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

6 жыл бұрын

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

@buisyman

6 жыл бұрын

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

@taptopiaofficial

6 жыл бұрын

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

@RosieBrownie

4 жыл бұрын

Goodness I love this comment with all my heart❤❤ YOU GO, MAN!! 💪 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

4 жыл бұрын

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

Haha 😆 I'm now conflicted as to whether to support your study & sleep, or your 3am tap dance adventures 🤷‍♂️

@fredhasopinions

3 жыл бұрын

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

@taptopiaofficial

3 жыл бұрын

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

@arcadicus_ezevius

2 жыл бұрын

Me here at 1:44 am lol

@msconcreterose93

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

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

@taptopiaofficial

6 жыл бұрын

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

@rashidkhan5376

4 жыл бұрын

Subscribe ths channel

@xxpaige8943

3 жыл бұрын

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

@0ldboy1989

3 жыл бұрын

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

@marionthomas8981

3 жыл бұрын

Same for me !

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

7 жыл бұрын

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

@oliviah4405

6 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

Still tapping?

@laurenwoodiwiss9464

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

5 жыл бұрын

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

@ajboughton8312

4 жыл бұрын

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

@leilawang163

4 жыл бұрын

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

@rashidkhan5376

4 жыл бұрын

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@mhkuntug

3 жыл бұрын

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

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.

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

@michellekiteflyer

4 жыл бұрын

I've been wanting to learn tap since childhood so maybe now's my chance! Just did a beginner painting course too, loving this lockdown!

@taptopiaofficial

4 жыл бұрын

Woohoo! 👏🏻

@taptopiaofficial

4 жыл бұрын

It's a great time for home learning 👏🏻

@itachiuchiha1714

4 жыл бұрын

Me lol

@gabriellecunniffe7031

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, and I just watched Singing in the Rain.

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

@taptopiaofficial

5 жыл бұрын

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

@partnersingrimellc5585

5 жыл бұрын

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 , KZread 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

5 жыл бұрын

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

@partnersingrimellc5585

5 жыл бұрын

@@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

5 жыл бұрын

@@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!

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

@taptopiaofficial

6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! I think that's a wonderful idea :)

@topsupport8211

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah!!!! A lot of thanks for helping me in! :)

@taptopiaofficial

6 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome :)

@ignaciovalderrama67

5 жыл бұрын

@@topsupport8211 How goes the thing mate?

@fijigoya1236

5 жыл бұрын

How’s it going?

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

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.

@taptopiaofficial

5 жыл бұрын

That's lovely to hear Rachel! :)

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! 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽 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. 💃🏽💝✨🌎✨💝💃🏽

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 :)

@taptopiaofficial

4 жыл бұрын

Hooray! :)

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

@amethite1380

7 жыл бұрын

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

@taptopiaofficial

7 жыл бұрын

That's lovely to hear Sarah - thank you!

@aaliyahskeen7104

7 жыл бұрын

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

@spyros4604

7 жыл бұрын

are you going to make more beginner videos?

@delia0923

7 жыл бұрын

Sarah Rodes your right it is

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!

@taptopiaofficial

2 ай бұрын

Hooray! Excited for you 🚀

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

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.

@taptopiaofficial

5 жыл бұрын

Lovely. You're very welcome :)

@rashidkhan5376

4 жыл бұрын

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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

2 жыл бұрын

Woohoo! My pleasure. And welcome back to tap dance ☺️

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

@taptopiaofficial

3 жыл бұрын

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

@susyshepard320

3 жыл бұрын

@@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

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

@taptopiaofficial

4 жыл бұрын

Hooray! :)

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

6 жыл бұрын

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

@mino3d1

5 жыл бұрын

Great ATTITUDE!!!

@mayabaker6020

5 жыл бұрын

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

@rashidkhan5376

4 жыл бұрын

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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

6 жыл бұрын

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

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

8 ай бұрын

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

@Madz438

3 ай бұрын

Same I’m new to tap

I just got a pair of tap shoes for FREE on my local buy nothing group. 46 years old and fulfilling a life long dream. Thank you for your videos!! 🎉

@taptopiaofficial

Жыл бұрын

Love this! All the very best for the adventure, and remember we're always here to help and support 🙌

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

@taptopiaofficial

2 жыл бұрын

Aww thanks Mia! That's lovely to hear. I appreciate the kind words ☺️ 🙏

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

@taptopiaofficial

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! Love this :)

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

@taptopiaofficial

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Fabiola 🙂 he does! 🙌

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

@taptopiaofficial

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

@taptopiaofficial

4 жыл бұрын

Yes keep going - you got this! :)

@natethebrick

4 жыл бұрын

Go you!!!

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

@taptopiaofficial

6 жыл бұрын

It's never too late to start :) That's one of the best things about tap!

@clumsycritters5633

3 жыл бұрын

It's NEVER too late! You are ALWAYS welcome to dance! 💃

@judeglynn2899

3 жыл бұрын

ye it is :)

@fastnpray4271

3 жыл бұрын

I hope not. I’ll be 49 next week.

@boblucas3074

2 жыл бұрын

Im 73, first lesson Friday!

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

Been a dancer since I was 4 years old, I'm 28 years old now & I just ordered a pair of tap shoes, pointe shoes, & lyrical toe pads. I'm super excited to get back into something that has been such a huge part of my life. I miss it so much.

@taptopiaofficial

12 күн бұрын

Woo! Nice one - welcome back ☺✨

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

7 жыл бұрын

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

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

@rashidkhan5376

4 жыл бұрын

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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

7 ай бұрын

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

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

@taptopiaofficial

3 жыл бұрын

Bravo! We totally support this decision 🙂👏🏻

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

How lovely 🥰 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 👞 👊🏻

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

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

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.🤩

@taptopiaofficial

8 ай бұрын

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! 👞

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

I mentioned to my mom how I’d like to get into tap dancing one day, today she surprised me with tap shoes! I’m super excited to get into this!!

@taptopiaofficial

Жыл бұрын

Woo! That's great to hear (nice one, Mom!) 🙌 Happy tapping!

Ive been a tap dancer for many years and as you said at the end, this is the sort of information i wished i had as a young-un. I had to unlearn a lot of very bad habits. :)

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

@taptopiaofficial

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Tanerica! I'm so thrilled you enjoyed it :)

@carelesswhimper9503

7 жыл бұрын

Tanerica Moton if

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

@taptopiaofficial

5 жыл бұрын

Woohoo! You got this! :)

Thank you. I recently developed an interest in tap. It actually came from watching the music video for "Putting On The Ritz" It just looks very elegant and distinguished. This video can get me started just fine.

Hey Bill! I just finished my first lesson with you! My shoes came yesterday and they fit perfectly. I’m going to practice the basics I learned today and watch the other video you suggested for beginners to loosen up. Thank you so much for inspiring me. I’ve wanted to do this for a long time n now I AM!!!💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽🎶

@taptopiaofficial

Жыл бұрын

Yeah you are! 😀And you're very welcome. Exciting times! #adventureawaits

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

@taptopiaofficial

7 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear it :) I hope it helps!

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

@taptopiaofficial

4 жыл бұрын

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

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!

I have always wanted to tap and after 1 minute for each lesson I became OBSESSED. Tap is so fun and it is amazing to learn, also thanks for the lesson, it helped me so much!

@taptopiaofficial

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! 🙂🙏

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

5 жыл бұрын

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! :)

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

thank you very much for this video, my local community is going to be putting on a show in a few months, and one of the biggest dance scenes will be mostly tap. feeling a little better after watching this, again, thanks

Bill, thank you so much! I’m getting back to tapping after many, many, many years I’m so thrilled to say that I’m picking it back up fairly easily. Of course, I’m sure speed will happen! Thank you again!!!

@taptopiaofficial

2 жыл бұрын

That's fantastic, Ellen! I hope you enjoy diving back in to tap dance ☺

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

@taptopiaofficial

5 жыл бұрын

Woohoo! :)

i may not be a tap dancer, but i love feeling like im in a musical haha its a great feeling. fyi- im primarily a hip hop dancer [which is vague too, as hip hop is a combination of many elements of dance]. aaaaa dance is amazing

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.

@taptopiaofficial

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for the comment :)

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.

@taptopiaofficial

5 жыл бұрын

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

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

@taptopiaofficial

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Elise!

@rashidkhan5376

4 жыл бұрын

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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

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

@taptopiaofficial

4 жыл бұрын

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

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!

@taptopiaofficial

4 жыл бұрын

That's wonderful to hear, Christine! 🙂

Watching this I realize what I actually know. I started watching the video and now I do remember where I started. I took classes for 12 years (I was much much much younger) and it's like travelling back in time - I'm now 56 and my stamina isn't even close to what it was. I find myself being proud of myself. I do know this! Thanks!

@taptopiaofficial

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear! 👏🏻

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

@taptopiaofficial

5 жыл бұрын

Hooray! That's great to hear :)

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

@taptopiaofficial

6 жыл бұрын

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

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

6 жыл бұрын

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

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!

I had probably the best tap teaching set up ever. My aunt's friend had been dancing before she could walk and worked as a tap teacher. I got private lessons weekly and cute tap shoes I got for Christmas. Then she left the studio I believe for school purposes. Anyways it's been over a year and I really want to get back into in!

@taptopiaofficial

3 жыл бұрын

Hooray! Needless to say, we totally support your desire to get back into tap dance 🙂

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

Жыл бұрын

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

Thank you for inspiring me with you talent. Awesome precision

@taptopiaofficial

6 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Joyce! :)

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.

@taptopiaofficial

3 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome, Sarah! :)

This is amazing! When I was a child my world revolves around tap I don’t focus on it much anymore I’m more of a ballerina BUT at his is getting my attention more to tap so I can improve! :D

@taptopiaofficial

Жыл бұрын

Hooray! Tap has missed you ☺

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

@taptopiaofficial

5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! All the best :)

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

@taptopiaofficial

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

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.

This is great. I need to improve my balance- this just what this 60 year old- young at heart lady needs

@taptopiaofficial

Жыл бұрын

Hooray! Tap will definitely help with that ☺

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

@sveabryan9126

5 жыл бұрын

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

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

7 жыл бұрын

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

Tap dance was my secret dream since childhood, I was so amazed by the sound produced by shoes. As in India it is not so popular, I saw it after a long time while watching other dance videos. Now I will learn in my forties. 😃

Great video. Brought back the fundamentals I needed to remember

This is the useful to play drum paddle 🙂 thanks

@taptopiaofficial

2 жыл бұрын

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

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 ;-;

@taptopiaofficial

6 жыл бұрын

Great to hear :) Good luck!

My childhood dream was also tap dancing. I bought a pair in a second hand shop. I’m soon 57. My husband laughed until I made up my own moves.😂Today is my first class here at KZread. I love the sound of my tap shoes. It’s damn hard to be honest! 😅😂

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

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

@taptopiaofficial

7 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear Isaac! Thank you :)

Newsies brought me here... Anyone else?

@eva9321

5 жыл бұрын

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

@OhAtropa

5 жыл бұрын

Addicted to Broadway yes sir

@jones6289

5 жыл бұрын

Newsies and Book of Mormon brought me here 😹

@poppywillow8339

5 жыл бұрын

YES, I thought it was just me

@timotheemoth6797

5 жыл бұрын

yESSS AND THE BOOK OF MORMON

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.

@taptopiaofficial

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That's lovely to hear :)

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

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

plz do upload more tutorials

I want to study musical theatre at University and I need to know tap for my audition. But I’ve always wanted to learn tap anyways so I’m super excited for this !!

@taptopiaofficial

Жыл бұрын

Woohoo! All the best for your audition 🙌

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

@taptopiaofficial

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thank you for the kind words :)

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

@taptopiaofficial

5 жыл бұрын

Good to know! :)

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

@taptopiaofficial

6 жыл бұрын

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!

I am so glad whith my new tap shoes,fromArgentina thanks for the class,I' m 60 years old!!!

@taptopiaofficial

3 жыл бұрын

Woohoo! You're very welcome ☺️ I hope you enjoy exploring tap dance, and don't ever hesitate to reach out if you need guidance along the way. All the very best!

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

@taptopiaofficial

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kate! ☺ 🙏