Al Gilbert Grade 2 Tap Technique – Tap Dance Curriculum for Ages 7–9 (Digital Download)

Al Gilbert Grade 2 Tap Technique – Tap Dance Curriculum for Ages 7–9 (Digital Download)

The Grade 2 Al Gilbert Tap Syllabus is a proven tap dance curriculum designed for students ages 7–9 and trusted by dance studio owners and instructors worldwide. This Digital Download features a fully guided audio program (with both vocal instruction and instrumental tracks), downloadable MP3s, and printable technique notes—no subscription required.

Building on the skills introduced in Grade 1, this level includes 58 well-paced tap combinations and progressions set to energetic, pop-style rhythms. Teachers benefit from structured lesson prep and printable materials, while students develop rhythmic clarity, coordination, and performance confidence.

In Grade 2, dancers learn:

Barre Work:

• Shuffle & Flap Variations
• Ball Change Variations
  
• Maxi Fords
• Heel/Kick/Shuffle Ball Change Patterns
• Buffalos, Irish, and Hop Shuffle Step
  

Center Floor Work:

• Right & Left Rhythm Drills
• Boogie Woogie Combinations
• Cakewalk Kicks
• Waltz Clog Variations
• Chainé and Charleston Footwork
• Sugars and more
  

Download includes:
⚠️ Please download to a computer, not a mobile device.

• Vocal Instruction of each exercise by Al Gilbert
• Instrumental Tracks of each exercise
• Printable Technique Notation (PDF)
  

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