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Henry LeTang: He did it because he loved it!

We are always happy to read your comments / share your stories and memories of Henry, we must remembr his work and contribution to the world of dance.

HenryLeTang.org Tap Legacy Foundation,Inc.- 292 Fifth Avenue, New York NY 10001- 4th Floor, www.taplegacy.org

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Legendary Broadway Choreographer, Master Tap Teacher: Dr. Henry LeTang

June 19, 1915 - April 26, 2007

Henry LeTang is a native of New York who began his dancing career at age seven. Having fully polished his own technique by age seventeen, he opened his studio in 1937. His first big star student was Betty Hutton. Henry's inimitable style transformed and emphasized the importance of choreography for nightclub performers, thereby establishing him as one of the country's foremost motion stylists. Another beautiful hopeful came to Henry for direction and made it big, her name was Lena Horne.

Dr. LeTang choreographed the movies Tap and the Cotton Club. His Broadway credits include the smash hit Sophisticated Ladies, staring Gregory Hines and Judith Jamieson, which earned him a Tony nomination and the Outer Critic Circle Award for outstanding tap choreography on this show and also Eubie.

Henry won a Tony in 1989 for the Broadway musical Black and Blue. Some of Mr. LeTang's students and protégés include: Gregory Hines, Debbie Allen, Maurice Hines, Bette Midler, Milton Berle, Lee Marvin, Harry Belafonte, Joey Heatherton, Chita Rivera, Lola Falana, George Kirby, Nancy Wilson, Sugar Ray Robinson, and Billie Holiday. His fine work was represented on Broadway by his students and stars of Bubbling Brown Sugar, Guys and Dolls, and My One and Only, and Tap Dance Kid. The legendary Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, who summed up his choreographing talent, "That young man's staging is really copasetic." - Tap Heritage.com

Henry LeTang has taught, the famous and novice, choreographed for Broadway Shows, Television and Movies for over five decades, and received numerous awards. The following is a sampling of some of his accomplishments. At 91years he teaches private classes to professional dancers in Las Vegas.

Henry LeTang has taught, the famous and novice, choreographed for Broadway Shows, Television and Movies for over five decades, and received numerous awards. The following is a sampling of some of his accomplishments. At 91years he teaches private classes to professional dancers in Las Vegas.

Awards

2003 - American Choreography Award

2002- Honored at Oklahoma City University, School of American Dance and Arts Management and The Robert L. Reed Tap Heritage Institute - presented an honorary doctorate - Doctor of Performing Arts in American Dance.

Established the Tap program at Oklahoma City University; Received "A Living Treasure in American Dance" Award

Outer Critics Circle Award for outstanding Tap Choreography for "Sophisticated Ladies"

Drama Critics Award for "Eubie"

Drama - League Award: for "Stardust" starring Gloria Loring, (Days of Our Lives) at the International City Theatre, in San Francisco, directed by Tony Award winner Henry LeTang.

Flo - Bert Award: 1995 recipient for the advancement of the art of Tap through teaching and choreography.

Broadway Musicals

The Wiz: choreographed the " Tin Man " "Slide Some Oil To Me"

Black & Blue: 1989-1991 Tony Award Winning Musical with Ruth Brown, Linda Hopkins, Carrie Smith, Bunny Briggs, Savion Glover (partial listing of cast)

Sophisticated Ladies: 1981 -1983 (Tony nominee) with Gregory Hines, Judith Jamison, Phyllis Hyman, Hinton Battle, Mercedes Ellington, Mercer Ellington (partial listing of cast)

Eubie: 1978-1979 (Tony nominee) with Gregory & Maurice Hines

Ethel Beatty, Terry Burrell, Alaina Reed (partial listing of cast)

Crazy With The Heat, My Dear Public, Dream With Music

Shuffle Along: 1952 Revue with Eubie Blake, Noble Sissle

MOVIES

TAP: 1989 Directed by Nick Castle, Starring Sammy Davis Jr. Gregory Hines, Suzzanne Douglas, Sandman Sims, Bunny Briggs,

Savion Glover. Arthur Duncan, Jimmy Slyde, Steve Condos, Harold Nicholas, Dianne Walker.

Cotton Club: 1984 Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, starring Richard Gere, Gregory Hines Maurice Hines, Laurence Fishburne, Nicolas Cage, Lonette McGee

Bojangles: 2001 Showtime Emmy Nominee with Gregory Hines

Television

Staged shows for George Balanchine, Olson and Johnson, Milton Berle.

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Jun 20 2009 3:14 AM

We miss you,on this Birthday and everyday - LeTang Family
Saz





Apr 26 2009 10:58 AM

Beloved Henry... Not a day goes by we don't think of you and remember... the Music, the Magic and the Memories...
Oh Boy... Yeah Yeah!
James"Prez"





Jan 25 2009 3:51 AM

When are you gonna do something again.
Please keep me in mind.(Production Manager/Light Designer)

Love,
James Carter
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Mar 6 2009 3:34 AM

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Feb 17 2009 6:24 PM

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Nov 12 2008 8:37 AM

Thinking of you, Henry.
*HUG*
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Aug 3 2008 1:49 AM

I'm Honored!
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Jun 19 2008 6:50 PM

We are all thinking of you on this special day.- Edith, Sharon,& Rels.
Saz





Jun 19 2008 7:09 PM

Thinking of you on your Birthday... Remembering the ones we spent together...
Keep Tappin' in Heaven Darling Henry... Oh Boy-Yeah Yeah!
Miss you ALWAYS... Saz and SiMMi
Khrys





Jun 20 2008 6:39 AM

Happy Birthday! Miss you lots!
MZ ROZ RYAN





Feb 13 2008 9:52 PM

Henry and Elle are truly missed but never forgotten.. Much 5678 l6ve to the LaTang family
Roz Ryan

Cotton Club Peter Sister.. Thank you Dr. Henry
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Dec 28 2007 5:50 AM

HLT!

Cheers champ, continued success and happiness, all good things in 2008! Peace. Love. Light. Sweet dreams both when awake and asleep, as ever!

DSH
=^..^=
Yukiko Smilie





Dec 18 2007 10:09 AM

I just finished live performance [Tribute to Henry LeTang] in Tokyo Japan.
It was wonderful moment.
Me, 10 students and 5 kids danced Henry's 18 numbers.
I will donate this profit to Henry foud.
And all my students gave me huge Henry picture's tapestry !!
I love you and miss you.
Leeah D





Oct 28 2007 4:58 PM

Man its an honor....Would love to meet U. U Rock Leeah D

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Oct 23 2007 2:17 AM

Dr LeTang, thank you very much for the add and for your overwhelming contribution to the world of dance.

Much Love and Peace to you

Dane
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Oct 22 2007 6:00 PM

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Oct 19 2007 2:04 AM

Thinking about you everyday Uncle Henry! Thanks for the strength!
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Sep 14 2007 6:32 AM

Most gracious thanks.
In Loving Memory of the Honourable Dr. H

PEACE!
Loca





Sep 8 2007 6:07 AM

Thinking of you, Henry. I talk about you practically everyday. *HUG*
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Aug 30 2007 1:32 AM

Stan is honored. Thank you!

Best Wishes,
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Jul 22 2007 10:16 PM

Don't ever take this my space down Sharon. I was having a rough day and thinking of quiting, I played shimm-shamm and got up, tapped to it and it gave me the strength to keep fighting! Thanks again Uncle Henry!!!
Jojo7





Jun 20 2007 2:56 AM

we scraped to get up enough for your privates and you blessed me with a cameo in the cotton club. I will never forget that experience, i will never forget all that u taught me and i will never ever forget you. say hi to benny and gregory for me papa! thank you. peace and nuffluv
Yukiko Smilie





Jun 13 2007 2:23 AM

It was nice meeting you. I will go back to NY for birthday celebration. see you then.
Much love,
Yukiko Smilie





May 14 2007 5:44 PM

I will go to Vegas on 5/28.
I just want to think about you and wanna say [thank you] up there.
Love you!!!
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