tap

When can tap dancing be traced back too?

The prints of tap can be traced back to the mid 1800

Where did rap originate from

Originated in the United States through the fusion of several ethnic percussive dances, African tribal dances, Scottish, Irish, and English clog dances

What type of tap shows did these dancers wear?

Wood shoes

What type of shows was tap dance first featured in?

Was first featured to the public during the minstrel shows ( travelling musical groups)

Who was the first tap performers featured in these shows ?

William Henry Lane, also know as master Juba

Who was William Henry Lane responsible for?

Master Juba was responsible for the initial spread of tap dancing

When was the true acceptance of mainstream tap dancing?

The late 1800s to early 1900s

Who was one of the people who brought it into the mainstream during this era ?

Bill “ bojangles” Robinson

What was one of Bill “ Bojangles” Robinson claim to tap dance fame

He performed in numerous Shirley Temple films and he starred in a film called Stormy Weather

What was Bill “ Bojangles” Robinsons signature move ?

Dancing up and down stairs in a complex way

What step dedicated to Bill Robinson do Mr. Gilbert use in the Tap 5 dance ?

Brush hop shuffle step back flap shuffle hop cross hop flap step scuff

What was Vaudeville

Live performance with music popular from the mid 1890s until the early 1930s individual unrelated acts, featuring magicians, acrobatics, comedians ,trained animals , jugglers, singers and dancers

What were time steps used for?

For the dancers to set the tempo for a live band

What were some of the other steps from the Vaudeville era still used today?

Buck, wing, shim sham

What were the Nicholas brothers famous for?

A style of tap that was called “flash dancing” tap combined with acrobatic tricks

Who were a few of the double and triple threats ( performers who excelled at singing, dancing and acting? ) that held sway over the world of tap from the 1930, 1950s.?

Fred Astaire, Donald O’connor, Ginger Rogers, Elenor Powell, Ann Miller, Gene Kelly, and Sammy Davis Jr

Who is the broadway/movie star accredited to bringing back tap during the 70s and 80s?

Gregory Hines

Who is the famous tap dancer that Gregory Hines mentored?

Savion Glover

What are some of Savion Glover accomplishments?

Starred in Jelly’s Last Jam, choreographed and starred in Bring in Da Noise, bring in Da Funk (4 tony awards) and found time to choreograph mumble in Happy Feet

Tell me a little bit about Mr Gilbert and his contribution to tap

A poet, performer , mentor educator and businessman. Mr Gilbert learned tap dance on the streets and danced with his sibilings in the nightclubs and theatres . Served in WW2.Mr. Gilbert created music, choreography, recorded them with vocal instruction and written notes, \