Al Gilbert Grade 3 Tap Technique – Tap Dance Curriculum for Ages 9–11 (CD Bundle)

Al Gilbert Grade 3 Tap Technique – Tap Dance Curriculum for Ages 9–11 (CD Bundle)

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 3-disc CD bundle 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 Step Variations
  
• Cramp Rolls
  
• Flap and Walking Flap Series

Center Floor Work:

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

3-Disc Set Includes:

• Disc 1: Vocal instruction by Al Gilbert
  
• Disc 2: Instrumental-only music tracks
  
• Disc 3: Data disc with printable class materials and audio files compatible with all major music players

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.