Resonating Rhythm

"Sound is produced when something vibrates. The vibrating body causes the medium (water, air, etc.) around it to vibrate. Vibrations in air are called traveling longitudinal waves, which we can hear. Sound waves consist of areas of high and low pressure called compressions and rarefactions, respectively." Bradley, D. and Stern, D

THE RING SHOUT OR

JUBA

The Ring Shout, also called the Juba (the African name for it) emerged before 1739 but is still prominent today. It was brought from Africa during the slavery era, and was witnessed by people that it included extensive heel and foot taps that were executed.

THE

BUCK

The Buck dance is very similar to other African percussive movements, emerged as a result of the 1739 drumming ban. Within this dance it include African culture such as keeping the feet close to the floor, the use of the torso. Some steps were: shuffles, heel and toe taps, and slides.

Prominent Dances That Affected Tap Today

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