Tap roots : the early history of tap dancing

Tap roots : the early history of tap dancing / by Mark Knowles.

Contents	Pt. 1. Primary influences. Irish influences ; English influences ; African influences ; Dance in the West Indies ; Dance in New Orleans ; Dance on the plantation ; Slave religion and the ring shout ; Dispersion of African-American dances -- Pt. 2. Theatrical influences. Early theatrical developments ; "Daddy" Rice ; The King of Diamonds and Master Juba ; The Virginia minstrels ; The development of the minstrel show ; Black minstrelsy and musical theatre ; Other forms of entertainment ; Vaudeville ; English music hall ; Women on the stage -- Pt. 3. Other influences. Indian, Gypsy, and Spanish influences ; German and Shaker influences ; Native American influences ; American country dance ; Conclusions.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (p. 249-257) and index.
LCCN	2002000751
ISBN	0786412674 (softcover : alk. paper)
ISBN	9780786412679 (softcover : alk. paper)

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	GV1794 .K67 2002	✔ Available	Place Hold