Here is the "Proper Use of Tap Shoes" policy for events and programs produced by the
National Tap Ensemble, USA and its Higher-Education Division, the American Tap Dance
Institute.
WE EXPECT YOU TO COME PREPARED AND WITH YOUR "TOOLS" IN GOOD ORDER. This means: NO sharp
edges (yes, some taps are still sold with very sharp edges, the good news is that it's
easy to soften them with a metal file and/or fine grit sandpaper), NO jingle taps and
ABSOLUTELY NO SCREWS, NAILS OR ANYTHING STICKING OUT! (To get an idea of what a good tap
shoe should be like, see the extensive info on the subject which can be found throughout
the Tapper's Page.)
No screw should EVER be loose on your tap shoes and it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to make sure
they stay tight, since even one single loose screw can do a lot of damage to a floor in a
matter of minutes AND easily injure you or others. AT THE MINIMUM, YOU WILL BE EXPECTED TO
CHECK YOUR TAPS AND TAP SHOES AT THE BEGINNING OF EVERY CLASS, WORKSHOP OR PERFORMANCE.
Instructors or event directors are required to ask anyone who doesn't have his/her tap
shoes in order to stop dancing and sit down (this is not ground for any type of refund.)
Anyone responsible for creating serious floor damage will be held financially responsible
for repairing it (repairing a damaged floor can easily cost hundreds, sometimes thousands
of dollars, so please, use your head. All you have to do is make sure your tools are in
good shape!)
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