Savion!: My Life in Tap

by Savion Glover, Bruce Weber (Illustrator)

Born to save tap Fuh-duh-BAP! Fuh-duh-duh-BAP! A new language, a new sound. Savion Glover has redefined tap dancing, and it can never be the same again. He speaks to the world with a power and ease that has stunned and captivated millions. This exciting biography captures that essence--often in Glover's own voice--and treats readers to an inside look at his work while also providing a brief yet compelling history of tap dancing. Reverberating with the rhythm of a unique musical language, the book includes more than 50 photographs and features an eye-catching two-color design. Foreword by Gregory Hines
Fuh-duh-BAP! Fuh-duh-duh-BAP! A new language, a new sound. Savion Glover has redefined tap dancing, and it can never be the same again. He speaks to the world with a power and ease that has stunned and captivated millions. This exciting biography captures that essence--often in Glover's own voice--and treats readers to an inside look at his work while also providing a brief yet compelling history of tap dancing. Reverberating with the rhythm of a unique musical language, the book includes over fifty photographs and features an eye-catching two-color design. All ages. "He's the greatest tap dancer to ever lace up a pair of Capezios or any other tap shoes."-- Gregory Hines in the Foreword to My Life in Tap 2001 Best Books for Young Adults (ALA) Foreword by Gregory Hines
Fuh-duh-BAP! Fuh-duh-duh-BAP! A new language, a new sound. Savion Glover has redefined tap dancing, and it can never be the same again. He speaks to the world with a power and ease that has stunned and captivated millions. This exciting biography captures that essence--often in Glover's own voice--and treats readers to an inside look at his work while also providing a brief yet compelling history of tap dancing. Reverberating with the rhythm of a unique musical language, the book includes over fifty photographs and features an eye-catching two-color design. All ages. "He's the greatest tap dancer to ever lace up a pair of Capezios or any other tap shoes."--Gregory Hines in the Foreword to My Life in Tap

Genres: Nonfiction, Biography

80 pages, Hardcover

Published January 26, 2000

Reviews

[George · Rating 4 out of 5]

The reader needs to remember that this book was written in 2000. A number of things in the Tap world have changed since then. Still, it can be an interesting book to read since it contains some historical references about what was happening at the time and the people who were involved in these events / performances.

[Kimberly Sabatini · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved learning more about Savion ❤️

[Children's Literature Project · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lexile Measure 1010L.

Savion Glover discusses how he became a Tony award winning tap dancer. He talks about discovering his talent and finding himself. He also discusses other tap dancers who have inspired him.

This book is great for 6th grade and students interested in dance.

[Phoebe · Rating 3 out of 5]

interesting biography of a modern tap dancer