Iconic Tap Dancers
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Who is known for using old-school moves from famous tappers in his pieces, as well as incorporating his own unique style which he describes as "Jungian funk"?

  • Jimmy Slyde
  • Gregory Hines
  • Howard "Sandman" Sims
  • Savion Glover (correct)
  • Who mixed his style of dance with jazz and was a big influence on Savion Glover?

  • Savion Glover
  • Jimmy Slyde (correct)
  • Gregory Hines
  • Howard "Sandman" Sims
  • Who is known for performing in a wooden box filled with sand to amplify the sound?

  • Howard "Sandman" Sims (correct)
  • Jimmy Slyde
  • Savion Glover
  • Gregory Hines
  • Who helped to create the show "Tap Dance in America" and mentored Savion Glover?

    <p>Gregory Hines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Howard 'Sandman' Sims began his career in vaudeville and became famous for performing in a wooden box filled with sand to amplify the sound.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Tap Dance Influences and Styles

    • Savion Glover was influenced by a tapper who mixed his style of dance with jazz.
    • The influenced tapper's style incorporated old-school moves from famous tappers in his pieces.
    • The tapper's unique style is described as "Jungian funk".

    Notable Tappers

    • Savion Glover was mentored by Gregory Hines, who helped to create the show "Tap Dance in America".
    • Howard 'Sandman' Sims began his career in vaudeville and became famous for performing in a wooden box filled with sand to amplify the sound.

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    Test your knowledge on the iconic tap dancers of the late 20th century to the present day! Learn about influential figures like Howard "Sandman" Sims and Jimmy Slyde in this engaging quiz. Discover their unique styles and contributions to the world of tap dancing.

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