Tap shoes on tile?

Question

okay so im a dancer, but i never really bothered to try tap. but since this year the company im on says i have to.

I bought my shoes yesterday and i have to practice like crazy in two days because that when i start.

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but i noticed the tile in my house is uneven like some of the corners and the sides come up and and really pointy(and sharp). IS IT BAD TO TAP ON UNEVEN TILE??

WILL IT MESS UP MY TAP SHOES?

Answer 1

Yes it is bad to tap on tile period!  It can ruin the tile floor and damage your shoes.  Tile is a very slippery surface too when exposed to metal taps (especially Tel Tones).  You don't want to fall and injure yourself.  If I were you, I would stop by home depot or a similar store and get a square sheet of plywood to dance on.  If you aren't able to do that, you can step outside on even concrete (not concrete with jagged edges, smooth concrete) and that will help create traction, and give you a nice tap sound quality.  Best of luck and be careful!

Answer 2

itll scrape the metal and with the taps tile is VERY SLIPPERY!!!

so beware!!!