1) Haskins, James. Mr. Bojangles : The Biography of Bill Robinson / Jim Haskins and N.R. Mitgang. New York: William Morrow, 1988. Print.
This book portrays Bill Robinson as a man with great dignity and someone who was not afraid to stand up for himself and what he believed. It goes into depth about his argumentative nature and how talented of a performer he was who danced for equality.
2) Dillon, Leo, and Diane Dillon. Rap a Tap Tap: Here’s Bojangles Think of That! New York: Blue Sky, 2002. Print.
Although this book was instructed in illustrations and rhymes, it gave great insight into Bill Robinson’s dance style. I was able to visualize it better through pictures of his form and expression.
3) “Bill “Bojangles” Robinson – Musical Tap Dance in the 20th Century.” Musical Tap Dance in the 20th Century. N.p., 2011. Web. 28 Feb. 2014.
This website gives concise information about Bill Robinson and his upbringing. It goes on to explain how he came upon having a solo career and the pieces he stared in. It also explains his technical dance ability and his specialty steps.
4) Hill, Constance V. “American Tap Dance Foundation.” American Tap Dance Foundation. N.p., 2011. Web. 27 Feb. 2014.
This American Tap Dance Foundation website gives an in-depth look at Bill “Bojangles” Robinson’s early career and his family life. It then goes on to give a background on his many famous works.
5) Hill, Constance V. “Bill “Bojangles” Robinson (1878-1949).” Weblog post. Dance Heritage Coalition, 2012. Web. 10 Mar. 2014.
This article was written by a Ph.D. and discusses in depth the different pieces Bill Robinson was involved in