

  • @nadineinc
    @nadineinc Pƙed 6 lety +3

    Hope you will make more of these! Great video!! :D

  • @nicolettacasarsa754
    @nicolettacasarsa754 Pƙed rokem

    Thank you! I like your style, great job! đŸ€©

  • @arlenedeutsch4820
    @arlenedeutsch4820 Pƙed 6 lety

    Excellent video! It's great for a beginner.

  • @journeeavalon
    @journeeavalon Pƙed 7 lety +10

    how many other videos do you have? this is the best tap tutorial on youtube!

    • @sveabryan9126
      @sveabryan9126 Pƙed 5 lety

      dancems _art_ click on the link and there are courses that you can purchase and download. I bought it. Great price.

  • @Ehh0.0
    @Ehh0.0 Pƙed rokem +4

    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!!

    • @taptopiaofficial
      @taptopiaofficial  Pƙed rokem

      That's great to hear! All the best on your tap dance adventure, and let us know if we can help â˜ș

  • @meganelisabeth67
    @meganelisabeth67 Pƙed 7 lety

    this is the best video easy to understand and clear to see what is happening !

  • @HDLEquestrian
    @HDLEquestrian Pƙed 7 lety

    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!

  • @ARokPheonix
    @ARokPheonix Pƙed 5 lety +3

    once i get tapshoes, this is something I'll learn
    appreciate the info...
    cant wait to really get into this

  • @sarag.3713
    @sarag.3713 Pƙed 7 lety +12

    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 ? ;)

    • @taptopiaofficial
      @taptopiaofficial  Pƙed 7 lety +6

      Thank you Sara! That's lovely to hear. Yes I'm hoping to upload more tutorial videos soon :)

  • @fernandamabelpardocapdevil1981

    Muy bien explicado! Les serĂĄ de ayuda a mucha gente! Gracias!!

  • @isaacg3175
    @isaacg3175 Pƙed 7 lety +9

    this is great, and helps my theory in applying what I know from drumming to tap dancing.

  • @sukhmandeepbhatti6867
    @sukhmandeepbhatti6867 Pƙed 2 lety +3

    This is the useful to play drum paddle 🙂 thanks

    • @taptopiaofficial
      @taptopiaofficial  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      That's great to hear! I used to drum before tap dance, and I found that very helpful as well â˜ș

  • @ThashNathan
    @ThashNathan Pƙed 7 lety +2

    This was a really comprehensive and informative video, thanks so much! I hope there will be more, it's really enjoyable to learn!

  • @myrenels_6587
    @myrenels_6587 Pƙed 7 lety +1

    amazing tutorial, i studied classical dance since i was a child, and i always wanted to know how to tap dance, you are great!

  • @addictedtobroadway9350
    @addictedtobroadway9350 Pƙed 5 lety +627

    Newsies brought me here...
    Anyone else?

    • @eva9321
      @eva9321 Pƙed 5 lety +25

      The Book of Mormon brought me here, lmao. I wanna learn tap just because of Turn it Off :^)

    • @OhAtropa
      @OhAtropa Pƙed 5 lety +23

      Addicted to Broadway yes sir

    • @jones6289
      @jones6289 Pƙed 5 lety +16

      Newsies and Book of Mormon brought me here đŸ˜č

    • @poppywillow8339
      @poppywillow8339 Pƙed 5 lety +7

      YES, I thought it was just me

    • @timotheemoth6797
      @timotheemoth6797 Pƙed 5 lety +2

      yESSS AND THE BOOK OF MORMON

  • @jocelynchase9628
    @jocelynchase9628 Pƙed 6 lety +3

    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 ;-;

  • @marionwheatland
    @marionwheatland Pƙed 7 lety

    Brilliant explanation -- very clear and precise!

  • @deidrabay
    @deidrabay Pƙed 3 lety +1

    This is a great tap instructional video. Thank you!

  • @Hannah-us4qf
    @Hannah-us4qf Pƙed 4 lety +4

    I do tap and when you said shuffle I was like ok I am going in the garage to practice my tap dance 😂

  • @hemanareddy7757
    @hemanareddy7757 Pƙed 7 lety +26

    plz do upload more tutorials

  • @lucimarchand253
    @lucimarchand253 Pƙed 2 lety

    How generous you are! Thank you!

    • @taptopiaofficial
      @taptopiaofficial  Pƙed 2 lety

      My pleasure! I love sharing tap dance, and helping others discover it â˜ș 🙏

  • @robertgoss4842
    @robertgoss4842 Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci +1

    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.

    • @taptopiaofficial
      @taptopiaofficial  Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci

      Woo! That's great to hear 😀 excited for you 🚀

  • @sierinikajas8429
    @sierinikajas8429 Pƙed 5 lety +6

    Good way to practice heel-toe technique for death metal drumming

  • @jusbendo
    @jusbendo Pƙed 6 lety +8

    This is the most excellent explanation of tap I've ever seen! Do you have a Patreon account?

    • @taptopiaofficial
      @taptopiaofficial  Pƙed 6 lety +2

      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!

  • @Rose-zi9ve
    @Rose-zi9ve Pƙed 7 lety +1

    Excellent video - the content was delivered in an organized, progressive and clear presentation. Instead of just 'instructing' how to tap, you are educating on the proper method and technique.

  • @sani7098
    @sani7098 Pƙed 6 lety

    SOOO good for very beginner like me. Thank you so much!!!

  • @racheldixon686
    @racheldixon686 Pƙed 4 lety +6

    Omg when I was shaking my right foot my ankle popped 😂😂😂

    • @taptopiaofficial
      @taptopiaofficial  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      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!

  • @ashleymonsayac6887
    @ashleymonsayac6887 Pƙed 3 lety +5

    Me: Practicing it while wearing slippers

  • @facobasten1984
    @facobasten1984 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    You have the best , most clear instructions. Please keep making content and teaching us x

    • @taptopiaofficial
      @taptopiaofficial  Pƙed 3 lety

      That's lovely to hear, Felicia! Thank you for your kind words, and your interest in additional content. Head to justtapdance.com for more! All the very best 🙂

  • @monikaranee
    @monikaranee Pƙed 2 lety

    Just had my very 1st class this evening! Looking forward to checking out more of these videos - thank you!

    • @taptopiaofficial
      @taptopiaofficial  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      My pleasure, Monika! â˜ș I hope you enjoyed your first class 🙌

  • @CirqueitOfficial
    @CirqueitOfficial Pƙed 7 lety +69

    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!!!

    • @taptopiaofficial
      @taptopiaofficial  Pƙed 7 lety +32

      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.