Tap Dance Dictionary

Mark Knowles, choreographer of more than 300 theatrical productions, is on the faculty of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles, California.

“the most thorough compendium...to date on the tap dance scene...extensive research...this book is exceptional. The great resurgence of interest in tap dance...demands that both academic and public libraries have this book”—Reference & User Services Quarterly; “unique...welcome”—Booklist; “many of the artful black-and-white photographs illustrating articles convey the fluidity, kinetics, and eclectic range of modern dance...serious and informative reference”—Rettig on Reference; “the rich and varied language of tap dancing is documented here...useful...valuable”—ARBA; “intensive and comprehensive...endlessly fascinating...highly recommended”—Backstage; “serve[s]…tap dancers…teachers, and choreographers…very well”—Reference Reviews; “a complete reference guide for tap dancers of nearly all levels...an excellent resource!”—DanceArt.com; “a welcome addition to the tap reference literature”—DCA News; “comprehensive...highly readable”—Dance Spirit; “most thorough...writing is clear...an illuminating look at a rich history. Even the footnotes brim with salient detail and good stories”—Voice Choices.

• Table of ContentsAcknowledgments      Introduction      How to Read the Notation      THE DICTIONARY      Bibliography