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Maxie Ford Toe

Level 5 · Upper-IntermediateEssentialClassic Steps & Routines6 sounds
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Maxie Ford Toe Tap Dance Move Shown by Rod Howell · United Taps - Tap Dance Lessons
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Description

A Maxie Ford with an extra toe tip in place of the leap. Step on the right foot, shuffle the left, tap the left toe tip, step onto the left, then tap the right toe tip crossed behind. Six sounds: the left toe tip and step are packed in just before the final toe tip on 2, and the weight ends on the left.

Breakdown

  1. Step
  2. Shuffle
  3. Toe (Tip)
  4. Step
  5. Toe (Tip)
Count (one cell per sound · counts vary by teacher)
Step1
Brushe
Spank&
Toe Tipa
Step*
Toe Tip2
* an extra quick sound squeezed in just before the next count

Practice Tips

  • Keep the ankle relaxed on the first toe tip so the foot can get straight down into the step; otherwise the step comes in late.
  • Cross the last toe tip clearly behind the supporting heel. It is the accent that finishes the step.

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