The Tap Room

The Tap Room

Learn to tap dance at your own pace and in your own space! Come back every week for more!

Your go-to for fun and accessible tap dance tutorials to help you get started at your own pace and in your own space.

23/10/2023

For beginners, mastering those fundamental single sound steps is crucial. These foundational steps form the basis for all the more advanced moves, although it can sometimes get old to practice them repeatedly. One effective way to elevate your skills and add some variety to your routine is by learning the "CRAWL." This step not only builds upon your basic toe and heel techniques but also introduces a traveling element to your repertoire.

Here's how to approach it:
⭐️Keep your feet closer together than you might initially think.
⭐️Maintain a bend in your knees throughout the entire sequence.
⭐️Ensure your feet stay parallel, with one foot never straying ahead of the other. They hit the floor at different times, but they should swivel in harmony.
⭐️Focus on shifting your weight back on your heels and forward on your toes. This adjustment will result in a more natural and fluid travel in your movements.

If you're eager to explore more beginner tap steps and learn a complete routine, I invite you to take my free "JUMPSTART" class. In just 30 minutes, even with minimal experience, you will learn a whole routine! Click the link to take class
www.taproom.dance/jumpstartclass

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If you're one of those amazing folks who've decided to dive into tap dancing a bit later in life, you've likely felt the frustration creeping in, right? We all recognize that valuable skills require dedication and persistence, but wouldn't it be awesome if it was just EASY? The good news is, that we can totally handle those frustrations and keep them from tripping us up as we continue to learn and grow.

06/09/2023

National Dance Day is coming on SEPTEMBER 16th! Join me with the return of my FREE 5-day beginner tap dance drill challenge starting on September 12th and ending on our celebratory day!

SIGN UP HERE: https://www.taproom.dance/5DAYS

Why I Stopped Setting Goals as a Dancer 31/08/2023

Check out my new video inspired by James Clear’s book “Atomic Habits” and let me know if you are going to kick goal setting to the curb!!

Why I Stopped Setting Goals as a Dancer Take the Quiz HERE to figure out what you need to do NEXT in your tap dance journey 👉🏻 https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/643f2d0b55ba7600140db25eAre y...

How he OVERCAME the odds and became a self-taught Tap Dancer AS AN ADULT 18/08/2023

If you are a tap dancer on Instagram, you probably know Bruce. Bruce J.A. Brown is a self-taught tap dance success story. Many of you have had the privilege of a front-row seat to his journey as he has chronicled his progress and invited us in! If you have always wondered why Bruce started to tap dance or how he fully taught himself using YouTube videos, check out the full interview linked in the bio.

If you are watching this and identify with what Bruce has shared in this video, you aren't alone. I am sure you wish there was a mogic wand that could take away some of the struggles and get you to your goals quicker. Although there isn't a magic wand, if you can isolate the root of your main struggles, you can apply techniques NOW that will transform your tap dancing and get you results!

Maybe you know your main struggles and maybe you don't, but either way, I have a resource for you that will help you identify that core battle and get you on your way to victory.

Type the word BATTLE in the comments below and I will DM you the link!

How he OVERCAME the odds and became a self-taught Tap Dancer AS AN ADULT WHAT IS HOLDING YOU BACK? Take the quiz to identify your core tap struggle and get the help you need to transform your tap dancing today! https://www.tryinte...

13/07/2023

Do you ever feel like "the train has left the station for me”? Learning a new skill, especially as an adult, is a big deal. I am here to help! Grab this FREE class for the absolute beginner, the recent beginner, or the dancer returning after many years. Let's jumpstart back into the joy that is TAP DANCING together, at your own pace and in your own space!
https://www.taproom.dance/jumpstartclass

Learn How to Do a Brush: Easy Tap Dance Tutorial for Beginners 12/07/2023

Starting a new video series focusing on the absolute foundational steps of tap dancing. Not only am I breaking it down for the beginner, but I am infusing it with tips that will specifically serve the adult beginner! Every journey to learning something new starts with the first step....so here is THE BRUSH!

Learn How to Do a Brush: Easy Tap Dance Tutorial for Beginners I want you to have this SINGLE-SOUND STEPS CHECKLIST for beginner tap dancers! Grab it here-https://www.taproom.dance/tapstepsNEED AN ACTION PLAN for your t...

01/07/2023

Start the new month off with a 5-DAY TAP DRILL CHALLENGE! Sign up to receive a daily drill video delivered right to your inbox starting July 3rd and for the 4 days following! Only those signed up will get this content! Join me and TAKE THE CHALLENGE!
www.taproom.dance/5DAYS

23/06/2023

The pullback is a tap step that gives a lot of tap dancers trouble, but it doesn't have to! With this simple breakdown, you will be able to understand the techniques and practice tips to help you master the pullback even if you are a beginner tap dancer.
https://youtu.be/wx64XWkAMqE

The 5 things I would do if I started tap dancing today! 20/06/2023

Are you a beginner tap dancer? Have you started dancing recently or thinking about jumping in? With these 5 things, you will be able to start tapping and excel quickly, even if you are starting as an adult….TODAY. In this video, I am going to take my 30 years of tap training and experience and condense it down to a 5-part framework that I would follow if I was starting to tap dance with zero experience or training today.

The 5 things I would do if I started tap dancing today! Description-🎉FREE GIFT!!!!! TAP SHOES BUYING GUIDE:https://www.taproom.dance/shoesWhen you're ready to buy tap shoes, this guide will help you think about y...

Tap Dance Warm Up | 90 seconds of fun and easy footwork for beginners! 05/06/2023

Join me for this super fun beginner tap dance warm-up. Just 90 seconds to get your feet moving and your heart beating!

Tap Dance Warm Up | 90 seconds of fun and easy footwork for beginners! 🎉FREE JUMPSTART CLASS:https://taproom.dance/jumpstartclass Master a whole beginner tap dance routine in 30 minutes. You don't even need to own tap shoes!Get...

25/05/2023

TODAY IS THE DAY! Don't miss the chance to join us and unlock my 5 secrets to learning choreography faster and remembering it longer!

24/05/2023

What keeps you from learning to tap dance or returning to tap dancing? Are there physical or mental reasons that keep you from reaping the benefits? Ever tried sitting down to tap dance? Check out how I tap-danced from a chair this week while dealing with strep!!
https://youtube.com/shorts/rthzec4DrIk

Photos from The Tap Room's post 24/05/2023

What if I can't make it at 12pm EST tomorrow? GREAT NEWS....if you reserve your spot below, you will get a link to the event that is good for 48 hours to view on your own time!

Photos from The Tap Room's post 23/05/2023

THURSDAY MAY 25th at 12:00pm EST! Join me as we unlock the secrets to learning choreography faster and remembering it longer!

22/05/2023

THURSDAY IS NATIONAL TAP DANCE DAY! Who wants to dance with me??
Offering a FREE LIVE ONLINE CHOREOGRAPHY MASTER CLASS for BEGINNER tap dancers to celebrate National Tap Dance Day this coming Thursday at 12pm EST.

21/05/2023

Overwhelmed by the massive amount of information to choose from? Need to know the absolute basic steps to know for absolute beginners? I got you! Grab the ultimate tap-steps checklist for beginners HERE:
https://www.taproom.dance/tapsteps

13/05/2023

Buying new tap shoes? Buying tap shoes for the first time? I created a guide for you that provides 4 recommendations at various price points!
Grab it here:
https://www.taproom.dance/shoes

Jonas Brothers Waffle House TUTORIAL | Tap Dance for Beginners 11/05/2023

Come on....you can't resist. Waffles, Jonas Brothers, Tap Dancing.....join me and learn this SUPER fun beginner tap dance routine!

Jonas Brothers Waffle House TUTORIAL | Tap Dance for Beginners MORE TIPS FOR YOUR SKILL LEVEL! Take the Quiz HERE 👉🏻 https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/643f2d0b55ba7600140db25eJonas Brothers Waffle House Tap Dance...

Learn Choreography FASTER | Use these 5 essential methods 04/05/2023

Do you know those dancers who can pick up choreography quickly and easily? Are you frustrated that you struggle to pick it up as quickly? The five tips in this video are guaranteed to help you learn choreography faster and remember it longer.

Learn Choreography FASTER | Use these 5 essential methods WHAT LEVEL TAP DANCER ARE YOU? Take the Quiz HERE 👉🏻 https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/643f2d0b55ba7600140db25eDo you know those dancers who can pick...

TAP TIP | 3 Top Tools to Learn Faster by Going Slower! 27/04/2023

Learning new steps and choreography can be HARD! Wanna know what will make it easier? I’ve got three tools for you!!

TAP TIP | 3 Top Tools to Learn Faster by Going Slower! MORE TIPS FOR YOUR SKILL LEVEL! Take the Quiz HERE 👉🏻 https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/643f2d0b55ba7600140db25eLearning new steps and choreography c...

TRUSTFALL (P!nk) Tap Tutorial | Beginner Routine Full Breakdown 24/04/2023

Sometimes you just need a fun combo to a pop anthem. Here ya go!

TRUSTFALL (P!nk) Tap Tutorial | Beginner Routine Full Breakdown Full Performance video HERE: https://youtube.com/shorts/UE7SeLv0E9IWHAT LEVEL TAP DANCER ARE YOU? Take the Quiz HERE 👉🏻 https://taproomdance.outgrow.us/ta...

18/04/2023

Wanna find out? Take the quick 5-question quiz here:
https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/643f2d0b55ba7600140db25e
to get YOUR results AND an action plan on what to do next!

The 5 MUST KNOW Tap Dance Steps for Beginners - START HERE! 31/03/2023

Master the basics and build your skills with these 5 Essential Beginner Steps! This tutorial will guide you through each step in a fun and easy way. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refresh your skills, these essential steps will set you on the path to success. Join me in my Tap Room and start tapping today!

https://youtu.be/S2XtLHODjII

I want you to have this single tap sounds checklist as a roadmap 👉www.taproom.dance/tapsteps

The 5 MUST KNOW Tap Dance Steps for Beginners - START HERE! 🎉FREE GIFT!!!!! BEGINNER'S TAP STEPS CHECKLIST:https://www.taproom.dance/tapstepsHave confidence that you're on the right track with this complete checklist...

TOES & STAMPS | ESSENTIAL Steps Every Tap Dance Beginner Must Master 16/03/2023

WHAT TAKES YOU 8 MINUTES TO ACCOMPLISH?

I can unload the dishwasher, get ALL 3 of my kids dressed (ok, maybe a stretch), and complete my daily "wordle" all in 8 minutes.

What If I told you that you could MASTER 2 basic tap steps AND learn a tap combination in less than 8 minutes?? I have a new video on my YouTube Channel TODAY in my "FIRST STEPS" series to help you do just that!

https://youtu.be/_nX7YqjAXAU

🎉FREE GIFT!!!!! BEGINNER'S TAP STEPS CHECKLIST:
https://www.taproom.dance/tapsteps

TOES & STAMPS | ESSENTIAL Steps Every Tap Dance Beginner Must Master I am back with another FIRST STEPS tap dance tutorial! Check out this video that teaches the toe and the stamp in a FUN and EASY way!🎉FREE GIFT!!!!! BEGINNE...

Beginner's Guide to Tap Dance at Home | WHAT YOU NEED (Less than you think!) 08/03/2023

What questions or fears are holding you back from learning to tap dance? In this video, we'll lay out what you need to have, what you need to know, AND we'll debunk some of the myths that commonly get in the way.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1AcDmdRKNM&t=86s

🎉FREE GIFT!!!!! TAP SHOES BUYER GUIDE:
https://www.taproom.dance/shoes
When you're ready to buy tap shoes, this guide will help you think about your tap dance goals and priorities and will lay out my top recommendations across multiple budget ranges. (Disclaimer: I'm not sponsored or endorsed by any of these brands!)

Beginner's Guide to Tap Dance at Home | WHAT YOU NEED (Less than you think!) What questions or fears are holding you back from learning to tap dance? In this video, I lay out what you need to have, what you need to know, AND I debunk ...

STEPS & HEELS | ESSENTIAL Steps Every Tap Dance Beginner Must Master 01/03/2023

Take the first steps (pun intended) in your tap journey RIGHT HERE! Check out this video that teaches the step and heel in a FUN and EASY way, and look out for more FIRST STEPS videos covering the most fundamental steps that every tap dancer should know!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzBZ78BOxPc&t=1s

🎉FREE GIFT!!!!! BEGINNER'S TAP STEPS CHECKLIST:
https://www.taproom.dance/tapsteps
The 13 most important beginner single sound steps. This will give you a roadmap to start learning the foundations of tap dancing at your own pace.

STEPS & HEELS | ESSENTIAL Steps Every Tap Dance Beginner Must Master Take the first steps (pun intended) in your tap journey RIGHT HERE! Check out this video that teaches the step and heel in a FUN and EASY way, and look out f...

BEGINNER TAP DANCE TIPS: Getting Your Feet to Cooperate 22/02/2023

You're learning to tap dance, but you struggle to get your feet to do what your brain knows they should. In this video, learn the three simple steps I teach all of my students to transfer your tap rhythms from your brain to your feet in no time!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoEdqRfYs5Q

🎉FREE GIFT: JUMPSTART CLASS:
https://taproom.dance/jumpstartclass
learn a whole routine in 30 minutes, with absolutely NO experience. You don't even need to own tap shoes!

BEGINNER TAP DANCE TIPS: Getting Your Feet to Cooperate You're learning to tap dance, but you struggle to get your feet to do what your brain knows they should. Learn the three simple steps I teach all of my stude...

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It is tricky to know exactly where to start or what to do each day to keep learning and growing as a tap dancer. I do da...