{"product_id":"beginning-tap-dance-epub","title":"Beginning Tap Dance epub","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-excerpt\" id=\"display-excerpt\"\u003eExcerpts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-bonuscontent\" id=\"display-bonuscontent\"\u003eBonus Content\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeginning Tap Dance\u003c\/i\u003e introduces students to tap dance techniques and cultivates an appreciation of tap dance as a performing art. Focusing on novice dancers, experienced tap dancer and dance instructor Lisa Lewis offers step-by-step instruction to help beginning tap dancers match the beat of their enthusiasm to the rhythm of their feet!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned for students enrolled in introductory tap dance courses, \u003ci\u003eBeginning Tap Dance\u003c\/i\u003e contains concise descriptions of exercises, steps, and techniques. Related online tools delivered via HK\u003ci\u003ePropel\u003c\/i\u003e feature more than 70 video clips of tap steps with verbal cues to help students review content from class or learn other beginning steps. It also contains learning features to support and extend students’ knowledge of tap dance, including assignments, e-journaling prompts, tests of tap dance terminology, a glossary, and links to further study.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book introduces the dance form by detailing its physical and mental benefits. Students learn about etiquette, proper attire, class expectations, health, and injury prevention for dancers. After basic dance steps are introduced, tap steps are presented in groups with one, two, three, and four or more sounds. Chapters also introduce students to the history, major works, artists, styles, and aesthetics of tap dance as a performing art. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeginning Tap Dance\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal to support both academic and kinesthetic learning. Instructions, photos, and video clips of techniques help students practice outside of class. The text and online learning tools complement studio teaching by providing historical, artistic, and practical knowledge of tap dance plus activities, assessments, and support in skill acquisition. With \u003ci\u003eBeginning Tap Dance\u003c\/i\u003e, students can learn and enjoy performing tap dance as they gain an appreciation of the dance form. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeginning Tap Dance\u003c\/i\u003e is a part of \u003cb\u003eHuman Kinetics’ Interactive Dance Series\u003c\/b\u003e. The series includes resources for ballet, modern, tap, jazz, musical theatre, and hip-hop dance that support introductory dance technique courses taught through dance, physical education, and fine arts departments. Each student-friendly text has related online learning tools including video clips of dance instruction, assignments, and activities. The Interactive Dance Series offers students a collection of guides to learning, performing, and viewing dance. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNote: A code for accessing HK\u003ci\u003ePropel\u003c\/i\u003e is included with this ebook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAudience\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudiences: \u003c\/b\u003eTextbook for beginning tap dance students in dance, fine arts, physical education, and general education courses in colleges or universities, as well as K-12 magnet arts schools and advanced high school dance programs.\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eChapter 1. Introduction to Tap Dance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Defining Tap Dance\u003cbr\u003e Benefits of Studying Tap Dance\u003cbr\u003e Basics of Tap Class\u003cbr\u003e Expectations and Etiquette for Students\u003cbr\u003e Structure of Tap Class\u003cbr\u003e The Learning Process \u003cbr\u003e Appreciating Tap Dance as a Performing Art \u003cbr\u003e Summary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2. Preparing for Class\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dressing for Class\u003cbr\u003e Foot Care and Personal Hygiene \u003cbr\u003e Carrying Dance Gear \u003cbr\u003e Selecting Tap Shoes\u003cbr\u003e Preparing Yourself Mentally and Physically\u003cbr\u003e Summary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3. Safety and Health\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Studio Safety\u003cbr\u003e Personal Safety \u003cbr\u003e Basic Anatomy\u003cbr\u003e Basic Kinesiology \u003cbr\u003e Preventing and Treating Common Dance Injuries Maintaining Good Posture\u003cbr\u003e Understanding Fitness\u003cbr\u003e Getting Proper Nutrition, Hydration, and Rest\u003cbr\u003e Summary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4. Learning and Performing Tap Dance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Languages of Tap \u003cbr\u003e Learning Tap Steps \u003cbr\u003e Learning Tap Technique\u003cbr\u003e Understanding Musicality\u003cbr\u003e Understanding Artistry \u003cbr\u003e Applying Aesthetic Principles to Tap Dance \u003cbr\u003e Preparing for Class Performance Testing\u003cbr\u003e Summary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5. Tap Dance Steps\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Understanding Movement\u003cbr\u003e Foot Positions and Symbols\u003cbr\u003e Locomotor Movements With Even Rhythms \u003cbr\u003e Locomotor Movements With Uneven Rhythms\u003cbr\u003e Basic Dance Steps\u003cbr\u003e Tap Steps With One Sound \u003cbr\u003e Tap Steps With Two Sounds\u003cbr\u003e Tap Steps With Three Sounds\u003cbr\u003e Tap Steps With Four or More Sounds\u003cbr\u003e Summary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6. Developing Tap Technique\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Pre–Warm-Up\u003cbr\u003e Warm-Up\u003cbr\u003e At the Barre\u003cbr\u003e Across the Floor\u003cbr\u003e Centre Floor\u003cbr\u003e Cool-Down\u003cbr\u003e Summary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7. History of Tap Dance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Irish Dance\u003cbr\u003e English Step Dance\u003cbr\u003e African Dance\u003cbr\u003e Native American Dance\u003cbr\u003e Minstrel Shows\u003cbr\u003e Vaudeville\u003cbr\u003e Motion Pictures\u003cbr\u003e Artists in Tap Dance\u003cbr\u003e Styles and Aesthetics in Tap Dance\u003cbr\u003e Summary\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eLisa Lewis, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003eis an associate professor in the health and human performance department at Austin Peay State University in Tennessee. Originally from North Carolina, Dr. Lewis started her professional dance training under master teachers Mallory Graham and Danny Hoctor, and later she studied in New York City under the legendary jazz teacher Frank Hatchett and tap professional Maurice Hines at Hines-Hatchett studio (currently Broadway Dance Center). Dr. Lewis developed online tap dance components for beginners while instructing tap dance at Middle Tennessee State University.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-excerpt\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/build-tap-steps-with-two-sounds\"\u003eBuild tap steps with two sounds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/learn-the-styles-and-aesthetics-of-tap-dance\"\u003eLearn the styles and aesthetics of tap dance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/using-cues-and-feedback-to-learn-tap-technique\"\u003eUsing cues and feedback to learn tap technique\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabExcerpt--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-bonuscontent\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/us.humankinetics.com\/blogs\/articles\/interactive-dance-series-a-blend-of-dance-resources-with-online-components\"\u003eInteractive Dance Series: A Blend Of Dance Resources With Online Components\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabBonusContent--\u003e","brand":"Lisa Lewis","offers":[{"title":"Ebook With Online Resource","offer_id":42697877651543,"sku":null,"price":45.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2470\/1958\/files\/9781718230347.jpg?v=1777392659","url":"https:\/\/canada.humankinetics.com\/products\/beginning-tap-dance-epub","provider":"Human Kinetics Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}