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Published on Jan 11, 2016
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TAP DANCERS
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BILL "BOJANGLES" ROBINSON
Born May 25, 1878
Began dancing for a living at age 5
Invented a new way to tap- from flat footed to toes
Many of his steps, including the famous "stair dance" are used today
Best known and highest paid African American entertainer in first half of 20th century
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Skokie Public Library
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FRED ASTAIRE
Born May 10, 1899
Best known as the dancing partner of Ginger Rogers
Entered show business at age 5
Regarded by many as the greatest popular music dancer of all time
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siaronj
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SAMMY DAVIS, JR
Born on December 8, 1925
Began his career at age 3
Often thought of as the "greatest entertainer in the world"
Combined comedy with tap dancing
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nofi
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GREGORY OLIVER HINES
Born on February 14, 1946
Involved in show business at age 4
A smooth-as-silk tap dancer on Broadway
Was a major figure in revitalizing tap dance in the late 20th century
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HOWARD "SANDMAN" SIMS
Born on January 24, 1917 or 1918 (he was unsure of his birth year)
Got his nickname "Sandman" from tap dancing on sand
Started tap dancing at age 3
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gideon_wright
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