Jimmy Slyde, American tap dancer. Achievements include innovative tap style mixed with jazz, stressing sliding cascades of taps close to floor. Named Living Treasure in American Dance, Oklahoma City University; recipient Charles "Honi" Coles award, 2001, Dance magazine award, 2005; National Heritage fellowship award, National Education Association, 1999, Guggenheim fellowship for choreography, 2003.
Background
Slyde, Jimmy was born in 1927 in Atlanta.
Education
Attended, New England Conservatory of Music. Doctor of Performing Arts (honorary), Oklahoma City University.
Career
Member (with Jimmy "Sir Slyde" Mitchell) The Slyde Brothers. Instructor to Savion Glover. Instructor Chicago Human Rhythm Project, 2005.
Named Living Treasure in American Dance, Oklahoma City University. Recipient Charles "Honi" Coles award, 2001, Dance magazine award, 2005. National Heritage fellowship award, National Education Association, 1999, Guggenheim fellowship for choreography, 2003.
Named Living Treasure in American Dance, Oklahoma City University. Recipient Charles "Honi" Coles award, 2001, Dance magazine award, 2005. National Heritage fellowship award, National Education Association, 1999, Guggenheim fellowship for choreography, 2003.