Tap Dancing: Rhythm in Their Feet

This title offers a practical guide to tap dancing. The author first gives some insight into the history of tap and the influence of some of the great "foot percussion artists" before going on to explore the principles of rhythm and timing, the temp of tap music, techniques, style and choreography. Topics include the history and development of tap dancing; floors, shoes and costume; traditional steps and time steps; planning classes and exercises; sequences and routines; and improviszation and developing individual style.