1. Beginner Tap Class: Introduction Jillian Guella (Technology Competency 11: Capture and edit images, audio, and video)

2. Even though we are mostly just using our feet and legs, you will be sweating! Make sure you wear proper clothing! Change before and after class, just like a typical Physical Education class! Wear clean socks and deodorant!

3. Unisex Tap Shoes We will be using tap shoes that are meant for both men and women, so that all students can share shoes in a variety of sizes.

4. Parts of the Tap Shoe TOE BALL HEEL

5. Rhythm is like a heartbeat! We will clap, tap, and say rhythms out loud, because you cannot tap dance without rhythm!

6. Some famous Tappers we will learn about: Ginger Rogers & Fred Astaire Bill “Bojangles” Robinson & Shirley Temple The Nicholas Brothers Gene Kelly Gregory Hines

7. Now let’s get TAPPING! This slideshow would be used as motivation at the beginning of a beginner tap/exercise course in place of Physical Education in high school.