Al Gilbert Grade 8 Tap Technique – Advanced Tap Syllabus (DVD + CD Bundle)

Al Gilbert Grade 8 Tap Technique – Advanced Tap Syllabus (DVD + CD Bundle)

Prepare your dancers for the demands of professional tap with Grade 8 of Al Gilbert’s acclaimed tap syllabus—an elite level designed for advanced and pre-professional dancers. This comprehensive 4-disc set includes the complete 3-CD instructional audio program (with vocal and instrumental tracks) and a fully demonstrated teaching video to support both classroom instruction and independent training.

Focusing on center floor sequences and traveling turns, this level introduces twelve long-form progressive combinations that challenge dancers’ rhythm, clarity, and endurance. Each sequence develops speed, control, and musicality while emphasizing artistry and performance readiness.

Grade 8 is ideal for dancers with “fast feet” seeking to sharpen their timing, technique, and dynamic expression. With its intelligent structure and technical depth, this level is a cornerstone for building a solid professional tap foundation.

In Grade 8, Al Gilbert presents steps such as:

Center Exercises

• Variations in Shuffles
• Scuffles and Riffles
• Waltz Variations
• Traveling Time Step Variations
• Advanced Pick-ups and Pullbacks
• Turn Sequences
• Wing Combinations
• Tap Leaps and Turns

4-Disc Bundle Includes:

• CD 1: Vocal Instruction by Al Gilbert
• CD 2: Instrumental Music Tracks
• CD 3: Data Disc with Printable Technique Notes (PDF) + iTunes-Ready Audio Files
• DVD Disc – Complete visual demonstration of all exercises with music

The Al Gilbert Tap Dance Syllabus curriculum is trusted by teachers worldwide and offers lifetime value—no subscription required.