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Toy & Wing facts for kids
Toy and Wing were a super talented Asian-American tap dance team. The group was made up of Dorothy Toy (whose real name was Shigeko Takahashi) and Paul Wing (whose real name was Paul Wing Jew). They were so good that people called them the "Chinese Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers"! This meant they were seen as one of the best dance duos, just like the famous Hollywood stars.
Pioneers of Tap Dance
Dorothy and Paul were active in the 1930s and 1940s. They made history as the first Asian-Americans to become famous in the American tap dance world. Tap dance is a style where dancers wear special shoes with metal plates. These plates make rhythmic sounds when they hit the floor.
About Dorothy Toy
Dorothy Toy was born on May 28, 1917, in San Francisco. She lived a very long life, passing away on July 10, 2019, in Oakland, California. She was 102 years old when she died.
About Paul Wing
Paul Wing was born on October 14, 1912. He passed away on April 27, 1997. Together, he and Dorothy created amazing dance routines that entertained many people.