GFADAF EP 1 - If Tap Dance Is Dying, Then What Is It Dying From?
Gasps From A Dying Art Form
Analyzing the Complexities of Bill Robinson's Role in Films
This chapter delves into the role of Bill Robinson, a tap dancer, in films, discussing the manipulation of camera work to perpetuate stereotypes and diminish the significance of black dancers and women. The detrimental effect of Robinson's portrayals on how he was viewed by black citizens in North America is explored, and the discomfort of tap dancing's association with slavery and cultural appropriation is expressed.
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