With determination and a love of life, he turned misfortune into triumph. He was an amazing showstopper and an inspiration to everyone he met. Peg Leg Bates performed throughout the United States and Europe, winning the hearts of audiences with his unique style of dancing. Within a short time his peg leg matched the dancing ability of his other leg.
Soon he was dancing using crutches, then a peg leg.
But Clayton's musical spirit was still alive.
As a young boy, Clayton loved to dance, but when he lost his left leg in a factory accident at age twelve, no one thought he would ever walk again, let alone dance. Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, National Council for the Social Studies/ Children's Book CouncilĪn inspirational biography of Clayton "Peg Leg" Bates (1907-1998), an African American man who overcame the hardship of losing a leg at age 12 and went on to become a world-renowned tap dancer.Ĭlayton "Peg Leg" Bates was one of the legendary tap dancers of the twentieth century.
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