Bill Robinson
Biography
According to one jazz dance source, Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson was the chief instigator for getting tap dance "up on its toes." Early forms of tap, including the familiar "buck and wing", contained a flat-footed style, while Robinson performed on the balls of his feet with a shuffle-tap style that allowed him more improvisation. It obviously got him noticed and it certainly made him a legend. Born... show more
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Place of Birth
Richmond, Virginia, USA
Birthday
May 25, 1878
Deathday
November 25, 1949
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