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Episode 110: Timea Wharton-Suri - The Takeover from 2022-02-10T18:42:57
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 ...
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Episode 109: Anthony Morigerato - The Steep Learning Curve of Filmmaking from 2022-01-29T18:28:10
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 ...
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Episode 108: Jack Evans - The Chaos of Making Something Happen from 2022-01-20T14:40:52
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 ma...
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Episode 107: Restorative Culture with Johnathan Morin from 2022-01-14T19:10:23
In this episode we reveal a Big Announcement featuring Tap Dancer, Johnathan Morin.
Follow Johnathan Morin on instagram @johnnymorin
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Episode 106: Legacy Series Tap Dance Symposium from 2021-11-25T18:16:22
Today we’re joined by curator and program director of Dance Immersion, Timea Wharton-Suri and Tap Dance luminary and co-director of the Tap Symposium, Lisa LaTouche. The Legacy Series: Tap Dance S...
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Episode 105: Barbara Duffy - Tap Into Improv from 2021-11-09T18:12:52
Tap dance educator Barbara Duffy joins us to talk about her book 'Tap Into Improv: A Guide To Tap Dance Improvisation' available on Amazon. The holiday season is fast approaching. Make sure to orde...
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Episode 104: Heather Cornell - Rebooting Culture from 2021-11-01T17:49:55
In this episode, we dive into an important discussion with master teacher Heather Cornell looking to the future of Tap Dance. This episode is for teachers, dancers and musicians alike. Highly reco...
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Episode 103: Heather Cornell - I Stole From Heather from 2021-10-08T10:46:58
I've been straight up lying to my mentor Heather Cornell for years. In this episode I come clean to her and admit my betrayal of her trust. She then masterfully reveals exactly why she is my chos...
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Episode 102: Linda Joy Sullivan - Searching For Henry Part 5 from 2021-09-23T17:51:05
Searching For Henry Part 5
This is part 5 of our limited Tap Love Tour Podcast series ‘Searching For Henry’ where we gather pieces from different times and places in order to Re-member the prol...
Episode 101: Hollywood Jade - Dem Heels from 2021-09-02T20:29:50
In this episode we revisit an old debate within tap dance about heels vs flats. We start with Michele Cole who shares the opinion of her mentor Dr. Henry LeTang that women should wear heels when t...
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100th Episode: I Am Not Your Negro from 2021-08-04T15:31:04
Today the Tap Love Tour Podcast turns 100! Much gratitude and appreciation to all the guests, to all the listeners and to all of the patrons. In this episode, host Travis Knights is canceling him...
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Episode 99: Searching For Henry Part 4- Michele Cole from 2021-07-22T15:33
Searching For Henry Part 4 - Michele Cole
This is part 4 of our limited Tap Love Tour Podcast series ‘Searching For Henry’ where we gather pieces from different times and places in order to Re-...
Episode 98: Searching For Henry Part 3 - Dexter Jones from 2021-07-15T16:47:05
Searching For Henry Part 3 - Dexter Jones
This is part 3 of our limited Tap Love Tour Podcast series ‘Searching For Henry’ where we gather pieces from different times and places in order to Re-...
Episode 97: Searching For Henry Part 2 - Reminiscing with Linette Doherty from 2021-06-24T15:17:33
Searching For Henry Part 2 - Reminiscing with Linette Doherty
This is part 2 of our limited Tap Love Tour Podcast series ‘Searching For Henry’ where we gather pieces from different times and pl...
Episode 96: Searching For Henry Part 1- The Improbable Dream with David Cox from 2021-06-17T17:56:48
This is part 1 of our limited Tap Love Tour Podcast series ‘Searching For Henry’ where we gather pieces from different times and places in order to Re-member the prolific Tap Dance choreographer, D...
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Episode 95: Vikas Arun - Project Convergence from 2021-06-10T14:10:34
This week we are joined by multi-form dancer, choreographer, co-founder of Project Convergence, and resident artist at the American Tap Dance Foundation, Vikas Arun. We discuss how to engage in cr...
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Episode 94: Hoofer from 2021-06-03T17:44:21
This a companion piece with the previous episode titled 'Rename Tap Dance'. It's taken me a minute to process this. I'm still processing things. In this episode we're going to talk about the nam...
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Episode 93: Rename Tap Dance from 2020-12-28T17:01:05
In this week's episode, host Travis Knights proposes a strategy to begin to shed the relationship that tap has with blackface minstrelsy, by changing the name of Tap Dance itself. Send your feedba...
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Episode 92: RESET from 2020-12-18T00:54:05
This week I share a major revelation that will affect the rest of my life as a tap dancer. This podcast features The First Lady of Swing, Sarah Petronio and a very special surprise at the top of t...
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Episode 91: LaTasha Barnes - The Values of Jazz Culture from 2020-07-20T14:33:51
This week we are joined by the powerful LaTasha Barnes. She is a dancer, educator, mentor and all around heavy weight in the world of jazz dance. We discuss her new relationship to discipline, the...
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Episode 90: Samson Brown - Reconnecting With Ancestors from 2020-07-08T17:45:53
This week we are joined by multidisciplinary artist and traditional healer Makhosi Ingwe yaMabala also known as Samson Brown. Samson went viral last year in a touching Gillette commercial where hi...
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Episode 89: Chloe Arnold - Two Choices from 2020-04-18T16:01:13
This week we are joined by celebrated tap dancer, choreographer, entrepreneur, philanthropist Chloe Arnold. The founder and artistic director of the tap dance sensation Syncopated Ladies, shares h...
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Episode 88: COVID19 - Global Perspective from 2020-03-22T23:27:09
This week, we reflect on the wake of COVID-19 among tap dancers and swing dancers around the world. The episode features Maud Arnold (USA), Roxane Butterfly (France), Meghan Gilmore and Anaïs Séki...
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Episode 87: Bamboozled - Reclaiming History from 2020-02-24T23:55:50
Spike Lee's film 'Bamboozled' puts Tap Dance on trial and condemns it to death. Condemn minstrelsy, yes please. Condemn blackface, all day. Condemn Tap Dance... big problem! This week we unpack S...
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Episode 86: Heather Cornell - A Work In Process from 2020-02-18T18:34:02
Heather Cornell is celebrating 30 years of doing her essential Tap Labs in Valley Cottage, NY. The luminary Tap Dance artist joins us to talk about this year's tap labs, and the overall need for a...
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Episode 85: Jane Goldberg - A Comedy of Errors Part 2 from 2020-02-07T23:03:44
This is Part 2 of our conversation with the Tap Goddess of the Lower East Side, Jane Goldberg. We dive into the ins and outs of her stage act and discuss comedy and tap dance.
Supplementa...
Episode 84: Jane Goldberg - A Comedy of Errors Part 1 from 2020-01-31T13:11:30
This week we are joined by tap dance cultural heavyweight, producer, performing artist, teacher, and author of 'Shoot Me While I'm Happy: Memories from the Tap Goddess of the Lower East Side', Jane...
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Episode 83: The Foreman Brothers - In The Footsteps Of Legends from 2020-01-14T14:48:25
Fresh off their incredible appearance in the award winning Amazon Prime show The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Jaden and Ellis Foreman share their experience playing the role of the Hines Brothers and dan...
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Episode 82: Maurice Hines - In His Own Words from 2019-12-24T15:41:35
We are extremely excited to have Tap Dance royalty, Maurice Hines on the show. Taped a few days shy of his 76th birthday, Mr. Hines shares a fundamental secret to performance past down to him by J...
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Episode 81: Brenna Kuhn - It's The Right Thing To Do from 2019-12-12T16:13:44
This week we are joined by the owner and operator of Art Beat Dance Center in Cedar Park, Texas, Tap Dancer and my former colleague at Tapestry Dance Company, Brenna Kuhn. Brenna and I talk about ...
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Episode 80: Angela Andrew - You Heard About The Windrush Scandal Right? from 2019-12-05T19:27:56
This week we are joined by the #OriginalHackneyHipster, celebrated U.K. based Jazz Dancer, Angela Andrew. We laugh a lot, discuss responsibility to the elders of the form (including Franky Manning...
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Episode 79: Maurice Hines Bring Them Back - Reflections With The Manzari Bros and John Carluccio from 2019-11-07T16:53:50
We are joined by the director of the new film Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back, John Carluccio, and two multi-talented features in the film, John and Leo Manzari. The film explores the incredible jo...
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Episode 78: Dolores Sanchez - Your Voice Is Valid from 2019-10-10T11:38:45
Today we are joined by NYC based tap dancer and artistic director of The Dolo Project, Dolores Sanchez. We discuss the inspiration behind the new works being created in The Dolo Project, NYC tap d...
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Episode 77: Annette Walker - Duke Ellington's Sacred Music on BBC Proms from 2019-09-26T02:46:30
This week Travis is joined by tap dancer, Annette Walker, to discuss her experience dancing the iconic Duke Ellington composition 'David Danced Before The Lord With All His Might' at the BBC Proms....
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Episode 76: Hank Smith - Blackface: Discovering Black Excellence From The Age Of Minstrelsy from 2019-09-14T02:41:53
In this episode, Travis talks with the 2019 recipient of the Tap Preservation Award by the American Tap Dance Foundation, Hank Smith. They dive into the controversial topic of blackface and expose ...
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Episode 75: Sandra Kluge - Is Loneliness Necessary In The Pursuit Of Art? from 2019-09-05T11:38
In this episode, Travis reconnects with Tap Dance musician Sandra Kluge. They discuss the balance between tradition and innovation, and how to cope with the loneliness of pursuing your craft.
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Episode 74: Heather Cornell - Jazz United Master Class from 2019-08-07T14:00:05
With the support of the Ontario Arts Council, we brought in Tap Dance luminary Heather Cornell to mentor the Toronto Jazz community with the express purpose of reconnecting the music with the dance...
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Episode 73: Jason Janas - The Art Of Practice from 2019-07-25T20:38:49
This week we are joined by world class tap dancer, co-owner of Foundation House and artistic director of Commit Dance Company, Jason Janas. We talk about his origins, his approach to practice, his...
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Episode 72: Tilman O'Donnell - Stay The Course from 2019-07-19T20:45
This week we are joined by celebrated dancer and choreographer, Tilman O'Donnell. I recently took his dance workshop where we spent a significant amount of time in a sitting meditation practice......
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Episode 71: Mike Ross - Freedom To Fail from 2019-07-05T12:29:33
This week, we are joined by the Slaight Family Director of Music at Soulpepper Theatre Company, Mike Ross. Ahead of the premiere of his latest concert 'The Promised Land: Steinbeck Through Song' (...
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Episode 70: Kylie Somerville - Just Breathe: A Discussion About Plant Medicines from 2019-06-27T13:04:15
This week we are joined by harm reduction counselor, tap dancer and fellow psychonaut, Kylie Somerville to discuss the benefits and stigma of plant medicines.
For more information about ps...
Episode 69: Caleb Teicher - Finding The Familiar Within The Difference from 2019-06-12T21:58:22
In this episode, we are joined by the multi-talented award winning choreographer Caleb Teicher. We discuss the creative process, the unification of jazz culture and the balance between tradition a...
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Episode 68: Brandy Leary - Abundance: How To Be Full And Not Attached from 2019-05-26T13:06:42
We've been leading up to this podcast for a few years now. We're thrilled to announce that coming in April 2020, Theatre Passe Muraille with Anandam Dancetheatre will present a two week run of Eph...
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Episode 67: Ethel Bruneau - Who's Shoulders Are You Standing On? from 2019-05-07T16:41:12
This week, the podcast has been recorded in front of a live studio audience at an event called, Vernacular Spectacular, hosted at Montreal's internationally renowned Swing Dance Studio, Cat's Corne...
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Episode 66: Sebastian Weber - Process Process Process from 2019-05-02T16:49:52
Tap dance artist, Sebastian Weber shares his artistic creation process for the Sebastian Weber Dance Company. Great conversation. Relevant to performing artists.
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Episode 65: Jeannie Hill - Giving Yourself Permission from 2019-04-20T11:47:36
This week we are joined by Manhattan Tap alumni, Jeannie Hill. She is an incredible performer, teacher and tap dancer. In this conversation, we explore the concept of giving yourself permission t...
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Episode 64: Shea Sullivan - Remembering Henry LeTang from 2019-04-05T12:38:58
This week we are joined by critically acclaimed choreographer Shea Sullivan. Shea studied directly and extensively with legendary, Tony award winning tap dance choreographer Henry LeTang. We dive...
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Episode 63: It's Not All About Me! Wait.. It's not all about me? from 2019-03-25T18:34:11
Today, we explore the idea of Tap Dance as a Folk dance. This episode features two extremely important Max's, Max Roach and Max Pollak. Both Max's in their own way discuss the relationship between...
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Episode 62: Conversations About Race And Tap Dance Part 2 from 2019-03-06T16:33:57
This is part 2 of a special Tap Love Tour focus on the complex issue of race as it relates to tap dance. Inspired by a recent episode featuring Moncell illKozby Durden (episode 54), we dive deeper...
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Episode 61: Conversations About Race And Tap Dance Part 1 from 2019-02-14T20:41:20
Let's talk about race and tap dance. This is part 1 of a special Tap Love Tour focus on a complex issue rooted in the history of the United States that affects tap dance to this day. Inspired by ...
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Episode 60: Josh Hilberman - Dance of Liberation from 2019-02-07T12:02:11
Josh Hilberman is an incredibly accomplished tap dancer and celebrated choreographer. His well of experience in the dance runs deep and spans decades. In this episode, we scratch the surface of h...
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Episode 59: Hillary-Marie - The Power of No from 2019-01-31T11:45:20
Tap dance artist and entrepreneur, Hillary-Marie joins us to talk about her new podcast 'Lost in The Shuffle', her journey through rhythm and the power of saying 'No'.
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Episode 58: Gene Medler & Caroline Vance - NCYTE 'You Know!' from 2019-01-23T11:56:13
This week we are joined by a heavy weight in the world of tap dance, the founder of the North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble, Gene Medler and the assistant director of NCYTE, Caroline Vance.
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Episode 57: DeWitt Fleming Jr - Dew It Right Tap Mics from 2019-01-16T12:26:57
How many times have you performed on a stage with poor sound? Multi-talented tap dancer, actor, producer, entrepreneur Dewitt Fleming Jr. joins us to discuss an extremely important topic to any pe...
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Episode 56: Joseph Webb - Do Your Ting from 2019-01-07T20:48:21
This week we are joined by tap dancer and recording artist Joseph Webb. We talk about his music, Noise Funk, and artistic inspirations. Check out his new music here: https://open.spotify.com/album...
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Episode 55: Johnathan Morin - Our Favourite Tap Clips from 2019-01-01T05:31:27
Happy New Year!!! This week we are joined by tap dance artist Johnathan Morin to discuss tap dance footage that has inspired us through the years.
Connect to Johnathan Morin here: https:/...
Episode 54: Moncell illKozby Durden - The Thin Line Between Participation and Appropriation from 2018-12-21T17:07:10
This week we are joined by author, cultural scholar, filmmaker and dance educator, Moncell illKozby Durden. In our conversation, Durden offers one of the most well rounded perspectives on cultural...
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Episode 53: Joey Hollingsworth - Dancing For The People from 2018-12-13T14:22:02
This week we are joined by legendary Canadian tap dance performer, Joey Hollingsworth. There are so many gems in this one. He is a great story teller with a lifetime of experience to share. We j...
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Episode 52: Katherine Kramer - Expanding Your Awareness from 2018-11-20T23:54:41
Recipient of the 2018 Hoofer's Award at Tap City, Katherine Kramer joins us and shares her insights on the practice of expansive awareness in tap dance and improvisation.
Supplemental Musi...
Episode 51: Dr. Barry Harris - A Lesson For The Dancers from 2018-11-09T12:25:35
Jazz legend, Dr. Barry Harris shares the secret to his connection with Tap legend Dr. Jimmy Slyde. It's an episode that all tap dancers should hear. Special thank you to Howard Rees for making th...
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Episode 50: Dianne Walker - Black & Blue Pt.1 from 2018-10-16T19:46:58
This week we are joined by Tony Award winner, tap dancer, master teacher, and storyteller, the magnificent Lady Dianne Walker. In this episode, we discuss Walker's beginnings and start to scratch ...
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Episode 49: Pamela Vlach - Tap Uganda from 2018-09-27T18:58:18
This week we are joined by New York based Tap Dance instructor Pamela Vlach who shares her experience teaching tap dance in Uganda.
Donate to Tap Uganda here: https://tapuganda.org/
Episode 48: Heather Cornell, Sarah Reich, Matthew Shields and Tasha Lawson - After Hours from 2018-08-28T19:02:39
The faculty and cast of the 2018 Vancouver Tap Dance Festival revisit their passion filled week of tap dancing, hours before their respective flights home.
Connect to Heather Cornell: http...
Episode 47: Matthew R Shields - Tap Dance Musicianship from 2018-08-17T22:43:32
Matthew Shields joins the podcast to discuss the 2018 Vancouver Tap Dance Festival, working in a band as a tap dancer and shares some stories from his time with Tapestry Dance Company.
Con...
Episode 46: Jenna Werhun with special guest Alisha Stranges - Healing Through Tap Dance from 2018-08-02T20:10:30
Jenna Werhun and Alisha Stranges join us and share their insight on the healing power of tap dance.
Connect with Jenna here: www.jennawerhun.com
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Episode 45: Natasha Powell - Holla Jazz from 2018-04-19T17:18:05
We are joined by founder and artistic director of Holla Jazz, Natasha Powell. The hot, new Toronto based vernacular Jazz dance company debuts their premiere show called FLOOR'D April 25-28 at the ...
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Episode 44: Grant Swift - Staying True to the Form from 2018-04-12T12:52:59
This week we are joined by educator, performer, producer, artist, activist, tap dancer, Grant Swift. Calling in all the way from Melbourne, Australia, Swift shares his incredible journey through t...
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Episode 43: Skip Cunningham - Still Swingin' from 2018-03-28T17:34:49
Mr. Showbiz himself, Skip Cunningham joins us for a conversation about his career in entertainment and shares some valuable insights into the structure of show business in the 1960s.
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Episode 42: Brenda Bufalino - Invent Your Own Situation from 2018-03-02T13:43:58
Tap Dance Icon, Brenda Bufalino joins us to discuss the book Jazz Dance, and all things tap.
To connect with Brenda visit: http://brendabufalino.com/
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Episode 41: Melba Ayco - Social Justice from 2018-02-23T13:50:53
Melba Ayco is the founder and Artistic Director of Northwest Tap Connection. For more information on the NWTC visit: https://www.nwtapconnection.org/
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Kendrick Lam...
Episode 40: Jay Fagan - Make'em Laugh from 2018-01-30T18:01:23
We're joined by the incredibly accomplished, funny and talented tap dance artist, Jay Fagan. In this episode, we focus on the increasingly rare practice of developing an act for the stage.
Episode 39: TAP - The Best Tap Movie Of All Time from 2018-01-20T18:27:18
Quite possibly the geekiest podcast I've ever done. We spend the entire episode focusing on the brilliance of the movie TAP.
If you haven't seen the film, order it online here: https://ww...
Episode 38: Jessie Sawyers - Getting Unlocked from 2017-12-13T12:28:32
Jessie Sawyers is an artist, tap dancer and business person who recently founded a company called Getting Unlocked. Getting Unlocked sells art and apparel as a cultural movement that encourages se...
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Episode 37: Brandy Leary - Ephemeral Artifacts from 2017-11-28T18:49:14
In this episode we are joined by creator, choreographer, dancer, artist and founder of Anandam Dance Theatre in Toronto, Brandy Leary. It's an honest conversation about life, death and following o...
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Episode 36: Tre Dumas III - Givin’em The Business from 2017-11-19T22:56:18
Tre Dumas III is a teacher, performer, choreographer, founding member of MADD Rhythms and Jus Listen. The Chicago native has toured all over the world dancing in RiverDance and continues to deepen...
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Episode 35: Lisa LaTouche - A New Level Of Excellence from 2017-11-09T12:47:55
Lisa LaTouche is a highly sought after New York based tap dance artist who regularly teaches and performs all over the world. In this episode we dive deep into her recent experience as a cast memb...
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Episode 34: Andrew Nemr - It Never Ends? from 2017-10-27T20:41:07
Andrew Nemr is a world renowned American Tap Dancer, performer,
choreographer, and educator with a broad spectrum of tapethetical knowledge. His newest work, Rising To The Tap, debuts Dec. 15...
Episode 33: Starinah Dixon - Secret Sauce from 2017-07-26T21:23:17
Starinah Dixon is a phenomenal tap dancer who is among the current vanguards of the form. She joined us via Skype to share some insights on her journey in rhythm.
To Connect with Star and...
Episode 32: Roxane Butterfly - Helping People Sink Into Their Rhythm from 2017-07-14T19:25:04
Roxane Butterfly is an incredibly accomplished, critically acclaimed, world renowned tap dancer. She joined us via Skype to share her rich perspective on the dance and some key insights from her m...
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Episode 31: Lee How - Both Feet In Music from 2017-05-04T11:11:18
We are joined by tap dance powerhouse, Lee How to discuss his new passion project, Fasho Band. We also explore his beginnings in Chicago and how to pay it forward.
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Episode 30: Theresa Ruth Howard - Unveiling The Whole Spectrum from 2017-04-25T00:22:11
In this episode we explore one of the most celebrated dance forms in the western world, Ballet. Our guest, accomplished dancer, Theresa Ruth Howard talks about her passion for the dance and her ti...
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Episode 29: Aleix Prats Ferrer And Anaïs Sékiné - Jazz Dance Family Reunion from 2017-03-23T13:13:42
In this episode, we turn our focus to a jazz dance that has exploded back onto the social dancing scene, Lindy Hop, with two of its passionate practioners, Aleix Prats Ferrer And Anaïs Sékiné. The...
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Episode 28: Imam Ehsaan - #Resist from 2017-02-14T23:14:45
This is part 2 of a special series aimed at actively addressing the dangerous socio-political conditions created by the Trump administration. The following is a conversation with Imam Ehsaan, a Mu...
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Episode 27: Reverend Darryl Gray - #Resist from 2017-02-07T01:11:54
This is part 1 of a special series aimed at actively addressing the dangerous socio-political conditions created by the Trump administration. The following is a conversation with Reverend Darryl G...
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Episode 26: Brinae Ali - Fearless Approach from 2016-12-05T21:24:21
In our season finale, acclaimed tap dancer and artistic director of the Tapology Festival, Brinae Ali gives us a glimpse into her experience performing in the multiple Tony Award nominated show 'Sh...
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Episode 25: Festivals - For The People By The People from 2016-11-15T11:53:50
This show is dedicated to Tap Dance Festivals. Once upon a time there were a few of them that attracted dancers from all walks of life. Now there are many festivals all around the world. Today w...
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Episode 24: Bril Barrett - Making A Difference Dancing from 2016-10-27T15:06:31
Tap dancer and co-founder of Chicago based tap dance performance company MADD Rhythms, Bril Barrett, joins host Travis Knights via skype to talk about the development of his powerhouse company.
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Episode 23: Marije Nie - One Million Steps from 2016-10-20T13:28:10
Artist, Tap Dancer, Marije Nie joins Travis Knights via Skype from Amsterdam to discuss the creative process and inspiration behind her award winning short film, One Million Steps.
To view...
Episode 22: Dein Perry - Creating Tap Dogs from 2016-10-06T12:26:43
Tap dancer, choreographer, director, the mind behind the longest running tap dance show in history, Dein Perry joins Travis Knights for a conversation about his creative process.
For touri...
Episode 21: Adriana Ray & Reflections on 'The Cholly Project' from 2016-09-14T20:56:22
Tap dancer, educator, Tapestry Dance Company Alumni, Adriana Ray joins Travis to talk about her tapethetical journey and focus. In addition to this thoughtful and insightful guest, Travis opens th...
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Episode 20: Ayodele Casel & Anthony Morigerato - Operation Tap, Shaping the Perception of Quality from 2016-08-24T15:26:43
Tap dancers, Ayodele Casel and Anthony Morigerato share their motivations behind Operation Tap, the online hub for tap dancers to share, learn, blog, and contribute to the growth of tap dance.
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Episode 19: Sean Jackson - Walking Your Own Path from 2016-07-07T05:21:12
Musician, tap dancer, artist, Sean Jackson joins Travis Knights in a candid conversation that spans tap dance, to the nature of our interconnection. That's right, we went Deep into the murky water...
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Episode 18: Nico Rubio - Nurturing the Tap Dance Sub-Culture from 2016-06-30T11:03:18
Tap dancer, Nico Rubio joins Travis Knights for a candid conversation via skype from Chicago, Il. Nico is a dancer at the top of his game, with a distinctive style whose influence is spreading qui...
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Episode 17: Thomas Marek - The Highs and Lows of Creation from 2016-06-09T11:58:40
Tap Dancer, choreographer, producer, and director Thomas Marek talks to Travis from his studio in Hamburg, about his creation process off the heels of the critical and box office success of his new...
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Episode 16: Jessie Sawyers - No Limitations from 2016-06-01T09:42:25
Humanist, artist, visual musician, Jessie Sawyers talks candidly with host, Travis Knights, about her recent world travels and her ever deepening relationship to rhythm.
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Episode 15: Jackie Richardson - The Discipline of Longevity from 2016-05-18T15:26:31
Legendary singer, and actor Jackie Richardson sits down for a candid interview that ranges from her early career in the 1960's with the musical girl group The Tiaras, to the passions that motivate ...
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Episode 14: Stephanie Cadman - What do you do with all that talent? from 2016-05-05T13:11:08
Multi-talented tap dancer, Stephanie Cadman shares insights into her heritage from the traditions of Ottawa Valley step dancing on stage at the Capitol Theater in Port Hope.
Keep up with S...
Episode 13: Mom - The Graceful Warrior from 2016-04-27T16:13:55
Jocelyn Crawley-Knights speaks candidly to her son, Travis about her fight with Cancer.
For more information, visit: http://www.cancer.ca/
Episode 12: Heather Cornell - Making Music Dance from 2016-04-21T07:47:57
Pioneer and Tap Dancer, Heather Cornell turned 60! She joined Travis Knights to talk about her new album, 'Making Music Dance', and her journey in rhythm.
Purchase the album here: https:/...
Episode 11: Sebastian Weber - Pushing The Limits Of Artistry from 2016-04-14T09:22:27
Award winning Tap Dance artist Sebastian Weber, joins Travis Knights via Skype from Leipzig, Germany to talk about his influences, and his current artistic ambitions.
To connect with Sebas...
Episode 10: Albert Schultz - The Melting Pot, Music of New York's Refugee Culture from 2016-04-07T10:03:56
Award winning actor and director Albert Schultz sits down with Travis Knights to discuss the complexities in his emerging concert series 'Taking The A Train Downtown Manhattan - The Melting Pot', a...
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Episode 9: Acia Gray from 2016-02-18T05:04:16
Acia Gray, Co-founder and Artistic Director of Tapestry Dance Company calls in via Skype from Austin, Tx to talk about teaching techniques, her artistic inspirations and the ins and outs of running...
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Episode 8: Ethel Bruneau Part 2 - How To Teach Tap Dance from 2016-02-09T11:38:12
In celebration of her 80th birthday, Montreal Tap Dance Legend 'Miss Swing' joins Travis Knights and Tanya Rivard on the Podcast in the second of a 2 part interview. In this episode, 'Miss Swing' a...
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Episode 7: Thomas Wadelton from 2016-02-02T10:58:16
Tap dancer, Thomas Wadelton joins Travis Knights in a candid conversation via skype all the way from Melbourne, Australia. Thomas is a brilliant tap dance artist who previously worked alongside Tra...
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Episode 6: 'Miss Swing' aka Ethel Bruneau Part 1 from 2016-01-21T11:13:23
Montreal Tap Dance Legend 'Miss Swing' joins Travis Knights and Tanya Rivard on the Podcast in the first of a 2 part interview. In this episode, 'Miss Swing' aka Ethel Bruneau, shares her experienc...
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Episode 5: Allison Toffan from 2016-01-14T10:50:07
Dancer, Choreographer, Producer, and founder of the Toronto Rhythm Initiative, Allison Toffan in conversation with Travis Knights in the TLT studio discussing the future of the Big Band Tap Revue, ...
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Episode 4: The inspiration behind 'Midnight' with Gregory 'Krypto' Selinger from 2016-01-07T21:05:48
Dancer, Gregory 'Krypto' Selinger in conversation with Travis Knights in his car after shooting his segment in TLT's new web series, MIDNIGHT.
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Episode 3: Sarah Reich and Danny Nielsen from 2015-11-26T13:04:49
Dancers, Sarah Reich, and Danny Nielsen in conversation with Travis Knights at Massey Hall in Toronto before a sold out performance with the Post Modern Juke Box.
Recorded live on 11/16/20...
Episode 2: Derick K. Grant, Dianne Montgomery and Johnathan Morin from 2015-11-10T05:37:28
Dancers, Derick K. Grant, Dianne Montgomery and Johnathan Morin, join Travis Knights in Toronto. Special thanks to Kim Chalovich and The Tap Dance Center for their support.
Recorded live ...
Episode 1: Sandra Kluge and Daniel Larsson from 2015-10-19T23:04:59
Dancers, Sandra Kluge and Daniel Larsson, join Travis Knights after rehearsing for Thomas Marek's original show NOLA in Hamburg.
Recorded live on 04/03/15
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