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Heavy Footed Rhythm
Continuing a long legacy of tap dancing and the developments thereof, Savion Glover knew even as a boy that he enjoyed expressing himself to the clear beats of a rhythm. He continues to…
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Mr. Sandman
Howard Sims earned his nickname through his use of sand, both as a medium in his dance routine visually and to create sonic atmospheres. Growing up in a dancing family, the Sandman loved…
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Tapping into Five Points
Credited by some with inventing tap dance as a form, Master Juba (also referred to as Boz’s Juba, given name believed to be William Henry Lane) lived and performed in the Five Points…
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Bubbling in Vaudeville
Originating the role of Sportin’ Life in Porgy and Bess, John William “Bubbles” (Sublett) created a new type of rhythm tap dancing, appeared early in Broadway shows, and was part of a duo…