During the mid -1800's many Irish immigration arrived in America, fleeing from starvation, bringing with them their own dance rhythms and steps. The next 60 years or so would see a fusion of cultures the development of blues and jazz music alongside percussive dance.
One of the earliest known "rhythm" dancers was WILLIAM HENRY LANE, also known as "JUBA".
By the 1840s his unique rhythmcal style of dance was hugely popular, and he was one of the very few black performers. His style of dance was an intricate fusion of African steps, jigs, shuffles and slides, finger snapping and clapping.
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During the mid-1800s many Irish immigrants arrived in America, fleeing from starvation, bringing with them their own dance rhythms and steps. The next 60 years or so would see a fusion of cultures: the development of blues and jazz music alongside percussive dance. One of the earliest known 'rhythm' dancers was William Henry Lane, also known as 'Juba'.
By the 1840s his unique rhythmical style of dance was hugely popular, and he was one of the very few black performers. His style of dance was an intricate fusion of African steps, jigs, shuffles and slides, finger snapping and clapping.
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