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tap danceStyle of American theatrical dance using precise rhythmical patterns of foot movement and audible foot tapping. It is derived from the traditional clog dance of northern England, the jigs and reels of Ireland and Scotland, and the rhythmic foot stamping of African dances. Popular in 19th-century minstrel shows, versions such as “buck-and-wing” (danced vigorously in wooden-soled shoes) and “soft-shoe” (danced smoothly in soft-soled shoes) developed as separate techniques; by 1925 they had merged, and metal taps were attached to shoe heels and toes to produce a more pronounced sound. The dance was also popular in variety shows and early musicals. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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That means tap, of course--a tap-dancing bridegroom, his tap-dancing best man, a pair of tap-lancing gangsters. Plasshaert danced in the movie ``Mary Poppins'' and with athletic film star/dancer Gene Kelly; Duncan spent 17 years tap-dancing on ``The Lawrence Welk Show. Three rats, Darktan (a trap-hunter and safety expert), Sardines (a tap-dancing plaguester), and Dangerous Beans (a philosopher who guides the others through the pitfalls of self-awareness), lead the other rats in rooting out the evil aided by Keith (not as stupid as he looks), Malicia (mayor's daughter, storyteller, royal pain), and Maurice the cat (who begins to get a few scruples himself). |
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