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Names

Every time you hear a story about tap dancing, you will hear names. The names of Tap Dancers and Acts are sprinkled through the stories of how this craft has evolved. They are the contributors, the collaborators, and the people who have brought this craft to life throughout its history. Learn their names and begin the journey of bringing the stories to life.

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Watch

The documented history of tap dance is most vividly experienced through film and video. YouTube is the most widely used repository of videos online.

Explore our curated collection of YouTube videos, organized by name and show.

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Listen

Did you know that tap dancing has been a constant part of the canon of recorded music? Tap Dancers throughout the years have recorded their dancing, and the tradition continues!

Explore this curated list on Apple Music of audio recordings featuring tap dance.

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Read

The history of tap dance is held most effectively in the lives of the people who have dedicated parts of their lives to the craft. Part of that history has been documented for us in books, and thankfully so!

Explore this curated list of books that help unveil the larger history of tap dance.

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