Tap dance is the style of American theatrical dance, well known for footwork that marks out certain rhythmic patterns on the floor.  Some descriptive step names are brush, flap, shuffle, ball change, and cramp roll.  Tap dance was created from combining elements of African drumming and dancing with the techniques of European clog and step dancing.  The unique rhythms of jazz music distinguished American tap dance from all other kinds of dance-based musical feet.  Tap is all about stomping to the beat!