About Jerry Ames
Lived 1930 – 2011 (aged 80). Jerry Ames was an American dancer.
Jerry Ames (June 5, 1930 Brooklyn, New York, USA– February 7, 2011 Woodbury, New York, USA) was an American tap dancer centered in New York. In 1977, he co-authored The Book of Tap: Recovering America's Long Lost Dance with Jim Siegelman. In 1980, he was a featured performer in the movie Tap Dancin' by Christian Blackwood. In 2006, he received a Flo Bert Award for his lifetime contribution to tap dance.
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Who was Jerry Ames?
American tap dancer (1930-2011)
When was Jerry Ames born?
Jerry Ames was born on 5 June 1930 in Brooklyn.
When did Jerry Ames die?
Jerry Ames died on 7 February 2011.
What was Jerry Ames's occupation?
Jerry Ames was a dancer.
What nationality was Jerry Ames?
Jerry Ames was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jerry Ames. https://biography.guide/jerry-ames/
MLA: "Jerry Ames." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jerry-ames/.
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