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Tap Dancing

Tap dancing is a form of dance that requires special tap shoes with metal plates on the ball and heel that create a tapping sound as a dancer moves.

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Why is ballet fun?

we dance for laughter, we dance for tears,

we dance for madness, we dance for fears,

we dance for hopes, we dance for screams,

we are the dancers, we create dreams.

Ballet is the hidden language of the soul!

When you do ballet you get this feeling inside you

like when rappers fill with aggresion when they rap.

it is so much more than just a dance its like you are being driffted away

its one of the only forms of dance which tells a story without verbal feedback.

plus it was the first forms! of dance to make it worlwide

Who are some famous male tap dancers?

Michael Flatley

AnswerSammy Davis jr AnswerFred astaire

debbie Reynolds

Donald o'conner

gene kelly

nicholas brothers

Henry letang

Leonard reed

leon Collins

sandman sims

ann miller

bunny Briggs

honi coles

cholly Atkins

Diane "lady di" walker

Jason samuels smith

savion glover

Gregory hines

Robert l. reed

Eleanor Powell

jimmy slyde

David Blight

Condos Brothers

Berry Brothers

Tap Brothers (not really brothers)

Step Brothers (ditto)
Meachal Jackson

What are some movies with tap dancing in them?

Well, Mary Poppins is a musical with very well coreographed tap dancing. You could also look up John Slyde and you'll probably find some good stuff from him. Hope this helps! :)

How has tap dancing changed over time?

It has changed from the original form of Irish step dancing to our modern day tap dancing

What is the difference between tap dancing and clogging?

If you ever tried tap dancing in clogs it would render this question superfluous

The bottoms of clogs are lose and taps are solid. You do more lifting up your feet in cloging.

Why is tap dance performed?

Like all performing arts, tap dance is performed in order to entertain and amuse an audience.

So you can make your own beat at your own rate. You then can show someone what you have mastered. It is really fun and how do I say this "rythemy". TRY IT!!!!!!

What country did tap come from?

well there are many types of tap but american tap started in the southern united states with the slaves and it was called Juba

What is the jazz song on American dad where francine is tap dancing on the bar?

I'm Gonna Live Till I die

Sung by multiple artists the most famous being Frank Sinatra

In what country did tap dancing start?

Tap dancing is actually an American form of dance. It is a blend of Irish step and African gumboot dancing. When both African Americans and the Irish were oppressed they somehow came together and tap was formed; a blend of steps from the Irish and rhythm and style from the African Americans. African Americans were not allowed to perform at first so minstrel shows were done by white people and they would black out their faces to make fun of the black dancers.

What is a tap dancer called?

it is called a tap dancer just like that

Where the tap dance is orginated?

A uniquely American dance form, the fusion of British Isles Clog and Step dancing with the rhythms of West African drumming (the tap sounds were used to replace the beats of the drums.) Consequently, African dance styles became more formal and diluted, while European elements became more fluid and rhythmic.

What is the beat of tap dancing?

A cold tap and a hot tap, dancing. That's the best.

Is tap dancing aerobic exercise?

Tap Dancing gives you an amazing cardio workout. I certainly consider it aerobic exercise.

Is tap dancing easier than ballet?

Well that is an opinion. I definetly know its more fun1 But ballet has those twists and turns and jumps and squats. Meanwhile tap-dancing is click-clack and fun, fun, FUN!