Lisa Lewis, PhD, is an associate professor in the health and human performance department at Austin Peay State University in Tennessee. Originally from North Carolina, Dr. Lewis started her professional dance training under master teachers Mallory Graham and Danny Hoctor, and later she studied in New York City under the legendary jazz teacher Frank Hatchett and tap professional Maurice Hines at Hines-Hatchett studio (currently Broadway Dance Center). Dr. Lewis developed online tap dance components for beginners while instructing tap dance at Middle Tennessee State University.
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Chapter 1. Introduction to Tap Dance Defining Tap Dance Benefits of Studying Tap Dance Basics of Tap Class Expectations and Etiquette for Students Structure of Tap Class The Learning Process Appreciating Tap Dance as a Performing Art Summary Chapter 2. Preparing for Class Dressing for Class Foot Care and Personal Hygiene Carrying Dance Gear Selecting Tap Shoes Preparing Yourself Mentally and Physically Summary Chapter 3. Safety and Health Studio Safety Personal Safety Basic Anatomy Basic Kinesiology Preventing and Treating Common Dance Injuries Maintaining Good Posture Understanding Fitness Getting Proper Nutrition, Hydration, and Rest Summary Chapter 4. Learning and Performing Tap Dance Languages of Tap Learning Tap Steps Learning Tap Technique Understanding Musicality Understanding Artistry Applying Aesthetic Principles to Tap Dance Preparing for Class Performance Testing Summary Chapter 5. Tap Dance Steps Understanding Movement Foot Positions and Symbols Locomotor Movements With Even Rhythms Locomotor Movements With Uneven Rhythms Basic Dance Steps Tap Steps With One Sound Tap Steps With Two Sounds Tap Steps With Three Sounds Tap Steps With Four or More Sounds Summary Chapter 6. Developing Tap Technique Pre-Warm-Up Warm-Up At the Barre Across the Floor Centre Floor Cool-Down Summary Chapter 7. History of Tap Dance Irish Dance English Step Dance African Dance Native American Dance Minstrel Shows Vaudeville Motion Pictures Artists in Tap Dance Styles and Aesthetics in Tap Dance Summary