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.

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Tapology with Marsha Pitt is a unique five-step instructional tap dancing program. It pairs the teaching of classic tap dancing skills with a Rhythm and Blues sound for an updated, and contemporary spin on this timeless art form. This program provides one-on-one instruction on the most basic tap dancing techniques including brushes, hops, shuffles, leaps and steps. It is designed for people of all ages, from beginner level to the more advanced level, who want to learn how to Tap Dance in the comfort of their own home. Included in this program for the more advanced dancers is the full version of Peek a Boo, a song written and performed by Marsha Pitt. All of the R&B inspired music on this DVD are original compositions created especially for Tapology. Marsha Pitt, whose career started at age 5 is an accomplished dancer, actress and teacher. She was an original cast member of Disney's The Lion King and has instructed many workshops and dance classes. 30 mins. (2006) DVD-All-Region.

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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.

Producer Bob Rizzo has combined two popular tap instruction videos with Charles Kelley onto one DVD! Turns For Tap: From simple step turns to Barrel-roll and Windmill, legendary instructor Charles Kelley spins up a storm for every tapper, beginner to advanced levels. There is something for everyone; traveling, circling and spot combinations, as well as a few "specialty" turns for those more advanced routines. Tappin' Rhythm: Ready for more? It must be time for the "time step dictionary," Charles Kelley's fast paced collection of over 50 times steps, breaks and combinations! Don't worry, the steps are taught from both front and rear views making it easy to follow along for all dancers, beginner to advanced. 90 mins. (1997/1999/2006) DVD-All-Region.

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.

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With Keith Clifton. Rhythmic, percussive, and fun! Feel the beat as Keith Clifton leads you through inspiring routines that combine innovative phrasing, classic tap and the unique “Clifton” edge. Keith’s background as a musician infuses this class with rockin’ rhythms and fast footwork designed for the intermediate and advanced tap dancer. Learn several warm-up steps, variations, and two full-length routines, demonstrated from both front and rear views. Keith Clifton is an acclaimed dancer, teacher and choreographer based in Los Angeles. His work includes commercials for Dr. Pepper, Wendy’s, Dodge, McDonald’s and Levis Jeans. As a musician, Keith composes his own music and currently performs with the Clifton Drum Tap Trio. Music from this video is available on the Full Metal Tap CD below. 60 mins. (2005) DVD-All-Region.

Contains the music for Keith Clifton's routines on the Full Metal Tap dance video above. (2005)

Featured Instructor: Lyn Cramer. An array of warm up techniques, across the floor, combinations, turns and tap patterns for the Advanced Dancer. 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 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: Advanced. 60 mins. (2007) DVD-Region 1.

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