Can’t Find Good Tap Dance Music? Chill Out!

Posted on August 5th, 2008 in Blues, Latin Music by Terrence Taps

I came across this tune while listening to one of my new favorite Internet Radio websites! It’s called Musicovery.com & allows you to listen to music based on your mood! Anyway, I will definitely be laying some choreography on this wonderful collaboration between Santana and John lee Hooker over the coming school year.

It’s called “Chill Out”.

The rough edge of John Lee Hooker’s voice against the gentle smoothness of Santana’s playing is mesmerizing!

You can also download it at iTunes here!

Tap Songs Straight From The Club!

Posted on July 10th, 2008 in R & B, Rap & Hip-Hop, Rock by Terrence Taps

This is the second in a two-part post featuring tap dance music from albums that Timbaland was involved with. Check out the first post here!

Justin Timberlake has released many songs that are just undeniably great for tap dancing. If you have not yet had the chance, check out these two great albums.

This is his newest release:

And this is his older one, which I danced on for about 2 years! Lots of good stuff for tap here.
Check out Justin Timberlake on iTunes here.

Smooth Tap Music

Posted on July 9th, 2008 in R & B, Rap & Hip-Hop by Terrence Taps

In general, whenever you hear that producer Timbaland was involved in a song, you can assume that it will include a good beat for tap dancers. He gives us a lot of rhythms to work with. That being said, this is the first in a two-part post where I highlight great tap dance music from album releases involving Timbaland.

The first is by Aaliyah who died tragically several years ago. Her final release is self-titled and includes good music for tap solos & group dances. I have also included links to a high quality Smooth jazz tribute to her.

Though most of the CD is upbeat, the standout tap song for me is a ballad. It’s called “I Care 4 U” and is perfect for expressing more subtle emotions through dance. Here is the jazz version that was created after her death.
Get the Smooth Jazz Tribute on iTunes

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