Thomas King Flagg sits down with Ruthie Rosenfeld to reflect on her lifelong devotion to dance, mentorship, and building community through the arts. From nurturing young talent to preserving the joy of movement across generations, Ruthie shares powerful insights from a life lived in rhythm and purpose.

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In this heartfelt conversation, Thomas King Flagg reconnects with longtime friend and supporter of the arts, Bill Shipley. Together, they reflect on the transformative power of dance, the value of community-based arts engagement, and the importance of creating space for movement wherever you are.

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Host Thomas King Flagg welcomes Irish performer and storyteller Carol Cusack for a heartfelt conversation that spans continents and generations. From childhood choir rehearsals in Dublin to standing ovations on American stages, Carol reflects on the rhythms that shaped her life—Irish dance, American musicals, and the unwavering support of family. Together, they explore the global influence of Irish culture, the evolution of traditional dance, and the enduring power of community, creativity, and memory. This episode is a celebration of identity, artistry, and the shared language of performance.

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In the debut episode of American Spectacle, host Thomas King Flagg welcomes Anna Morgan, a globally recognized dance educator and advocate. Together, they explore the evolution of ballet training, the dismantling of hierarchical power structures in dance education, and how inclusivity and creativity are reshaping the art form.

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Corbett Broadway star Shaun Taylor-Corbett joins host Thomas King Flagg to share his journey from In the Heights and Jersey Boys to co-creating Distant Thunder, the first Native American musical headed to Broadway. This deeply personal episode explores ancestry, cultural preservation, and how movement connects us to history, healing, and purpose.

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In this heartfelt and forward-looking episode, host Thomas King Flagg is joined by visionary educator and mentor Alexandra Wells to explore the role of intentionality in dance training, feedback, and community. From redefining excellence to creating safer, more empowering spaces for dancers, Alexandra shares a philosophy rooted in compassion, rigor, and humanity. This episode is a masterclass in how we nurture not just better dancers — but better people.

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Host Thomas King Flagg welcomes artist, educator, and activist Marcus Smith for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about the role of dance as both protest and prayer. Together, they explore the intersections of faith, movement, and identity, sharing stories about navigating white spaces, reclaiming Black narratives through performance, and honoring ancestry through art. This episode is a meditation on embodiment, survival, and speaking truth through motion.

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Host Thomas King Flagg is joined by renowned hip-hop artist and breaker Rafael Xavier for a compelling conversation about legacy, language, and leadership in the dance world. With sharp insight and lived experience, Rafael reflects on aging in a physical art form, honoring cultural lineage, and mentoring the next wave of artists. This episode explores what it means to pass the torch while staying true to your roots.

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In this powerful debut, host Thomas King Flagg is joined by special guest Elka Samuels for a heartfelt conversation about the cultural legacy of dance, the deep language of rhythm, and how community and family shape our connection to movement. Together, they reflect on the fading presence of dance in schools and the passion it takes to keep it alive for future generations.
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In this thoughtful and vulnerable conversation, host Thomas King Flagg reconnects with longtime friend and returning guest Jamal Story for a deep dive into rest, resistance, and legacy. From touring life to the emotional toll of saying yes too often, Jamal opens up about setting boundaries, finding joy beyond the grind, and what it means to “rest radically” as a Black artist. This episode is both a meditation and a call to reframe how we care for ourselves in the arts.

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