All stepsLevel 5 · 47 / 52

Spat

Level 5 · Upper-IntermediateOptionalCombinations4 sounds
My progress
Show on the roadmap
Video 1 / 2 · Demo
Spat Tap Dance Move Shown by Rod Howell · United Taps - Tap Dance Lessons
Speed
Loop

Description

Spank the right foot, rise onto a single toe stand on that same foot, then flap the left foot down (brush and step). Four quick sounds leading into the beat.

Breakdown

  1. Spank
  2. Single Toe Stand
  3. Flap
Count (one cell per sound · counts vary by teacher)
Spanke
Toe stand&
Brusha
Step1

Practice Tips

  • Really commit your weight onto the toe tip; if you don't, the flap sneaks in too early.
  • Keep the brush of the flap short so the step still lands right on 1.

Learn These First