July's exhibit is dedicated to the art of tap dancing. American tap dance has its roots in mid-19th century Vaudeville shows and has evolved into one of the most popular types of dances today. This exhibit includes resources on tap lessons, tap dancing in film and stage productions and famous entertainers with tap dancing as a prominent part of their versatile repertoires. One of the performers highlighted in this exhibit is African American entertainer and tap dancer Bill Robinson (nicknamed "Bojangles"), whose memorable performances are featured in many Shirley Temple films.
The Tap Dance Dictionary by 
Tap Dance History : from Vaudeville to Film by 
