Series: Tap Dance - Complete Episodes

Great instruction - still working on my ankles,...

06/10/2009

~ hmt79

Thanks, Eli. This was a huge help. I'm not yet a master of Ripples, but I think my ankles are starting to cooperate better and better. Fantastic lesson!

Below are the descriptions for each of the lessons included in the series:

• Tap Dance: EP1 Speed Step - Diamonds

  Diamonds are a fun speed step that creates kind-of a diamond shape on the floor. A good exercise for improving weight shifting and accurate rhythms.

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP1 Warmup

  This basic warm-up incorporates shuffles, ball change, and a stamp. The trick is to make sure you are prepared for that ball change...use the final shuffle to help you launch into the transition to the other side.

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP1 Essentials - Slaps vs. Flaps

  Slaps and Flaps are fundamental steps in tap dance. As I explain in the clip, sometimes they are called different names, but important thing is to recognize them when you see them and to do them correctly!

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP1 Short Combination #1 pt1

  Short Combination #1 part 1

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP2 Short Combination pt2

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP2 Essentials- Maxi Fords

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP2 - Single Time Step

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP2 Warmup

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP3 Short Combination #2 pt1

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP3 Speed Step - Fred

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP3 Essentials- Double Shuffles

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP3 Warmup

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP4 - Double Time Step

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP4 Warmup

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP4 Essentials- Improving Your Flaps

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP4 Short Combination 2 pt2

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP5 Short Combination #3 pt1

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP5 Speed Step of the Month

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP5 Essentials- Pullbacks

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP5 Warmup

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP6 Short Combination #3 pt2

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP6 Essentials- Bombershay

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP6 - Triple Time Step

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP6 Warmup

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP7 Short Combination #4 pt1 Shim Sham

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP7 Speed Step of the Month

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP7 Essentials - Cramp Roll

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP7 Warmup

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP8 Short Combination #4 pt2

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP8Tap Essentials- Riff

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP8 - Double-Triple Time Step

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP8 Warmup

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP9 Short Combination #5 pt1

  Short Combination #5 part 1

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP9 Essentials - Improving your Heels

  A lot of students strive to improve their heel sounds, and in this clip various pointers are offered that will help with volume and articulation of heel drops.

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP9 Time Step Review

  In this clip, Shuffle Time Steps are reviewed. Singles, Doubles, Triples, and Double Triples are rehearsed back-to-back.

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP9 Warm-up

  This warm-up features toe-drops and heel-drops and is a good lesson in articulation.

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP10 Short Combination #5 pt2

  Short Combination #5 part 2

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP10 Speed Step of the Month

  The speed step from this episode creates a fun syncopated rhythm and is a type of 'rhythm tap' step.

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP10 Essentials - Chug

  A chug in tap dance is different than a chug in a bar. Chugs are a great accent to use in combinations and across the floor exercises. They are popular amongst my students.

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP10 Warm-up

  This warm-up features crossing shuffles, which are a a fairly common occurrence out there in the tap world.

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP11 Short Combination #6 pt1

  Short Combination #6 part 1

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP11 Essentials - Scuffle

  A scuffle is a slight twist on a shuffle and is widely used in the tap dance world.

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP11 - Single Stomp Time Step

  Single Stomp Time Steps are one of the most well-known and widely-used Time Steps out there in the tap dance world. This Time Step is definitely an essential step to learn.

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP11 Warm-up

  Here is a two-part warm-up based on touch and step. Part 1 is the 'easy' version, and then we add extra sounds for Part 2, the 'tricky' version.

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP12 Short Combination #6 pt2

  Short Combination #6 part 2

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP12 Essentials- Rolling Graboffs

  Rolling Graboffs are challenging and extremely rewarding....and a great workout. They are used in tap dance movies and musicals.

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP12 Warm-up

  This warm-up incorporates flaps, heels, and heel digs for a nice swing tempo exercise.

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP13 - Double Stomp Time Step

  This Time Step is another one of those ubiquitous tap dance steps that is widely used around the world. The proper footwork, rhythm, and technique is slowly broken down for you here.

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP13 Short Combination #7 pt1

  Short Combination #7 part 1

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP13 Essentials - Counting Music

  This clip delves into the topics of the 2 major rhythmic categories in tap dance: swing tempo and straight tempo. It is great information for anyone interested in really getting into the details of accurate rhythm in their dancing.

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP13 Warm-up

  This warm-up clip features a springy, fairly easy shuffle and hop warm-up.

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP14 Short Combination #7 pt2

  Short Combination #7 part 2

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP14 Speed Step - Three Sound Paddles

  A slight variation of the super-popular 'paddle' speed step, this speed step is also a lot of fun and great to throw in the mix when creating your own speed steps!

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP14 Essentials - Improving Buffaloes

  Buffaloes are a widely used tap dance grouping of steps that are commonly executed incorrectly. This clip addresses the most common issues that students experience with buffaloes and offers tips on how to improve them.

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP14 Warm-up

  This warm-up includes shuffles, heels, and riffles in a good exercise in control and articulation.

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP15 Short Combination #8 pt1

  Short Combination #8 part 1

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP15 Essentials - Cincinnati

  Another well-known grouping, the Cincinnati step is a fun grouping of basic steps that is commonly used in center exercises and routines.

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP15 - Triple Stomp Time Step

  A Triple Time Step is one of my and my students' favorite Time Steps. It is fun to do over-and-over. Find some fun music and have yourself a great workout with Triple Time Steps!

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP15 Warm-up

  The footwork may be easy in this warm-up, but the changing rhythm will force you to stay on your toes on this one...(no pun intended!)

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP16 Short Combination #8 pt2

  Short Combination #8 part 2

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP16 - Cincinnati Speed Step

  A Cincinnati is a well-known grouping of tap steps and this clip injects Cincinnatis into a speed step.

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP16 Essentials - Hop-Flap

  I first remember seeing Hop-Flap in "Singin' in the Rain" and immediately wanted to learn how to do it. Luckily I had a great teacher who showed me. And hopefully this clip will help you learn this fun step!

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP16 Warm-up - Foot circles

  This warm-up features an excellent exercise to warm your ankles up...foot circles.

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP17 Short Combination #8 pt3

  Short Combination #8 part 3

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP17 Essentials - Carrybacks with Heels

  Carrybacks are a basic grouping of steps taught on the Vol 1 DVD in my DVD series. This clip takes Carrybacks and adds sounds to make them trickier and more impressive.

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP17 Time Step Break (on the left)

  A Time Step Break is used to 'break' up the repetition of the sounds when doing a bunch of Time Steps in a row. There are different types of breaks, this is a well-known one that works with Stomp Time Steps.

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP17 Warm-up - Heel-shuffle

  This warm-up features a heel-shuffle exercise that gets very tricky when the tempo is sped up. Learn it slow and then practice it faster. Also a great exercise for balance and articulation.

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP18 Short Combination 9 pt1

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP18 Essentials- Tap Chasse

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP18 Warm-up

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP19 Short Combination 9 pt2

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP19 Essentials- Toe Tap Exercise

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP19 - Waltz Clog Time Step

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP19 Warm-up

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP20 Short Combination 10 pt1

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP20 Speed Step

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP20 Essentials - Improving Pullbacks

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP20 Warm-up

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP21Short Combination 10 pt2

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP21 Essentials - Toe Stands

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP21Time Step - Double Triple

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP21 Warm-up

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP22 Short Combination #10 pt3

  Short Combination #10 part 3

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP22 Speed Step - Riffles & more

  This speed step features riffles, heels, and shuffles to form a cool rhythm that sounds good at either a slow or a fast tempo.

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP22 Essentials- Flap-Shuffle-Hop

  This grouping of three basic tap steps is commonly executed incorrectly by students. The footwork may be easy, but joining all the sounds together can be tricky. This clip offers pointers on how to improve this widely-used grouping of steps.

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP22 Warm-up

  In this warm-up clip, we use shuffles, steps, and heels in an even rhythm exercise. This warm-up can also be used as a speed step.

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP23 Essentials - Ripples

  Ripples are a fun, intermediate level tap move. In order for ripples to happen for you, you must have very relaxed ankles. Once you get them in your body, though, you'll never forget them! A great challenge for the beginning student, definitely a step to work towards mastering.

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP23 Time Step Review 1

  In this clip we have a quick review of Shuffle Time Steps (single, double, triple, double-triple) and Double Time Steps (single, double, triple, double-triple). These Time Steps are taught more in detail in the Vol 3 DVD: Time Step Boot Camp from the Tap Dance Made Easy series.

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP23 Shuffle Ball Change Warm-up

  This clip features a crossing variation of shuffle ball change. This warm-up is a good exercise in balance and weight transfer, two of the most important aspects of tap dancing.

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP24 Short Combination 11

  Short Combination #11

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP24 Speed Step - Paddles & Freds

  To finish out Season 1 of the Video PodClass I bring on a very special guest to help me teach this final speed step of the season. The step features paddles and Freds and is a lot of fun to dance, and a great workout for the brain!

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP24 Essentials - Toe Clip

  A Toe Clip is a well-recognized step that used to be used in a lot of old tap dance movies. They can be used in combinations, and also can be used for comic effect. They are one of those steps that look easier to do than they really are.

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

• Tap Dance: EP24 Warm-up

  This warm-up is a collection of various stretches for tap dance. I recommend these stretches before any tap dance workout.

  This lesson is from Season 1 of a Tap Dance Made Easy video podclass created and hosted by highly-regarded tap instructor, Eli Newsom. Eli releases two new podclass episodes (roughly 30 minutes each) each month to his subscriber base. Eli also has a series of instructional Tap Dancing DVDs. For information on annual or archived subscriptions to Eli's podclasses or availability of his DVDs, check out www.tapdancemadeeasy.com.

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