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Filmmaker: George T. Nierenberg
DVD - $ 95.00
Price listed includes Public Performance License.
This captivating film focuses on the artistry and style of three of America's leading male tap dancers, Steve Condos, Jimmy Slyde and Chuck Green. Introduced by Gregory Hines, who shares his childhood memories of watching and imitating the tap dance greats at the Apollo Theater, ABOUT TAP features simply staged but bravura performances that display this engaging and graceful art at its finest. The films asks the question, "How does an artist discover his own individual style?" Through their recollections and performances, each of the featured dancers ofers a distinctive and highly entertaining answer.

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Running time: 27 min., Year released: 1985
Close captioned?: N, Color?: N
Avail. formats: dvd
ISBN: 1-55974-696-3
Language: English, Subtitled?: N
For classroom?: Y, Study Guide?: N
Grade level: 7th and up

This title can also be found in: African-American Culture & History, Art & Artists (Visual), Dance & Dancers, Hobbies & Special Interest, Modern Dance, Music
 

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