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2009 Germaine Ingram

Dancer Germaine IngramGermaine Ingram of Philadelphia. Festival Honoree – Performer, Documentarian, Attorney and was Asst Superintendent for Philadelphia Schools. Ms. Ingram has taught tap in workshops in the U.S. and Europe and to dance and theater majors at Philadelphia's University of the Arts. She has choreographed for musical theater, as well as for her ensemble with Robinson. Germaine will be leading Advanced and Intermediate Workshops. She also participates with the Visiting Schools Day program to introduce youth to tap as a lifestyle and an enduring form of our American heritage.

 

What is Tapology?

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Tapology: The study of tap dance, its history and its impact on contemporary life, art and entertainment.

Tapologist: A master tap dancer, who contributes to the future of Tap Dance as an art form, setting an example by maintaining performance excellence, and educating the public about the rich history and culture of the dance.

 

Tap Facts

In the late 1950s, Harold Cromer became the master of ceremonies on The Biggest Show of Stars, introducing such major Rock and Roll and Soul talents as Buddy Holly, Fats Domino, Chubby Checker, Frankie Avalon, Chuck Berry, Aretha Franklin, and Marvin Gaye