The Tap Love Tour Podcast

This week, we are joined by critically acclaimed playwright and artistic director of New Harlem Productions, Donna-Michelle St. Bernard, for a masterclass in collaboration, art-making, theatre and storytelling. The episode opens with a tribute to the incredible Dexter Jones, R.I.P.

Connect with Donna-Michelle here: https://www.newharlemproductions.com

Additional audio:

Tap Love Tour Podcast Episode 98: Searching For Henry featuring Dexter Jones

'Jammin On Broadway' documentary sourced on YouTube

'Where's The Beat' from Bring In Da Noise Bring In Da Funk

Hoofers Award Gregory Hines sourced on YouTube

Ossie Davis story of Louis Armstrong sourced on YouTube

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This week I'm inviting you in, and sharing a central question that has been animating my work since the 2020 George Floyd protests. I got hip to this key question through the lectures of Dr. Greg Carr, but it originates from poet Sonia Sanchez. The question, or provocation is, 'How Do It Free Us?'

Additional Audio:

An Artist's Duty an excerpt from an interview with Nina Simone

Mississippi Goddam by Nina Simone

Backlash Blues by Nina Simone

I Wish I knew How It Would Feel To Be Free by Nina Simone

4 Women by Nina Simone

Just In Time by Nina Simone

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This week we are joined by the Tap Dancer, choreographer, creator, and director of Supreme Love, Jumaane Taylor. The conversation brings out and celebrates the presence that resides in the middle of the cypher, and stands at the foundation of Jazz culture.

Connect with Jumaane here: https://www.jumaanetaylor.com/

Additional Audio:

Duke Ellington - On The Road with Duke documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swvEsprdrh0&t=50s

Louis Armstrong Interview 1956: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFlzYH-fYoM

Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4AZXHjK3w8

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This week we are joined by the multitalented tap dancer, choreographer, instructor Lisa LaTouche. We're in full discussion the day after receiving a Dora Award for the Legacy Tap Dance Concert presented by Dance Immersion and Canadian Stage. We talk about diversity, focusing on being in relationship and the balance of being a mother and a working artist.

Connect with Lisa here: https://www.lisalatouche.com/

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This week we are joined by Tap Dance icon, educator, performing artist, Roxane Butterfly to talk about the complexities and inequalities around motherhood and maintaining a career in Tap Dance.

Connect with Roxane here: https://roxanebutterfly.com

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This week we are joined by professor, playwright and screen writer for the Showtime Movie 'Bojangles', Richard Wesley. Professor Wesley shares his insights on the process of writing the movie in conversation with Gregory Hines, his friendship with Sidney Poitier and gives key advice for celebrating International Tap Dance Day.

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This week we're giving you a classic TLT interview with the incomparable Sarah Petronio. May 25th, 2022, Sarah will be releasing her memoir co-written by her daughter Leela Petronio called, "Footwork - my life in dance ...". This podcast is a celebratory throwback to one of the most influential conversations I've ever had in the DaNcE. Enjoy.

Here's the link to the full interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fT_pR7T42w4

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In this special episode of the TLT Podcast, art executive, curator, producer and all around advocate for the Black Art Scene in Canada, Timea Wharton-Suri, is turning the tables and taking over as host. In this episode, she interviews Travis Knights about his relationship with tap dance and what drives him creatively.

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This week we are joined by tap dancer, choreographer, co-founder of Operation Tap, award winning filmmaker, Anthony Morigerato. Anthony shares his insights on his process in filmmaking, and opens up about the value of pursuing deeper subjects through dance.

Connect with Anthony here: http://www.amtapdance.com/

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In this episode we are joined by producer, director, editor, choreographer, U.K. based tap dancer, Jack Evans. The conversation takes us behind the scenes of his latest short film DATELEAP, the magic that is possible through film and the potential trap of fast content on social media.

Connect with Jack here: https://www.jackevanscreative.com/

Additional Sound

- G Star Raw Hardcore Denim commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gho6AkuGnaA

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