Beginning Tap Dance With Web Resource

Description

This title helps you learn basic tap dance techniques. Designed for those on introductory tap dance courses, Beginning Tap Dance contains concise descriptions of exercises, steps and techniques. Featuring more than 70 video clips of tap steps with verbal cues, the web resource helps students review content learned in class or other beginning steps. It also contains learning features to support and extend students' knowledge of tap dance, including assignments, e-journaling prompts, tests of tap dance terminology, a glossary and links to further study. The book introduces students to the dance form by detailing its physical and mental benefits. With Beginning Tap Dance, students also learn about etiquette, proper attire, class expectations, health and injury prevention for dancers. Beginning Tap Dance is a part of Human Kinetics' Interactive Dance Series. The series includes resources for ballet, tap, modern dance and jazz that support introductory technique courses taught in dance, physical education and fine arts departments.

Lisa Lewis, PhD, is an associate professor in the health and human performance department at Austin Peay State University in Tennessee. Originally from North Carolina, Dr. Lewis started her professional dance training under master teachers Mallory Graham and Danny Hoctor, and later she studied in New York City under the legendary jazz teacher Frank Hatchett and tap professional Maurice Hines at Hines-Hatchett studio (currently Broadway Dance Center). Dr. Lewis developed online tap dance components for beginners while instructing tap dance at Middle Tennessee State University.