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 Audio Download)

The Grade 2 Al Gilbert Tap Syllabus is a proven tap dance curriculum designed for dancers ages 7–9 and trusted by dance teachers and studio owners worldwide.

This Digital Audio Download includes a fully guided audio program with Al Gilbert’s vocal instruction, instrumental practice tracks, downloadable MP3s, and printable technique notes. No subscription is required.

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Building on the skills introduced in Grade 1, this level includes 58 well-paced tap combinations and progressions set to energetic, pop-style rhythms. The structured format helps teachers plan lessons efficiently while giving students a clear path for developing rhythmic accuracy, coordination, musicality, and performance confidence.

In Grade 2, dancers learn:

Barre Work

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

Center Floor Work

• Right and Left Rhythm Drills
• Boogie Woogie Combinations
• Cake Walk Kicks
• Waltz Clog Variations
• Chainé and Charleston Footwork
• Sugars
• Additional Grade 2 combinations and progressions

Download Includes
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• Vocal instruction for each exercise by Al Gilbert
  
• Instrumental track for each exercise
  
• Printable technique notation PDF
  

The Al Gilbert Tap Dance Syllabus gives teachers a structured, progressive approach to tap training with materials they can return to year after year. One purchase provides ongoing access with no subscription required.