About Chikako

Originally from Tokyo, Japan, Chikako moved to New York City in 1995. A much sought after, versatile performer, Chikako has been performing with many tap dance companies such as Max Pollak's, "Rumba Tap", a unique mix of Afro Cuban music and dance, tap & body percussion. "Barbara Duffy & Company", an all women's tap company, Heather Cornell's, "Manhattan Tap" and was a founding member of Irena Koloseus's, "Feraba-African Rhythm Tap Company". Chikako is touring internationally with all groups.

Aside from Dance, Chikako is currently a percussionist, tap dancer and vocalist in the band, "Beat the Donkey", led by world famous percussionist Cyro Baptista. The band has performed at some of the most prestigious music festivals around the world, such as Jazz at Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, Festival d'Agadir in Morocco.

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Is there a workout I can do to make me tap faster?

Well, speed is not the only thing you should be aiming for in tap. Even though you will need some speed to do some choreographies. Musicality, swing, feelings and your own style is much more important than speed. (I think :)
But if you do feel that you want to get more speed to be able to execute some steps to faster music, then I recommend working with Metronome. You can change speed to your liking (don't have to look for songs that is right speed for you) Start slow, then slowly pick up the tempo. Then once you get to the speed you are reaching for. Then it will be good to dance to a music that is in the tempo and style that fits the steps to get the feeling how it fits with music.
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