Archive for September, 2007
Hi everybody,
Here’s a short, free sample from episode 3 of the “Tap Dance Made Easy” Video PodClass.
The sample is about 6 minutes long, while entire episodes are approx. 25-30 minutes long. Episodes are bi-weekly and cover much more territory than you’ll see in just this clip.
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Happy tapping,
Eli Newsom Owner/Instructor www.tapdancemadeeasy.com
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This premium episode has been archived. For access to this episode, sign up for ‘Season 1′ and a download link will be emailed to you.
Episode 3 is now available for download for premium subscribers. Not a subscriber? For a free sample, click here. For info on subscribing, click here. Episode 3 details: Length: 25 min. 14 seconds.
Detailed track listing: (the number in parentheses indicates location of each specific clip in the video. For example, if you want to jump ahead right to ‘tap essentials’, fast forward 4 minutes and 20 seconds into the video)
Warmup (1:00) Tap Essentials: Double Shuffles (4:20) Time Step of the Month: Single Time Step (Shuffle) (9:20) Short Combination pt2 (15:40)
Happy Tapping,
Eli Newsom Owner/Instructor www.tapdancemadeeasy.com
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Bonus clip #1 is available now to premium subscribers. This bonus clip will teach you Maxi Fords with a Grace Tap. Building on a basic Maxi Ford step, this step is more challenging, and more impressive to execute. Enjoy!
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Hi everybody,
Here’s a short, free sample from episode 2 of the “Tap Dance Made Easy” Video PodClass, where I teach a Single Time Step. I get a lot of requests from people to demonstrate how to do a Time Step, so I figured what better way to promote my video podcast than to demonstrate one of the most requested tap steps out there.
The sample is about 6 minutes long, while entire episodes are approx. 30 minutes long. Episodes are bi-weekly and cover much more territory than you’ll see in just this clip.
To receive episodes in their entirety, please subscribe to the class. Episodes work out to less than $4 a pop and are yours to keep forever!
Ready to join? Click here for sign-up info!
Happy tapping,
Eli Newsom Owner/Instructor www.tapdancemadeeasy.com
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This premium episode has been archived. For access to this episode, please sign up for ‘Season 1′ and a download link will be emailed to you.
Episode 2 is now available for download for premium subscribers. Scroll down to login.
For a free sample, click here. For info on subscribing, click here. Episode 2 details: Length: 29 min. 45 seconds.
Detailed track listing: (the number in parentheses indicates location of each specific clip in the video. For example, if you want to jump ahead right to ‘maxi fords’, fast forward 4 minutes and 2 seconds into the video)
Warmup (1:15) Tap Essentials: Maxi Fords (4:02) Time Step of the Month: Single Time Step (Shuffle) (9:13) Short Combination pt2 (15:06)
Happy Tapping,
Eli Newsom Owner/Instructor www.tapdancemadeeasy.com
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Download Episode 1 for FREE!
Hi everyone,
I’m excited to announce the release of episode 1 of the “Tap Dance Made Easy” video PodClass….and you can download it for free below! (scroll down to video)
Episode 1 details: Length: about 28 minutes Included in Episode 1 Shuffles, flaps, slaps, speed-step of the month: diamonds, short combination, and more.
How to use the class: You can watch the video right from this page, but I recommend that you download it to your computer by using the pink ‘download’ link underneath the video below (approx. download time 15-30 min.). Then, it’s yours to do with as you’d like. You can (1) put it on your ipod/iphone/zune (or other portable audio/video player) and/or (2) use it on your computer/laptop. To view the video at a larger size, go into the ‘view’ menu of whatever video player you are using and enlarge it.
If you enjoy the episode and would benefit from ongoing video tap dance classes, please consider joining the class as a premium subscriber. As a subscriber, you’ll receive bi-weekly episodes, and have the opportunity to have your question answered/demonstrated in an episode. Each episode will contain all new material. Plus, as a subscriber, you’ll have access to all past episodes, so there’s no such thing as signing up late!
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Happy Tapping! Eli Newsom Owner/Instructor www.tapdancemadeeasy.com
Detailed track listing: (the number in parentheses indicates location of each specific clip in the video. For example, if you want to jump ahead right to the ’speed step’, fast forward 9 minutes and 15 seconds into the video)
Shuffle Warmup (1:12) Tap Essentials: Slaps vs. Flaps (4:40) Speed Step of the Month: Diamonds (9:15) Short Combination pt1 (14:32)
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THEATER/BROADWAY TAP:
Theater tap and Broadway tap are the same style of dance. A good example of Theater Tap is the type of dancing one sees in classic American musical movies (Singin’ in the Rain, An American in Paris, White Christmas, etc.), and in most Broadway shows (42nd Street, Crazy For You, etc.). Both the rhythm of the step AND the style/look of the step is emphasized, especially the look/use of the arms and upper body. In other words, how the step ‘looks’ is just as important as how it ’sounds’. Other styles of dance, such as ballroom, jazz, and ballet are incorporated this style of tap
dancing. Some Broadway shows that currently feature Theater Tap include: Spamalot, Mary Poppins, and The Producers.
Famous dancers in this style include: Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Gene Kelly, Ruby Keeler, and Ann Miller, just to name a few.
RHYTHM TAP: You can probably guess from the name ‘Rhythm Tap’, that the sole emphasis is on the rhythm of the step being danced. This percussive style of dance is different than ‘Theater Tap’, where both the rhythm AND the look are emphasized. The style is considered to be less ‘presentational’. A good example of a modern-day rhythm tap dancer is the amazing Savion Glover, who often dances looking down towards the floor.
Excerpt from a great article on tap dancing from answers.com:
“Hoofers are tap dancers who dance only with their legs, making a louder, more grounded sound. This kind of tap dancing, also called “rhythm tap”, is typically found in cities or poor areas, but this is not always the case especially with such a wide [variety] of styles spreading throughout the world.”
Famous ‘Hoofers’ (aka ‘rhythm tap’ dancers) include: Steve Condos, Sammy Davis Jr., Savion Glover, and Gregory Hines.
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