Tap Dancing: Rhythm in Their Feet by Heather Rees
This title offers a practical guide to tap dancing. The author first gives some insight into the history of tap and the influence of some of the great "foot percussion artists" before going on to explore the principles of rhythm and timing, the temp of tap music, techniques, style and choreography. Topics include the history and development of tap dancing; floors, shoes and costume; traditional steps and time steps; planning classes and exercises; sequences and routines; and improviszation and developing individual style.
Heather Rees started dancing at the age of three. She trained in classical ballet with Marguerite Thomas in Penarth and learned 'American' tap with Gertrude Beaton. In her late teens she was introduced to the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, for whom she eventually became an examiner. She teaches both in the UK and overseas, and continues to attend Master Classes.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781861265791 |
| ISBN 10 | 1861265794 |
| Title | Tap Dancing: Rhythm in Their Feet |
| Author | Heather Rees |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | The Crowood Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2003-06-27 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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