2021 First-Class Forever Stamp,Tap Dance: Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards
# 5612 - 2021 First-Class Forever Stamp - Tap Dance: Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards
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US #5612
2021 Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards – Tap Dance
- One of five stamps commemorating the rich history of tap dance in America and its impact on the world of dance
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: Tap Dance
Value: 55¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: July 10, 2021
First Day City: New York, New York
Quantity Issued: 18,000,000
Printed by: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd.
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Panes of 20
Tagging: Nonphosphored Type III, Block Tag
Why the stamp was issued: To celebrate tap, its origins (19th century United States), and its continued impact on the world of dance.
About the stamp design: Pictures tap dancer Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards performing in front of a light blue colored background. Photography by Matthew Murphy.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony took place during the New York City Tap Festival in New York, New York.
About the Tap Dance set: Five stamps issued to celebrate the American origins of tap dance and its rise in popularity and influence over time. Each stamp pictures a photograph (by Matthew Murphy) of a modern tap dancer in front of a brightly colored background.
History the stamp represents: Gene Kelly (August 23, 1912 – February 2, 1996) was one of many actor-singer-dancers who found their way to fame in the 1950s and 1960s. He was energetic and athletic, and both qualities translated to his dancing – especially tap dancing. Later in his career, Kelly also went on to become a co-director.
Kelly was originally a dance teacher, but decided to focus on becoming a performer himself. He made his Broadway debut in November 1938. From there, his career took off, and eventually, Hollywood came knocking. Kelly’s first motion picture was alongside Judy Garland in 1942’s For Me and My Gal.
It wasn’t long before Kelly was in charge of choreographing his own dances. In fact, he became famous for the routine where he danced with his reflection. This became known as the Alter-Ego Dance, which he first performed in the 1944 film Cover Girl. Kelly used trick photography to make the routine convincing and to give his reflection a ghostly quality. Kelly collaborated with director and choreographer Stanley Donen to create the Alter-Ego Dance.
Despite his star status, Gene Kelly was down to earth and was known for his work ethic. He gave credit where credit was due, and treated everyone with respect. Kelly truly was one of a kind.
US #5612
2021 Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards – Tap Dance
- One of five stamps commemorating the rich history of tap dance in America and its impact on the world of dance
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: Tap Dance
Value: 55¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: July 10, 2021
First Day City: New York, New York
Quantity Issued: 18,000,000
Printed by: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd.
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Panes of 20
Tagging: Nonphosphored Type III, Block Tag
Why the stamp was issued: To celebrate tap, its origins (19th century United States), and its continued impact on the world of dance.
About the stamp design: Pictures tap dancer Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards performing in front of a light blue colored background. Photography by Matthew Murphy.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony took place during the New York City Tap Festival in New York, New York.
About the Tap Dance set: Five stamps issued to celebrate the American origins of tap dance and its rise in popularity and influence over time. Each stamp pictures a photograph (by Matthew Murphy) of a modern tap dancer in front of a brightly colored background.
History the stamp represents: Gene Kelly (August 23, 1912 – February 2, 1996) was one of many actor-singer-dancers who found their way to fame in the 1950s and 1960s. He was energetic and athletic, and both qualities translated to his dancing – especially tap dancing. Later in his career, Kelly also went on to become a co-director.
Kelly was originally a dance teacher, but decided to focus on becoming a performer himself. He made his Broadway debut in November 1938. From there, his career took off, and eventually, Hollywood came knocking. Kelly’s first motion picture was alongside Judy Garland in 1942’s For Me and My Gal.
It wasn’t long before Kelly was in charge of choreographing his own dances. In fact, he became famous for the routine where he danced with his reflection. This became known as the Alter-Ego Dance, which he first performed in the 1944 film Cover Girl. Kelly used trick photography to make the routine convincing and to give his reflection a ghostly quality. Kelly collaborated with director and choreographer Stanley Donen to create the Alter-Ego Dance.
Despite his star status, Gene Kelly was down to earth and was known for his work ethic. He gave credit where credit was due, and treated everyone with respect. Kelly truly was one of a kind.