Choreography help

Ande · Joined: 16 Jan 2006 Posts: 64

I'm choreographing a tap dance to Aaliyah's Are You that Somebody and am having a hard time with some sections. I want it to have a hip hop flair, but we still have to tap. Any suggesstions on how I can make this work or does anyone know any web sites I can check out to get ideas?

dancersdreamland · Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 7:57 pm Post subject:

Perhaps try watching a few hip hop videos and seeing if you can change the steps to incorporate tap.

You may also want to try just having the music on and letting your body lead you through what feels natural. Then change it to incorporate taps.

I'm sure that's not really helpful, but I don't know what else to offer for suggestions.

All the best!

Medira · Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 3:48 pm Post subject:

Hmmm... Maybe look into things like "Stomp", "Tap Dogs" and "Bring in Da Noise, Bring in Da Funk". I'm not sure what's around and available, but they might be a good start...especially if you can find some video clips.

dancersdreamland · Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 11:08 pm Post subject:

Good call, Medira! I saw Tap Dogs perform last year...amazing!

Ande · Joined: 16 Jan 2006 Posts: 64

I'll check that out. Thanks!

Medira · Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2006 8:12 pm Post subject:

dancersdreamland wrote: Good call, Medira! I saw Tap Dogs perform last year...amazing! I just LOVED Tap Dogs! I was so disappointed that I didn't hear about them coming back to my area until the tickets were already sold out. Oh well. Next time.

dancersdreamland · Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2006 6:17 pm Post subject:

Medira wrote: I just LOVED Tap Dogs! I was so disappointed that I didn't hear about them coming back to my area until the tickets were already sold out.

Bummer! Perhaps next time or maybe you'll vacation somewhere they're performing! :D

Medira · Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 7:47 pm Post subject:

oOoOoOoOoooo....me likes that idea.