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Ernest "Brownie" Brown's Copasetic Chair Dance - Tap Level: Beginner-Intermediate

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Ernest "Brownie" Brown's Copasetic Chair Dance
An Advanced Beginner-Intermediate Tap Routine

Taught by Reggio "The Hoofer" McLaughlin

Brownie's Copasetic Chair Dance was first done in Harlem, New York at the Hoofer's Club and was later made famous by the legendary "Copasetics." Ernest "Brownie" Brown, was the last surviving member of the group and, in the last 16 years of his life, partnered with Reggio The Hoofer. Together the two continued bringing the Copasetic Chair Dance with them wherever they traveled.

This dance is a delight to perform as a solo, or, better yet, with a group lined up across the stage - always a definite crowd pleaser!

The dance is taught by Reggio "The Hoofer" McLaughlin who formed an enduring partnership with the vaudeville and Cotton Club legend Ernest 'Brownie' Brown. While Reggio continues to teach and perform across the U.S. and abroad, Reggio is based in Chicago where he works with the Old Town School of Folk Music, The Chicago Department on Aging and Global Roots Out-Reach which serves children in low-income schools.

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MORE FOR BROWNIE'S COPASETIC CHAIR DANCE:

 

SHEET MUSIC

For live piano accompaniment

 

THE MUSIC RECORDING

Audio File - Piano Accompaniment 


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    The chance to learn this COPASETIC dance? Sign me up!

    When I saw this in Rusty's shop I knew I HAD TO HAVE IT! When tap dancers use the phrase "everything is copasetic," then if you know you know. This dance is fun and adaptable for all dance levels!

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    Bree
    Abtabulous!

    Love and in heaven. Tap jam like a boss. In a CHAIR! Suffered three blood clot stroke recently. Remembered I did a workshop with Jimmy Slyde 30 years ago. Can't tap standing again yet. Rusty's videos are a treasure. Love love LOVE 💕