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Tapworks: A Tap Dictionary and Reference Manual (Paperback)

by Beverly Fletcher (Author)
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"An important reference for teachers of tap dance." -- Journal of Dance Education, October

"Beverly Fletcher is surely one of the most knowledgeable authorities in tap dance and its history today." -- Bob Rizzo, choreographer

"Fletcher's Tapworks has been adopted by the Dance Masters of America as the official tap manual." -- Choice, June 2003

"The dictionary, [which] includes directions for many steps, is the heart of the book." -- Dance Spirit, May/June 2003

Product Description
As the official reference manual of the Dance Masters of America, this tap dance resource contains more than 1,500 up-to-date entries about every facet of this uniquely American art form. It provides a history of tap dance as well as the dancers who defined it. This manual also includes a comprehensive dictionary of tap and dance terminology with a special section devoted to teachers.

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Princeton Book Company; 2 edition (April 1, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0871272474
  • ISBN-13: 978-0871272478
  • Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #224,654 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Must buy for tap dancers/teachers, July 3, 2008
By Michele Utzig (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
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A must have for any tap enthusiast. Tapworks contains a brilliant history of some of the most popular steps such as the "shuffle off to buffalo" and various "time steps." It breaks down steps in an easy to decipher fashion. I learned so many new steps that were fun and easy to teach. Bev Fletcher is a master of tap. Us students need to learn all she has to offer to keep tap dance alive in the millennium.
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5.0 out of 5 stars great resource, September 8, 2008
By Anastasia Green (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews
This is an excellent tap reference. It lists each step and then breaks down the combinations.
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5.0 out of 5 stars timesteps, February 23, 2004
this book has an amazing review of the 65 time steps...however, i just learned that there are 200 more (someone is hiding them)...so i was wondering how you submit these time steps to the official book, and if you're allowed to just make up new ones. thanks so much!!
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