{"product_id":"the-tap-dance-dictionary-9780786471645","title":"The Tap Dance Dictionary","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Mark Knowles\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: McFarland \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: McFarland \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Dance - Tap\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The language of tap dancing is as rich and varied as that of any art, and different choreographers, teachers and performers often use totally different terms for exactly the same step. The various names of all steps and clear descriptions of them are collected for the first time in this reference work. The emphasis is on all variations of a name, from universally recognized terms to simple \"pet\" names that individual performers and choreographers have created, with extensive cross-references provided. Each of the steps is fully described, with appropriate counts, explanations and history. Many antique and unusual steps such as the \u003ci\u003ePatting Juba, \u003c\/i\u003e the \u003ci\u003eQuack\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eSwanee Shuffle\u003c\/i\u003e are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McFarland \u0026 Company","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46864681697431,"sku":"9780786471645","price":2849.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780786471645.webp?v=1769975279","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-tap-dance-dictionary-9780786471645","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}