r/TapDancing

All my life I have wanted to tap. So I signed up for adult tap classes. I love it however im not very good. I know its only been a month but it feels so unatural. The hardest part is balance and heel drops. I did line dancing for two years. And I weightlift three times a week, I just now realized I HAVE to add calves a lot more to tap dance. I practice outside of class atleast twice a week. But its still so hard ! Embarrassing story : I told my teacher I want to film a video for progress now vs a year later. While filming the video I fucking forgot half the dance. I was so embarrassed I was like nevermind . 😩 please I need tips. Do I need to get more in shape ( I am.overweight ), do I need to take more classes ? How long should it take me to feel good

Hey everyone. I'm getting back into tap after a pretty long break, but after 3 pregnancies, my old shoes no longer fit lol!! As much as I would love to splurge on a nice pair, it's just not in the budget right now. What's your favorite pair of shoes under $100? They don't need to be beginner-friendly, although I realize that at that price range, most of them will be marketed towards beginners. Thanks!

Hi yall; I’m a 30 something mom who taps recreationally and have since I was 9. I’m in an advanced adult class and looking to ask for new shoes for Christmas. I have very high arches, and a prominent foot hump that means tight laces or tongues make my toes go numb. I lace my shoes a specific way to prevent this working out, but best tap shoes to look at? I’ve seen miller and Ben and jsams tossed around!

I do not wear socks if that makes a difference! Can’t convince me to.

I am looking to get back into tapping after having taken roughly 8 years off. Tapped from the ages of 3-21 prior to my recent hiatus.

For the last 10 years or so of my tap experience I always wore Leo split soles - loved how they hugged my foot, were quite lightweight and had a really crisp, bright tone. Recently learned that they were acquired by Bloch and am quite disappointed - have never been a fan of Bloch's tap offerings. Any recommendations from folks who have worn Leos in the past? What's the closest shoe you've found in today's offerings that feel and sound similar to the old Leos?

Thanks for your help!!