Savion!: My Life in Tap
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Born to save tap Fuh-duh-BAP Fuh-duh-duh-BAP A new language, a new sound. Savion Glover has redefined tap dancing, and it can never be the same again. He speaks to the world with a power and ease that has stunned and captivated millions. This exciting biography captures that essence--often in Glover's own voice--and treats readers to an inside look at his work while also providing a brief yet compelling history of tap dancing. Reverberating with the rhythm of a unique musical language, the book includes more than 50 photographs and features an eye-catching two-color design. Foreword by Gregory Hines Fuh-duh-BAP Fuh-duh-duh-BAP A new language, a new sound. Savion Glover has redefined tap dancing, and it can never be the same again. He speaks to the world with a power and ease that has stunned and captivated millions. This exciting biography captures that essence--often in Glover's own voice--and treats readers to an inside look at his work while also providing a brief yet compelling history of tap dancing. Reverberating with the rhythm of a unique musical language, the book includes over fifty photographs and features an eye-catching two-color design. All ages. "He's the greatest tap dancer to ever lace up a pair of Capezios or any other tap shoes."-- Gregory Hines in the Foreword to Savion: My Life in Tap 2001 Best Books for Young Adults (ALA) Foreword by Gregory Hines Fuh-duh-BAP Fuh-duh-duh-BAP A new language, a new sound. Savion Glover has redefined tap dancing, and it can never be the same again. He speaks to the world with a power and ease that has stunned and captivated millions. This exciting biography captures that essence--often in Glover's own voice--and treats readers to an inside look at his work while also providing a brief yet compelling history of tap dancing. Reverberating with the rhythm of a unique musical language, the book includes over fifty photographs and features an eye-catching two-color design. All ages. "He's the greatest tap dancer to ever lace up a pair of Capezios or any other tap shoes."--Gregory Hines in the Foreword to Savion: My Life in Tap
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0688156290
ISBN13:9780688156299
Release Date:January 2000
Publisher:Collins
Length:80 Pages
Weight:0.94 lbs.
Dimensions:9.0" x 0.4" x 7.3"
Age Range:10 years and up
Grade Range:Grade 5 and higher
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
For all you tappers out there
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
Hello to all those tappers out there - I love all of you - Including you Savion. My name is Vaughan and I am actually Australian. My mother taught me how to tap ever since I could stand on two feet. Now, I'm 19 years old. And I'm a professional tap dancing teacher in Japan. Let me just say that I could relate a lot with what Savion was talking about. His views on tap and the way he wants it to go.It's a fun book to read - with some great action tap shots of Savion throughout his life. The layout is very original, and very creative - it was nice to take my mind off my uni degree for a couple of hours and learn about this extremely successful tap dancer. Someone who I didn't know too much about, but now somehow believe that I've known him all my life.It's a great art - Tap Dancing. And I wish there were people who could indulge themselves in a couple of professional / guest classes. I go around all of Japan teaching in my holidays, and I try to get as many people involved. Maybe because not many people do it, thats what makes it so unique. Thanks Savion - for following your dreams and publishing this book. It was a great read.Your fellow Tap Dancer... Vaughan
His Voice Is Finally Heard
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
We've been hearing his wonderful rhythms for years, now we finally get to hear his voice. What a true inspiration! This book just makes you want to jump up and start moving your feet. Believe me, this book is not just for children. I used it as required reading for my advanced tap class at the local college.
Keep Rockin Savion!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Great design, photos, behind the scenes of one of the greatesttap dancers, Savion Glover! All the info on Savion in one quick read- great for all ages.
Way to Go Savion!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Thank you sir for sharing your wonderful inner world of rhythm with the world! You are an inspiration to all of us who make a living lacing up those tap shoes everyday. Your loving and pricelesss contribution to this wonderful artform are greatly appreciated and honored.
For Children of All Ages!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Although this book is catered towards children and pre-teens, this book will find an audience with people of all ages. Glover's heart and soul shine through in this book!A quick must read.
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