Maybe you describe yourself as “an actor who moves well.” Or maybe you just ignore any audition with a dance component. But if so, you’re missing out on some great gigs—and for little reason. Not every audition will require a full-on tap solo, and Backstage Expert Erika Shannon is here to demonstrate a few basic steps that can help even those with two left feet navigate their next dance call.
Breakdown:
0:11 – If you can walk, you can dance
0:33 – Walking movements to practice
1:11 – The basic grapevine
1:40 – Pivot turns
2:08 – The jazz square
2:50 – The importance of right and left
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