Tap Dance - Rolls - Intermediate

Name: Tap Dance - Rolls - Intermediate
Rating: 4.8 (7 reviews)

Learning The Roll

Created bySimeon Weedall

Last updated 5/2020

English

What you'll learn

Advance your Rolls, press rolls, reverse rolls. 2 short steps that include the roll and one sprint step to build your spewed an endurance.
Better accuracy with the roll
Apply the roll over multiple scenarios
Link the right side roll to the left side roll

Course content

1 section • 12 lectures • 40m total length

Introduction0:52
4 Beat Roll4:04
Breaking down the 4 beat roll art multiple tempos.
5 Beat Roll3:02
Examining the 5 Beat Roll in 16th note subdivision.
Triplet Roll (6 Beat)4:03
Adding heels to the roll and switching the subdivision to triplets.
7 Beat Roll3:33
Further extending the roll to a 7 beat roll in triplet subdivision.
Roll, Reverse Roll3:52
Taking the standard roll and adding a reverse roll.
9 Beat Roll1:40
Taking an ordinary roll and adding a reverse roll.
Roll Triplet Pullback3:36
incorporating the pullback with the roll in a triplet subdivision.
Linking The Roll4:03
Making your roll look at other rudimentary steps such as shuffles, paddles, 3 beats and 4 beats. This lesson links the roll to these steps.
Short Step 13:52
A short step choreographed and written by Simeon Weedall using the roll.
Short Step 23:59
The second original step using the roll by Simeon Weedall.
Condos Step4:01
This is a sprint exercise utilizing a step by Steve Condos. Steve is widely considered one of the greatest all contributors to rhythm tap.

Requirements

An intermediate level experience with tap dance, Tap Shoes and practice space

Description

This is an in depth look at one of the most fundamental aspects of rhythm tap dance - the Roll. Join Simeon Weedall as he guides you through various approaches to the step, the subdivisions and exercises that will help you gain control, build your speed and extend your knowledge as a rhythm tapper. Enjoy!

Who this course is for:

Anyone interested in Rhythm Tap