Tap Dances

By Anne Schley Duggan and Esther Allen Bremer

Book Overview

Tap Dances is a book written by Anne Schley Duggan, which explores the world of tap dancing. The book is a comprehensive guide to the history, technique, and culture of tap dancing. It covers everything from the origins of tap dancing in African American communities to the modern-day tap dancing scene.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of tap dancing. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of tap dancing, tracing its roots back to the African American slave communities of the 19th century. The second chapter delves into the technical aspects of tap dancing, providing detailed explanations of the various steps and rhythms used in the dance form.Subsequent chapters explore the cultural significance of tap dancing, including its role in the entertainment industry and its impact on popular culture. The book also includes profiles of some of the most famous tap dancers in history, including Bill ""Bojangles"" Robinson and Fred Astaire.Throughout the book, Duggan incorporates personal anecdotes and insights from her own experiences as a tap dancer, making the book both informative and engaging. Whether you are a seasoned tap dancer or simply interested in learning more about this fascinating dance form, Tap Dances is an essential read.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258344491
• ISBN13: 9781258344498
• Release Date: May 2012
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 138 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 11.0"