User:Dgorny3/Tap dance/Bibliography

Bibliography

This is where you will compile the bibliography for your Wikipedia assignment. Add the name and/or notes about what each source covers, then use the "Cite" button to generate the citation for that source.

• Hill, Constance Valis. 2013. "Tap Dance in America: A Short History." The Library of Congress.
  • This article is a part of the performing arts encyclopedia on The Library of Congress's website. This article is reliable because it contains only factual information. It was written by a professor, who has a Ph.D. in Performance Studies and a Master of the Arts degree in Dance Research and Reconstruction. It covers the topic in depth, so it will be a useful source. It discusses the important parts of tap dance history and the names of prominent tap dancers. It thoroughly describes their stories, and it discusses the unique styles of tap dance. In addition, it covers the social and racial issues surrounding the art.
• Durkin, Hannah. “Tap Dancing on the Racial Boundary: Racial Representation And Artistic Experimentation In Bill ‘Bojangles’ Robinson’s Stormy Weather Performance.” IJASonline, no. 2, 2010, pp. 98–106.
  • This is an academic journal; therefore, it is a reliable source. In addition, the author has a Ph.D. in American Studies. It covers the topic in depth, and it will be extremely useful. The academic journal discusses the accomplishments and the racial injustices Bill Robinson faced in his career. It highlights specifically his "Stormy Weather" performance.
• Goodale, Gloria. 2001. "Bojangles' Salutes Tap Dancer Who Broke Race Barriers." The Christian Science Monitor.
  • This is an article by the arts and culture correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor. This is a news article, and it is reliable. The article is clear, and it includes interviews and quotes from notable tap dancers such as Gregory Hines. The article discusses the life of Bill Robinson including his hardships and accomplishments. It is a helpful source because it covers my topic.