AboutMeridyth Kues Expertise I specialize in Hip Hop Tap, Jazz Tap, Classic Tap, Swing Tap, and many other styles. I can help with technique, names of steps, combinations, or choreography ideas.
Experience
CincyTap.com - Experience in the area I have 27 years of experience in tap dancing. I have been teaching tap for 19 years in studios, seminars, and judging auditions and competitions. I am a freelance choreographer for many studio owners and I have performed with many great tap dancers. Gregory Hines to name one.
Education/Credentials I have been taught by many professional tap teachers from around the country. Pat Rico, Debbie Dee, and many others. I attend numerous conventions including DMA (Dance Masters)& Dance Caravan to name a few. I keep up with the latest styles by traveling to different states to attend master tap classes, conventions, & competitions.
Expert: Meridyth Kues Date: 8/28/2007 Subject: Stress fractures from tap dancing
Question A few years back (I was in my 40s), I developed a stress fracture in a metatarsal bone. We were working on those wing kicks where you pound down on the ball of the foot (over and over again). I must mention that I wore high-heeled shoes the day the pain began, before and after class. I am 53 years old now, in pretty good shape, take calcium twice a day. I'm thinking of starting tap classes again. Are there any warm-up exercises that may help me? Or should I just stay away from any "pounding" moves.
Answer Hi, there are many styles of Tap that you do not have to "pound" your feet on the floor. Actually you want to be very light on your feet with clear tap sounds. I would suggest to do lots of ankle rolls, calf stretches, and relive'' plie' (ballet move, up on toes to bent knees). I hope this helps. Thanks for the question and keep on Tappin!
