Resources
Whether you’re starting your very first class or have been in tap shoes since you could walk, there’s always something new to discover. Here’s a quick compendium of things you may enjoy or find useful.
Tap History
Tap Dance in America: A Short History - Library of Congress
From Jazz Age to the Modern Stage: A History of Tap Dance on Broadway - Broadway’s Best Shows
Five Points: The Nineteenth-Century New York City Neighborhood That Invented Tap Dance, Stole Elections, and Became the World’s Most Notorious Slum by Tyler Anbinder
Tap Dancing America: A Cultural History by Constance Valis Hill
Tap Shoes
Tap Shoe Guide - Bloch US
Tap Shoes: Beginner to Build-Up - Inspirations Dancewear
Finding Your Rhythm: How to Choose the Right Tap Shoe - Dancewear Corner
Tap Boards
Tap Dance Flooring: Choosing the Best Surface for Practice - Tap Academy Online
Choosing Your Portable Tap Floor - Terrence Taps’ Dance Blog
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