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Buddy Bradley: PhD Research with LAHP funding

Posted on January 6, 2024 by Annette

Outside view of the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

News about Annette’s AHRC-LAHP scholarship for PhD research on Buddy Bradley at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama from October 2023.

Buddy Bradley: Choreographing British Film and Theatre

Posted on March 16, 2021 by Annette

Tap dance researcher and educator, Annette Walker, has sourced clips of Buddy Bradley’s choreography from several British musical films. Find out more about this unsung genius.

Remembering Bebop Jazz Hoofer Will Gaines

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Annette

Presentation and panel discussion remembering Bebop Jazz Hoofer, Will Gaines. With guests Andrew Nemr and Junior Laniyan.

Will Gaines

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Annette

Bebop master hoofer, tap dance legend from Detroit who settled in the UK and subsequently influenced the UK jazz tap scene including the London Tap Jam. Links to obituaries, articles, videos and photos.

Tagged with: 2014, dance, history, hoofer, jazz, tap, will gaines
Posted in All News & Announcements, Articles, Research projects, Tap dance

Portable Tap Dance Floor

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Annette — No Comments ↓

A portable tap dance flooring solution using the Stagestep Encore, hardwood dance flooring with sprung subfloor. Available from Flints Theatrical Chandlers in London, UK

Tagged with: flooring, tap, tech
Posted in All News & Announcements, Projects, Research & Publications, Research projects, Tap dance

Tap Dance Flooring

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Annette — 1 Comment ↓

What are the requirements for a tap dance floor? What are the dangers of tap dancing on unsuitable floors? Read about Annette’s ongoing research into the suitable tap dance floor.

Tagged with: cpd, dance, flooring, tap
Posted in Projects, Research projects, Tap dance, Trailblazer Fellowship