What are the basic steps of tap dance?
Introduction: After years of development, tap dance has absorbed elements such as jazz rhythm and improvisation. It is also a very interesting sport. So what are the basic steps of tap dance? Which ones are there? Let’s learn together:
Basic steps of tap dance:
One dance step
Step (step)
Such as normal walking movement Generally speaking, only the forefoot is used to touch the ground, the heel does not touch the ground, and the center of gravity changes. (Pay attention to relaxed and natural movements, and rely on the whole body to drive)
Single (one step)
Same as step
Touch (forefoot strike)
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Similar to step, but without shifting the center of gravity, use your thighs to drive your forefoot and hit the ground from top to bottom.
Stomp (stomp)
Stomp the ground hard with your legs, landing on the whole foot without shifting the center of gravity. (Be careful to use your thighs to drive)
Stamp (full foot pedal)
Just like normal walking movements, use the whole foot to touch the ground (the forefoot and the heel touch the ground at the same time), and the center of gravity changes. (Pay attention to relaxed and natural movements, and rely on the whole body to drive)
Dig (heel kick)
Use the heel to kick the ground from top to bottom, and the forefoot does not touch the ground, so you can center your weight Conversion, or without center of gravity conversion. (Pay attention to the overall movement of the body and thighs)
Heel (heel strike)
Keep the forefoot in contact with the ground without leaving the ground, and strike the ground with the heel, or you can do it with one foot. Can be performed with both feet at the same time. (Pay attention to use the control of the body's center of gravity to complete, and increase the volume of the strike through the drop of the body weight)
Chug (train step)
Keep the forefoot in contact with the ground without leaving the ground. Then rub the body forward and complete the strike with the heel. This can be done with both feet at the same time or with one foot.
Ball (forefoot strike)
Keep the heel in contact with the ground without leaving the ground, and strike the ground with the forefoot, either with one foot or both feet at the same time. (Pay attention to the control of the body's center of gravity to complete, and increase the volume of the blow through the decline of the body weight)
Toe (Toe tapping)
Use the toe to tap from top to bottom. ground. (Pay attention to the weight of the legs and the rate of descent of the center of gravity when falling to change the volume of the blow and enhance control of the movement)
Toe stand (stand on pointe)
Use pointe After hitting the ground, use your toes to support your body and stand up. You can stand on the toes of one foot or both feet. (Be careful to choose appropriate shoes for practice)
Brush (forefoot strike)
Use your thighs to drive, use the forefoot to strike the ground forward, and the heel does not touch the ground, strike the back foot Get off the ground. (Pay attention to the driving of the body and thighs, relax the ankles and knees as much as possible, and do not make the sound of wiping the floor)
Back (brush back) (strike behind the forefoot)
Use Driven by your thighs, use the forefoot to hit the ground backwards. The heel does not touch the ground, and the back foot leaves the ground after hitting. (Pay attention to the movement of the body and thighs, relax the ankles and knees as much as possible, and do not make a scraping sound)
Scuff (kick forward with the heel)
Kick forward with the heel The ground, the back foot of the strike leaves the ground. (Pay attention to the driving of the body and thighs, and try to relax the ankles and knees)
Jump (double-leg jump)
Stand on both feet, jump up, and then land on the ground with both feet at the same time. The front palm touches the ground, or the whole palm touches the ground. (Pay attention to using the elasticity of the knee joint to bounce the body up)
Hop (one-legged jump)
Stand on one leg, jump up, and then land on the same foot, you can land on the forefoot, You can also touch the ground with your whole hands. (Note that you usually don’t need to jump too high, just use the elasticity of the knee joint to gently bounce the body up)
Leap (switch legs to jump)
Stand on one leg and jump up , and then switch to the other foot and land on the ground. You can land on the front palm or the whole palm.
(Pay attention to the elasticity of the knee joint to bounce the body up)
Slide (Slide)
The slide is a very unique dance step in TAP DANCE. If done well, it can impress the audience. The feeling of dancing and skating on the ground. When sliding, you can land on both feet or on one leg. You can use only the soles of your feet or only your heels.
Scrape (scraping step)
Use the inside or outside of the foot to scrape across the ground, making a non-percussive scraping sound. The scrape can be performed from any direction, and the feet leave the ground after the action is completed.
Click (touch step)
Refers to a dance step in which the feet touch each other to make a percussive sound. It can be a heel touch, a palm touch, or a heel touch.
Clap (clap)
Clap your hands together to make a sound.
Two tone dance steps (note that all two tone dance steps are composed of two one tone dance steps)
Double (two tone steps) = brush + step or back + step
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Same as flap
Shuffle = brush + back
After hitting the ground with the front of the forefoot, the foot completely leaves the ground, and then follows the next one Hit, make two sounds. Be careful not to touch the ground with your heel, use your thighs to exert force, and make a clean sound.
Scuffle = scuff + back
After kicking the ground with your heel, move your hind leg forward until the foot completely leaves the ground, and then follow up with the next one. The back strike of the forefoot makes two sounds. Pay attention to the forefoot not touching the ground during the first blow, use your thighs to exert force, and the sound of the blow will be clean.
Ball change (quick center of gravity change step)
Originally it only refers to the front palms of both sides stepping on the ground one after another, and the center of gravity rapidly alternates. Later, it was used to refer to all dance steps in which the center of gravity rapidly alternates. Including rapid alternation of weight using the forefoot, heel, toe, and side of the foot. For example: take a step with your right foot first, with the center of gravity falling on the right foot, then step with the heel of your left foot, and quickly shift the center of gravity to the left foot.
Flap = brush or back + step
Use the forefoot to hit the ground forward or backward, leave the foot completely off the ground, and then hit the ground, making two Voice. Shift your weight to the leg completing the step. Pay attention to the force exerted by the thighs and make the sound of the blow clean.
Slap (Slap)
Similar to flap, but the center of gravity does not change.
Roll (rolling step) = step + heel
Use the forefoot and heel of one foot to hit the ground twice respectively. Pay attention to using the leg to drive the foot from top to bottom. , part of the center of gravity has shifted after the forefoot strike, and then when the weight of the body falls on the heel strike, the center of gravity shift is completely completed.
Reverse roll = dig + ball
Use the heel and forefoot of one foot to hit the ground twice and make two sounds. Pay attention to walking normally and relax naturally. Use your legs to drive your feet forward, and touch the ground with your heels first. Be careful not to raise the soles of your feet too high. Part of the center of gravity has already been transferred when the heels touch down. Then, when the weight of your body falls on the forefoot, the center of gravity transfer is completely completed.
Paddle (paddling step) = dig + back
Use the power leg (non-supporting leg) to complete, kick the ground with the heel to complete the first strike, pay attention to the thigh driving when striking Strike from top to bottom, keeping the heel of the strike from leaving the ground, and then immediately use your legs to drive the steps, so that the forefoot comes into contact with the ground during the driving process, complete the strike, and make two clicks.
Riff (shovel step) = touch (brush) + scuff
Use the power leg (non-supporting leg) to complete, use the leg to drive, let the foot pass the ground from back to front, front Hit the ground with your palm first, then your heel again. Pay attention to the sound being crisp and clean.
Back riff (back shovel step) = dig+back
Move in the opposite direction to the shovel step, complete with the power leg (non-supporting leg), and complete two strikes.
It is usually used in conjunction with the shovel step, which is similar to the paddle step, but pay attention to the first heel strike, the heel leaves the ground, and then the forefoot strikes the ground backwards. The sound should also be clean and crisp.
Cutout (air-touch jump) = Click+leap
When performing a jump, first use the power leg (non-supporting leg) to hit the follow-up of the supporting leg , after striking, complete the landing strike by changing feet and jumping.
Basic pullback = back+step (both feet at the same time)
A dance step with a certain degree of difficulty that requires both feet to be completed at the same time, and both feet to be pulled back and up at the same time Stand up, drive your thighs, and fully relax your ankles and knees. When your body rises slightly off the ground, drive your forefoot to hit the ground with the help of your legs to complete the back strike. After the strike, your body moves backwards, and both feet land at the same time to complete the strike. step.
Basic pullover (basic pullover step) = brush+step (both feet at the same time)
A dance step with a certain degree of difficulty that requires both feet to be completed at the same time, and both feet to be pulled forward and upward at the same time Stand up, drive your thighs, and fully relax your ankles and knees. When your body rises up and is slightly off the ground, drive your legs to hit the ground with your forefoot to complete the brush blow. After the blow, your body moves forward, and both feet land at the same time to complete. step.
Basic pullside = brush or back+step
A dance step with a certain degree of difficulty that requires both feet to be completed at the same time. Both feet are pulled up to the side at the same time, with the thigh Drive, fully relax your ankles and knees, and when your body rises slightly off the ground, use your legs to hit the ground with your forefoot to complete the first strike. After the strike, your body moves sideways, and both feet land at the same time to complete the step. .
Pickup (pickup step) = back+step (completed with both feet at the same time or with one foot)
Similar to pullback, it can be completed with one foot or both feet. Pay attention to when completing with one foot. It must be done with the supporting leg, and the same foot lands when landing.
Pickup change =back+leap
The first strike is the same as the first strike of pickup, but after completion, change to the other foot and land.
Pickover (front pick-up step) = brush+step
Similar to pullover, it can be done with one foot or both feet. Note that when done with one foot, it must be done with the supporting leg and land on the ground. When the same feet hit the ground.
Pickover change=brush+leap
The first blow is the same as the first blow of the pickover, but after it is completed, land on the other foot.
Basic crawl = ball + heel
It can be done with both feet at the same time or with one foot. The heel stays on the ground and the forefoot moves inward or outward. To strike, stay on the ground after the forefoot strike is completed, and switch to the heel strike.
Basic cramp (basic horse stance) = jump+heel
Complete it with both feet at the same time, jump up with both feet, land at the same time to complete the first blow, and then land with the heels of both feet at the same time, issuing The second blow.
Triple dance steps (all three steps are composed of connected steps)
Triple (three steps) = shuffle+step or leap
First Complete a two-step shuffle, then complete a step or a leap by changing feet.
Bombershay=step+back+dig
First complete a step, then use the other foot to complete a back strike, then land with the heel of the striking leg to deliver the blow, while the center of gravity occurs Convert.
Open third =riffle=shuf + scuff +fle
In the middle of the shuffle blow, add a scuff blow with the heel, and pay attention to the overall relaxation of the legs. .
Close third = slurp=fl + heel + ap
In the middle of the flap strike, add a heel strike so that the heel hits the ground one after another. .
3 point crawl=step + heel + ball
A very common creeping step. After completing the step and heel, keep the heel on the ground, turn the thigh to drive the forefoot to complete the third step Next blow.
Riffle= Open third=riff + back
Same as the third step, after the two blows of the riff, follow up with a back blow.
Basic wing = Scrape+back+step (completed with both legs at the same time)
A dance step with a certain degree of difficulty that requires both legs to be scraped outward at the same time. You can use You can also use the forefoot on the outside of the foot to complete the first sound. At this time, the body is completely off the ground, and then driven by the legs, both feet complete a back strike at the same time (similar to the first strike of pick up), and then both feet land at the same time. .
Single wing (single-leg wing step)
Use the supporting leg to complete the basic wing step with one leg.
Quadruple (all quadruple steps are composed of one step)
Quadruple = shuffle+back+step or shuffle+step+heel < /p>
Use the power leg to complete. If you are completing shuffle+back+step, you need to keep the legs straight to complete the first 3 strikes, and then step on the ground to complete the last strike.
Paddle&roll = paddle+roll
Connect paddle and roll together for 4 quick strikes, keeping your legs relaxed.
Irish step (Irish step) = shuffle+hop+step
Use the power leg to perform a shuffle strike, then drive the support leg to jump up lightly, and then the power leg lands to change the center of gravity. Step can fall behind, in front, or to the side. Alternatively, you can step first and then connect shuffle+hop.
Cramp roll (horse step) = step+step+heel+heel
Jump up with both legs. When falling, the soles of both feet land on the ground one after another, and then strike the heels of both feet one after another. ground. The order of the two foot and heel strikes can be arbitrary.
4 point riff walk (four-tone walking shovel step) = riff (touch+scuff) + dig+ball
Pay attention to relax, just like walking normally, and the sound should be clean and clear.
"Double" pullback (double pullback step)
A dance step that is more difficult than pullback. When completing the pullback with both feet, both feet should complete the back step one after another, and then complete the step one after another. step.
"Double" pullover (double forward pull step)
A dance step that is more difficult than pullover. When completing the pullover with both feet, both feet should complete the brush one after another, and then complete the pullover one after another. step.
"Double" flap (double Fry step)
Both feet complete a flap one after another, but it is required to be completed almost at the same time. The strikes are closely connected and the sound is dense.
"Double" shuffle (double shuffle step)
Complete two shuffles in a row with one foot, but keep the leg straight, and rely on the twist of the thigh to drive the forefoot to strike. .
Basic maxi ford or Maxi=shuffle+leap+toe
After the power leg completes the shuffle, the body jumps up, the power leg lands, the center of gravity changes, and then the original supporting leg completes the toe Pointe strikes. Note that usually the shuffle kick is to the side and front, and the right leg is kicked to the right front. The toe strike of the toe will hit the back, and the legs are crossed at the end.
Basic graboff=shuffle+leap+step
After the power leg completes the shuffle, the body jumps up, the power leg lands, and the center of gravity changes. Then the original supporting leg completes the step and returns the center of gravity. Switch to this leg. Note that the shuffle usually kicks to the side and front, and the right leg is kicked to the right and front. Usually the step will hit the back, and the legs are crossed at the end.
Single buffalo (single buffalo step) = step+shuffle+leap
Step on the side of the body, if using the left leg, step on the left side, and then use the other leg Perform a shuffle strike, shuffle kick to the side, if it is a right leg kick, kick to the right, after the body is off the ground, then the right foot lands on the ground, while landing, the left leg is brought up, placed in front of the right leg, showing a horn shape.
Quintuplet (all pentatonic steps are composed of one step)
Quintuplet = "double" shuffle+step
Use the power leg to complete a "double" shuffle and then step on the ground, shifting the center of gravity.
Basic waltz clog=step+shuffle+ball change
First complete a step, then complete a shuffle with the other foot, and then receive the ball change. Note that there are usually two ball changes. It's always forward and backward, or backward and forward.
Grabroll=shuffle+pickup change+heel
After the power leg completes the shuffle, the supporting leg uses the forefoot to complete the back strike. After completing the first strike of the pickup, then change to another Land with the forefoot of one leg, then immediately complete the heel and strike after landing.
Five sound wing (Five sound wing)
It is more difficult than the basic wing step. It requires that after the feet are scraped out, the two feet must complete the back one after another, and then land on the ground one after another. *** makes 5 sounds. ;