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Beginner tap...7? Sorry I keep missing weeks. en>fr fr>en
By theri_dancermember has saluted, click to view salute photosPremium member Comments: 1244, member since Sat Aug 18, 2007
On Mon Apr 06, 2009 04:17 PM

Warm up- Love Story Taylor Swift
Taps
balls- right and left switching for 16, then for 32

heels- right and left switching for 16, then for 32

cramp rolls-8 on right, 8 starting on left (ball ball heel (the foot you started with) heel)

tap (the ball of foot)- 8 times front side and diagonal back right and left

Brush forwards, 8 front, 8 side, right and left

Brush back, 8 in parallel, 8 side, right and left

digs- 4 front side and diagonal back, right and left

shuffles- 8 front, side, and back, right and left

flaps- 8 front, side, back, right and left.

flap heel- 4 front, side, and back, right and left.

flap heel heel- 4 front side and back, right and left. (heel the foot you flap with first, then the standing foot.)

flap heel heel- 4 front side and back, right and left. (This time, heel the standing foot first, then the flapping foot. This is more difficult, as the weight changes more.)

toes- 8 in parallel underneath you, right then left. Then right and left switching for 8. (With switching, you keep your heels off the floor the whole combination)

brush back ball- 8 on right, then 8 on left. Then 4, then 2.

Across the floor- Move Along- All American Rejects

Start on right all the way across the floor, then left.

Shuffle sides going backwards. (shuffle side, step, other foot shuffle side, step)

running flaps

flap heels-switching feet

flap heel heels- heel opposite foot, then the foot that flapped, then flap on the standing foot.

Shuffle hop step- shuffle side, hop on standing leg, cross the foot that shuffled in front and step. Shuffle back foot side, hop on standing leg, step leg that shuffled in front.

Combination- Rockstar by Prima J

Continuing the combination

Hold about 7 seconds, after "right about now"
flap heel right side on aaahhhum.
flap heel left- (whatcha, think, heel on at)
heel right, heel left.
right shuffle hop step- shuffle "so you think im" hop "queen elizabeth" step on the music without lyrics part.

cramp roll- left ball-I'm stuck, right ball- inside heels on mem-a-ry

stomp right, left on Aaahhhuh

walk to new formation- That's why its so hard to get rid of me. (walk with attitude, this song has it lol)

shuffle side backs- 2 - up to take my place

flap heel heel sides, switching right, left, right up to get out of my face.

Flap heel forward right (hey I'm incredible)
attitud-ish pose (so unforgettable)
flap heel side right (so no one can take my place, heel on place)
pose (I'm unbreakable)
pose (Highly flammable)
flap heel back right (so girl get out my face)

4 switching shuffle hop steps to a new place, starting on right
first one- oh my god I'm going crazy
second- maybe 'cause we're so amazing
third- And everybody in there's dazing
fourth- that's the reason why they hating

4 brush back ball heel, switching feet, going straight back. Hands behind your back. Right-brush back, ball heel, left brush back ball heel.
first-treat us like some superstars
second- and only 'cause that's what we are
third- You know we're going really far
fourth- and y'all aint even heard it all

Learn, and practice. Ask me any questions!

Cool Down-- Collide Howie Day
Stretch down standing in first parallel, then in second position.
Same in turned out.

Stretch on the floor with legs in front, then in straddle.

Roll ankles in circles.

Walk around for 2 minutes.

Sorry the song is a little immature...I like the beat of it. lol
You haven't really asked to much, and I know it must be difficult learning at home, but please if you need any help or clarifications just ask!

1 Replies to Beginner tap...7? Sorry I keep missing weeks.

re: Beginner tap...7? Sorry I keep missing weeks. en>fr fr>en
By Ballerinacaz Comments: 429, member since Sun Jan 18, 2009
On Fri Apr 10, 2009 03:23 AM
Yeah I think I've got most of that!
Sorry for taking a while to reply I was at a easter dance course sunday til thursday got back late last night.

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