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Robinson performed the Stair Dance
- In 1918 at the Palace Theatre in New York, Robinson performed the Stair Dance. Claims regarding the origin of the Stair Dance were highly disputed; however, Robinson was widely credited with the dance because he made it popular.
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Nov 25, 2016 · Bill "Bojangles" Robinson Stair Dance, 1932. What the Eye Hears. 4.24K subscribers. Subscribed. 6.8K. 415K views 7 years ago.
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- Performed Solo. According to author Constance Valis Hill, early in his career, Robinson, like other black performers, had to abide by the so-called “two-colored” rule of vaudeville.
- Appeared Without Blackface. Early twentieth-century vaudeville performers still frequently wore blackface, just like the white “minstrel show” performers who started vaudeville in the 1800s.
- Danced With White Actors. Like American society generally, the world of performance was highly segregated. But Robinson, whose fame grew as a soloist, frequently performed with white actors.
Bill Robinson performs the Stair Dance (1932) Flashbak. 4.68K subscribers. Subscribed. 23. 1.1K views 5 years ago. Bill "Bojangles" Robinson (May 25, 1878 – November 25, 1949) ...more.
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After Robinson was signed by 20th Century Fox, it was decided that he would perform his famous stair dance with Temple. While Robinson liked the idea, he quickly realized that he could not teach his complex stair dance to a seven-year-old in the few days permitted by the shooting schedule.
Feb 29, 2016 · Many dancers of his time and after (Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, etc.) said that they were inspired by Bill Robinson. He was known on Vaudeville for his incredible stair dance.
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Apr 2, 2014 · In 1928, he starred on Broadway in the hugely successful musical revue Blackbirds of 1928, which featured his famous "stair dance." Blackbirds was a revue starring African American performers,...
Nov 29, 2022 · Robinson's unique sound came from using wooden taps. His direct claim to fame would be the creation of his famous "stair dance," which involved tapping up and down a flight of stairs both backwards and forwards.
