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How and by whom was tap dancing invented?

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The invention of tap dancing - which is an art form born in America- is not credited to one particular individual, as it evolved over time from 2 other existing cultural dance forms- African dance and Irish clogging. Bill Bojangles Robinson is the first famous tap dancer, the ”godfather” of tap. read more

No one person "invented" it. Though the Floradora Sextet performed the first synchronized tap routine and from there was used in Hollywood and Broadway musicals. One person did "invent" "Broadway style" tap (which is the one usaly taught to beginners in America) I do not remember his name. read more

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