Old #1 Intermediate Tap Dance Class by Rod Howell at unitedtaps.com

http://www.unitedtaps.com Includes: warm up, double flap, irish pullback, and a combination using those steps. Free tap dance dictionary and syllabus at unitedtaps.com.

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[DCTeacher92]

what music is this? i love it.

[musictaps]

@DCTeacher92 First song is Mech, second is Soldier Sitting, and the last on is Gritty all off of my Action album at unitedtaps(dot)com. I write it all myself:)

Rod

[MidgetBuddie]

Im confused with double flap, ive been to two tap schools, the first one allowed me to put my last double flap foot as forward as possible, but now the new one says both double flap feet have to be parrallel :S ... If that makes sense :L

[musictaps]

@MidgetBuddie yes, it's all personal preference. I'm in the second camp but it all depends on who you are taking from. The best plan is to be able to do it both ways. Good luck!

Rod

[DLZandorfRamash]

idk, i think i hate double flap x_x i have problems while doing the second one, after the first flap the second end like a single step (i can successfully do double flap, but only when i do it slower)

thanks for sharing

[musictaps]

@DLZandorfRamash I understand. Your problem is a common one. To fix this start the second flap a little bit further behind you so you have a better chance of getting the brush sound in. Good luck and thanks for watching.

Rod

[musictaps]

@TheLastTimelady Thank you very much. I agree it's a case of practicing with the double flap. Also you may try making the first sound of the flap slightly further behind you. Good luck.

Rod

[TheLastTimelady]

This is brilliant! I've only got as far as about 15mins, but I've loved it so far :) I'm struggling with the double flap, but not for the reasons you suggested. My second foot isn't early or late, I just can't get it to flap. So while my first foot hits the floor with 'and one', my second foot just hits the floor with 'and' (if that makes sense) I seem to be able to do it if I do it slower, so maybe it's just a case of practicing?

[gormor777]

@musictaps Worked out problem thanks. The pace is too fast and quick. Need time to do it comfortably, that way I get to understand what I am doing and have time. Will do the slower part, its not the steps that are the problem, its the pace. I like to have time to learn and to understand and know what I am learning. And then the beauty to be able to process at a reasonable speed. Quick Speed can come later. Or maybe not, I like comfort and a comfortable pace with out stress and strain.

Peace

[musictaps]

@gormor777 Not yet. I will get there eventually. My goal is to create lessons that cover every step in my syllabus. I have about 7 more lessons to go to cover all of level 1 and then I will start working on level 2 which sounds like the right level for you. You might try my beginner/advanced beginner routine at unitedtaps(dot)com. It's not free but if you email me I can set it up so you can at least give it a try if you like.

Rod