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Date of Birth
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Began His Dance Career
He began his professional dancing at the age of 5. He performed tap dancing at the local beer gardens. -
Joined Mayme Remington Touring Troupe
At the age of 9 he joined the Mayme Remington Touring Troupe -
Vaudeville act
He had danced professionally by joining a traveling group and then later that year danced as a Vaudeville Act. His successful career began when he was a nightclub and musical comedy performer. He performed almost only to african american audiences. -
Met his Manager Marty Forkins
Forkins wanted Robinson to choreograph solo tap dances at nightclubs. Robison took a break from tap dancing and served as a rifleman in the World War 1. He became a drum major and led the regimental band. -
"Blackbirds"
He danced on Broadway in the musical "Blackbirds" and choreographed and danced his famous steps dance. He earned his nickname Bojangles. -
Shirley Temple "The Little Colonel"
He recreated his popular stair dance with Shirley Temple. -
"The Little Rebel" Shirley Temple
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New York Black Yankees Team
He cofounded the major league baseball team called the New York Black Yankees Team. -
"Dimples" Shirley Temple
Assisted with the choreography -
"One Mile From Heaven"
He played Lena Horne's love intrest -
Rebecca of SunnyBrook Farm
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"Just Around The Corner" Shirley Temple
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61st Birthday
He tapped down 61 blocks of broadway to celebrate turning 61. -
"The Hot Mikado"
He returned to the stage to dance in a revision of Gillbert and Sullivan's classic opera. -
Date of Death
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National Tap Dance Day
National Tap Dance day was created on May 25, 1989 to celebrate his Birthday and tap dancers world wide.
