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Course Description: Tap Dance: Beginning
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Course Description: Tap Dance: Beginning

Tap Dance: Beginning

33-1251

Tap dance, a uniquely American dance form evolved from African-American and Irish-American folkdances, is an important component of contemporary American musical theater. This introductory course covers the basic steps of tap technique. Students learn coordination, rhythmic variations, and performance skills through a series of tap combinations. Students are responsible for practical and written assignments. Tap shoes are required.

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