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A basic tap step consisting of a brush forward and a brush back.

A quick transfer of weight from one foot to another.

A step that consists of a brush and a step on the same foot.

A rhythmic pattern repeated several times as a part of tap choreography.

A step where the dancer swings one foot out to the side, brushes the floor, and brings the foot back in.

A tap step where the dancer uses a combination of toe and heel drops to produce a distinct sound pattern.

A step that creates sound when the dancer hops and scrapes both feet backward.

A brush forward followed by a spank (brush back).

A hop on one foot while the other foot executes a brush and a step.

A brush forward (with a closing tap) combined with a heel drop.

A tap step named after the vaudeville performer that includes a leap from one foot to the other with a shuffle in the middle.

A leap where the dancer jumps from one foot to the other, making a half turn in the air.

A combination of steps that includes a leap, shuffle, and a step.

A step pattern of shuffle, hop, and a step.

A brush with a downward tap, hitting the floor with the ball of the foot.

A step that places the entire foot on the floor with weight.

A step that places the entire foot on the floor without weight transfer.

A sweeping movement where the ball tap of the shoe strikes the floor to create a sound.

Placing the heel on the floor with weight.

The action of dropping the heel to make a sound, usually following a toe or ball touch.

A backward brush of the ball tap of the shoe against the floor.

A basic movement of placing the ball of the foot on the floor with weight transfer.

Striking the floor with the tip of the tap shoe without weight transfer.

A stance on the tips of the tap shoes, with heels elevated off the floor.

A four-sound step that involves alternating toe and heel drops in a specific sequence.

A step in which the dancer drops the heel twice in succession on the same foot.

Striking the floor twice with the toe of the tap shoe, without transferring weight.

A movement where the dancer steps twice quickly on the same foot.

A complex step involving two shuffles in a row on the same foot.

A three-beat step usually consisting of three quick steps in a row.

A complex tap step that combines several tap movements into a smooth, flowing pattern.

A tap dance move where the dancer falls backward, typically onto a toe tap.

A step that involves a crossing and uncrossing movement of the legs.

A low to the ground movement with a dragging motion of the feet.

A tap step with a rhythm that fits the 3/4 time of a waltz.

A variation of the buffalo tap step including a leap, shuffle, and step once.

A forward movement with a sliding motion, usually performed with the heels digging into the floor.

A four-step move that creates a square pattern on the floor typically used in jazz and tap dancing.

A variation of the wing step executed with one foot.

Three consecutive shuffles done on the same foot.

A rhythm tap step named after the famous tap dancer Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson.

A dance move that involves kicking the leg out straight and then 'bucking' it back.

A tap dancing style known for fast and intricate steps, typically including elements of the 'buck' step.

A strutting dance originally performed by African Americans during slave times, known for its elegant and exaggerated movements.

A group of dancers performing synchronized routines, often featured in musicals.

A term for a professional tap dancer, someone who 'hoofs' or makes their living by dancing.

A combative motion involving the alternation of heel and toe taps, creating a rolling sound.

A style of tap dance performed in soft shoes without taps, emphasizing graceful and smooth movements.

An improvised or composed solo within a tap number allowing the dancer to showcase their skills.

A repeated rhythm tap pattern that sets the tempo or serves as a break in the routine.