Nobody can tell you you're a tap dancer, you just know it. It's in your dreams, it's with you when you wake up, when you read the news, when you walk down the street. You have a natural proclivity towards it, you feel compelled by it and there is nothing on earth that could cause you to quit. For anybody who seeks to embody the spirit of musicianship through tap, anybody who wishes to embark on the journey of improvisation, subdivision, sound, individuality and authentic rhythmic speech. This is a guide for tap dancers written by a tap dancer - moving away from complicated routines or impressive footwork and towards playing solos that truly speak.
Simeon Weedall (STOMP, Percussive Feet, Dorrance Dance) draws on 30 years of experience to bring you a full comprehensive guide to virtuoso tap dancing, taking you through the concepts, subdivision and overall approach that unveil the secrets behind great solos.
"This is a very important contribution to tap dance education."
- Sam Weber