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: 6/26/2007 Subject: Tap Warm-up for an Adult
Question I took tap up again about a 1 year ago, I have sustained a couple of sprains during that time, when I have been practising at home. I am going to physio and have exercises specifically for that. I'm sure when I practice I do not always warm-up properly so an example of appropriate warm-up exercises would help (I'm 34 years old in case my age would affect the advice given). Thank you for your help. Emma
Answer Hello, Before you begin to tap, here are a few warm up exercises that I do with my students. 10 ankle circles, 2 times, both ways. Point and Flex hold each for 10 sec., calf & hamstring stretch (hands and feet on floor in squat, slowly stretch out keeping your hands and feet flat, hold 10 sec. Walk hands forward stretching out the calf.) Sit w/ legs open, stretch forward & over each leg. I hope these few stretches help out. Good luck!!!
