Articles for tag: Tap Dancing

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5 Legendary Male Tap Dancers to Honor During Black History Month

When it comes to legendary tap dancers, many folks know about Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, Sammy Davis Jr. and Gregory Hines. However, they were not the only talented black men to grace a stage. There were many others that deserve a bit of modern day recognition. In honor of Black History Month, here’s a quick look ...

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Basics of Tap Dancing

There are very few dance forms that are considered uniquely “American.” One of these forms is tap dancing. Tap dancing was birthed out of a mixture of immigrant cultures here in America and has continued to evolve into the discipline that it is today; the basics for tap dancing actually came out of Africans mocking ...

Is a Floating Dance Floor in Your Future?

If you are a new dance instructor setting up your studio, or a student who is taking dance lessons but wants to practice at home, you may be in the market for a floating dance floor. This type of dance flooring is useful for those who dance, as well as others who perform yoga, pilates ...

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5 Super Children’s Books About Tap Dancing

Are you looking to add a few stories about tap dancing to your collection of children’s books? If so, I might be able to help. I know of several that would fit in with such a theme. Each one is suitable for preschoolers and kindergarteners. Here’s a quick peek at five of them: “The Boy ...

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Who Won America’s Got Talent 2009

Season 4 of “America’s Got Talent” finally culminated tonight on the evening of September 19th. After endless weeks of auditions and votes, the one and only FINAL WINNER was announced. Before revealing the victor, let’s take a brief glimpse at the remaining challengers: Barbara Padilla Barbara Padilla is a former Opera singer who suffered a ...

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How to Buy a Good Pair of Tap Shoes

To succeed in tap, there are three things that are required: music, skills, and most important a good pair of tap shoes. Just like many shoe brands nowadays, there are way too many different brand and varieties available for you in stores. The disadvantage is that it becomes increasingly hard to find a pair of ...