On this, the 93rd birthday of Dr. Henry LeTang, we're proud to announce a public calendar that celebrates the birthdays of Tap Dancers all year round. We want this calendar to be as complete as possible, so if you feel that a name is not present please emails us at info@taplegacy.org.

View the calendar HERE

Special option for iCal users: You can subscribe to the Tap Legacy™ Tap Dancer's Birthday Calendar by visiting the link above and clicking the "subscribe" button.

Here is the information regarding services for our beloved Dr. Jimmy Slyde.

Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Union Methodist Church
485 Columbus Avenue
Boston, MA 02118

Viewing - 11am

Services will begin at approximately - 12pm

Burial to follow

Post-Burial Reception - Limited attendance so please RSVP.

NOTE: All services open to the public, please RSVP if you plan to attend
the Reception by calling 617-594-7533.

It is with great regret that we must announce the passing of Dr. Jimmy Slyde.

Dr. Slyde was, and will forever be, a source of wisdom in the artistry of tap dance. As he would say, "He hasn't left us, he's left something for us."

Details for a planned memorial service will be announced as more information becomes available.

Some Online Sources:

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0806348/
Dr. Slyde's profile page in the Internet Movie Database.

http://www.nea.gov/honors/heritage/fellows/fellow.php?id=1999_06
An in depth biography posted as part of Dr. Slyde's 1999 NEA National Heritage Fellowship award, a Lifetime Honor.

http://www.massfolkarts.org/object_theme.asp?themeID=7
A profile with links to audio and video content as part of the Massachusetts Cultural Council Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program.

Classes are filling up quickly so Register TODAY...don't miss the show either, so be sure to get you tickets to Walking In Time and be there for the Shim Sham Finale....

Now available for purchase through TLF. Get ready for the finale at the upcoming presentation of Walking in Time by learning Leonard Reed's Shim Sham Shimmy. Purchase the instructional DVD ($30 plus S&H) by emailing info@taplegacy.org. All net proceeds go to support the ongoing programming of the Tap Legacy Foundation, Inc.