Should I start tap????

dance4ballet · Joined: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 29

Hi!!! I've been dancing for awhile now, and i have gotten awards like "Best New Starter" and "Senior Student of the Year". I've also passed many exams, been given solos etc. I started dancing ballet and jazz, and when my studio introduced a new hip hop syllabus, i took this up too (its more of a jazz hip hop. could be called "Funk.") Anyway, i've always been curious about tap. Should i start, and how long will it take me to get good, considering my past achievments. A girl who came to my studio danced ballet for 10 years, and took up tap. She found it easy to get into. This goes to show that a strong ballet grounding can get you to many places. What would you say are the benefits of tap? Is it fun?

LJ · Joined: 11 Nov 2007 Posts: 53 Location: Canterbury, Kent UK

Tap is a blast!!! And it will just broaden ur knowledge of dance and rythym (sp) try it u can always stop if its not for you!

I just love to dance I feel so happy when i do

dance4ballet · Joined: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 29

It seems like fun...but its so different to all the other styles. who invented making noise with the feet anyway?

Old Dancer · Joined: 05 Nov 2007 Posts: 18 Location: Uk

It is different but great fun when you get into it. The following article will explain its origin.
http://www.revels-bey.com/tap.htm

lovestodance:) · Joined: 18 Jul 2008 Posts: 26 Location: England

a few girls in my dance recently started tap after doing other styles and they have found it quite esay just take it slow youll soon get the hang of it :)
good luck :)