Tap dancing is all about technique - two people can perform identical dance but it could give the impression of being entirely different. So how can you make yours stand out?
The important thing to great tap would be to keep your ankles relaxed.
The secret lies in relaxing the ankles. Aim not to overuse your ankles in order to present your steps more quickly. Ensure you make a conscious effort to relax the ankles. Try using your legs, from your hips, restricting movements through the ankles. Allow the legs carry out all the work, letting your feet to simply follow along.
Tap performance isn't just about the feet - after all, do you really suppose your audience are looking at only your feet. You have to make your full body dance, and that involves your torso, arms, head and even your face.
Your torso will obviously shift all-around as you dance to keep you well balanced, but you have to be accurate in your movement and make it seem like you are not purely trying not to fall over.
Your arms can be whatever you like, but it must be deliberate. If you are using soft arm work then be mindfull to keep it consistent, and likewise if you are using strong arms you shouldn't allow them to flap around aimlessly.
Straightforward head actions can add a massive improvement to your presentation even just holding your head at a delicate angle can make your recital a whole lot more elegant - as long as you are not looking at the floor too much. No one wants to be looking at the top of your head!
Your face is your greatest asset in charming over your spectators. Use it well, and try not to show the concentration on your face.
The following factor to consider is not to spread the feet very wide. The feet must be properly underneath you approximately shoulder width. It is a lot less complicated to execute quick dances if your feet are not too far apart since they don't have so far to travel.
The primary thing you can do to enhance your dancing is practice. The long-standing proverb says "Practice Makes Perfect", except I don't subscribe to that. The problem is that I have observed numerous dancers practice so much that they 'think' they are perfect, and if you are perfect then you have nothing to aspire to.Practicing will make you better, much better, but don't let yourself to believe that you are perfect - there is constantly something more you can do to progress.
So, what is dance? - It's an art form, and all art is there to be enjoyed and appreciated. If you are not enjoying the presentation then how can you expect your spectators to?
Clearly, if you are performing a characterization you will need to portray that, but if you are dancing for entertainment pleasure of your audience you have to let them know that you are enjoying it - pleasure is contagious and if your audience can see that you are enjoying it then they will instinctively 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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