Learn the latest in Street Tap with instructor Sharon Heller from New York City. Stomp along with Sharon as she guides you through a warm-up with live percussion, exercises and two full length Rhythm Tap routines for students of all levels. Join Sharon and her dancers for a hip, happening series of challenges and counterpoints. Bring your Tap up-to-date with the current stylings of the New York Tap Scene. Sharon Heller has performed with the American Tap Dance Orhcestra and the World Rhythm Ensemble as well as improvisational performances with Tap greats Jimmy Slyde, Gregory Hines, Buster Brown and Savion Glover. She teaches Tap at STEPS on Broadway and for New York University's Musical Theatre Department. 50 mins. (2005) DVD-All-Region.

Join Internationally known teacher Germaine Salsberg in this video for your very first Tap Class - at home or in the studio! Germaine will take you step by step by demonstrating and explaining all the basic tap moves from a Shuffle all the way to the Time Step. Make music with your feet and in no time at all you'll have advanced from one easy sound to multiple rhythms-it's all here on this tape. "Germaine is a wonderful teacher. She's filled with imagination and great fun to work with. I enjoy every minute I spend with her in a dance studio" ...Liza Minnelli. 55 mins. (2005) DVD-All-Region.

Learn the latest style of the NY Tap scene! Featuring 3 full length routines that combine the elements of contemporary Rhythm Tap and Broadway style. Clearly taught from both front and back views, Germaine Salsberg and her high energy dancers easily guide you through each number. Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. 60 mins. (2005) DVD-All-Region.

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For intermediate to intermediate/advanced Level. Join Jared as he blasts you out of your tap comfort zone and into a place of self-expression. He will guide you through a warm-up and three explosive combinations. In this tap dance video you will learn choreography and find those places within the steps where you can add your personality and dance comfortably. Jared’s charisma will motivate and inspire you so that you won’t get caught up in a web of concentration, sound and discipline. You will find security in yourself and in your body that enables you to learn in a comfortable state of relaxation, allowing for steady gains and progress. Relax your body and mind, let the music of tap guide you down paths of countless possibilities. Jared Grimes has, on numerous occasions danced alongside legends such as Gregory Hines, Fayard Nicholas, Arthur Duncan and performed for timeless icons such as Ben Vereen, Debbie Allen, and Jerry Lewis. Performance credits include The North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble, Musical legend, Mariah Carey, and various others artists such as Common, Salt N Peppa, EnVogue, and the Roots. Other credits include Babes in Arms, Sammy, Sophisticated Ladies, and Vaudeville. His commercial credits include Coca-Cola and television shows such as CBS’ Star Search, Showtime at the Apollo, ABC Family’s Dance Fever and The Jerry Lewis Telethon. His feature film credits include Little Manhattan and First Born. 60 mins. (2006) DVD-All-Region.

We hope you have your energy drink at hand, because Gregg Russell is ready to tap! This tap dance video contains a warm-up and three diverse and unique routines (including a signature acappella dance) for the intermediate to advanced tapper. Gregg's "outside the box" approach expands the traditional style of tapping while keeping the respect it deserves. You'll get hours of steps and rhythms to work on, along with laughter and entertainment. Gregg is an Emmy nominated choreographer, who's credits include a commercial for Carvel Ice Cream and choreographer for the CBS soap opera “Bold and the Beautiful”. He danced in the new Jason Mraz video “You and I”, and kicked up his heels in a Gap commercial. His talents also include coaching stars such as Cedric the Entertainer, Bette Midler, and ice skater, Ilia Kulik! Gregg currently teaches at Edge Performing Arts in Hollywood. 60 mins. (2006) DVD-All-Region.

An incredible wealth of information. Lyn Cramer demonstrates and teaches you an abundant vocabulary of tap steps from A to Z. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to review, refresh and renew. Lyn is currently on the faculty of Oklahoma City Univ. teaching jazz, theater dance and tap. She has extensive experience choreographing musical theater productions and has won numerous choreographic awards. 60 mins. (2007) DVD-Region 1.

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Tap technique for Beginning-Intermediate Levels. Join Mark Goodman and his tappers as they take you through the exercises and combos they use everyday to improve their Tap Technique! In this easy-to-navigate tap dance DVD, Mark presents sure-fire methods to improve any tapper, from adv/beg to intermediate levels. This DVD includes Mark's complete warm-up, All New Time Steps, Riffs, Across The Floor, Pullbacks and much more! Mark Goodman has performed with the "greats" of the Tap World: Gregory Hines, Savion Glover, Honi Coles to name just a few. He has performed solo at Carnegie Hall and appeared at The DelaCorte Theatre in NYC with "Savion Glover and Friends." He has his own company in L.A., The Mark Goodman Tap Company, allowing him to showcase his own unique brand of tap in such original shows as "Seal With A Kiss" based on the music of Seal, and "Red", an adaptation of "The Red Shoes". 55 mins. (2007) DVD-All-Region.

Lyn Cramer brings her snappy choreographic style to three sensational tap dances perfect for recitals and competitions. Routines are for the intermediate tap dancer. Lyn teaches all routines slowly from the back for easy learning, then performs them with groups of dancers to demonstrate staging. An associate professor of musical theatre in dance at OU, Lyn Cramer has been a teacher, choreographer and director for over 30 years. She directs at regional theatres including Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, Music Theatre of Wichita and Casa Mañana. Cramer’s professional acting career began in 1982, and she is a member of the Actor’s Equity Association and Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers. Featured on instructional tap videos, Cramer has been a master teacher throughout the United States and has published curriculums in jazz and tap pedagogy. She has served as an adjudicator and master teacher in musical theatre dance at the Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts. 60 mins. (2007) DVD-Region 1.

With Mark Goodman. In this follow-up to Mark’s first DVD for Beg/Int levels, this tape presents his tap material for the advanced tap dancer. Mark’s thorough approach and signature style make this tape easy to follow and fun to dance. What you’ll get on this DVD: Mark’s Advanced warm-up; advanced time steps; odd time signatures; tap tricks; basics of improvisation; and advanced pullbacks (including triples). 60 mins. (2008) DVD-All-Region

Join tap instructor Mark Goodman and learn three full length tap dances. Mark's enthusiastic and athletic style uses many swing inspired steps sure to have you gliding across the floor. No standing in place for this guy, as Mark's tap dances really move and use the space. His rhythm driven steps emphasize musicality and precision while his a cappella routine will challenge any advanced tapper. Mark's easy going personality and charisma will motivate and inspire you while his breakdown and explanations are both thorough and easy to follow. Mark Goodman has been fortunate enough to perform with the “greats” of the tap world: Savion Glover, Honi Coles, Buster Brown and the late, great Gregory Hines, to name a few. In addition, he danced with The American Tap Dance Orchestra with Brenda Bufalino. His theatrical credits include 42nd Street, No No Nanette, Sophisticated Ladies, Anything Goes, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Sugar Babies. Mark is on staff at The Performing Arts Center in LA and is Artistic Director of The Mark Goodman Tap Company. 70 mins. (2009) DVD-All-Region

In this delightful video, expert tapper Lyn Cramer demonstrates 3 tap dance routines with props: A beginner routine with a stool; an intermediate routine with an umbrella; and an advanced routine with a skirt and fan. Skill level: Intermediate/Advanced. An associate professor of musical theatre in dance at OU, Lyn Cramer has been a teacher, choreographer and director for over 30 years. She directs at regional theatres including Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, Music Theatre of Wichita and Casa Mañana. Cramer’s professional acting career began in 1982, and she is a member of the Actor’s Equity Association and Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers. Featured on instructional tap videos, Cramer has been a master teacher throughout the United States and has published curriculums in jazz and tap pedagogy. She has served as an adjudicator and master teacher in musical theatre dance at the Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts. 70 mins. (2008) DVD-Region 1

Tap expert Ginger de Paris has performed and taught tap throughout America and Europe and has studied with the greatest Tap masters. Each step in this program is first introduced and demonstrated with music; then each step is filmed up close and repeated four times, making it easy to follow without a lot of rewinding; and then it's your turn to tap along with Ginger to the music. Also included are 20 minutes of practice music and notes that review each step taught. This beginner video covers the following steps: Shuffle, Flaps, Cramp Roll, Clap Step, Comic Slide, Shim Sham Routine, Broadway Time, Rhythm Time Steps, Time Step Slide, Turning Time Step, and Basic Roll. 90 mins. (1994) DVD-All-Region.

Tap expert Ginger de Paris has performed and taught tap throughout America and Europe and has studied with the greatest Tap masters. Each step in this program is first introduced and demonstrated with music; then each step is filmed up close and repeated four times, making it easy to follow without a lot of rewinding; and then it's your turn to tap along with Ginger to the music. Also included are 20 minutes of practice music and notes that review each step taught. This intermediate video covers the following steps: Paddle Rolls, Trills, Paddle Roll Work-Out, Paddle Rolls with Stamps, Paddle Roll Variation, Walking Step, The Third, Rolling Step, Maxie Ford, Jump & Click, Time Step Stamps, Time Steps Third, Train Step, Turning Step, and Double Shuffle. 90 mins. (1994) DVD-All-Region.

Tap expert Ginger de Paris has performed and taught tap throughout America and Europe and has studied with the greatest Tap masters. Each step in this program is first introduced and demonstrated with music; then each step is filmed up close and repeated four times, making it easy to follow without a lot of rewinding; and then it's your turn to tap along with Ginger to the music. Also included are 20 minutes of practice music and notes that review each step taught. This advanced video covers the following: Warm-up, Boogie Step, Riff, The Chug, Retro Step, Slides, Wings, Turn with Tap, Pull Backs, Hoofer Step, Hoofer Time Steps and the Rap Time Step. 90 mins. (1994) DVD-All-Region.

All three Tap with Ginger tap dance DVDs. See descriptions directly above. 270 mins. DVD-All-Region.

The Land Of Sweet Taps is a beginner’s tap class filled with sweets and fun for children ages 4 thru 8. It is an enjoyable, easy way for children to learn tap dancing fundamentals. It teaches all of the basic sounds, rhythms and steps including shuffles and digs. Children will love the wonderful music and dancing to tunes such as The Peppermint Stick Strut and The Bubble Gum Bounce. The lyrics are fun and they help children to remember their steps and execute them in perfect timing to the music. This beginner’s tap dancing class, taught by Rosemary Boross, is a delight for children which introduces them to the joy of dance in a unique way. The creator of this tap class, Rosemary Boross, has been training children in the art of dance for many years and has performed professionally with such companies as the Metropolitan Opera Ballet, Radio City and The American Dance Machine. 57 mins. (2006) DVD-All-Region.

Tot Tap with teacher Rosemary Boross is a fun-filled introduction to the world of tap dance for children. It is a beginner class designed for children ages four through six, teaching the basics of tap, including toe taps, heel taps, shuffles, cramp rolls and more. The delightful music helps the children hear the rhythms and execute them clearly and easily. 30 mins. (2004) DVD-Region 1.

Jump on it and Jive! This tap dance video gives your students a great way to get moving! Follow tap dancer extraordinaire Steve Zee as he teaches a styling, rhythm-based dance routine that everyone will love! No tap shoes needed! Rhythm Kidz takes basic tap steps and adds easy-to-perform rhythmic moves for a follow-along video that sizzles with high-energy fun. Guys willl love its rhythmic challenge! Girls get a chance to shine! For beginners and beyond this tap dance video is perfect for physical education class, in-class activity, and home use. For ages 9 and up. 40 mins. (2003) DVD-All-Region.

If you hate to exercise but want a fun way to stay in shape, then join Bonnie Franklin and begin to tap. In this challenging DVD for all ages you will learn to tap at your own pace, step by step. Bonnie Franklin teaches you all the basic steps, how to build combinations and dance popular tap routines such as The Waltz Clog, The Soft Shoe and The Time Step, plus more. Bonnie Franklin has tapped since she was 9 and began teaching at the age of 12. 86 mins. (2004) DVD-Region 1.

Featured Instructor: Lyn Cramer. Lyn teaches two new tap dances slowly from the back. Dance One: Intermediate Routine - I've Got Rhythm. Dance Two: Advanced Routine - Go Daddio. Lyn Cramer is an associate professor of musical theatre in dance at OU. She has been a teacher, choreographer and director for over 30 years. She directs at regional theatres including Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, Music Theatre of Wichita and Casa Mañana. Cramer’s professional acting career began in 1982, and she is a member of the Actor’s Equity Association and Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers. Featured on instructional tap dance DVDs, Cramer has been a master teacher throughout the United States and has published curriculums in jazz and tap pedagogy. She has served as an adjudicator and master teacher in musical theatre dance at the Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts. Age Level: Kids/Teens/Adults. Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced. 60 mins. (2006) DVD-Region 1.

For the absolute beginner! Instructor Eli Newsom has designed a terrific introduction to tap dancing DVD. Each step is meticulously broken down, with an emphasis on correct body placement and accurate rhythm. Every step is taught and rehearsed with the right and left foot. What's more, each exercise is presented at two tempos: slow at first, then faster the second time through. Comments and helpful hints are given between each repetition. You can also clearly see his feet from the side camera angle in each and every exercise. A special feature enables viewers to see an on-screen display of the musical counts, for those of you who are visual learners. A great tool for adult beginners or instructors preparing a class for beginner students. 95 mins. (2006) DVD-All-Region

Intermediate Level with Eli Newsom. A perfect follow-up to Vol. 1, this DVD features more challenging steps, and takes you to the next level in tap dance. Steps like shuffles, drawbacks and buffalo are all fully explained and demonstrated by Eli from two different views. This is the perfect way to learn tap, and Eli devotes great attention to the proper energy and mood for each step. The twenty different exercises are all demonstrated with music. Steps taught in this DVD: Hop Shuffle Exercise, Carryback, Step Scuff Hop Exercise, Riffle, Back Flap, Rhythm Roll, Flam, Drawback, Buffalo Exercise (fast), Military Step, Paddle Speed Step, and a short combination. 85 mins. (2008) DVD-All-Region

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