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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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What is the smallest size tap shoes come in?

Well the smallest size you can buy in professional dance shops is 5 (childrens) but from places like ebay or special order companies you can get them from size 3 (childrens)

Where did tap dancing originate?

there are two types of tap dancing australlian and American American is more light and australlian is more heavy footed

Are Bloch Respect tap shoes good?

Yes, Bloch Respect tap shoes are good shoes for tap dancing. Bloch is one of the top brands of dancewear, and Bloch Respect tap shoes are very comfortable.

When and where was tap dancing invented?

In the mid-1600s in America, before tap dance shoes were invented, the bare soles of slaves walking rhythmically across the wood decks of river boats combined with the energetic steps of the Irish jig and the Lancashire clog.

How did tap dancing get its name?

Tap dancing got its name from the sound that dancers tap shoes make. They make a sort of tapping sound whenever the dancer moves his/her foot. That's why tap dancing is called what is it.

What are the rules for tap dancing?

In tap dancing there are not any "rules" as such. However, to pass grades you need to be able to have a clear sound, remember the steps and remember to perform it. The only rule is that in some festivals (dance competitions) you are not allowed to have tele tone tap shoes.

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Is a dance a sport?

Dance may be considered both a performing art and a sport.

But only competitive dance (as with the similar form of gymnastics) might be considered an actual sport. For example, figure skating is a sport which is essentially athletic dancing. Dance shares attributes with traditional sports, such as physical development, coordination, practicing, and defined rules.

Who invented the wing t formation?

Dave Nelson is properly credited as being the Father of the Wing-T, but Mike Lude was with him every step of the way.