Tap Dance and the World

Tap dance originated in the African American community in the 19th century, as a combination of African and European dance traditions.

The buck is a tap dance technique that involves striking the floor with the heel and then the toe, creating a syncopated rhythm.

Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson is widely regarded as the 'Father of Tap Dance' due to his immense influence on the development and popularization of tap dance in the early 20th century.

Flaps is a tap dance move that involves rapidly alternating between the toe and heel, creating a rhythmic tapping sound.

Rhythm tap is a tap dance style that emphasizes improvisation, syncopated rhythms, and complex footwork.

Scuff is a tap dance move that involves sliding the foot across the floor while keeping the heel on the ground, creating a smooth and gliding effect.

Hoofer tap is a tap dance style that emphasizes intricate footwork and the use of multiple taps on each foot, creating a complex and rhythmic sound.

Triple step is a tap dance move that involves tapping the toe, heel, and ball of the foot in quick succession, creating a syncopated rhythm.

Broadway tap is a tap dance style that emphasizes large, sweeping movements, theatrical elements, and synchronization with music.

Click is a tap dance move that involves tapping the toe and heel simultaneously, creating a sharp and percussive sound.

Street tap is a tap dance style that emphasizes improvisation, body movements, and the use of everyday objects as percussive instruments.

Double shuffle is a tap dance move that involves tapping the toe, heel, and toe again in quick succession, creating a syncopated rhythm.

Funk tap is a tap dance style that emphasizes syncopated rhythms, complex footwork, and the use of funk music as accompaniment.

Slide is a tap dance move that involves tapping the toe and heel while sliding the foot forward, creating a smooth and gliding effect.

Modern tap is a tap dance style that emphasizes intricate footwork, the incorporation of other dance styles, and the exploration of new and innovative techniques.