Tap Part I (History and Music Theory)

1 i e & a 2 is DMA counting system

Its roots stem from Spanish Zapateado, German Schuhplattler and English, Scottish and Irish clog dancing.

Tap notations such as DMA, DEA, NADAA, etc. was established by dance teacher organizations from the late 1930-1950s

Who was the first to codify the technique and add musical counts?

Most Traditional tap dancers were white males, originating from a wealthy economic background

What are the two most important cultures that merged the beginning of tap dancing?

What are the names of the two distinct schools?

What comes between center floor and combination in the Structure of a Tap Class?

Contemporary tap characteristics are...

How many measures in a count of 8?

When were set codified terms created?

In what year were metal taps introduced?

How many beats are in a measure?

Tap is a dance form in which the feet create...