The principles and methods of teaching tap dance begin with an understanding of these so-called basic steps, which you can also try to practice on your own. Usually tap dance has to pay attention to the action of the toe and the heel, in the part of the heel, the heel is lifted up, and then knocked down from top to bottom on the floor, at the end of the dance, the palm of the foot must stay in the air, this is the heel basic dance steps. For the toe basic step, the toe is raised and tapped on the floor, again leaving the ball of the foot in the air at the end of the step. In addition, there are other steps such as tapping the floor from the top to the bottom with the ball of the foot cocked; using the sole of the foot to tap the floor, then brushing forward and swinging the thigh; and the more difficult technique of using the heel and the ball of the foot to form a 45-degree angle with the floor, and at the end of the step, letting the heel or the ball of the foot stay on the floor, and so on. By reorganizing and combining several footwork techniques, dancers can improvise and develop a personal style of tap dancing. Although tap dancing can be considered a healthy dance, it can also cause injuries if you are not careful. The choice of shoes is the first priority in tap dancing. High-heeled shoes usually concentrate the pressure on the toes, causing extreme discomfort. Secondly, one should always be aware of changes in foot size, which can sometimes vary with hot and cold weather, and the shape of the shoe can also deform with the foot. In addition to shoes and feet, body posture, such as standing in the wrong position can also put undue pressure on the feet and cause pain.
Tap dancing is not as wildly twisted as one might think, but rather a skillful use of force on the feet, coordinated by the brain, in order to dance beautifully, and if you do it well, you will increase the coordination of your hands, feet, and brain, and it is also a good way to cultivate a sense of humor.
Tap dance dance form is more open and free, without a lot of formalized restrictions. Dancers do not pay attention to the body posture, but focus on the complex skills of toe point and heel strike rhythm. Performers wearing special tap shoes, with all parts of the foot, friction on the floor beat, issued a variety of tap sound, coupled with a variety of beautiful dancers, the formation of tap dance unique humor, wit and expression of a very rich charm.