Al Gilbert Grade 3 Tap Technique – Digital Syllabus for Ages 9-11

Al Gilbert Grade 3 Tap Technique – Tap Dance Curriculum for Ages 9–11 (Digital Audio Download)

The Grade 3 Al Gilbert Tap Syllabus is a proven tap dance curriculum designed for students ages 9–11 and trusted by dance studio owners and instructors worldwide. This Digital Audio Download features a fully guided audio program with both vocal instruction and instrumental tracks, plus printable technique notes—no subscription required.

Building on the skills developed in earlier levels, Grade 3 includes more than 65 progressive tap exercises and a dynamic 2-chorus buck-style routine. Teachers benefit from clear progression and structured lesson planning, while students strengthen musicality, timing, coordination, and performance confidence.

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Grade 3 introduces important technical goals including improved calf strength, lightness of movement, and clean, articulate footwork. By emphasizing dancing up on the toes, this level helps prepare young tappers for increasingly advanced rhythms, combinations, and stylized choreography.

In Grade 3, dancers learn:

Barre Work:

Shuffle with Ball Change Turn
Maxi Fords
Buffalos & Irish
Flap and Walking Flap Series
Cramp Rolls

Center Floor Work:

Shuffle Step Combinations
Single & Double Waltz Clogs
Chainé and Spot Turn Variations
Stomp Buck Time Step
Single, Double, and Triple Buck Time Steps

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Vocal instruction for each exercise by Al Gilbert
Instrumental tracks for each exercise
Technique notes

The Al Gilbert Tap 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.