I have always wanted to learn how to tap dance. What can you tell me about it?
It's basically a form of dance with the use of tap shoes.
That makes sense. I like to watch the classic movies like Singin' in the Rain with Gene Kelly. He was an amazing tap dancer.
Tap dance
Tap dance is a type of dance characterized by using the sounds of tap shoes striking the floor as a form of percussion. The sound is made by shoes that have a metal "tap" on the heel and toe. There are several major variations on tap dance including: flamenco, rhythm (jazz) tap, classical tap, Broadway tap, and post-modern tap. Broadway tap is rooted in English theatrical tradition and often focuses on formations, choreography and generally less complex rhythms; it is widely
2005 Broadway musical "Spamalot" in the dance break to "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life," complete with tap-dancing knights spinning bright yellow umbrellas around.
- The "Singin' in the Rain" sequence was featured in a 2005 Volkswagen Golf commercial, with Gene Kelly seen break-dancing in the street. Also featured was Mint Royale's version of the song accompanying the commercial.
- A parody of the number "Singin' in the Rain" was featured in the 2005 animated film