TAP! The Greatest Tap Dance Stars and Their Stories 1900-1955
by Rusty Frank
from Da Capo Press
Tapworks: A Tap Dictionary and Reference Manual
by Beverly Fletcher
from Princeton Book Company Publishers
As the official reference manual of the Dance Masters of America, this tap dance resource contains more than 1,500 up-to-date entries about every facet of this uniquely American art form. It provides a history of tap dance as well as the dancers who defined it. This manual also includes a comprehensive dictionary of tap and dance terminology with a special section devoted to teachers.
The Souls of Your Feet: A Tap Dance Guidebook for Rhythm Explorers
by Acia Gray
from Grand Weaver's Publishing
Acia Gray's The Souls of Your Feet is an exciting self-paced journey into the world and creation of the art of tap dance. Whether student, professional or fan of this indigenous American dance form, this guidebook leads the reader on an exploration of the essentials and basics of tap dance composition and communication from the perspective of a career professional.
Savion!: My Life in Tap
by Savion Glover
from HarperCollins
Born to save tap
Fuh-duh-BAP! Fuh-duh-duh-BAP! A new language, a new sound. Savion Glover has redefined tap dancing, and it can never be the same again. He speaks to the world with a power and ease that has stunned and captivated millions. This exciting biography captures that essence--often in Glover's own voice--and treats readers to an inside look at his work while also providing a brief yet compelling history of tap dancing. Reverberating with the rhythm of a unique musical language, the book includes more than 50 photographs and features an eye-catching two-color design.
Foreword by Gregory HinesFuh-duh-BAP! Fuh-duh-duh-BAP! A new language, a new sound. Savion Glover has redefined tap dancing, and it can never be the same again. He speaks to the world with a power and ease that has stunned and captivated millions. This exciting biography captures that essence--often in Glover's own voice--and treats readers to an inside look at his work while also providing a brief yet compelling history of tap dancing. Reverberating with the rhythm of a unique musical language, the book includes over fifty photographs and features an eye-catching two-color design. All ages.
"He's the greatest tap dancer to ever lace up a pair of Capezios or any other tap shoes."-- Gregory Hines in the Foreword to Savion: My Life in Tap
2001 Best Books for Young Adults (ALA)
Foreword by Gregory HinesFuh-duh-BAP! Fuh-duh-duh-BAP! A new language, a new sound. Savion Glover has redefined tap dancing, and it can never be the same again. He speaks to the world with a power and ease that has stunned and captivated millions. This exciting biography captures that essence--often in Glover's own voice--and treats readers to an inside look at his work while also providing a brief yet compelling history of tap dancing. Reverberating with the rhythm of a unique musical language, the book includes over fifty photographs and features an eye-catching two-color design. All ages.
"He's the greatest tap dancer to ever lace up a pair of Capezios or any other tap shoes."--Gregory Hines in the Foreword to Savion: My Life in Tap
Inside Tap: Technique and Improvisation for Today's Tap Dancer
by Anita Feldman
from Princeton Book Company
Tap Roots: The Early History of Tap Dancing
by Mark Knowles
from McFarland & Company
Tracing the development of tap dancing from ancient India to the Broadway stage in 1903, when the word "Tap" was first used in publicity to describe this new American style of dance, this text separates the cultural, societal and historical events that influenced the development of Tap dancing.
Section One covers primary influences such as Irish step dancing, English clog dancing and African dancing. Section Two covers theatrical influences (early theatrical developments, "Daddy" Rice, the Virginia Minstrels) and Section Three covers various other influences (Native American, German and Shaker). Also included are accounts of the people present at tap's inception and how various styles of dance were mixed to create a new art form.
The Tap Dance Dictionary
by Mark Knowles
from McFarland & Company
The language of tap dancing is as rich and varied as that of any art, and different choreographers, teachers and performers often use totally different terms for exactly the same step. The various names of all steps and clear descriptions of them are collected for the first time in this reference work. The emphasis is on all variations of a name, from universally recognized terms to simple "pet" names that individual performers and choreographers have created, with extensive cross-references provided. Each of the steps is fully described, with appropriate counts, explanations and history. Many antique and unusual steps such as the Patting Juba, the Quack and the Swanee Shuffle are included.
Brotherhood In Rhythm: The Jazz Tap Dancing of the Nicholas Brothers
by Constance V Hill
from Cooper Square Press
Brotherhood in Rhythm tells the story of their personal and professional triumphs; their legendary gigs with Duke Ellington and Cab Calloway; their struggles with racism; and their performances in such classic movies as Stormy Weather, Down Argentina Way, Orchestra Wives, and Sun Valley Serenade.
Tap Dance Fundamentals
by Colleen N. West
from Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company
Learning various levels of tap dance technique is one of the objectives of Tap Dance Fundamentals.Students will develop:1. Basic tap dance skills with effective technique and theory2. Coordination, motor memory, and fine and gross motor skills3. Correct alignment, placement, and weight shifts4. A movement vocabulary using correct tap technology5. Rhythmic awareness, clarity, and sensitivity to tempoThe following technique skills will be taught: shuffle, flap, ball-change, toe heel, paddle, Irish, waltz clog, maxi ford, drawbacks . . . and many other combinations of steps.The Glory of Tap Dancing,The Power of Its Expressiveness,The Depth of Its Emotion,The Possibilities of Its Artistry Rattle The Stereotypes of Tap.
Tap Dancing (High Interest Books)
by Susan Hebach
from Children's Press (CT)
Readers can learn about such interesting after-school hobbies as dance, cheerleading, and band. Each book includes a history of the activity, along with tips for getting involved and improving on skills.
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