DANC 044: Tap (SC)

2014. " This program presents a collection of rarely seen original film footage from Soundies and short films of the 1930s and 1940s. The films come from the private collection of Mark Cantor's Celluloid Improvisations Music Film Archive, a collection of 4000 preserved jazz-musicals , and from the Ernie Smith Jazz Film Collection, of the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution. Every selection has been carefully researched by Andrew J. Nemr of the The Tap Legacy Foundation and was selected to educate and enlighten dance professionals and aficionados. The narration adds background information on the legendary performers in this program, such as Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, Bill Mahoney, the Berry Brothers, Slick and Slack, Juanita Pitts, and Stump and Stumpy."

Produced 1984-1991. Smithsonian project directed by Mike Seeger. Program notes by Ruth Pershing. "Documents rural, southern, solo dancing upon which today's clog dancing is based."

Produced in 1985. "This captivating film focuses on the artistry and style of three of America's leading male tap dancers, Steve Condos, Jimmy Slyde and Chuck Green. Introduced by Gregory Hines, who shares his childhood memories of watching and imitating the tap dance greats at the Apollo Theater, ABOUT TAP features simply staged but bravura performances that display this engaging and graceful art at its finest. The films asks the question, "How does an artist discover his own individual style?" Through their recollections and performances, each of the featured dancers ofers a distinctive and highly entertaining answer"

Originally released as a documentary film in 1979. "Offers unique insight into jazz tap dancing as an indigenous art form. Veteran jazz tap dancing stars, including Bunny Briggs, Chuck Green and Sandman Sims, reminisce about their art and careers."