Tap Dance at UK plays host to the latest tap dance sites composed entirely by UK authors and tap dancers. Although tap dancing is an American art form it has many Irish and old English roots.

Tap dancing is an art appreciated the world over and it's participants, many who just practice it for the love and fun of it, may find answers to unanswered questions they have about some of the historical and technical aspects of style and interpretation.

In this compilation of tap sites some of the history and style variations are explained and it is hoped that the sites will be both educational and entertaining.

 


For any one really interested in tap, The Hoofers Club should be one of the subjects that has popped up from time to time in countless articles. This site presents The Hoofers Club, which was in the centre of all that was happening within Harlem's creative period from the 1920's onward. Join the Hoofers Club and discover the truth behind the myth.


This site contains two profiles, one of Will Gaines, the American Jazz hoofer and Tony Curtis, top UK jazz tap dancer. There is also a Tap heroes section which contains small profiles on the little known tap dancers. In addition to this there are additional sections on jazz tap history and also the sounds of jazz tap. The site also contains many AVI video clips too..


This site has a detailed explanation of what a time step is and it's origins in history. There are many profiles on some of the great tap dancers from Bill Robinson, to Gregory Hines. Also there are selected historical information on a collection of Class Acts, Flash Acts and Solo acts. UK jazz tap dancer Tony Curtis, provides a description of the time step and also a tribute to tap. All sections have detailed explanations, pictures and Avi video's


Jazz tap dancer Tony Curtis gives his thoughts and ideas on the skills needed for perfecting and performing improvisational tap dancing. He draws on his own personal experience to explain the essence and thought behind his improvisational tap technique. The site contains AVI video clips and explanations on tap improvisation.