Tap Dance Training Tutorial - River City Dance

By Greatmats Staff Created: April, 2018 - Modified: October, 2023

Miss Sheryl, owner and instructor of River City Dance in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, and her oldest daughter, Alyssa - a three-time national acapella champion in Appalachian Clogging - welcome you to the Greatmats Tap Dance Training Series by providing six tips to a great performance with quality sound.

This video addresses, choreography, counting steps to the beat, the importance of practice, dancing on the ball of your feet, engaging leg muscles, confidence and aggression, and posture.

If you'd like to practice your tap dancing skills at home whether preparing for a recital or performance or whether you're participating in tap fitness classes for your health, Greatmats has numerous marley flooring options for tap as well as portable dance floor tiles that can be installed over any hard, flat surface, including low-pile carpet. Visit our dance flooring page to see your options or give us a call for more detailed advice.
Sheryl Baker
River City Dance
St. Croix Falls WI 54024