Search

The article presents an interview with dance director and choreographer Derick K. Grant. He describes why he choose to go back to the golden age of swing. He explains about the dance in show "Rhythm is Our Business." He refers to the inspirations behind the show and gives an example of a flash acting.

The article informs that Fayard Nicholas, a renowned tap dancer, died on January 24, 2006 at his home in Los Angeles, California. Nicholas was 91 years old. The cause of his death was pneumonia and other complications from a stroke he suffered in December 2005. Fayard and his younger formed a musical group that was known as the Nicholas Brothers. They left audiences gasping with their blend of acrobatics, splits, leaps and tapping. They inspired several dancers with their performances. Fayard won a Tony Award in 1989 for best choreographer for the production of the musical "Black and Blue."

The article discusses the death of tap dancer, Gregory Hines. Peace of 'New York Amsterdam News,' publisher, Elinor Tatum was suddenly shattered by a dutiful call from her everwatchful mother who, like so many other moms all over the world at times like this, had borne the burden first. Eventually Elinor's mom's call would spin her into action, after all, she's a journalist. According to tap master, Henry LeTang, Gregory's Broadway career began when Agnes de Mille called looking for a Black boy for a production of 'Lady in Pink Tights.'

The inimitable Gregory Hines is gone. The world will miss the masterful tap dancer and brilliant all-around performer, whose style was a magical mix of effortless easy and explosive energy. Hines lit up stage, screen and television with a career that lasted over half a century starting four years after he was born in Brooklyn, New York on February 14, 1946 and ending, sadly, with his passing in Los Angeles, California on August 9, 2003. On television he starred in made-for-TV movies and popular sitcoms.

The article presents an interview with tap dancer Savion Glover who offers information on his dance performance "Savion Glover's STePz" to be held at the Joyce Theatre on June 18 to July 6, 3013, discusses tap dancing, and outlines some reasons why audiences needed to support the show.

The article presents information about the organization of several events related to African Americans in New York City. Internationally acclaimed tap sensation Savion Glover returns to the Joyce Theater for the debut performance of his new show, Visions of a Bible. The Council of Ga Dangme Associations will present a community outreach and fundraiser on January 14, 2006, in New York City. Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration will be held on January 12, 2006. CORE'S King Holiday Celebration Banquet 2006 will be held on January 16, 2006, at New York Sheraton Hotel in New York City.

Reports on tap dancer Herald Cromer's performance at the annual National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame and Museum Gala Awards ceremony held in New York City in 2003.

This article presents a profile of tap dancer Sandman Sims. He was named Howard Sims at birth in Fort Smith, Arkansas, in 1917. It was Sandman's legs and his soft-shoe routine that earned him international acclaim. He was among such legendary tap dancers as Bunny Briggs, Buster Brown, Cholly Atkins, Honi Coles, Teddy Hale, Sammy Davis Jr., Baby Laurence and Groundhog, who provided a bridge from vaudeville to the contemporary styles of Gregory Hines and Savion Glover. Along with his admirers, there were critics, and they were unanimous in their approval of Sandman's way of gliding across the stage on grains of sand.

Profiles several young tap dancers in Amsterdam, New York. Performances of Shakir Torbert with the Young Hoofers on Amateur Night; Membership of Cartier Anthony Williams in Glover's Ti Dii group; Training of Devin Arroyo in tap dancing.

Reports the need for young tap dancers in the Brooklyn Music School in New York City. Information on auditions for interested applicants; Description of tap dance; Career profile of Misty Owens, director of the tap dance company.

Highlights the New York City Tap Festival in the Duke Theater. Schedule of the event; List of performers in the festival; Views of Tony Waag, producer of the event, and Gregory Hines, a tap dancer, on the festival.

Focuses on tributes to tap duo, Fayard and Harold Nicholas in New York City. Line-up of performances from Lincoln Center's program 'Brotherhood in Tap'; Absence of benefit or detriment of a dance lesson.