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Riff Raff

Level 7 · ExpertOptionalRolls & Riffs9 sounds
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Riff Raff Tap Dance Move Shown by Rod Howell · United Taps - Tap Dance Lessons
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Description

Left heel, right riffle, left heel, right riff, then a left toe and a right step. The left heel drops between the right foot's riffle and riff, packing nine sounds into a little over two counts.

Breakdown

  1. Heel
  2. Riffle
  3. Heel
  4. Riff
  5. Toe
  6. Step
Count (one cell per sound · counts vary by teacher)
Heel1
Brushe
Dig&
Spank*
Heel2
Brush&
Diga
Toe*
Step3
* an extra quick sound squeezed in just before the next count

Practice Tips

  • Watch for the right riffle starting early and the left toe coming late; those are the two usual trouble spots.
  • Say the rhythm aloud slowly before adding speed so each left heel lands squarely on its count.

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