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

 Al Gilbert Grade 4 Tap Technique – Tap Dance Curriculum for Intermediate Dancers (CD Bundle)
 
Al Gilbert’s Grade 4 Tap Technique is a pivotal level in the tap syllabus—often called “The Breakthrough Level”—where solid foundational skills begin to transform into advanced rhythmic expression, clarity, and performance confidence. Designed for dedicated dancers ages 11 and up, this intermediate tap curriculum challenges students with greater musical complexity and expanded technique.

This 3-CD set includes a complete instructional audio program featuring both vocal instruction and instrumental tracks. The expanded edition retains all the hallmark steps from the original Grade 4 syllabus and introduces a wide range of bonus material for added versatility in class.

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Grade 4 is also available in a more complete format that includes instructional video along with the full audio program and technique notes.
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Grade 4 introduces essential intermediate elements such as riffs, drawbacks, across-the-floor turns, and advanced timing patterns. With nearly 50 structured exercises and a 2-chorus routine set to a fresh pop-rhythm soundtrack, this level enhances musicality, traveling skills, precision, and stamina—preparing dancers for the more complex rhythms and choreography to come.
 

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
  
• Nine Unique Turns Across the Floor

3-Disc Set Includes:

• Disc 1: Vocal Instruction by Al Gilbert
  
• Disc 2: Instrumental 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.