Tap Steps
A step having two sounds: a brush and a spank.
What is a shuffle?
A tap and ballroom dancer known for her elegant style; she appeared in many films with her partner, Fred Astaire
Who is Ginger Rogers?
The speed of a piece of music.
What is tempo?
He made his Broadway debut at age 11 in The Tap Dance Kid. At 15, he received a Tony Award.
Who is Savion Glover
A 1952 film starring Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, and Donald O'Connor.
What is Singin' in the Rain?
A step having four sounds: dig, spank, toe (or ball), heel.
What is a paradiddle (or paddle)?
He started many dance movies in the 30s and 40s. Probably one of his most iconic performances was a dance Gene Kelly to Make em Laugh.
Who is Donald O’Connor
A rhythm that is counted 1-2-3 while playing.
What is a waltz?
He was a fixture in movie musicals in the 40s and 50s. One of his most iconic performance is from Singin in the Rain
Who is Gene Kelly
A movie and musical in which Peggy Sawyer, a small-town girl, dreams of tapping her way to Broadway stardom.
What is 42nd Street?
A step that can be done in place or turning, made up of the movements: step, shuffle, leap, toe-tip.
What is a Maxi (Maxie) Ford?
He was a famous comedian and was famous in vaudeville. By the time he passed away he had starred in over 300 films. One of his most famous rolls was playing James Cagney in the movie Yankee doodle dandy where he performed an amazing song and tap dance.
Who is Mickey Rooney
The pattern or arrangement of musical beats and silence.
What is rhythm?
The winner of season 12 of So You Think You Can Dance
Who is Gaby Diaz
In a world where everyone needs a heart song to attract a soul mate, Mumble feels he doesn't belong there. Our hero Mumble is the worst singer in the world, but he can tap dance brilliantly.
What is Happy Feet
A step historically used to set tempo that repeats for several measures; the basic step is a stomp, hop, step, flap, step.
What is a timestep?
Well know on the silver screen; she starred in several movies during the Golden Age of Hollywood. Although she was quite the tapper, her most famous role was played as Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz.
Who is Judy Garland?
A rhythm that gives unequal weight to beats of the same value; "stressing the upbeat." Often thought of as more laid back.
What is swing rhythm?
A performer who was in over 40 movies, including White Nights with Mikhail Baryshnikov. He is a part of a famous tap trio including his brother and his father.
Who is Gregory Hines?
An ex-con just released from jail, Max Washington (Gregory Hines), is a veteran burglar, but he's also a talented tap dancer
What is Tap
A step having six sounds: step, spank, heel drop, shuffle, heel drop.
What is a Cincinnati?
A child star Who made a way to start him with her cute little girls in a short little dresses. One of her most famous song and dance routines is on the Good Ship Lollipop. As an adult she went into politics.
Who is Shirely Temple?
Accenting a note or notes that wouldn't normally be accented; rhythmic stresses or accents on the "off beat."
What is syncopation?
Perhaps there is no other name as synonymous with tap dancing as his. With his countless American films, including those with sidekick Gene Kelly, he is remembered as one of the best tap dancers of all time.
Who is Fred Astaire
The movie that introduced the world to a baby-faced Jamie Bell is predominantly about ballet, but the scene where Billy vents his frustration to ‘A Town Called Malice’ is up there with the best tap dance scenes.
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