Al Gilbert Tap Technique, Grade 8

Al Gilbert Grade 8 Tap Technique – Professional Level Tap Syllabus (CD Bundle)

Grade 8 of Al Gilbert’s celebrated tap syllabus is crafted for advanced and professional-level dancers ready to master fast footwork, intricate rhythms, and long-form combinations. This 3-CD bundle includes a complete instructional audio program with both vocal instruction and instrumental tracks, designed to condition dancers in precision, endurance, and musicality.

This level shifts the technical focus to challenging center floor sequences and traveling turns, featuring twelve extended progressive exercises that demand clarity, control, and speed.

Perfect for tap dancers with “fast feet,” Grade 8 delivers intelligent structure and artistic depth, helping students solidify their foundation in professional-level tap while preparing for demanding choreography and stage performance.

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

3-Disc CD Bundle Includes

Disc 1 – Vocal Instruction by Al Gilbert
Disc 2 – Instrumental Music Tracks
Disc 3: Data disc with printable class materials and audio files compatible with all major music players

Save 20% with the Grade 8 CD/DVD Bundle – Includes full visual demonstrations and classroom support materials.