Who Taps Best With Brushes and Sticks?

Stacie Strong | May 07, 2008 | there are 1 comments 1

Props are tough for a tap dancer - they can add all sorts of rhythmic and visual appeal, but they can also distract both the dancer and the audience from what's happening at floor level.  Fred Astaire was, of course, a genuis at using props, as the clip below shows.  Still - there are a few modern dancers who can give him a run for his money.  Who do you think is best in the prop department?

Here's Tom Chambers doing the same sequence.  What do you think?  Does he stand a chance against Fred?

And, for a bit of variety, here's Fred with George Burns and Gracie Allen using brushes in a slightly different - but still rhythmic - manner. George and Gracie were known for their comedy vaudeville act, including their famous sign-off, "Say goodnight, Gracie."  "Goodnight, Gracie." George also hit it big playing God in the film, "Oh, God!"

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So who's the best at combining brushes and sticks with taps?
Fred - he can do no wrong
Tom - he's younger and a lot cuter!
Fred, George and Gracie - everything's harder when dancing in a group

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Fred Wins

Although Tom Chambers is certainly cuter and has his exciting moments, he cannot even come close to attaining Mr Astaire's finesse and charisma.

user icon tapdancegrrl | May 09, 2008 | rated none by 0 others

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