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title: 6 Textures%4A Taps
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson focuses on teaching simple taps with the feet, emphasizing percussive contact using the ball of the foot without rebounding, and integrating taps into steps for movement and rhythm.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Tap with the ball of the foot, making contact with the floor without stamping.
- Keep the ankle relaxed and the foot in place after tapping, as if the floor is sticky.
- Place the tap between your starting position and where you want to finish, around hip width.
- Use taps in between steps to travel forwards, backwards, or in turns.
- Speed up the rhythm to double time by tapping on the 'and' beats.
- Lean the upper body into the side of the tapping foot to accentuate the movement.

##REMEMBER
- The tap should be percussive and audible, not a stamp or rebound.
- Integrate taps with steps to create fluid movement and rhythm in dance.
- Allow the whole body to dance, not just the feet, by moving with the taps.
- Practice at different tempos and directions to explore versatility.
- Focus on holistic movement by combining footwork with body alignment and expression.
