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To be an Artist Petra Haller
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To be an Artist is an Inaugural Podcast hosted by Petra Haller, an independent dance Artist and tap dancer, curated to delve into the stories and lives of artists, including dancers, musicians, painters, photographers, actors, interdisciplinary performers and many more. Dedicated to interviewing successful individuals, touching upon a variety of essential topics such as their journey, their creative process, collaboration, entrepreneurship, and a general insight into their art. Immerse yourself in a community focused on expression, improvisation and diversity.
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TO BE AN ARTIST with Drew Alexander Forde|That Viola Kid
In today's Podcast I am speaking with Drew Alexander Forde aka ThatViolaKid. He is one of my major Inspirations for starting this podcast.
Website: http://thatviolakid.com/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faking-notes-podcast/id1467641031
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThatViolaKid
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatviolakid/
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Every little helps!!
About Drew: Violist Drew Alexander Forde, known online as ThatViolaKid, has a reputation not only as an accomplished performer but also as one of classical music’s most recognizable online brands. Profiled in outlets like Thrillist, WNYC, the Detroit Free Press, and Strings Magazine, he was named “one of the titans of Classical Music Instagram” by National Sawdust Log and was called “the future of our field” by Sphinx Organization president Afa Dworkin. Alongside Juilliard friend Trevor Bumgarner, Drew co-hosts Faking Notes Podcast. A podcast for artist entrepreneurs, it was touted by Sam Walder, CEO of Trala, as the “door to the music community.”
Read full bio at: http://thatviolakid.com/about-1
About Petra: PETRA IS AN INDEPENDENT DANCE ARTIST AND TAP DANCER BASED IN LONDON. SHE STARTED HER CAREER AS A FREELANCE DANCER WORKING ON BBC1, THE ONE SHOW: SKY1, LUIE SPENCE’S SHOW BUSINESS; ELLEN KENT PRODUCTION, AIDA AS WELL AS VARIOUS MUSIC VIDEOS AND LIVE EVENTS. AFTER SEVERAL YEARS OF SOLELY WORKING FOR OTHER PEOPLE SHE STARTED CREATING , PRODUCING AND PERFORMING HER OWN WORK AS WELL. HER FIRST OUTINGS AS A CREATOR, DANCER, PRODUCER INCLUDE: “CHARLIE: MY MESSAGE TO HUMANITY“, LAKE STUDIOS BERLIN AND THE SOLO THEATRE SHOWCASE “SOLO ROULETTE” AT THE BLUE ELEPHANT THEATRE IN NOVEMBER 2018 PERFORMING “DELIVER ME” A THEATRE AND DANCE PIECE WHICH COMBINES SPOKEN WORD AND CONTEMPORARY DANCE. SHE IS CURRENTLY THE RESIDENT DANCER AT RÉSONANCES PERFORMANCES, AN INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION OF IMPROVISED MUSIC, POETRY, DIGITAL ART AND LIVE PAINTING LED BY AURELIE FREOUA AND SUPPORTED BY THE VORTEX JAZZ CLUB. PETRA HAS BEEN THE FIRST TAP DANCER NAMED IN JAZZWISE MAGAZINE’S: RISING JAZZ ARTISTS SECTION IN: WHO TO LOOK OUT FOR IN 2020. SHE HAS MAINLY STUDIED TAP UNDER JASON SAMUELS SMITH AND DERICK GRANT WHO NOT ONLY TAUGHT HER THE DANCE STYLE BUT ALSO INSPIRED HER TO STUDY THE ROOTS OF THIS AFRICAN-AMERICAN ART FORM IN JAZZ MUSIC AND AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY. SHE WAS INTRODUCED TO FREE IMPROVISATION BY CLEVELAND WATKISS AT THE FREEDOM OF ART LOFT JAM AND IMMEDIATELY FOUND HERSELF AT HOME. PETRA IS COMMITTED TO HONOR THE LINEAGE AND HISTORY OF TAP DANCE WHILE FINDING HER PLACE IN IMPROVISED MUSIC AND JAZZ, CONSTANTLY HUNGRY TO LEARN AND COLLABORATE WITH OTHER ART FORMS AND INSTRUMENTALISTS. -
TO BE AN ARTIST | S2 EPS2 | FAUSTA JOLY | POET
Hi everyone,
Welcome to TO BE AN ARTIST this week with the amazing poet and performer Faust Joly.
Website: https://jolylicks.com/fauifesto
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fauifesto/?hl=en
I can't wait for you to listen to this amazing talk!
Photos on Thumbnail by Robert Crowley
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“Petra Haller is unique as an improvising tap dancer – a worthy successor to Will Gaines. ” — oliver weindling, vortex jazz club, babel label
PETRA IS AN INDEPENDENT DANCE ARTIST AND TAP DANCER BASED IN LONDON. SHE STARTED HER CAREER AS A FREELANCE DANCER WORKING ON BBC1, THE ONE SHOW: SKY1, LUIE SPENCE’S SHOW BUSINESS; ELLEN KENT PRODUCTION, AIDA AS WELL AS VARIOUS MUSIC VIDEOS AND LIVE EVENTS. AFTER SEVERAL YEARS OF SOLELY WORKING FOR OTHER PEOPLE SHE STARTED CREATING , PRODUCING AND PERFORMING HER OWN WORK AS WELL. HER FIRST OUTINGS AS A CREATOR, DANCER, PRODUCER INCLUDE: “CHARLIE: MY MESSAGE TO HUMANITY“, LAKE STUDIOS BERLIN AND THE SOLO THEATRE SHOWCASE “SOLO ROULETTE” AT THE BLUE ELEPHANT THEATRE IN NOVEMBER 2018 PERFORMING “DELIVER ME” A THEATRE AND DANCE PIECE WHICH COMBINES SPOKEN WORD AND CONTEMPORARY DANCE. SHE IS CURRENTLY THE RESIDENT DANCER AT RÉSONANCES PERFORMANCES, AN INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION OF IMPROVISED MUSIC, POETRY, DIGITAL ART AND LIVE PAINTING LED BY AURELIE FREOUA AND SUPPORTED BY THE VORTEX JAZZ CLUB. PETRA HAS BEEN THE FIRST TAP DANCER NAMED IN JAZZWISE MAGAZINE’S: RISING JAZZ ARTISTS SECTION IN: WHO TO LOOK OUT FOR IN 2020. SHE HAS MAINLY STUDIED TAP UNDER JASON SAMUELS SMITH AND DERICK GRANT WHO NOT ONLY TAUGHT HER THE DANCE STYLE BUT ALSO INSPIRED HER TO STUDY THE ROOTS OF THIS AFRICAN-AMERICAN ART FORM IN JAZZ MUSIC AND AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY. SHE WAS INTRODUCED TO FREE IMPROVISATION BY CLEVELAND WATKISS AT THE FREEDOM OF ART LOFT JAM AND IMMEDIATELY FOUND HERSELF AT HOME. PETRA IS COMMITTED TO HONOR THE LINEAGE AND HISTORY OF TAP DANCE WHILE FINDING HER PLACE IN IMPROVISED MUSIC AND JAZZ, CONSTANTLY HUNGRY TO LEARN AND COLLABORATE WITH OTHER ART FORMS AND INSTRUMENTALISTS. RECENT PERFORMANCES INCLUDE: CONGREGATE ONLINE; CLEVELAND WATKISS, SOUL CITY ARTS 2020 RÉSONANCES ONLINE; ONLINE 1/ RESILIENCE/ MEMORIES; VORTEX JAZZ CLUB 2020 JAZZ CONNECTIVE; VORTEX JAZZ CLUB 2020 TAP DANCE AND PIANO DUO WITH RICHARD ADAM LEWIS; VORTEX JAZZ CLUB 2020 RESONANCES 3: RÊVES; VORTEX JAZZ CLUB, LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL 2019 ECSTASIES; ARTWALK WAKEFIELD 2019
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TO BE AN ARTIST S2 E5 | CHRISTIAN PRIOR | MUSICIAN | Part 2
Hi everyone,
welcome back to TO BE AN ARTIST. This week I am sitting down with Christian Prior, and this episode will be part 2 of our conversation. If you would like to donate and support this Project, Please do so at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ToBeAnAr... About Christian: Christian grew up in a tiny, remote village on the beautifully bleak moors of the North of England. Without much to do and nowhere to go, music became his companion and escape. His days became filled with it: writing songs, playing piano, singing, and listening to as much music as he could. At the age of 18, with a burning desire to continue his musical journey, Christian moved to the thriving metropolis of London where he studied jazz and classical music. Followed by time honing his skills working as a freelance musician and finding his own artistic voice. Christian’s music brings together his love for jazz, rock, classical music, electronica, as well as traditional music from across the globe. Soaring synths, rare grooves, and virtuosic piano solos underpin a vulnerable yet powerful voice singing subtle and well crafted lyrics. Both the the cold, dark beauty of the moors, and the frantic, vibrant energy of London can be heard in Christian’s eclectic sound. https://christianpriormusic.com/#home-section https://www.instagram.com/christianpriormusic/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy91YJZ1X0KY-gZnai6Jqng?view_as=subscriber https://christianpriormusic.bandcamp.com/releases “Petra Haller is unique as an improvising tap dancer – a worthy successor to Will Gaines. ” — oliver weindling, vortex jazz club, babel label PETRA IS AN INDEPENDENT DANCE ARTIST AND TAP DANCER BASED IN LONDON. SHE STARTED HER CAREER AS A FREELANCE DANCER WORKING ON BBC1, THE ONE SHOW: SKY1, LUIE SPENCE’S SHOW BUSINESS; ELLEN KENT PRODUCTION, AIDA AS WELL AS VARIOUS MUSIC VIDEOS AND LIVE EVENTS. AFTER SEVERAL YEARS OF SOLELY WORKING FOR OTHER PEOPLE SHE STARTED CREATING , PRODUCING AND PERFORMING HER OWN WORK AS WELL. HER FIRST OUTINGS AS A CREATOR, DANCER, PRODUCER INCLUDE: “CHARLIE: MY MESSAGE TO HUMANITY“, LAKE STUDIOS BERLIN AND THE SOLO THEATRE SHOWCASE “SOLO ROULETTE” AT THE BLUE ELEPHANT THEATRE IN NOVEMBER 2018 PERFORMING “DELIVER ME” A THEATRE AND DANCE PIECE WHICH COMBINES SPOKEN WORD AND CONTEMPORARY DANCE. SHE IS CURRENTLY THE RESIDENT DANCER AT RÉSONANCES PERFORMANCES, AN INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION OF IMPROVISED MUSIC, POETRY, DIGITAL ART AND LIVE PAINTING LED BY AURELIE FREOUA AND SUPPORTED BY THE VORTEX JAZZ CLUB. PETRA HAS BEEN THE FIRST TAP DANCER NAMED IN JAZZWISE MAGAZINE’S: RISING JAZZ ARTISTS SECTION IN: WHO TO LOOK OUT FOR IN 2020. SHE HAS MAINLY STUDIED TAP UNDER JASON SAMUELS SMITH AND DERICK GRANT WHO NOT ONLY TAUGHT HER THE DANCE STYLE BUT ALSO INSPIRED HER TO STUDY THE ROOTS OF THIS AFRICAN-AMERICAN ART FORM IN JAZZ MUSIC AND AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY. SHE WAS INTRODUCED TO FREE IMPROVISATION BY CLEVELAND WATKISS AT THE FREEDOM OF ART LOFT JAM AND IMMEDIATELY FOUND HERSELF AT HOME. PETRA IS COMMITTED TO HONOR THE LINEAGE AND HISTORY OF TAP DANCE WHILE FINDING HER PLACE IN IMPROVISED MUSIC AND JAZZ, CONSTANTLY HUNGRY TO LEARN AND COLLABORATE WITH OTHER ART FORMS AND INSTRUMENTALISTS. RECENT PERFORMANCES INCLUDE: CONGREGATE ONLINE; CLEVELAND WATKISS, SOUL CITY ARTS 2020 RÉSONANCES ONLINE; ONLINE 1/ RESILIENCE/ MEMORIES; VORTEX JAZZ CLUB 2020 JAZZ CONNECTIVE; VORTEX JAZZ CLUB 2020 TAP DANCE AND PIANO DUO WITH RICHARD ADAM LEWIS; VORTEX JAZZ CLUB 2020 RESONANCES 3: RÊVES; VORTEX JAZZ CLUB, LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL 2019 ECSTASIES; ARTWALK WAKEFIELD 2019 https://www.petrahaller.net/home https://www.instagram.com/petrahaller... -
TO BE AN ARTIST S2 E4 | CHRISTIAN PRIOR | MUSICIAN | Part 1
Hi everyone,
welcome back to TO BE AN ARTIST.
This week I am sitting down with Christian Prior, and this episode will be part 1 of our conversation. If you would like to donate and support this Project, Please do so at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ToBeAnAr... About Christian: Christian grew up in a tiny, remote village on the beautifully bleak moors of the North of England. Without much to do and nowhere to go, music became his companion and escape. His days became filled with it: writing songs, playing piano, singing, and listening to as much music as he could. At the age of 18, with a burning desire to continue his musical journey, Christian moved to the thriving metropolis of London where he studied jazz and classical music. Followed by time honing his skills working as a freelance musician and finding his own artistic voice. Christian’s music brings together his love for jazz, rock, classical music, electronica, as well as traditional music from across the globe. Soaring synths, rare grooves, and virtuosic piano solos underpin a vulnerable yet powerful voice singing subtle and well crafted lyrics. Both the the cold, dark beauty of the moors, and the frantic, vibrant energy of London can be heard in Christian’s eclectic sound. https://christianpriormusic.com/#home-section https://www.instagram.com/christianpriormusic/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy91YJZ1X0KY-gZnai6Jqng?view_as=subscriber https://christianpriormusic.bandcamp.com/releases “Petra Haller is unique as an improvising tap dancer – a worthy successor to Will Gaines. ” — oliver weindling, vortex jazz club, babel label PETRA IS AN INDEPENDENT DANCE ARTIST AND TAP DANCER BASED IN LONDON. SHE STARTED HER CAREER AS A FREELANCE DANCER WORKING ON BBC1, THE ONE SHOW: SKY1, LUIE SPENCE’S SHOW BUSINESS; ELLEN KENT PRODUCTION, AIDA AS WELL AS VARIOUS MUSIC VIDEOS AND LIVE EVENTS. AFTER SEVERAL YEARS OF SOLELY WORKING FOR OTHER PEOPLE SHE STARTED CREATING , PRODUCING AND PERFORMING HER OWN WORK AS WELL. HER FIRST OUTINGS AS A CREATOR, DANCER, PRODUCER INCLUDE: “CHARLIE: MY MESSAGE TO HUMANITY“, LAKE STUDIOS BERLIN AND THE SOLO THEATRE SHOWCASE “SOLO ROULETTE” AT THE BLUE ELEPHANT THEATRE IN NOVEMBER 2018 PERFORMING “DELIVER ME” A THEATRE AND DANCE PIECE WHICH COMBINES SPOKEN WORD AND CONTEMPORARY DANCE. SHE IS CURRENTLY THE RESIDENT DANCER AT RÉSONANCES PERFORMANCES, AN INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION OF IMPROVISED MUSIC, POETRY, DIGITAL ART AND LIVE PAINTING LED BY AURELIE FREOUA AND SUPPORTED BY THE VORTEX JAZZ CLUB. PETRA HAS BEEN THE FIRST TAP DANCER NAMED IN JAZZWISE MAGAZINE’S: RISING JAZZ ARTISTS SECTION IN: WHO TO LOOK OUT FOR IN 2020. SHE HAS MAINLY STUDIED TAP UNDER JASON SAMUELS SMITH AND DERICK GRANT WHO NOT ONLY TAUGHT HER THE DANCE STYLE BUT ALSO INSPIRED HER TO STUDY THE ROOTS OF THIS AFRICAN-AMERICAN ART FORM IN JAZZ MUSIC AND AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY. SHE WAS INTRODUCED TO FREE IMPROVISATION BY CLEVELAND WATKISS AT THE FREEDOM OF ART LOFT JAM AND IMMEDIATELY FOUND HERSELF AT HOME. PETRA IS COMMITTED TO HONOR THE LINEAGE AND HISTORY OF TAP DANCE WHILE FINDING HER PLACE IN IMPROVISED MUSIC AND JAZZ, CONSTANTLY HUNGRY TO LEARN AND COLLABORATE WITH OTHER ART FORMS AND INSTRUMENTALISTS. RECENT PERFORMANCES INCLUDE: CONGREGATE ONLINE; CLEVELAND WATKISS, SOUL CITY ARTS 2020 RÉSONANCES ONLINE; ONLINE 1/ RESILIENCE/ MEMORIES; VORTEX JAZZ CLUB 2020 JAZZ CONNECTIVE; VORTEX JAZZ CLUB 2020 TAP DANCE AND PIANO DUO WITH RICHARD ADAM LEWIS; VORTEX JAZZ CLUB 2020 RESONANCES 3: RÊVES; VORTEX JAZZ CLUB, LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL 2019 ECSTASIES; ARTWALK WAKEFIELD 2019 https://www.petrahaller.net/home https://www.instagram.com/petrahaller... -
TO BE AN ARTIST S2 EP3 | CHRISTOPHER CUNNINGHAM | MULTI-MEDIA ARTIST | PODCAST
Hi Everyone,
Welcome back to Season 2 Episode 3. Today I am sitting down with Christopher Cunningham. Let's dive into his creative process, his story and his views on being an artist! The Artist Chris Cunningham is a multi-media artist who experiments with Acrylic and Watercolour paints to produce unique creations. His work is typically viewed as abstract yet can be viewed as figurative.
Website: https://chriscunningham196.wixsite.com/chriscunninghamart/contact
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christopher_cunnningham/?hl=en
If you would like to donate and support this Project,
Please do so at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ToBeAnArtist
“Petra Haller is unique as an improvising tap dancer – a worthy successor to Will Gaines. ” — oliver weindling, vortex jazz club, babel label
PETRA IS AN INDEPENDENT DANCE ARTIST AND TAP DANCER BASED IN LONDON. SHE STARTED HER CAREER AS A FREELANCE DANCER WORKING ON BBC1, THE ONE SHOW: SKY1, LUIE SPENCE’S SHOW BUSINESS; ELLEN KENT PRODUCTION, AIDA AS WELL AS VARIOUS MUSIC VIDEOS AND LIVE EVENTS. AFTER SEVERAL YEARS OF SOLELY WORKING FOR OTHER PEOPLE SHE STARTED CREATING , PRODUCING AND PERFORMING HER OWN WORK AS WELL. HER FIRST OUTINGS AS A CREATOR, DANCER, PRODUCER INCLUDE: “CHARLIE: MY MESSAGE TO HUMANITY“, LAKE STUDIOS BERLIN AND THE SOLO THEATRE SHOWCASE “SOLO ROULETTE” AT THE BLUE ELEPHANT THEATRE IN NOVEMBER 2018 PERFORMING “DELIVER ME” A THEATRE AND DANCE PIECE WHICH COMBINES SPOKEN WORD AND CONTEMPORARY DANCE. SHE IS CURRENTLY THE RESIDENT DANCER AT RÉSONANCES PERFORMANCES, AN INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION OF IMPROVISED MUSIC, POETRY, DIGITAL ART AND LIVE PAINTING LED BY AURELIE FREOUA AND SUPPORTED BY THE VORTEX JAZZ CLUB. PETRA HAS BEEN THE FIRST TAP DANCER NAMED IN JAZZWISE MAGAZINE’S: RISING JAZZ ARTISTS SECTION IN: WHO TO LOOK OUT FOR IN 2020. SHE HAS MAINLY STUDIED TAP UNDER JASON SAMUELS SMITH AND DERICK GRANT WHO NOT ONLY TAUGHT HER THE DANCE STYLE BUT ALSO INSPIRED HER TO STUDY THE ROOTS OF THIS AFRICAN-AMERICAN ART FORM IN JAZZ MUSIC AND AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY. SHE WAS INTRODUCED TO FREE IMPROVISATION BY CLEVELAND WATKISS AT THE FREEDOM OF ART LOFT JAM AND IMMEDIATELY FOUND HERSELF AT HOME. PETRA IS COMMITTED TO HONOR THE LINEAGE AND HISTORY OF TAP DANCE WHILE FINDING HER PLACE IN IMPROVISED MUSIC AND JAZZ, CONSTANTLY HUNGRY TO LEARN AND COLLABORATE WITH OTHER ART FORMS AND INSTRUMENTALISTS. RECENT PERFORMANCES INCLUDE: CONGREGATE ONLINE; CLEVELAND WATKISS, SOUL CITY ARTS 2020 RÉSONANCES ONLINE; ONLINE 1/ RESILIENCE/ MEMORIES; VORTEX JAZZ CLUB 2020 JAZZ CONNECTIVE; VORTEX JAZZ CLUB 2020 TAP DANCE AND PIANO DUO WITH RICHARD ADAM LEWIS; VORTEX JAZZ CLUB 2020 RESONANCES 3: RÊVES; VORTEX JAZZ CLUB, LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL 2019 ECSTASIES; ARTWALK WAKEFIELD 2019 \
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TO BE AN ARTIST S2 EPS1 GWENDOLYN KASSENAAR VISUAL ARTIST - PERFORMER
Hi everyone, Welcome to season two of TO BE AN ARTIST which is off to a strong start with no-one else but one of my consistent collaborations and inspirations Gwendolyn Kassenaar. If you would like to donate and support this Project, Please do so at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ToBeAnArtist Gwendolyn Kassenaar is a Dutch visual & performance artist based in London. A graduate from Chelsea College of Art, she paints live in performances collaborating with musicians and dancers. She improvises in the moment to express the ephemeral in her quest to fuse visual art, sound, rhythm, colour and movement. Recent performances include a large live-painted mural in Shoreditch together with a dancer, a multi-disciplinary performance at the Hundred Years Gallery and a duet with Beibei Wang at SOAS. During the London Jazz Festival 2021 her work was shown at the Vortex and Toulouse Lautrec Jazz Clubs. http://www.gwendolynkassenaar.com https://www.instagram.com/gwendolynkassenaar/ “Petra Haller is unique as an improvising tap dancer – a worthy successor to Will Gaines. ” — oliver weindling, vortex jazz club, babel label PETRA IS AN INDEPENDENT DANCE ARTIST AND TAP DANCER BASED IN LONDON. SHE STARTED HER CAREER AS A FREELANCE DANCER WORKING ON BBC1, THE ONE SHOW: SKY1, LUIE SPENCE’S SHOW BUSINESS; ELLEN KENT PRODUCTION, AIDA AS WELL AS VARIOUS MUSIC VIDEOS AND LIVE EVENTS. AFTER SEVERAL YEARS OF SOLELY WORKING FOR OTHER PEOPLE SHE STARTED CREATING , PRODUCING AND PERFORMING HER OWN WORK AS WELL. HER FIRST OUTINGS AS A CREATOR, DANCER, PRODUCER INCLUDE: “CHARLIE: MY MESSAGE TO HUMANITY“, LAKE STUDIOS BERLIN AND THE SOLO THEATRE SHOWCASE “SOLO ROULETTE” AT THE BLUE ELEPHANT THEATRE IN NOVEMBER 2018 PERFORMING “DELIVER ME” A THEATRE AND DANCE PIECE WHICH COMBINES SPOKEN WORD AND CONTEMPORARY DANCE. SHE IS CURRENTLY THE RESIDENT DANCER AT RÉSONANCES PERFORMANCES, AN INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION OF IMPROVISED MUSIC, POETRY, DIGITAL ART AND LIVE PAINTING LED BY AURELIE FREOUA AND SUPPORTED BY THE VORTEX JAZZ CLUB. PETRA HAS BEEN THE FIRST TAP DANCER NAMED IN JAZZWISE MAGAZINE’S: RISING JAZZ ARTISTS SECTION IN: WHO TO LOOK OUT FOR IN 2020. SHE HAS MAINLY STUDIED TAP UNDER JASON SAMUELS SMITH AND DERICK GRANT WHO NOT ONLY TAUGHT HER THE DANCE STYLE BUT ALSO INSPIRED HER TO STUDY THE ROOTS OF THIS AFRICAN-AMERICAN ART FORM IN JAZZ MUSIC AND AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY. SHE WAS INTRODUCED TO FREE IMPROVISATION BY CLEVELAND WATKISS AT THE FREEDOM OF ART LOFT JAM AND IMMEDIATELY FOUND HERSELF AT HOME. PETRA IS COMMITTED TO HONOR THE LINEAGE AND HISTORY OF TAP DANCE WHILE FINDING HER PLACE IN IMPROVISED MUSIC AND JAZZ, CONSTANTLY HUNGRY TO LEARN AND COLLABORATE WITH OTHER ART FORMS AND INSTRUMENTALISTS. RECENT PERFORMANCES INCLUDE: CONGREGATE ONLINE; CLEVELAND WATKISS, SOUL CITY ARTS 2020 RÉSONANCES ONLINE; ONLINE 1/ RESILIENCE/ MEMORIES; VORTEX JAZZ CLUB 2020 JAZZ CONNECTIVE; VORTEX JAZZ CLUB 2020 TAP DANCE AND PIANO DUO WITH RICHARD ADAM LEWIS; VORTEX JAZZ CLUB 2020 RESONANCES 3: RÊVES; VORTEX JAZZ CLUB, LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL 2019 ECSTASIES; ARTWALK WAKEFIELD 2019 https://www.petrahaller.net/home https://www.instagram.com/petrahallerdancer/ Music: Music by Citrus Avenue - Orange Roughy - https://thmatc.co/?l=106E324D