User:RockemSockem38/Tap dance
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[edit]Segregation's Impact on Tap Dance
[edit]From the late 19th century into the early 20th century, Vaudeville became a popular form of entertainment in the United States. Vaudeville was a collection of shows filled with various acts such as acrobatics, comedy, musical performances, and even tap dance as a feature. [1][2] Tap dance was placed in the category of "low-art" which deemed it not worthy to be presented on a concert stage.[3] Even though Vaudeville was bringing oppertunities to African-American dancers, segregation was prominent in America. [1] Performers were seperated between black and white, and performed for segregated audiences. [1]
Women in Tap Dance
[edit]Women were overlooked as tap dancers because the public viewed them as weak, and thought they lacked the physical strength to preform rhythm-driven steps. [3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "From Margins to Mainstream: A Brief Tap Dance History". University Musical Society. Retrieved 2024-09-14.
- ^ Costella, Jane (2022-10-12). "Tap Dance Trivia: Get To Know Tap Dance through Its History". Adore Dance London. Retrieved 2024-09-14.
- ^ a b "Tap Dance in America: A Short History". Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA. Retrieved 2024-09-14.