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The Tap Love Tour Podcast Travis Knights
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Follow artist Travis Knights as he takes you on an adventure through time, rhythm, and dance.
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Episode 126: Molly Smith - Can You Hear Us Now
Tap dancer Molly Smith, director of Chicago Tap Theatre's new production Can You Hear Us Now? The Queer Tap Dance Revolution, joins us to talk about the inspiration behind their latest work. The show runs June 20th - 23rd, 2024 in Chicago.
Click here for tickets: https://chicagotaptheatre.com/events
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Episode 125: Leonardo Dias - Brazil Needs Help
Today we are joined by Brazilian Tap Dancer and Podcaster, Leonardo Dias. Brazil has been hit by record breaking, devastating floods. Leonardo has made a specific call to the international Tap Dance Community for help. So let's show up.
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Episode 124: Felix Lambert - Watch Your Step
In this episode, dancer, researcher, narratologist, and author Felix Lambert shares some insights he gained from his recently released 7 volume anthology book ‘Watch Your Step: A History of African American Dancing’.
Purchase your copy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CLKWDRS9?binding=paperback&qid=1712266061&sr=1-1&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk
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Episode 123: Lynn Dally - From One Generation To The Next
This week Travis Knights and special guest Allie Stewart are joined by the co-founder of The Jazz Tap Ensemble, Lynn Dally. The gems that Lynn drops in this episode shine so bright. Visit https://jazztapensemblelegacy.org/ to purchase archives of her decades of work.
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Episode 122: A Black Conversation With Dr. Daniel Black
This week, Lisa LaTouche and I are Absolutely privileged to be joined by the incredible Dr. Daniel Black. He is an author and professor of African American studies at Clark Atlanta University. His books include The Coming, Perfect Peace, Black on Black and many more. In this conversation, we talk about how to reclaim Tap Dance and shed the stain of minstrelsy.
Make sure to pick up your copy of Dr. Black's book 'The Coming' at your local Black Bookstore.
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Episode 121: The Brewerytown Tap Dance Festival
In this episode, we connect with Pamela Hetherington and Conner Kelly to explore the history of the Philadelphia Tap Dance scene and their upcoming inaugural Brewerytown Tap Dance Festival. Register for the Brewerytown Tap Festival at https://www.brewerytown.org/
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Subscribe to the Tap Love Tour Podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/the-tap-love-tour
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Customer Reviews
So grateful for these to go back and listen.
I have taken so much from being able to listen in on these conversations, things that I share and pass on to my students and anyone who will listen to me talk about tap dance. It has inspired me in my practice and approach to tap dance in so many ways. Thank you Travis for sharing.
Honest, deep, and in touch
I’ve just recently discovered this podcast and I’ve enjoyed every moment. Real talk, though provoking, and really digging in. 100th episode topic was on point. All episodes well worth the listen.
Phenomenal!
Thank you so much for what you have created! I am inspired by these conversations time and time again! I have found new insight, new heroes, new music and a new awareness of what’s possible! You have introduced and re-introduced me and so many others to a variety of incredible artists, thinkers and creators! Your openness, vulnerability and insight is refreshing. Your efforts are greatly appreciated!!