tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5893219718076521675.post2593725152529638211..comments2024-03-29T07:30:04.950-04:00Comments on pancocojams: Scott Joplin's "Ragtime Dance" (including lyrics & dance instructions)Azizi Powellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14963772326145910073noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5893219718076521675.post-89308905209971206292015-04-14T09:08:46.134-04:002015-04-14T09:08:46.134-04:00The lyrics of Scott Joplin's 1902 composition ...The lyrics of Scott Joplin's 1902 composition "Ragtime Dance" with its focus on "stamping" reveal what may be another cultural influence on the creation of the historically Black Greek letter fraternity tradition known as "stepping" and "strolling". <br /><br />Lyrics: "Now "form a perfect straight line", get ready for the "Stop time" "...<br /><br />Instructions: <i>Notice. To get the desired effect of "Stop Time" the pianist will please Stamp the heel of one foot heavily upon the floor at every word "Stamp." Do not raise the toe of the foot from the floor while stamping. Author.</i><br /><br />Click <a href="http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/04/when-did-historically-black-greek.html" rel="nofollow">http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/04/when-did-historically-black-greek.html</a> for a pancocojams post that mentions other cultural influences on these performance arts.Azizi Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14963772326145910073noreply@blogger.com