Al Gilbert Grade 4 Tap Technique – Tap Dance Curriculum for Intermediate Dancers (CD Format)

Al Gilbert Grade 4 Tap Technique – Tap Dance Curriculum for Intermediate Dancers (CD Format)

Known as “The Breakthrough Level,” Grade 4 of the Al Gilbert Tap Syllabus marks a major turning point in a dancer’s tap journey. Designed for committed dancers aged 11 and above, this level introduces critical intermediate elements, including riffs, drawbacks, turns across the floor, and advanced timing patterns.

Set to an updated pop-rhythm soundtrack, this expanded edition includes nearly 50 progressive exercises and a 2-chorus routine developed directly from the syllabus material. Grade 4 strengthens musicality, traveling ability, and precision in both stationary and movement tap technique. This level prepares dancers for increasingly complex rhythms and choreography.

In Grade 4, dancers learn:

Barre Work:

• Shuffles in Progressive Patterns
• Heel Shuffle Heel & Quadruple Shuffle Step Heel
• Extended Flap Sequences
• Riff Progressions
  

Center Floor Work:

• Shuffle Step Heel Combos
• Maxi Ford Breaks
• Single, Double & Changeover Cramp Rolls
• Traveling Waltz Clog (Single & Double)
• Time Step Series
• 9 Unique Turns Across the Floor
  

3-Disc Set Includes:

• Disc 1: Vocal Instruction by Al Gilbert
• Disc 2: Instrumental Tracks
• Disc 3: Data Companion Disc (PDF technique notes + iTunes-ready audio tracks)
  

The Grade 4 DVD companion is also available for visual reinforcement and classroom support.