Newberry Library - Reggio McLaughlin interview and transcript, Chicago Dance History Project, August 1, 2017

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Title Reggio McLaughlin interview and transcript, Chicago Dance History Project, August 1, 2017

Creator Chicago Dance History Project, Cutcher, Jenai, Lupa, Helene

Date August 1, 2017

Place Illinois--Chicago

Subjects Old Town School of Folk Music

Biographical/Historical Note Reggio “The Hoofer” McLaughlin is a Chicago native who began tap dancing in the parks district. He performed with Ernest “Brownie” Brown, a member of the Original Copasetics, from 1994 to 2009, and continues to share the histories and traditions from Brownie and his generation. McLaughlin teaches at the Old Town School of Folk Music. He has earned many honors, including the Flo-Bert Award, given for achievement in the art of tap dancing. In 2015, the Old Town School honored McLaughlin with their Distinguished Teaching Artist Award, and in 2021 named a dance studio after him. (2024)

Format Oral histories (literary genre)

Archival Collection Title Chicago Dance History Project oral history interviews and records

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Call Number Dance MS CDHP

Rights Status In Copyright

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Unique Identifier NL12K3OS

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