Tap Dancing: Rhythm in Their Feet
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| Rating | : | 4.34 (784 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1861265794 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-14 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. In her late teens she was introduced to the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, for whom she eventually became an examiner. She trained in classical ballet with Marguerite Thomas in Penarth and learned 'American' tap with Gertrude Beaton. She teaches both in the UK and overseas, and continues to attend Master Classes. Heather Rees started dancing at the age of three
"Tap History" according to Pam. Very informative! Mostly accurate. Best buy for the money. There are so few good books around about tap dancing.
Heather Rees, who trained in classical ballet with Marguerite Thomas and learned American tap with Gertrude Beaton, teaches dance both in Britain and Europe. Topics include: the history and development of tap dancing; floors, shoes, and costumes; music, rhythm, and choreography; traditional steps and time steps; planning classes and exercises; sequences and routines; and improvisation and developing personal style. . She then delineates the principles of rhythm and timing, the tempo of tap music, techniques, style, and chor
She then delineates the principles of rhythm and timing, the tempo of tap music, techniques, style, and choreography. Topics include the history and development of tap dancing; floors, shoes, and costumes; music, rhythm, and choreography; traditional steps and time steps; planning classes and exercises; sequences and routines; and improvisation and developing personal style. Dance teacher Heather Rees first offers insight into the history of tap and the influence of some of the great "foot percussion" artists. Tap Dancing: Rhythm in Th