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=**Unit 9**= =**What are the techniques needed to tap dance?**=

What are the basic steps of tap?
 * Key Concepts of Study for this Unit**
 * Stomp
 * Flap
 * Shuffle
 * Heel Drop
 * Ball Change
 * Hop
 * Leap

Interactive dialogue and demonstration by the instructor will include the following information:
 * Instructor Projects and Tools**

Stomp Flap Shuffle Heel Drop Ball Change Hop Leap
 * Full foot contacts the floor
 * Ball of the foot strikes the floor
 * Weight ends on the ball of the working leg
 * Ball of the foot strikes out and back
 * No weight on the working leg
 * Heel contacts the floor
 * Weight change
 * Jump and land on the same foot
 * Jump and land on the opposite foot

//Please note that in dance class, physical warmups and the refinement of technique, positions, steps and choreography are done daily and will be built upon in increasing difficulty as the class progresses.//


 * Assessment Task**

Student Project 1: Students will be assessed on their work by their instructor and will be introduced and expected to constantly assess themselves. a. Physical assessment b. Visual assessment c. Constant Self Assessment
 * Students will work on tap technique through a series of exercises in the center, across the floor and a combination, that will strengthen and improve their technique.

HOME WORK-Read and review this unit and become familiar with the next unit.

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