Thomas Maupin
Thomas is one of America's best known buckdancers. A true legend and master of his craft. His many accomplishments can hardly be listed in one article. He is a recipient of the Tennessee State Governor's Folklife Heritage Award, Old-Time Herald Heritage Award and the Uncle Dave Macon Days Trailblazer Award. Thomas has won over 60 first place titles including the National Championship which he has won 6 times as well as State Championships in Indiana , Kentucky , Tennessee , Georgia and Alabama, just to name a few.
He has been the subject of the film Let Your Feet Do The Talkin, which has been shown on The Documentary Channel. Thomas is one of the 25 artists featured in Robert Cogswell's Tradition: Tennessee Lives & Legacies and has been the subject of many articles; one of which is listed below.
He has been the subject of the film Let Your Feet Do The Talkin, which has been shown on The Documentary Channel. Thomas is one of the 25 artists featured in Robert Cogswell's Tradition: Tennessee Lives & Legacies and has been the subject of many articles; one of which is listed below.