To all dancers, dance enthusiasts and tap dancers, join us in celebrating the Birthday of Ralph Brown today 06/07/1914.
Ralph was born in Indianapolis. A Tap Master and National Treasure.
Leonard Reed guided Ralph’s craft to become a star at the local amatuer contest scene.
In 1931 Ralph moved to New York City, From watching tap dancer Eddie Rector, John Bubbles and Derby Wilson at the Hoofers Club stealing steps, to becoming a performer at the Cotton Club, which led to working with Cab Calloway 1934, with whom he toured from the 1920’s to the 1950’s.
Ralph also toured with with Charlie Parker, Cootie Williams and Duke Ellington