How to Do a Double Standard Time Step Break in Tap Dancing
Begin with your feet about shoulder width apart., Count “8 &”., Count “1”., Count “& 2”., Count “& 3 &”., Count “4 & 5”., Count “& 6”., Count “& 7”., Optionally, repeat another series of time steps and break with your left foot initiating.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Begin with your feet about shoulder width apart.
Your arms should be relaxed by your sides, eyes looking forward, your knees slightly bent and your weight on your left foot. There is a corresponding tap sound to every count that is referenced. -
Step 2: Count “8 &”.
Do a shuffle with the right foot. , Hop on the left foot. , Do a flap with the right foot. , Do a shuffle (& 3) step (&) with the left foot. , Do another shuffle (4 &) step (5) with the right foot. , Do a shuffle on the left , Do a ball change, left right. , If you decide to do this, just remember the first step begins on count
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Step 3: Count “1”.
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Step 4: Count “& 2”.
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Step 5: Count “& 3 &”.
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Step 6: Count “4 & 5”.
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Step 7: Count “& 6”.
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Step 8: Count “& 7”.
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Step 9: Optionally
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Step 10: repeat another series of time steps and break with your left foot initiating.
Detailed Guide
Your arms should be relaxed by your sides, eyes looking forward, your knees slightly bent and your weight on your left foot. There is a corresponding tap sound to every count that is referenced.
Do a shuffle with the right foot. , Hop on the left foot. , Do a flap with the right foot. , Do a shuffle (& 3) step (&) with the left foot. , Do another shuffle (4 &) step (5) with the right foot. , Do a shuffle on the left , Do a ball change, left right. , If you decide to do this, just remember the first step begins on count
8.
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