How Do You Do A Double Stamp Time Step In Tap Dancing?
Ironically, this dance step is called the “stamp” time step whereas the dancer is actually doing a stomp. Go figure! This time step combination is considered a “double” because the dancer is doing the flap (brush step) which creates two sounds/two taps. Remember the difference in stamps versus stomps: The dancer puts her weight down on a stamp but doesn’t put her weight down on the stomp. In this combination, a stomp is employed (no weight), in spite of the misleading name. A time step is an eight-measure dance movement that historically was done at the beginning of a routine in order to set the tempo. Stomp down on your right foot to the front on the count of “8.” When a dancer stomps, she does not put her weight on it. If it were a stamp, then she would put her weight on the stamping foot. Stomp and then lift up your right foot. Hop in place on your left foot on the count of “1.” Flap (which is a brush step) to the front on your right foot on the count of “a 2.” Brush the ball of you
