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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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While his wide knowledge of tap dancers throughout history infects his dancing, during his improvisational solos, Janas focuses on simple details. With ``Improvography,'' which debuted at the Joyce in December 2003 with a three-week, sold-out run, he and his dancers are jazz musicians engaging in the decades-old interplay between jazz tap dancers and jazz musicians. Counter clockwise from top: Alpine horns at the Swiss National Day celebration; tap dancers mark the opening of the outdoor stage; the Junior Round Table, part of the Caux industrial conferences, takes a break; Filipino dancers; Ryuzaburo Kaku, Chairman of Canon, puts one of his latest cameras to use; balancing act; a musical interlude |
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