Tap Dance - Grooves - Intermediate

Unlock Your Inner Rhythm: Intermediate Tap Dance Grooves

Ready to elevate your tap dance skills and explore the musical side of tap? This intermediate course dives into the heart of Rhythm Tap Dance, breaking down essential musical grooves and translating them into dynamic tap steps.

• Master Core Drumming Rudiments: Learn fundamental rhythmic patterns like paradiddles and backbeats, building a strong foundation for your tap vocabulary.
• Explore Diverse Rhythmic Styles: Journey from a straight-ahead feel to a funky groove, expanding your rhythmic palette.
• Polyrhythms & Half-Time Feel: Understand and apply the captivating six-over-four polyrhythm and incorporate dynamic half-time feels for added complexity.
• Jazz Ride Beat & Latin Grooves: Deconstruct the iconic jazz ride beat with ornamentation and explore a vibrant Latin-inspired groove emphasizing the 'off' beat.
• Grooving Steps for Coordination: Develop your coordination with two short, engaging steps that focus on weight change and precise timing. These steps demand a competent level of coordination.

This course isn't just about steps; it's about establishing your grooves and developing the skills to think of yourself as a tap musician. You'll gain the ability to:

• Play Independently: Develop the confidence to create rhythmic patterns on your own.
• Collaborate with Musicians: Accompany bands and other performers with a solid rhythmic foundation.
• Enhance Group Tap: Groove seamlessly with other tap dancers, creating dynamic ensemble performances.
• Express Yourself Fully: Ornament your grooves to fully express your artistic vision within tap dance.

By the end of this course, you'll have a strong grasp of time and feel, often overlooked but crucial elements of tap. Learn to hold time for a band, create musicality for other dancers, and communicate your ideas effectively through rhythm. Focusing on the music unlocks a deeper level of tap dance, empowering you to dance better, play better music, and share your unique voice with the world. A solid sense of time frees you to truly dance.