- The Four Step Brothers
The Four Step Brothers were a 1920s dancing team. The group started out as a trio in 1925, with the original members,
Maceo Anderson ,Al Williams andRed Walker . Their original name was "Step Brothers". However, the "Step Brothers" would be a name for a famous a youngtap dancing quartet. They then changed their name to "The Three Step Brothers". Later in 1927, the Four Step Brothers when they let in a new member,Sherman Robertson . Dubbed "The Eight Feet of Rhythm", They soon traveled withDuke Ellington . Maceo started with the "Brothers" while working as a newsboy while frequently practiing at theHoofer Club .The "Brothers" incorporated
Snake Hips ,Camel Walks ,5 tap Wings ,Slides ,Afro-Cuban Movements ,Rhythm Tap ,The Strut straightAcrobatics , etc. They would not change their dance steps except for making them better and employing new dancers.The group became known for their dance routines, which they used no music whatsoever. They became one of the longest lasting dance groups, lasting over forty years. Even through the 1960s.
The Dance Masters of America awarded the group with theLife Achievement award in 1960. Then in 1985, the life Achievement award for helping to break the color barrier. Three years later, They received their own "Star" in 1988 on theHollywood Walk of Fame .References
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