Gregory Hines - Tribute to Teddy Hale

Gregory Hines at the Apollo Theatre 1985

Fayard Nicholas on Teddy Hale:
One tap dancer who came along after all the other great dancers were established was Teddy Hale. He had all that rhythm and syncopation in his feet. But do you know, I never saw him do the same show twice, even if he was appearin' at the Apollo Theatre in New York and was doin' let's say five shows a day. I remember one time sittin' in the theater and being so amazed seein' this man as he was goin' through his act. I stayed for the next show, and he did a different dance altogether! He was an improvisation dancer. Like a drummer. I watched him for five shows; each show was different. And to the same music! He was makin' up the dance as he was goin' along! At the time he was doing that most dancers were doing set choreography, set routines that were written to music. But Teddy Hale could play anything! You could just beat on the table, he'd dance, just do anything - and always look good! (interviewed by Rusty E. Frank on June 4, 1988)

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[dal4018]

@exploreryen One person is a idiot that disagrees

[dal4018]

@exploreryen I saw footage of THE REAL TEDDY HALE HE WOULD BE PROUD OF HINES TRIBUTE

[celestialpathway]

@songbird565 Wow!! That was a tremendous pleasure to dance with a great! I am very happy for you!

[fxoneT]

master!

what music orchestra starts to play?

[exploreryen]

awesome.

[magikdreams]

Perfect solo, and a greate music,...somebody know the song title?

[contact1araya]

he makes it look so easy......like his fit dont weigh anything

[imatapdanseur]

@3:42 - Yessssss!

[songbird565]

Love Gregory Hines. Had the pleasure of dancing with him at an event in New York City back in the day. Very sweet man. R.I.P. Gregory you are missed.