Eduardo Corrochio

Eduardo Corrochio (1869 - 1912) was a Spanish-born dancer who won the first Tap Dancing Championship in New York City in 1890.

Social Notoriety

Eduardo Corrochio gained some notoriety in early twentieth century America as a iconic figure who anticipated the coming Jazz Era. His passionate dance style infuriated some, delighted others. He was accused of "sucking the soul out of tap dance", turning it into a "European monstrosity" (Henry Rogers).

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Eduardo Corrochio's name surfaced more recently on the television program Seinfeld as Elaine's imaginary boyfriend in an episode that aired in its fifth season. Elaine pretended that she was dating a spanish man. His tap dancing titles were not mentioned in the episode.

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