Tapworks : A Tap Dictionary and Reference Manual (2nd ed)

This dictionary features more than 1500 up-to-date entries, researched by its internationally respected author, Beverly Fletcher.

Each tap term is concisely defined in all its variations.

Clear directions on "How to Execute" are given. Other names for steps are referenced. It starts with a history of tap from the earliest beginnings to current trends, blending it with social history.

Included are brief biographies of the dancers and performers who have profoundly affected the dance world.

The Reference Manual section is a special asset to dance teachers.

Beginning with stage direction and theatre terminology, it defines the different types of tap dances and lists source materials.

The teaching instructions feature specific plans for bringing students through the levels of beginner to advanced tapping.