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1	Tap! : the greatest tap dance stars and their stories, 1900-1955 more books like this by Rusty E. Frank add to wishlist From the vaudeville era, through the Astaire-Rogers movies, to the intricate artistry of bebop, tap has dominated American dance with its rhythm, originality, and humor. This book collects the voices and memories of thirty of America's best-loved tap-dance stars and two hundred rare theater, film, and publicity photographs. Here Shirley Temple ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.93! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Teach Yourself Tap Dancing more books like this by Derek Hartley, Wayne Sleep (Foreword by), Sylvia Young (Foreword by) add to wishlist Dance your way into a new hobby Derek Hartley, a professional with 20 years of experience performing, teaching, and choreographing with his own company, teaches you the basics of rhythm and movement. With the help of a great practice soundtrack (on CD), he introduces you to all the basic steps and moves and then describes a number of fun routines ... see all copies from $12.05! new only from $15.34! \| SVS
3	The Souls of Your Feet: A Tap Dance Guidebook for Rhythm Explorers more books like this by Acia Gray, Carol Felauer (Photographer), Elizabeth Cruger (Photographer) add to wishlist Acia Gray's The Souls of Your Feet is an exciting self-paced journey into the world and creation of the art of tap dance. Whether student, professional or fan of this indigenous American dance form, this guidebook leads the reader on an exploration of the essentials and basics of tap dance composition and communication from the perspective of a ... see all copies from $6.50! new only from $11.56! \| SVS
4	Tapworks: A Tap Dictionary and Reference Manual more books like this by Beverly Fletcher add to wishlist This dictionary features more than 1500 up-to-date entries, researched by its internationally respected author, Beverly Fletcher. Each tap term is concisely defined in all its variations. Clear directions on "How to Execute" are given. Other names for steps are referenced. It starts with a history of tap from the earliest beginnings to current ... see all copies from $26.82! new only from $26.82!
5	Tap Roots: The Early History of Tap Dancing more books like this by Mark Knowles add to wishlist Tracing the development of tap dancing from ancient India to the Broadway stage in 1903, when the word "Tap" was first used in publicity to describe this new American style of dance, this text separately addresses the cultural, societal and historical events that influenced the development of Tap dancing. Section One covers primary influences such ... see all copies from $33.50! new only from $47.41! \| SVS
6	The Tap Dance Dictionary more books like this by Mark Knowles add to wishlist The various names of all steps and a clear description of them are collected for the first time in this reference work. The emphasis is on all variations of a name, from universally recognized terms to simple "pet" names that individual performers and choreographers have created, with extensive cross-references provided. Each of the steps is fully ... see all copies from $54.95! new only from $64.00! \| SVS
7	Tap Dance Fundamentals more books like this by Colleen N West add to wishlist see all copies from $20.74! new only from $84.96!
8	Tapping the Source: Tap Dance Stories, Theory, and Practice more books like this by Brenda Bufalino add to wishlist Bufalino explores the recent history of tap dance and shares stories about her early training and professional career experiences, as well as the wisdom gleaned from her mentor, partner and collaborator, the late Charles "Honi" Coles. As a master teacher and biographical performer known for her fluid musicality and extensive vocabulary, Ms. ... see all copies from $61.87! new only from $67.75! \| signed copies \| first editions
9	Inside Tap: Technique and Improvisation for Today's Tap Dancer more books like this by Anita Feldman add to wishlist This comprehensive guide to tap offers traditional and improvisational instruction for the beginner and new, innovative material for the intermediate and advanced dancer. It reviews the basics, and then progresses through creativity and musicality, rhythm, dynamics, and syncopation. Traditional steps such as the Shim Sham Shimmy are taught as well ... see all copies from $4.81! new only from $15.00!
10	Tap Dancing at a Glance more books like this by Jimmy Ormonde add to wishlist Published originally in 1911, this fully illustrated instructional guide to tap dancing is just the ticket to keep you stomping and hoofing all the way to the bank. The pictures are posed by Ginger Rogers and other starlets of the period. see all copies from $2.69! new only from $4.07! \| first editions \| SVS
11	Tap Dancing: Rhythm in Their Feet more books like this by Heather Rees, Joyce Percy (Foreword by) add to wishlist This title offers a practical guide to tap dancing. The author first gives some insight into the history of tap and the influence of some of the great "foot percussion artists" before going on to explore the principles of rhythm and timing, the temp of tap music, techniques, style and choreography. Topics include the history and development of tap ... see all copies from $16.75! new only from $17.53! \| SVS
12	Tap Dancing: Techniques, Routines, Terminology more books like this by Constance Atwater add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! first editions
13	Tap Dancing: How to Teach Yourself to Tap more books like this by Robert Audy add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Tap Dancing more books like this by Karen Marie Graves add to wishlist Describes tap dance, including history, training, moves, and performance. see all copies from $7.89! new only from $17.01! \| SVS
15	The Book of Tap: Recovering America's Long Lost Dance more books like this by Jerry Ames, Jim Siegelman add to wishlist see all copies from $3.99! first editions
16	Roy Castle on Tap: His Unique Tap Dancing Course more books like this by Roy Castle add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99!
17	On Tap Dancing more books like this by Paul Draper, Fran Avallone (Editor) add to wishlist see all copies from $7.54! first editions
18 view cover	Tap Dancing Kit: Learn to Stomp and Hoof Just Like Fred & Ginger! more books like this by Tula Dyer add to wishlist Who can forget the grace, artistry, and joie de vivre Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers displayed when they tap danced across the screen? Something about the way they moved and generated that rat-tat-tat rhythm with their steps made you just want to jump up and hoof it on the kitchen linoleum. With The Tap Dancing Kit you've got all the makings of a ... see all copies from $2.89! new only from $2.89!
19 view cover	Jazz Tap: From African Drums to American Feet more books like this by Anne E Johnson add to wishlist Accelerated Reader is a program based on the fact that students become more motivated to read if they are tested on the content of the books they have read and are rewarded for correct answers. Students read each book, individually take the test on the computer, and receive gratification when they score well. Schools using the Accelerated Reader ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $74.32! \| first editions
20	Tap Dance: A Beginner's Guide more books like this by Trina Marx add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! first editions
21 view cover	Tap Dancing more books like this by Mark Thomas add to wishlist Emergent readers find out how the hard practice of dance class pays off. Vivid photographs follow children's step-by-step progress from learning the moves to appearing in a recital. see all copies from $3.62! new only from $48.52!
22	Tap dance. - more books like this by Barbara Nash add to wishlist see all copies from $5.00! first editions
23	The Complete Tap Dance Book more books like this by Anne Schley Duggan, Nancy Parker (Illustrator) add to wishlist see all copies from $5.00!
24	Teach Yourself Tap Dancing more books like this by Steven Caney, Peggy Spina add to wishlist Bojangles, Fred Astaire, Gregory Hines--now children can join the great tappers with their own fast and fancy footwork, learning basic steps like the flap, shuffle, and ball change, how to develop combinations, and how to create their own routines. An audiocassette plays the lessons. see all copies from $2.20!
25 view cover	Tip Top Tapping: Simplified Lessons in Tap Dancing more books like this by Louis Shomer, Seaman (Illustrator) add to wishlist A Beginner's Progressive Guide To Successful Tap Dancing For The Home And Stage. see all copies from $10.08! new only from $10.08! \| SVS

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