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Tap Dance History Timeline(Joban)

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1700s: Origins

African and Irish step dances combined.

Mid-1800s: Minstrel Era

Early tap forms emerged in minstrel shows.

Early 1900s: Vaudeville Stage

Tap graced Broadway and vaudeville stages.

1930s-1950s: Golden Age

Hollywood films showcased tap legends like Bill "Bojangles" Robinson and the Nicholas Brothers.

Late 20th Century: Revival

Gregory Hines and Savion Glover led a tap renaissance.

Pictures of people performing the dance(Joban)

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Pictures

Short video clips of various dance movements(Joban)

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Instruments used in the music to accompany this dance style(Joban)

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Tap dancing, a dance style that that uses percussive sounds made by tap shoes, is often accompanied by various musical instruments. These can include jazz, swing, and bebop music, as well as instruments like drums, piano, and even unconventional instruments like tap dance platforms

Clothing and Makeup

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Tap dancers wear special shoes with metal plates on the toes and heels to create tapping sounds. They often dress in stretchy clothes like jazz pants and fitted tops for easy movement. For performances, costumes can include sequined outfits, tuxedo-style looks, or flapper dresses depending on the theme. Accessories like hats, bow ties, and canes are sometimes used to add flair. Stage makeup is bold so dancers stand out under bright lights.

Clothing and Makeup

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Clothing and Makeup

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Expression and Culture

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Tap started in Black communities, mixing African and Irish dance. It was a way to share stories and feelings without words.

Tap was used to show pride, joy, and even protest unfair treatment.

Dancers like Savion Glover use tap to share personal stories and talk about social issues.

Importance

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Tap helped people keep their culture and history alive, especially in Black communities.

lIt was a way to share feelings, stories, and ideas without using words.

Many dancers used it to express joy, sadness, and protest.

It gave people a strong sense of identity and pride.