Bill Robinson

Bill "Bojangles" Robinson (May 25, 1878 ? November 25, 1949) was a pioneer and pre-eminent African-American tap dance performer.

Robinson's Style

In Robinson's day, tap dancing was primarily a flat footed dance referred to as the "buck and wing" style. Robinson transformed the art by doing his dancing on the balls of the feet, becoming best known for his famous "stair dance." His dancing skills made him a star amongst the black population and a headlining favorite at the Hoofer's Club in Harlem.

Related Topics:
Black - Harlem

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