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Father of Flashdance: Tom Hedley admits he created the concept of flashdancing
Father of Flashdance: Tom Hedley admits he created the concept of flashdancing

Father of Flashdance: Tom Hedley admits he created the concept of flashdancing

Date4/4/1980
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Original Toronto Star caption: Father of Flashdance: Tom Hedley admits he created the concept of flashdancing.
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Photographs
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0099767F
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