A form of dance. It developed in the United States, inspired by the wooden shoe dances of Ireland and Britain and by the dances of African-Americans. It is characterized by the use of metal plates (called taps) on the soles of shoes and the dancing of dancers who make noise by slamming their toes and heels on the floor. It was danced mainly in vaudeville, revues, and musicals, and was very popular in the 1920s and 1930s. The most famous dances were those of the African-Americans Bill Robinson (1878-1949) and Fred Astaire, and Astaire was introduced to Japan in many classic films in which he teamed up with Ginger Rogers (1911-95). Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information |
ダンスの一形式。アイルランドやイギリスの地方の木靴の踊りやアメリカの黒人の踊りをヒントにアメリカで発達したもので,靴の底に金属板(タップといわれる)をつけ,爪先とかかとを床にたたきつけるようにして音を出して踊るのがその特徴である。おもにボードビル,レビュー,ミュージカルの舞台で踊られ,1920年代から30年代に大いに流行した。黒人のビル・ロビンソンBill Robinson(1878‐1949)とフレッド・アステアの踊りが最も有名で,とくにアステアはジンジャー・ロジャーズGinger Rogers(1911‐95)と組んだ多くの名作映画で日本にも紹介された。
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