James "Jimmy Slyde" Godbolt receives an award for tap-dancing from the NEA, 2006
Born
James Titus Godbolt
(1927-10-02)October 2, 1927
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Died
May 16, 2008(2008-05-16) (aged 80)
Hanson, Massachusetts, U.S.
Occupation
Tap dancer
Years active
1948–2008
James Titus Godbolt (October 2, 1927 – May 16, 2008), known professionally as Jimmy Slyde and also as the "King of Slides", was an American tap dancer known for his innovative tap style mixed with jazz.
Slyde was a popular rhythm tap dancer in America in the mid-20th century, when he performed on the nightclub and burlesque circuits. He was also popular in Europe and lived in Paris for a brief period of his life. Slyde appeared in several musicals and shows in the 1980s, and he received numerous awards for his talent. He was known for his signature move, the slide.
professionally as JimmySlyde and also as the "King of Slides", was an American tap dancer known for his innovative tap style mixed with jazz. Slyde was a popular...
France, active in the United States. She was nicknamed 'Butterfly' by JimmySlyde, and performs as Roxane Butterfly. In 2002 she was included in a list...
the Show (1951), Tap (1989), and numerous others. He collaborated with JimmySlyde on a program of jazz tap improvisation at the Smithsonian Institution...
included Steve Condos, Howard Sandman Sims, Savion Glover, Bunny Briggs, JimmySlyde, and Gregory Hines. Arthur Duncan danced with Gregory Hines a second...
also appeared regularly at New York City jazz club La Cave with Dr. JimmySlyde, Dr. Buster Brown, Chuck Green, and Lon Chaney. Performances included...
Bunny Briggs, Howard "Sandman" Sims, Steve Condos, Harold Nicholas, JimmySlyde, Barbara Perry, Tim Cappello, Etta James 15 Lawrence of Arabia (re-release)...
partner Ernest “Brownie” Brown. Other dancers included Chuck Green, JimmySlyde, Buster Brown and Howard “Sandman” Sims. The group took its name from...
Boston Black Theater". In dance, Stanley E. Brown, Mildred Davenport, and JimmySlyde earned national acclaim. In the visual arts, Allan Crite was one of the...
Olympic silver medalist. Marc Rabémila, 70, Malagasy Olympic athlete. JimmySlyde, 80, American tap dancer. Peter Rolfe Vaughan, 73, English scientist...
Nicholas (Nicholas Brothers), Donald O'Connor, Dr. Leonard Reed, Dr. JimmySlyde and Dr. Prince Spencer. Dorrance also surrounded herself with the generation...
Broadway" Masters: Savion Glover, Ayodele Casel, Jimmy Tate, Henry LeTang, Jason Samuels Smith, JimmySlyde 1998-2000 - "Circus Production" - USA Tour 1998-2000...
which included tap legends such as Ernest "Brownie" Brown, Chuck Green, JimmySlyde and Howard “Sandman” Sims. While training with Coles, Bufalino continued...
Essence of Rhythm with fellow tap stars including Charles "Honi" Coles and JimmySlyde. Sandman Sims was the guest star of Late Night with David Letterman on...
writing the day before the event, was to include "well-known tapsters like JimmySlyde, Prince Spender of the Four Step Brothers, Brenda Bufalino, Jane Goldberg...
All Star Tap Revue (starring Gregory Hines, The Nicholas Brothers, and JimmySlyde), and in Frank Hatchet's Broadway Showcase. At 16, she was cast in Debbie...
recollections by three of America’s leading male tap dancers: Steve Condos, JimmySlyde and Chuck Green. For his contribution to the form, Nierenberg was awarded...
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