Encore Tap October 10

Credit Tap October 10th

BUtterfly Time Step. SLow

Scuff Hop spank step hop spank hop toe hop flap ball change

Butterfly to Tempo

Hit that Jive Jack

CLC Tap III October 6

Happy

Cincinnati, Foward, Side Forward.

Traveling Cramp Roll

Chasse BC Maxi ford  Turn

Fl BC FLBC FLBC Cross Slide hold 4 counts

Back essence turning side, FLBC FLBC

3-Count Riff w/BC (3x-and turn front)

DOuble BUCK Time step (no shuffle) STomp hop Step FL Step (3x)

L-Tap Front Side, toe back, Turn

CLaps

Irish Irish Irish BC BC

CLC Tap II Oct 6th

Go Big or Go Home by American Authors

A

88 FL FL FL FL Jazz Square, FL FL FL FL Jazz Square

88 R SH L SH R SHSH, L SH R SH L SHSH, FL FL FL FL Jazz Square

B

88 (ine change)Line one Cross step spank step (8xmore). . .  Jazz Square

Line two: 4 FL Cross Step Spank Step (4x more). .  .Jazz Square

Line three: 8 FL Cross Step Spank Step Jazz Square

Chorus

8 R Buffalo (Shuffalo) 2x

8 FLBC FLBC FL Pivot Turn Pivot Turn

8 Cincinnati on the Diagonal Step Maxi ford

Line Change

SPST SPST SPST BC

SPST SPST SPST BC

SPST SPST SPST BC

St Maxi Ford

Hold 4 counts

Heel Grind Time step (hop SH Step dig step spank step) Cincinnati Forward back Forward Step

Irish Irish Irish BC BC SHBC SHBC Drag Turn (stop facing left)

88 Line Change

Spank step/FL (12 counts) Jazz Square Face Forward.

Chorus

8 R Buffalo (Shuffalo) 2x

8 FLBC FLBC FL Pivot Turn Pivot Turn

8 Cincinnati on the Diagonal Step Maxi ford

Line Change

SPST SPST SPST BC

SPST SPST SPST BC

SPST SPST SPST BC

St Maxi Ford

Credit Tap

Wavin' Flag Practice Video

Time Step/Maxi Ford Combo

Buck Time Step=Stomp on "1" rather than "8" So it DOES NOT finish with a stomp.

Stomp Hop Shuffle step, Flap step 

Stomp Hop Shuffle Step Flap Step

 Stomp Hop Shuffle Step Flap

 Stamp Maxi Ford. 

Encore Tap October 4

Ob-la-di Ob-la-Da by the Beatles

Intro:
88 Step heal walking into posistion
Verse
8888 Grapvine, ShBC SHBC SHBC Step, Grapevine, SHBC SHBC SHBC Step

Chorus:
88 FLBC FLBC FLBC FLBC, Step Spank Toe Step Spank Toe, Step Spank Toe, Step spank toe
88 Paddle Turn (FL Heel) Maxi ford, maxi ford, FL FL FL FL

Verse:

88 R Irish Irish Chasse (Step together step) Ball Change, L Irish Irish Chasse Ball Change

88 SH SH BC BC SH SH BC BC 4 FLBC in circle

Chorus:

88 R Soft Shoe Jazz Square Jazz Square

88 L Soft Shoe Jazz Square Jazz Square

Bridge:

88 Suzie Q (4x) L Toe heel toe heel toe heel, Drag together Turn to Left

88 R FLBC FLBC FLBC FLBC  R SHBC SHBC SHBC Tippy toes to front

Verse:

8888 Grapvine, ShBC SHBC SHBC Step, Grapevine, SHBC SHBC SHBC Step

Chorus:

88 R Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo FLBC Jazz Square Jazz Square

88 L Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo FLBC Jazz Square Jazz Square

Finish

Tap II Go Big or Go Home

Go Big or Go Home by American Authors

A
88 FL FL FL FL Jazz Square, FL FL FL FL Jazz Square
88 R SH L SH R SHSH, L SH R SH L SHSH, FL FL FL FL Jazz Square

B
88 (ine change)Line one Cross step spank step (8xmore). . .  Jazz Square
Line two: 4 FL Cross Step Spank Step (4x more). .  .Jazz Square
Line three: 8 FL Cross Step Spank Step Jazz Square

Chorus
8 R Buffalo (Shuffalo) 2x

2106 Encore Tap

Ob-la-di Ob-la-Da by the Beatles

Intro:
88 Step heal walking into posistion
Verse
8888 Grapvine, ShBC SHBC SHBC Step, Grapevine, SHBC SHBC SHBC Step

Chorus:
88 FLBC FLBC FLBC FLBC, Step Spank Toe Step Spank Toe, Step Spank Toe, Step spank toe
88 Paddle Turn (FL Heel) Maxi ford, maxi ford, FL FL FL FL

Credit Tap Wavin' Flag

Wavin’ Flag by K'Naan

Intro

8888 Hold 4, FL FL FL FL, RIFF FL FL FL FL, Riff FL FL FL FL

8888  Cininatti LR Forward back, Drag turn, Repeat Right

A

88 Stamp Paradiddles

88 Fall off log in a circle

Credit Tap: Hit That Jive Jack

Class Choreography to Hit That Jive Jack by Jumpin' Joz Band


Intro/Bass Line ( GROUP 1--Jeannie, Sheila, Ray)
888/8

Chorus 1 (2x) (GROUP 2--Kaylee, Beverly, Lauren)
8888
8888
8888
8888

Girl Singing (GROUP 3-Rienna, Suzan, Laurie)
8888

Chorus 1 (GROUP 2)
8888

Chorus 2 (2x) (GROUP 1)
8888
8888

Girl Singing GROUP 3
8888

Chorus 2 GROUP 1
8888

Bridge
8888 (horns)
8888
8888 (piano)
8888 (Horns)

Chorus 3 (4x) GROUP 3
8888
88
88

Nonsense Words GROUP 2
8888

Chorus 1 GROUP 2
8888

Ending

Welcome Back

Let's Get Tapping!

The Credit Tap Class begins Monday, August 22, 2016 (Register by Thursday August 25th)
Encore Tap begins Wednesday, September 7, 2016
CLC Tap I, II, and III begin Thursday September 8, 2015 (Register by September 7th)

Our Dance Revue will be November 19th, with the dress rehearsal the same day.
Our theme will be "Let It Go"
Credit will dance to :Wavin' Flag by K'Naan
Encore will dance to: Ob La Di Ob La Da by the Beattles
Tap II will dance to:Go Big or Go Home by American Authors or Fight Song by Rachel Platten
Tap III will dance to: Shake It Off by Taylor Swift or Honey I'm Good by Andy Grammer

Students will be allowed to perform solos and duets as desired. We will have space for three additional numbers. Students must choreograph their own additional number, but have their music, choreography, and costuming approved beforehand. Music selections must not exceed 2 minutes.

Course Guide (For Credit)

DANC299-001 (102879) /DANCE 299-002(102880)

Course Guide

Semester:	Fall 2016
Instructor:	Marilee Herman
Phone:	505.486.5413
E-mail:	hermanm@sanjuancollege.edu; marileeherman@msn.com
Office:	1905
Office Hours:	As Needed

Meeting Location and Times

08/22/2016-12/14/2016 Special Topics Monday, Wednesday 09:00AM - 09:50AM, West Classroom Comp Lower, Room 1905

Course Description

A fun energetic introduction to tap dancing. Each class will build upon basic skills, combining steps into dance routine to be performed at the semester-end Dance Revue. Students will also be expected to learn step names and a basic history of tap.

Prerequisites

 None

Required Text

Tap Shoes: Participation points will be reduced if students do not have tap shoes in class by September 3^rd

        For a higher quality sound, look for shoes with taps that are attached with SCREWS, not nails or rivets. (look closely as some manufacturers try to make it look like it is a screw, but it cannot be loosened. Capezio is usually a safe brand. Bloch is too, but is usually more expensive.) If ordering online make sure to read all the information to find out if the sizing matches street shoe sizing. Reading reviews will help you make a decision on the best shoe for you.

Locally: Dance Connection, Mann Dance and Dance4Him have a small supply of tap shoes. Payless Shoes also carries tap shoes, but the styling is designed for children.

        Online:. Discount Dance Supply also carries a wide variety, if you enter teacher code 78117 : you can receive 10% off your first order. Amazon and Zappos both usually have a tap shoes starting at around $25 and up. Both offer free shipping and free returns.

 Appropriate clothing for class. Students will also need to provide the basis for their dance revue costumes. Generally we work within the framework of a typical wardrobe (Black pants, colored tees, jeans, leggings, etc.) and I add accessories. I will give you plenty of notice for costuming needs. If you do not have/cannot afford the items required, please let me know and we can work something out.

Recommended Text

·         United Taps with Rod Howell unitedtaps.com or https://www.youtube.com/user/musictaps

·         Instructor Blog https://Supertappy.blogspot.com

·         What the Eye Hears: A History of Tap Dancing Brian Seibert,

Course Requirements

Students will do the following activities:

                                                        1. Execute basic tap exercises and technique

                                                        2. Perform center tap step combinations,

                                                        3. Perform given tap combinations across the floor

                                                        4. Choreograph short combination or warm-up routine

                                                        5. Perform in Semester-end Dance revue

                                                        6. Take a Written Mid-term about step names and basic Tap history

Additional Requirements for Honors Students (Section 0H1)

No Additional requirements

Participation and Attendance Policy

Attendance is 45% of class grade

               10 points daily

                        2 points on time

                        2 points dressed appropriately (shoes)

                        6 points participation/effort

Other Classroom Policies and Expectations

Missed Class:

I understand that life happens and you will occasionally have to miss class. If you must miss, please text or email me BEFORE class and let me know that you are missing and why. If you notify me, you will still receive 4 participation points, up to three times. Classes can also be made up during my CLC classes on Thursday evenings (6-7 or7-8pm). The same point schedule will apply to make up classes (punctuality, etc.)  If you are auditing my class, I would also appreciate knowing if you are missing. A quick text/or email goes a long way.

Dance Revue:

Participation in the Dance Revue is not optional. I expect each student to diligently work to learn the routines and perform to the best of his/her ability. Performances rely on all students in order to be successful. Please submit time off requests early for both the Dress Rehearsal and the Revue.

Choreography Project:

In class collaborative choreography. The class may work together to create a routine for the dance revue. Groups of three-four students will each be responsible for a short section of the number.

Individual Choreography. Each student will need to choreograph at least six eight-counts, to music of their own choosing. These routines will be shared the last two weeks of class. We will spend time in class practicing choreographing

Grading

To determine final grades.…

Category	Weight
Attendance	45
Midterm	20
Choreography Project Dance Revue	10 15
Final	10

Key Dates to Remember

Fall 2016
August 22	First Day of Instruction
August 22-September 9	Drop Period for Full-Term Classes (No Grade Recorded on Transcript)
September 3-5	Labor Day Holiday – Campus Closed
October 12	Written Midterm
November 19	Fall Dance Revue: Dress Rehearsal 1:00 pm Dance Revue 7:00 pm San Juan College Little Theater
November 23-27	Thanksgiving Holiday – Campus Closed
December 5 and 7	Choreography Projects Due
December 12	Final Exam
December 14	Last Day of Semester
December 17-January 1	Winter Break – Campus Closed

 

College Policies

The following information also applies to your work in this class.

1.       Academic Accommodations—American with Disabilities Act (ADA)

If you believe you need academic accommodations due to physical or learning disabilities, you are encouraged to inform me as soon as possible.  If you have special needs for campus emergency situations, please inform me immediately.  You can also contact the college’s disability advisor in the Advising/Counseling Center at 566-3271.  The advisor can work with you in verifying your disabilities and developing accommodation strategies. 

2.       The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Your personal information and grade are confidential.  Aside from routine reporting to the college required for this course, I will not share such information with anyone unless I have your permission.

3.       Academic Honesty Rules

San Juan College expects all students to adhere to the Academic Honesty Rules as posted online: <http://www.sanjuancollege.edu/AcademicHonesty>.  These are the official guidelines for all classes at San Juan College (July 2006).

4.       Student Conduct Statement

College is preparation for professional opportunities, and professional conduct is expected in courses, including online classes, as well as any written communications, and interactions with members of the college community.  As part of our learning community, students are expected to interact and communicate in a mature, respectful, thoughtful, and supportive manner.  Students who demonstrate disrespectful, hostile, belittling, bullying or other disruptive behavior will be subject to potential consequences and possible dismissal from the college.  The college will take appropriate action when students demonstrate threatening behavior (to others or self).  Students should refer to the Code of Conduct in the Student Handbook for additional information.

5.       Student Safety  

Keeping students safe is a priority, and part of that is ensuring that we have the ability to communicate emergency messages – whether for school closures due to weather or for more or urgent situations. Rave is San Juan College’s emergency messaging system.  Through your SJC student email, you will automatically receive email messages, however, it is also vital that you receive text messages.  In order to receive the messages, you must register with Rave. This is a simple process and can be done at www.sanjuancollege.edu/campusalerts.  When registering, please make sure that your mobile status is “confirmed.”

The Department of Public Safety is available 24 hours per day.  In an emergency, they can be accessed by calling 215-3091 or 566-3333.

In the event of an emergency, a Rave message will be sent, and depending on the situation, you will be instructed to do one of the following:

o    Evacuate the building

o    Shelter in place (Campus doors are locked, and operations continue as normal. During this situation, no one other than law enforcement is allowed in or out of the campus.)

o    Lockdown (Campus doors are locked. All operations cease, and you should take cover in your immediate area. No one other than law enforcement is allowed in or out of the campus.)

6.       Drop for Non-Attendance and/or Non-Participation  

Class Attendance and Participation Expectation:

Face-to-Face – Students are expected to attend and participate in class regularly.  Any student missing more than 10% of consecutive class time, (For example, in a regular 15 week class that meets twice a week, this equates to the student missing 3 consecutive classes) without consultation with the instructor may be considered as having abandoned the course.

On-line – Students are expected to participate regularly and submit all course assignments, based on the course guide definition.  A student who does not submit any assignments during a consecutive 10% of the course (1.5 weeks of a 15 week semester) without consulting the instructor, may be considered as having abandoned the course.  Logging in does not meet the attendance standard.

Competency-Based Education Classes – Students are expected to have regular and substantive interactions with their instructor and to actively work on course content.  A student who has not submitted coursework, nor had substantive interactions with the instructor over a consecutive 10% of the term, without the instructor’s prior approval, will be considered to have abandoned the competency progression.  Last date of attendance will be recorded as the last date that coursework was submitted or that the student met with the instructor.  For

on-line learners, logging in does not meet the attendance standard.

Failure to Meet Class Participation Expectation:

Students who fail to meet participation expectations will have their last date of attendance recorded.  This date will be used to recalculate any financial aid received/veteran’s benefits received, and the student may be required to repay the institution/government.  If the student does not drop the course, an ‘X’ grade will be recorded.  An ‘X’ grade impacts the grade point average the same as an ‘F’.

Credit Tap

Shut up and dance. 

https://youtu.be/QoWKYIO27V4

Step sheet to follow 

Tap II

Good to be Alive

https://youtu.be/HySxlGE4-CU

Step sheet to follow

Encore tap

Encore tap

Better when I'm Dancin'

882 Intro

8 grapevine kick jazz square

8 L Irish R Irish L step maxi ford

8 grapevine kick jazz square

8 R Irish L Irish R step maxi ford

88 FLBC FLBC jazz square FLBC FLBC Jazz square

8 paddle turn with flaps

8 bop ;)

88 R soft shoe, L soft shoe (step bc front. step bc front. step bc to front to back to front)

88 FLBC FLBC SHBC SHBC step maxi ford step maxi ford

8 FL together step (to side) BC

FL together step (to side) BC

https://youtu.be/C6Bwhqf_1BY

credit Tap February 24, 2016

This is as far as we got in choreography. 

The maxi ford jump toe FLBC is 5 (shuffle) 6 (jump toe) 7 (jump toe) 8 (FLBC)

This is the breakdown of just the buffalo

Encore Tap Choreography

Steps:
8 R Grape vine w/Kick Jazz Square
 8 Irish Irish step maxi ford
8 L Grapevine w/kick jazz square
8  Irish Irish step maxi ford
88 flbc flbc Jazz suqare flbc jazz square
8 Paddle turn with flaps

Shim Sham Step Sheet--sort of

As I have said before, the Shim Sham has many versions, all slightly different. So this is step sheet for the Shim Sham that we will be doing in my class. Remember there are five main steps to the Shim Sham: Shim sham, break, cross overs, tacky annie,  and the half break. The more advanced tap steps are in parentheses

Shim Sham:
R Stomp (Brush) Step L Stomp (Brush) Step R Stomp (Brush)  ball change R Stomp (Brush) Step
L Stomp (Brush) Step R Stomp (Brush) Step L Stomp (Brush) ball change L Stomp (Brush) Step
R Stomp (Brush) Step L Stomp (Brush) Step R Stomp (Brush) ball change

Break:
R Step L toe back
L Step  Heel R Step Heel L Step
R stamp L Stamp

Cross over:
Push Step or Heel R, L, R, L, R.  L Kick cross over step L, Step R (scuff, R heel, Lstep heel, R step)
Push Step or Heel L R L R. L,  R Kick cross over step R , Step L (scuff, L heel, Rstep heel, L step)
Push Step or Heel R, L, R, L, R.  L Kick cross over step L, Step R (scuff, R heel, Lstep heel, R step)
Push Step L, R kick cross over step R Step L  (Scuff R, L heel, R step heel L Step)
Push Step R, L kick cross over step L (Scuff L, R heel, L step heel)

Tacky Annie:
 Quick step R, L, R (brush) touch, R step L(brush) touch Left step R (brush) touch R step L (brush) touch,
 Quick step R, L, R (brush) touch, R step L (brush) touch Left step R (brush)touch R step L (brush)touch,
 Quick step R, L, R (brush)touch, R step L (brush)touch Left step R(brush) touch R step L (brush)touch,

Half Break:
R step L Step R shuffle ball change
R step L Step R shuffle ball change


Once you know the steps you can put them in order:

Shim Sham
Break
Cross Overs
Tacky Annie
Break
Half Break
Break
Shim Sham
Break (or Freeze)
Cross Overs
Tacky Annie
Break (or Freeze)
Half Break
Break (Or freeze)
Half Break

The original shim sham included just those steps but the more you repeated them during the song, the faster and more extra sounds and turns you added.

The lindy hop shim sham--more swing dancing less tap--also adds a "Boogie" Section and the "Shorty Georgie"which we may have to add just because it's so cute!

The Shim Sham

I am totally hooked on the shim sham in all its incarnations. It is so fun. I will have another post describing how the shim sham really can be seen as a microcosm for the history of tap itself. But here is my favorite you tube video of the shim sham along with a good tutorial of the tap steps. They are slightly different, but welcome to the world of tap!

Happy Tapping!