The newest release from the top-selling instructional tap dance DVD series features some of the most famous steps from the soft-shoe style of tap dancing, danced to a swinging big-band soundtrack. Characterized by a laid-b... more »ack style and leisurely tempos, Soft-Shoe was originally danced with soft-soled shoes. Nowadays, Soft-Shoe is often danced with tap shoes, but using soft-soled shoes with this video is fine, as well! Included in this DVD: Shuffle Warmup Basic Essence Essence with Flaps Brush-Step Exercise Tap-walk / Drawback Exercise Carry-back / Waltz Clog Exercise Full-length soft-shoe combination: This full-length soft-shoe combination is a 3+ minute routine utilizing soft-shoe foundation steps taught in the DVD, as well as other basic tap steps. Danced to a big-band swing song, this combination is suitable to learn for live performance, or just for practicing in the comfort of your own home! Bonus feature: Paddles exercise--'Paddle the day away' practicing one of the steps most requested by Eli's students. Tap shoes are recommended, but not required. Knowledge of basic tap dance technique is suggested, which can be learned from the Tap Dance Made Easy DVD series Vols 1-3, or in a live class. Two camera angles (front angle and side angle) help you see the instructor s feet as he dances the routines along with you Difficulty Level: Beginning through Intermediate« less