Savion Glover and Tap Dance

Study Notes

The Gregory Hines Show

Savion Glover choreographed for The Apollo Theater at age 17.
Glover formed a tap dance group called "Not Your Ordinary Tappers."
Gregory Hines created the television series The Gregory Hines Show.
Tap dance's popularity was boosted by Glover through storytelling and entertainment.
Savion Glover's Broadway debut occurred in The Tap Dance Kid.
Glover's first tap instructor was Diane Walker.
Gregory Hines released an album titled "Gregory Hines" in the 1980s.

Bring In Da Noise

In 1996, Glover collaborated with George C. Wolfe for "Bring In Da Noise, Bring In Da Funk."
Gregory Hines discovered his passion for tap dance with teacher Henry Lee Tange.
Hines was instrumental in creating National Tap Dance Day.
As a child, Savion Glover played the drums.

Jelly's Last Jam

Glover and Hines co-starred in Jelly's Last Jam in 1992.
Savion Glover graduated from the New York School of the Arts.
Glover received The Dance Magazine Award for Choreography also in 1992.
Savion began tap dancing at the age of 7.

Savion Glover Tap Style

Glover's unique tap style is referred to as Freeform, Hardcore, or Hitting.
Gregory Hines earned 6 NAACP Image Awards for his acting performances.
The show "Tap," featuring both Glover and Hines, was the first to merge folk and contemporary rock music.
Savion Glover served as the live captioned dancer and choreographer for the animated films Happy Feet (1 and 2).
Gregory Hines made his Broadway debut in Girl in Pink Tights.

Description

Test your knowledge on the legendary Savion Glover and his impact on tap dance. This quiz covers his beginnings, influential performances, and contributions to the dance genre, including key figures and shows that shaped his career. Perfect for dance enthusiasts and those interested in the history of tap dance.