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Dianne Walker
2010
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2010
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2010
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2010
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Lane Alexander
2009
Co-founder & director of CHRP,leader in institutionalization of American tap dance, and director of Emmy-nominated JUBA! Masters of Tap and Percussive Dance.
| | Arny Granat
2009
Co-founder of Jam Productions, largest independent promotion company in the US, and Jam Theatricals.
| | Elaine Cohen
2008
President of Live Marketing!
| | Joan Hill
2008
Classically trained pianist, accompanist and partner of Leon Collins. Creator of the “Joan Hill Tap-a-scat-a-matic Bebop System of Tap Notation”.
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Muriel Foster
2007
Director & President of Sammy Dyer School of the Theatre
| | Harold Cromer
2007
Former member of internationally-known duo "Stump and Stumpy" with James Cross. Awarded “Living Treasure in American Dance Award” in 1996.
| | Skip Cunningham
2007
Chicago-native dancer & singer. Featured on The Ed Sullivan Show, The Tonight Show, & The Merv Griffin Show, and in films The Cotton Club & Tap.
| | Jimmy Slyde
2007
1927-2008. Rhythm tapper legend. Won National Heritage Fellowship, Guggenheim Fellowship, & Dance Magazine award. Featured in revue “Black & Blue”, & films Tap & The Cotton Club.
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Ellen Hunt
2006
Blue Cross Blue Shield
| | Lou Conte
2006
Broadway veteran, choreographer & founder of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and the Lou Conte Dance Studio.
| | Arthur Duncan
2005
Tap dancer known for regular performances on The Lawrence Welk Show. First African-American regular on variety TV program.
| | Bill Hood
2005
American Airlines
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Fayard Nicholas
2004
1914 –2006- Award-winning eldest brother of the Nicholas Brothers, began dancing at the Cotton Club and became a Broadway and film star.
| | Ernest "Brownie" Brown
2004
1916-2009. Legendary vaudeville tap dancer, part of Cook & Brown duo and the Copasetics. Member of the Tap Dance Hall of Fame.
| | Jeni LeGon
2004
Chicago
native & one of first African American women tap soloists. Member
of Hoofer’s Club & Tap Dance Hall of Fame. Performed with Bojangles
Robinson, Fats Waller, and other greats.
| | Sammy Dyer
2003
Founder of the Sammy Dyer School of the Theatre, noted tap choreographer and educator. |
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2003
Tap choreographer & founder of Mayfair Academy of Fine Arts in South Chicago. A pioneer in dance education and devoted to educating across the color barrier.
| | Jimmy Payne, Sr.
2003
1917-2000. Tap & Afro-Carribean dance performer & teacher. Students included Bob Fosse, Lena Horne, & Gregory Hines. | | Leila Handelman
2002
Member of The Saints, volunteers for the performing arts, along with her husband, Neil Handelman. Organized “Munchie Patrol” backstage for artists at performances for 14 years.
| | Glenn Baruck
2002
President and Owner of Leo’s Dancewear, Inc. |
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Gregory Hines
2001
1946-2003. Award-winning American actor, singer, dancer and choreographer, seen in films such as The Cotton Club, White Nights, Tap, and in musicals such as Eubie! and Jelly’s Last Jam.
| | Ann Barzel
2001
1905-2007. American writer, critic and lecturer on dance, & once a dance critic for the Chicago Times. Known for her contributions to the Newberry Library.
| | Fawn Ring
2001
Executive producer of cultural & entertainment programming at WTTW Chicago. Driving force behind many of WTTW's most innovative arts programming initiatives.
| | The Honorable Mr. & Mrs. Richard M. Daley
2001
54th
Mayor of Chicago. National reputation for innovative programs to
address education, public safety, and neighborhood development. |
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Danny Daniels
2000
American
tap dancer, choreographer & teacher. Featured in 1940’s Broadway
musicals, winner of a Tony Award & Astaire Award for choreography,
& composer of the Tap Dance Concerto.
| | Cholly Atkins
1998
American dancer and vaudeville performer, who later became noted as house choreographer for various artists on the Motown label.
| | Savion Glover
1998
Born
1973. American actor, tap dancer and choreographer. Star of The Tap
Dance Kid and Bring in ‘da Noise, Bring in ‘da Funk on Broadway, and
Spike Lee’s film Bamboozled. | | Dr. Prince Spencer
1998
Member
of Four Step Brothers, appearing in over 40 films, & toured Europe
representing American dance. Awarded life achievement for breaking
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Richard Weinberg
1997 | | Bill Irwin
1997
Award-winning American actor/clown/producer who is credited for contributions to the renaissance of clowning in the 1970’s. | | Vic Anderson
1997
Target | | Fred Kelly
1996
Award-winning
hoofer who popularized Mambo and Cha-Cha, directed pioneering
television shows, and was one of America's leading dance teachers.
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1996
American tap dancers. Formed the Detroit Sultans tap ensemble.
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1995
Co-creator and director of dance percussion act Stomp, percussionist and TV music writer. | |
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