Flash dance
Encyclopedia
Flash dancing was a form of tap dance
(tap was also called jazz dance
at the time) evolved in 1920s-1930s which combined dance with acrobatics
. Prominent flash dance crews of the time include the Nicholas Brothers
, The Four Step Brothers
and the Berry Brothers
.
During 1920s-1930s many films and TV shows were released featuring the style.
Tap dance
Tap dance is a form of dance characterized by using the sound of one's tap shoes hitting the floor as a percussive instrument. As such, it is also commonly considered to be a form of music. Two major variations on tap dance exist: rhythm tap and Broadway tap. Broadway tap focuses more on the...
(tap was also called jazz dance
Jazz dance
Jazz dance is a classification shared by a broad range of dance styles. Before the 1950s, jazz dance referred to dance styles that originated from African American vernacular dance. In the 1950s, a new genre of jazz dance—modern jazz dance—emerged, with roots in Caribbean traditional dance...
at the time) evolved in 1920s-1930s which combined dance with acrobatics
Acrobatics
Acrobatics is the performance of extraordinary feats of balance, agility and motor coordination. It can be found in many of the performing arts, as well as many sports...
. Prominent flash dance crews of the time include the Nicholas Brothers
Nicholas Brothers
The Nicholas Brothers were a famous African American team of dancing brothers, Fayard and Harold . With their highly acrobatic technique , high level of artistry and daring innovations, they were considered by many the greatest tap dancers of their day...
, The Four Step Brothers
The Four Step Brothers
The Four Step Brothers were an African-American dance group. The group started out as a trio in 1925, with the original members, Maceo Anderson, Al Williams and Red Walker...
and the Berry Brothers
Berry Brothers
The Berry Brothers were an African-American "exotic, acrobatic soft shoe dance" trio, active in the entertainment business for over 30 years. The trio was composed of Ananias , James and Warren Berry....
.
During 1920s-1930s many films and TV shows were released featuring the style.