St. Louis Tap Festival (Eighteenth Annual) Reed, Robert L. performer Festival 2009-07-27 Sheraton Clayton Plaza Hotel July 27-August 1, 2009 Eighteenth Annual festival directed by Robert L. Reed celebrating International Rhythm, includes master tap classes, tap jams, panel discussions, and participants showcase. Honoring Miriam Nelson and Ardie Bryant. Festival Artists and Performers include: Robert L. Reed, Dormeshia Sumbry Edwards, Bril Barrett, Robert Reed III, Robin Reed, Logan Miller, Melba Huber, Karen Callaway Williams, Sharon Calderone, Mary Jo Clark-Cange, Lynn Schwab. Performing Arts Encyclopedia http://www.loc.gov/performingarts Hill, Constance Valis: Constance Valis Hill, personal collection of tap dance materials. (). Tap Dance America http://lcweb2.loc.gov/diglib/ihas/html/tda/tda-home.html Robert L. Reed (biography) loc.music.tdabio.161 tda IHAS 151216 loc.music.tda.2657