New #1 Beginner Tap Dance Lesson with Rod Howell

[MatthewStarWars]

I got dome tap shoes finally, I really want to learn as I like gene kelly's type of tap dancing, so I want to learn all I can here so I can do the routines like the one in singing in the rain-moses suposses

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@MatthewStarWars Great! With a little hard work you'll get to that level in no time.

Rod

[MatthewStarWars]

@musictaps

great thanks!

[GaleRuth]

I love the fact that you are so happy! Makes learning from your wonderful video that much more fun. Thanks very much.

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@GaleRuth Well thank you so much, I appreciate that! I try to keep it upbeat:)

Rod

[DumbSearchEngine]

That you for these classes!

Is it fine to tap on carpet?

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@DumbSearchEngine If you have no other option it will suffice. You will be able to get the gross motor movement but not the fine motor skills needed to get sounds clean:)

Rod

[Black279J]

cool !

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@Black279J Thanks!

Rod

[leorabk]

btw i dont have wood floor- is it okay to tap on tile?

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@leorabk Please don't if at all possible. I know it can be hard to find a surface to to tap on. If the tile is on top of concrete that is REALLY BAD for your knees. If it's on top of wood, it might not be as bad. God luck.

Rod

[leorabk]

thank u soo much for this!! i've been wanting to take lessons but i dont have a lot of money- i love you man!!

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@leorabk You're very welcome. Glad I could offer you a good tap class!

Rod

[Tijopi11]

man, i just want to be like [toe toe toe] ... [Breaks out in mad toe dancing skills, tapping in awesome music super fast like a pro] tap tap but'uh tap :P ,.. yeh that's not hapening D:<

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@Tijopi11 It will. Consistent practice will get you there faster than you think.

Rod

[GoddessSkyeBlu]

What a fun instructor you are! Thanks for posting:)

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@GoddessSkyeBlu Well thank you very much.

Rod

[PsychosocialCentral]

This video is genius.

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@PsychosocialCentral You know how to make a guy feel good. Thank you very much.

Rod

[PsychosocialCentral]

@musictaps Well, I'm just speaking the truth. =p

I'm currently learning how to dance, and tap seems like a cool way to do it. I just love the sound of the shoes. XD

[PsychosocialCentral]

This video is genius.

[irmano8]

Hi Rod,

You are great!This video is just super and you are a good teacher!

Thank You!

Keep the good work:)

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@irmano8 Thank you, my pleasure. Hope you enjoy the rest of my lessons at tapdancelessons(dot)com.

Rod

[CaptMoo]

Awesome... keep it up =)

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@CaptMoo Thank you, I hope you like lesson 2.  You can find them all in order at tapdancelessons(dot)com.

Rod

[anniem68]

hi i am wrinting here from australia I have not been able to tap now for 3yrs and I guess I got lazy I am a young 72 lol now watching your video on youtube I am going back to tapping but have to start from beginning again so all the best and thank you for your videoss

annie

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@anniem68 Annie,

Congratulations on getting back into tap, that's so exciting. I have many more lessons for you to enjoy. Best of luck on your tapping journey:)

Rod

[lorimarsha]

Yay! Just what I was looking for today. I'm a beginner so I appreciate these basics. Fun fun fun.

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@lorimarsha Thank you for watching my new revised beginner class, i really appreciate it. You can find the rest at tapdancelessons (dot) com.

Rod

[snow12306]

Thank you sooooooooooo much. I found these tap shoes, and have always wantee to learn, and now with your help, I'm able to. Luckily, I am a fast learner, also, you are a great teacher. If you would of asked me a year ago if i would be tap dancing, I would of thought you were crazy. I have had 3 knee surgeries & a bad back. I'm blessed to be able to move on the dance floor with your direction. Thank you again!!!!

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@snow12306 Wow you've been through a lot. I'm really glad to have taking my lessons. With all you've been through make sure you got some cushion in those tap shoes and the floor you tap on has some give. Thanks for commenting.

Rod

[bunbacheso]

@snow12306 Wow! That is a true blessing. I am inspired. Thank you for sharing that story and may God continue to bless you. :)

[scarlettohara66]

I think you've inspired me to get back in shape! :-) But I kinda like the old, not so 'glammed' version. :-)

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@scarlettohara66 You like the old version?!?!?! Really? I look awful in the old one.  It's actually embarrassing. The only reason I keep it around is that it has racked up so many views and it ranks high in searches. I'm hoping that this video will someday overtake the old one in views and rankings. Thanks for watching.

Rod

[scarlettohara66]

I think you've inspired me to get back in shape! :-)

[iDance4expression]

Thank-you very much for your videos! I love your enthusiasim- although tap dancing is fun....the enthusiasim makes learning the tap steps more fun!!!!

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@iDance4expression I'm really glad you liked the video! Best of luck with your tapping.

Rod

[michellevanmin]

Thank you so much !! :) You are great !! Can't wait to follow the next classes !

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@michellevanmin My pleasure. Enjoy the next lesson!

Rod

[aakofii]

U are a great teacher. Thank you for sharing.

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@aakofii My pleasure. Glad you enjoyed the class.

Rod

[PropertyOfYourMother]

You're such a good teacher, really thorough:)

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@PropertyOfYourMother Thank you I really appreciate that a lot!

Rod

[belkys13]

i like this better than your other "lesson 1" video

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@belkys13 Thank you so much!!! I'm so happy to hear that! I tried really hard to upgrade the quality. I hope you enjoy lesson 2 as well.

Rod