1. Tap shoes: Tap shoes are specially designed shoes with metal taps attached to the heels and toes. The taps create the characteristic sound of tap dancing when they strike the floor.
2. A tap dance floor: Tap dancing is usually done on a hard, smooth surface that allows the taps to make a clear sound. This could be a wooden floor, a concrete floor, or a specially designed tap dance floor.
3. Tap Dance Lessons
While not required, tap dancing is much easier to learn with the help of a qualified tap dance instructor. They can teach you the basic techniques of tap dancing, such as the shuffle, the ball change, and the flap and help you develop your musicality and rhythm.
4. Practice: Tap dancing takes practice to develop your skills and coordination. Regular practice will help you improve your timing, precision, and overall dance technique.
5. Music: Tap dancing is often accompanied by music, such as jazz, blues, or swing music. You can play music from a recording or have a live musician accompany you while you dance.
6. A sense of rhythm and coordination. Tap dancing requires a strong sense of rhythm and coordination to execute the steps accurately and in time with the music.