A 5-Count Riff is very similar to the 4-Count Riff, however, there is a slight addition to the timing of the step. A 4-Count Riff has 4 tap sounds in 4 beats (this means that each tap sound is matched with an even beat). In order to tap a 5-Count Riff, we are going to sneak a quick heel in from the opposite foot as the first step, and continue tapping out a regular 4-Count Riff.
There are 5 tap sounds for 4 beats - how does that work?
The first heel is about half the speed of a number; we count it using the word 'and'
Foot #1: And-1-2-3-4
Foot #2: And-5-6-7-8
Watch the video below for a review of the 5-Count Riff:
There are 5 tap sounds for 4 beats - how does that work?
The first heel is about half the speed of a number; we count it using the word 'and'
Foot #1: And-1-2-3-4
Foot #2: And-5-6-7-8
Watch the video below for a review of the 5-Count Riff:
Have you ever heard a dance teacher say: "And-5-6-7-8?" A 5-Count Riff includes the word 'and' in the timing in order to connect the different tap sounds and to change the speed of the tap sounds within a single step!
*YOUR T-T-T CHALLENGE*
Create a choreography with a combination of 4-Count Riffs and 5-Count Riffs to the following song:
*YOUR T-T-T CHALLENGE*
Create a choreography with a combination of 4-Count Riffs and 5-Count Riffs to the following song:
Remember: Film your feet performing the steps & upload your video creation by following the simple directions in the submissions section!