Welcome to the world's first and only tap book written by a student of the art-not a teacher, a studio owner, or an expert. Delve into these real-life tap adventures and let them inspire you to bring the magic of the dance into your own life. This humble chapbook will open your mind to the world of this unique form of dance in ways that only a student of the art could.
Tap Talk, Tidbits, and Tips for Dilettante Tappers will help your brain direct your heart, nerves, muscles, sinew, and soul to serve your tap-dancing goals and increase your tapping fun. Here you will find ideas, suggestions, and discussions about tap, including the fundamental idea that dance is mainly a task of the mind and not just the body. Dr. Patten shows us how the brain and memory benefit hugely from learning dance, backed up by real psychological studies and personal experience with the Silver Star Tappers of Pasadena, Texas.
So, quit delaying, and read what amounts to a satisfying mix of deep scientific fact, real research results, tap tips, tap talk, chit-chat, chatter, and amusing anecdotes. Whet your appetite, and get a head's up on what to expect from tap dancing should you decide to give it a try.
This book was not what I was expecting at all, but this turned out to be a pleasant surprise. I had anticipated a how-to of sorts but what this turned out to be was more of a memoir, a love note for the author’s favorite pastime. He shows that there is more to tap dancing than just clicking your feet on the ground, but neurological connections that can help you be a healthier and more rounded individual.
The wit and wisdom of the author is almost like when I used to listen to my own grandfather talk about the adventures of his past, talking about woodworking and his many projects, what he’d learned during the process of creating something out of nothing. I will always remember seeing the merriment in his eyes, his dedication and enjoyment apparent, even years after he quit woodworking. This is the feeling I felt as I read through this book, like sitting down to hear the wisdom of the previous generation.
The book did feel a tad disjointed to me, as the subjects are all over the place instead of being in cohesive sections, and the writing is not mature, but more like you’re having a convention instead of reading, which did grow on me the more I delve into the text. One of my favorite parts was the comparison to typewriters and tap dancing, which was very intriguing, especially when he talked about tap sounds in audio and movies being dubbed by typewriters. It was these little tidbits that truly won me over.
It’s apparent that Tap Talk is written with whit and whimsy, the ebb and flow comforting, and making me want to dust off my own taps shoes, as I used to be a dancer in my youth. The author shows that age doesn't matter, and the importance of living in the now, and finding joy in what you do. Though this wasn’t what I had originally expected, I enjoyed this read nonetheless, and recommend it to anyone and everyone!
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