Tap dance is all about style - two performers can perform exactly the same choreography but it may seem totally different. So can you make yours prevail?
The important thing to great tap should be to keep the ankles relaxed.
The secret lies in relaxing the ankles. Attempt never to overuse the ankles in an effort to present your steps more quickly. Be sure to make a conscious effort to relax the ankles. Try utilizing your legs, at your hips, restricting movements from the ankles. Permit the legs do all the task, letting your feet to just follow along.
Tap dance isn't solely about the feet - after all, do you actually think your viewers are looking at just your feet. You need to make your complete body dance, and that encompasses your torso, arms, head and even your face.
Your torso will unsurprisingly move all-around as you dance to keep you balanced, but you need to be accurate in your movement and make it appear like you are not purely trying not to tumble over.
Your arms can be whatever you like, but it must be intentional. If you are using soft arm work then be carefull to keep it constant, and likewise if you are using strong arms you mustn't allow them to flap around without purpose.
Minimal head movements can add a lot to your presentation even just holding your head at a slight angle can make your routine a whole lot more stylish - as long as you are not looking at the floor too much. Nobody wants to be starring at the top of your head!
Your face is your strongest asset in winning over your viewers. Use it well, and try not to show the concentration on your face.
The next issue to consider is not to have the feet very wide. The feet must be properly underneath you roughly shoulder width. It is a good deal less difficult to execute fast steps if your feet are not very far apart because they don't have so far to travel.
The main thing you can do to enhance your dance is practice. The old saying goes "Practice Makes Perfect", except I don't agree with that. The problem is that I have experienced countless people practice so much that they 'think' they are perfect, and if you are perfect then you have nothing to aim for.Rehearsing will make you better, much better, but don't allow yourself to think that you are perfect - there is always something more you can do to progress.
So, what is dance? - It's an art form, and all art is there to be loved and respected. If you are not enjoying the piece then how can you imagine your viewers to?
Clearly, if you are performing a depiction you will need to portray that, but if you are dancing for amusement pleasure of your audience you want to let them know that you are enjoying it - pleasure is infectious and if your audience can see that you are enjoying it then they will certainly follow suit.
Author Resource:
Simon has been a tap dancer for many years and now provides music to countless dancers through www.dancefestivalmusic.co.uk
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