eng Science and Education Publishing Journal of Physical Activity Research 2574-4437 2019-04-20 4 1 67 72 10.12691/jpar-4-1-9 JPAR2019419 article Qianwen Wang 1 Yanan Zhao zhaoyn125@qq.com 1 Physical Education, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, China This study was to record a preliminary design for a 12-week modified tap dance program (MTD) for ankle function improvement among older adults. Four steps were included in the formation of this program, including 1) Training principles, 2) Selecting and modifying elements, 3) Identifying ankle function and ankle function-related fitness, 4) Adjusting based on experts and end-users’ evaluations. This design will be implemented as a targeted exercise into a randomized controlled trial (RCT) clinical study to evaluate its efficiency and feasibility among older community-dwellers. http://pubs.sciepub.com/jpar/4/1/9/jpar-4-1-9.pdf ankle function falls modified tap dance balance aging