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Tap Into Improv: A Guide to Tap Dance Improvisation Paperback – November 1, 2017

by Barbara Duffy (Author), Brenda Bufalino (Contributor), Michelle Dorrance (Contributor),
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 25 ratings
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Tap into Improv is a guide for tap dancers, both students and professionals, which provides tools, ideas, and concepts to help any level of dancer become more expressive in their tap improvisation. The guide contains physical, mental, musical and emotional exercises to be practiced either alone or in a group setting. Barbara Duffy has compiled these ideas from her 27 years of teaching improvisation classes in New York City and in 20 countries. If you are a beginner or a professional tap dancer, this guide presents valuable ideas to expand your creativity and freedom.
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    132 pages
  2. Language
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  3. Publication date
    November 1, 2017
  4. Dimensions
    6 x 0.3 x 9 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1977783066
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1977783066
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (November 1, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 132 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1977783066
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1977783066
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.3 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 25 ratings

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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Cassandra
5.0 out of 5 stars Quality of Book
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2022
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This book has a lot of valuable information for tap dancers that want to improve or develop their improv skills. There are exercises, tips and testimonies from great tap dancers.
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5.0 out of 5 stars "Tap Into Improv... " is an essential ...
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2018
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"Tap Into Improv..." is an essential and accessible guide for dancers of every level seeking to express themselves rhythmically. Instructors will definitely find tools to immediately include in class. Read it in full to digest the wisdom and then return to it regularly for renewed inspiration.
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Ashley Bridgewater
5.0 out of 5 stars Become a confident improviser!
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2022
You and your students will develop improv skills that deepen your love of tap dance and open new creative doors!
I have attended improv classes taught by Barbara, this book captures what it’s like to learn improv from one of the best tap teachers in the world! The book entails all of her effective approaches to dancing with creativity and musicality! Tap Into Improv gives you what you need to learn improv and teach it too! Barbara is an American treasure, the art form and this book are too!
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Mark Albrecht
5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have!!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2020
What an amazing book for a tap dancer trying to not only succeed at improv but also as a musician! This book is a must have for any level of tap dancer, choreographer, and/or teacher that gives you all the tools to succeed and also help others.
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Toni N
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally a guide to improv!
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2017
Having had the privilege of studying rhythm tap from Barbara Duffy, I am thrilled she has written this book—a veritable “treasure chest” of ways to explore improvisation. Improvisation is often avoided by teachers and students because, at first glance, it seems so daunting and confusing. Barbara’s manual breaks down the process into concise and clear exercises, infused with her sense of humor and extensive experience. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned hoofer this book will inspire you and guide you to create rhythms that are truly your own. (And it easily fits inside your dance bag !). Thank you, Barbara for sharing your knowledge.
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Larry Kraus
5.0 out of 5 stars The best book for improv
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2018
This book is a must for all tap dancers. So much to learn in improving and this book will teach you the way to greatness with improving. I've read it twice and will go back to go through it again and again. Then, I will be able to improv with no trouble. I can't wait for that moment... Thank you Barbara!
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Artful Dodger
5.0 out of 5 stars THE best book on tap improv!
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2019
barbara is the best teacher and her book is clearly THE book on tap improv!
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Yvonne E Slanger-Grant
5.0 out of 5 stars Best teacher ever!
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2019
Barbara Duffy is an excellent improv and tap dance teacher. You will not be disappointed.
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Christiane Kluge
5.0 out of 5 stars How to tell a story with your feet
Reviewed in Germany on December 6, 2017
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This book is a wonderful guide for all tap dancers. It helps beginners to find a way into improvisation, how to start with a few steps. And it shows, that you don't have to be perfect to tell a story with your feet.
It helps the more advanced students to find new ideas and to develop their individual style.- And the exercises are great fun!
Teachers will find many ideas for their classes. There are a lot of useful tips how to relax, how to feel the music, to build a rhythm and to become more confident.
Also it's interesting what other tap dance masters and students have to say about their approach to improvisation.
If you are lucky to attend Barbara Duffy's Improv classes, you will hear her voice through the lines: "Are you singing?"
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C. Hubley
3.0 out of 5 stars A very short book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 10, 2021
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The information in this book is good, but it's very thin with very big text and I don't think it's worth the price it's currently on sale for
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Erwin Dieterle
5.0 out of 5 stars Dance
Reviewed in Germany on May 27, 2020
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Schnelle Lieferung, gut beschrieben, exakte Anleitungen
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jane
1.0 out of 5 stars Boring and cheaply produced
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 16, 2021
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Poor production.
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T. K.
5.0 out of 5 stars Top
Reviewed in Germany on June 4, 2018
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Für Freunde des Tap Dance ein "must have". Sehr persönlich und informativ, Man bekommt eine tollen Eindruck von Barbara Duffy.
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