30 years of IDO World Tap dance Championships
Photo 86 - On the prestigious medal's stairs - from left: Fabrice Martin. Bernd Paffrath, Matthew Clark - GeKo
“1996 also saw Germany reach the top in the solo division, where a dynamic young man, Bernd Paffrath , from Leverkusen, Germany, performed a stunning Michael Jackson piece to perfection. Also unforgettable were the outstanding performances of Fabrice Martin , from Lausanne, Switzerland who placed second and Matthew Clark , placing third. Great sportsmanship was shown by both the American and Canadian ladies, by their enthusiastic congratulations and shower of kisses bestowed upon Bernd as he was presented his Gold Medal and Trophy on stage. Bernd's competitive career spanned the first nine years of IDO World Tap Championships and although not always victorious, he always placed in the finals and was an admirable and very gracious sportsman.” 12
Photo 87 - Róbert Badacsonyi from Hungary meets with the charming „Vallee sisters“, Tara and Kate Vallee, from the USA - video scan
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Bill Fowler † - history of tap
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