How to TAP DANCE - Going Faster, for Beginners

[@CaileyMerulla]

Thank you so much for this series! I'm a college student who has been dancing for 17 years, but primarily in ballet and jazz with barely any tap experience. I was thrown into a tap class, and now thanks to you I'm feeling much more comfortable being out of my element, and I'm looking forward to learning more with your next videos!

[@taptopiaofficial]

That's wonderful to hear Cailey! Thank you for your kind comments :)

[@dancindiane103]

Hello, 🙂 my name is Diane. My father is Steve Condos. I love your clear exacting approach. When I'm teaching I call the weight shift a "Swaying Transfere". Yes is is crucial to teach. Otherwise you'll never get clarity ìn speed. I ask students to dance with "intention" and clarity... otherwise you're just making noise. 🙂 Kudos to you

[@taptopiaofficial]

Hello Diane! Thank you so much for commenting - it's an honor and a pleasure to make your acquaintance, and I'm truly touched by your words 🙂 Your father is such an inspiration to me, and to so many tap dancers across the world ❤️ such an amazing (and mind-blowing!) artist - he contributed so much to the art form. We're forever grateful. Thank you again Diane. It means a lot 🙏

[@daisy0237]

The king has returned

[@taptopiaofficial]

My ego liked that one ;)

[@clairefinland9984]

I've been doing ballet for ten years and contemporary for seven and this year I've decided to take up tap too. These videos have been very helpful, thanks!

[@dng2000]

I'm a student of hula (Hawaiian) dancing for almost 10 years (formally started that since March 2014) and ballroom dancing for more than 6 years (formally started in late November of 2017) with almost no experience with tap dancing other than watching others perform. This is so interesting and I'm going to discover how fast I can pick up all the tap dance basics self-paced at home (as a start) as soon as I buy my first pair of tap dance shoes. Thank you for your videos on KZbin. Much appreciated and Happy New Year!!! :)

[@taptopiaofficial]

Exciting! I hope you're enjoying diving into Tap Dance ✨

[@carmencook7026]

The public needs your videos now more than ever! Thanks

[@taptopiaofficial]

Thank you Carmen 🙏 I'm going to try to release more content in the coming weeks and months.

[@faithberry1417]

Ahhh I’ve missed your videos! Thanks so much. These are so helpful.

[@taptopiaofficial]

Thank you, and you're welcome! :)

[@valerieskitchen1574]

Thank you so much from France !!! I really enjoy your videos !!! I am 56 and practicing Tap dance with girls and boys of all ages 20 to 72, we all started Tap dancing 2 years ago and our teacher has been great with videos during the quarantine !!!! As i speak english i had the pleasure to have yours as well !!! Thank you again : SO clear ! Tap dancing is a dream come true for me , i want to say :don't hesitate beginners of all age , it is FANTASTIC !!!! Valérie

[@taptopiaofficial]

How wonderful. Thank you Valerie! I appreciate the kind words, and I'm so thrilled you've found such joy - and community - through tap dance ❤👏🏻

[@noelalcoba2869]

55 years young here, in Seattle, just took up tap about 3 years ago!

[@coralietimpe7807]

It's so much easier to listen, while learning, to your relaxing voice, than to a fast one. Thank you, I learned better than before 😊

[@taptopiaofficial]

That's lovely to hear :) Thank you!

[@AniMin82]

Thank you for this awesome explanation! This applies to Lindy hop as well. I'm definitely sharing!

[@taptopiaofficial]

That's wonderful to hear Vanessa! I'm glad to know it applies to Lindy Hop as well :) thank you!

[@amethystanne4586]

I enjoyed this video. Thank you! As you were talking about “Weight Placement”, it reminded me of when I was learning to drive my husband’s standard transmission truck. If the feet are not correctly coordinated, the vehicle goes nowhere. This applies to tap dancing too!

[@taptopiaofficial]

Love this! Thank you :)

[@louisemaaree]

Bend your knees, relax your ankles, keep it small and tap away!

[@taptopiaofficial]

Woohoo! :)

[@angelanyk]

Yeiiiii!!!!!!!!! I was waiting for a new video in this channel

[@taptopiaofficial]

Hooray! :)

[@lisawarren8529]

Can't wait to learn more!!!

[@taptopiaofficial]

Hooray! 👏🏻

[@kerriepochroj4228]

you are great at tap

[@taptopiaofficial]

Why thank you! ☺🙏

[@____Ga]

Excellent tips, thank you!

[@taptopiaofficial]

My pleasure! ☺️🙏

[@millerontap]

Currently I am teaching my college tap class online bc of COVID-19. It is wonderful sharing your videos with my students as we say many of the same things!! Thank you for your talent!

[@taptopiaofficial]

Thanks Janet! Glad you're finding the videos useful :)

[@renessaandrews8009]

Thank you so much for the video! I’m having so much fun and have improved A TON. Thank you again!

[@kennapersonal]

Thank you for this video! I would love to see more videos from you 😊

[@taptopiaofficial]

Thank you 🙂...and you're welcome!

[@spacebum]

Welcome back to KZbin

[@taptopiaofficial]

Well thank you! :)

[@taptopiaofficial]

One video every 2 years...killing it 😉

[@pibly7784]

Just TAP So are you going to to videos more frequently?

[@asamiflamenco]

You are amazing thank you for your clear explanation. I'm a flamenco dancer, so I'm of course fascinated in Tapdance too!

[@taptopiaofficial]

You're welcome! Glad it was helpful 🙂🙏

[@anacristinadelmiro7347]

I loved it.

[@taptopiaofficial]

Thank you! :)

[@dancindiane103]

Well said

[@taptopiaofficial]

Thank you, Diane 🙂 🙏

[@RoxiTube1]

Please please please make more videos.... luv them!!! Dont stop.... 🤩🤩🤩😄😄😄

[@taptopiaofficial]

Thank you! :)

[@Regina_M]

Hi just subscribed to your awesome videos. Love them! Great professional video explanation! But are there only 3 videos?

[@taptopiaofficial]

Hey Regina! Thanks so much :) Yes just the 3 videos for now, but head to www.howtotapdance.com/ for much more content. All the best!

[@ang123]

Amazing tap video’s!!!!

[@taptopiaofficial]

Thank you! :)

[@meghanmisaliar]

I wish more ppl gave in person lessons. I can't learn by watching a video. You give very good tips though.

[@taptopiaofficial]

Fair enough! It's not for everyone, but for those who don't have access to an in-person class, it's something. Thank you for the kind words 🙏

[@sapnakarunathilaka6447]

Please be kind to upload more videos I am crazy on this

[@taptopiaofficial]

Hello! Glad you're enjoying the videos :) there's plenty more at justtapdance.com 🙌

[@elleemme4492]

Wow.

[@michaelkerins897]

I always knew people were hiding stuff from me. Just like bakers who claim pizza dough is easy! this is super!!!

[@taptopiaofficial]

Haha yes indeed! Glad it helps de-mystify what's happening in the background ☺️ 🙏

[@7MET]

Do you have any tips for tapping to a hip hop song? I’m having a bit of a creative block with the song “everybody mad” (Beyoncé/Coachella edition)?

[@taptopiaofficial]

Flat feet, bent knees and perseverance 🙂 #yougotthis

[@tothemoon4946]

Thank you!

[@taptopiaofficial]

You're welcome! :)

[@soulsnackbecauseidonteatmu4341]

Please upload more videos!!!

[@taptopiaofficial]

Glad you like them :)

[@soulsnackbecauseidonteatmu4341]

@@taptopiaofficial No..I LOVE them!!! Very helpful! I just started my tap journey your instructions are so easy to follow.

[@taptopiaofficial]

That's lovely to hear :) thanks so much, and all the best on your tap journey!

[@nighthawkamv5526]

i guess the 8 people who disliked were tapping on their devices and by chance clicked dislike button also they were lazy as they didn't edit

[@taptopiaofficial]

Haha! Can't please everyone! 🤷‍♂️😉

[@Regina_M]

♥️

[@shaunpradeep2486]

Sir only 3 video are there? 🙄🙄🙄

[@taptopiaofficial]

Yes that's correct, currently. I encourage you to visit www.howtotapdance.com/ for much more content. Happy tapping!

[@KristofskiKabuki]

This looks good, but you completely skipped over *how* to get your legs to relax enough to speed up - I'm generally pretty stiff and whenever I try doing anything fast my legs just seize up and it's hard to do *anything*. I've tried asking people for advice about this but their responses are generally rather unhelpful along the lines of "have you tried not having tense legs and ankles?" If you could give any pointers for the chronically stiff amongst us that would be great!

[@taptopiaofficial]

Hi Chris! Thanks for your question. It's a tricky one to answer, as physiology is different from person to person (it may be worth visiting a physiotherapist for a more tailored approach), but in overall terms of relaxing and increasing range of movement, one of the most important things is to ensure you're properly warmed up prior to dancing. Also, gently stretching the muscles and building flexibility over time is also very helpful. Aside from that, one of the most effective techniques I've found is to tense the muscle group as much as you can, and then consciously focus on releasing them (repeat this 5-10 times each session, trying to relax a little more each time). I hope this helps - all the best! 🙂🙌

[@FlipMacz]

Oh, you have a soft sweet voice. But man! You drive a hard class, teach:/

[@taptopiaofficial]

Well...thank you!...I think.

[@Skyelement84K]

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