Legendary jazz tap dancer Bill “Bojangles” Robinson was born on May 25, 1878, in Richmond, Virginia. His given name was Luther, but he despised it and appropriated that of his younger brother, William ...

The National Portrait Gallery's Jewell Robinson discusses a 1935 photograph of Bill "Bojangles" Robinson by George Hurrell. The "Dancing the Dream" exhibition is on display from October 4, 2013 ...

Chicago Human Rhythm Project (CHRP) will bring its acclaimed Stomping Grounds series to a unique close this National Tap Dance Day with an evening of American percussive dance at the DuSable Black ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Carl Van Vechten: Arts and ...