Some new research!
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Here is a little history of what I have been diving into including the links to find where I got them from, incase you're interested further.
There is so much history behind the art of tap dancing from performance to personal growth, such as...
- Tap originated in the United States through the fusion of several ethnic percussive dances, primarily West African sacred and secular step dances ( gioube) and Scottish, Irish, and English clog dances, hornpipes, and jigs.
- I have found it quite interesting to dive into the history of the actual shoe as well. I'm amazed about he sounds that people are able to make with a piece of metal on the heel and toe of shoes. I think it would be awesome to go to a factory where they are made and to watch the process. Here's some shoe info:
How to choose the right tap dancing shoes | DanceMaster NET
For beginning tap dancers, I recommend choosing amateur shoes first, which are also cheaper and over time you can switch to professional. They will be enough for the basics.
The taps are screwed under the toe and under the heel, they are used to create the necessary stroke thanks to which you create a rhythm. In tap dancing, we use toe, heel or together at once for a loud "accent". The sound of the toe or heel is not the same. There`s a huge difference visually and rhythmically. I recommend choosing the same brand of taps as the shoe. If you choose Capezio or BLOCH shoes, then choose the taps from the same brand.
- Tap dancing shoes that are made of soft leather tend to stretch, so when choosing a size, you should buy tailor-made. For other materials that stretch less, I recommend buying a slight excess of 2-3 mm.
- For girls are most often shoes "for little princesses", where children's design is combined with tap dancer functionality. These are often design pieces that will please the hearts of the little dancer and their parents.
- Women's shoes are based on women's shoe cuts. These are purely women's shoes, characterized by a higher heel and a higher heel and usually fastened with a buckle.
- Unisex are suitable for men but are often used by ladies as well. They are characterized by tying on laces and a lower heel.
- Amateur tap dancing shoes are visually lower and the sole usually consists of one layer of plastic, leather or wooden material.
- Professional tap dancing shoes have a sole composed of 2 to 3 layers, one of which is usually wooden.
Stay tuned for my next blog! Im working on a little combination to a song! Its a work in progress, so come back to view the finished product,
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