Jim Siegelman

Host Tristan Bruns interviews Jim Siegelman, co-author of 'The Book of Tap' (1977). They discuss the history and philosophy of tap dance, interviewing famous dancers, and exploring tropes in tap dance history. They also touch on the portrayal of dancing on slave ships, the persistence of blackface minstrelsy, and the influence of Kurt Vonnegut's work on their career choice in tap dance.

Join Tristan Bruns as he explores 'The Book of Tap' by Jerry Ames and Jim Siegelman in part 2 of 'The Hidden History of Tap Dance Histories' series. Discover the sections 'Tap Patter,' 'Hollywood and the Golden Age of Tap,' 'Lost in the Shuffle,' and 'Tap Comes Back.' Learn about the history, philosophy, and quotes from famous dancers in the book. Dive into the burning question of 'Why Tap?' and its connection to the Civil Rights movement and Vietnam War. Get ready for an entertaining and enlightening dive into the world of tap dance!