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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. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | In July, during the Tap City dance festival, Tony Waag opened a FedEx envelope onstage that he'd received that day, revealing a 10-year lease to the American Tap Dance Foundation's new home. Vi Carlisle, a local resident who organised the night at Sutton Town Hall, has been organising the Tap Dance charity nights since 1990 and to date has raised over pounds 45,000 for local charities. The dancers, who are aged between 11 and 22, will be performing a 70s-style routine, a street dance and an Irish dance and tap dance trade-off performance. |
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