Hello everyone, and Happy National Tap Dance Day......week......month!
And, welcome to Tony's Tap TV. Episode 17.
National Tap Dance Day was signed into American Law by President George H. W. Bush on November 8th, in 1989. So, it's time to reflect, reminisce and remind ourselves that TAP DANCE is a really great dance form! It's available to anyone who is interested. And, how wonderful for some of us, that we get to practice it, share it, and talk about it. For a living! I like to tell everyone that TAP DANCE has allowed me to travel the globe and it's hooked me up with an amazing INTERNATIONAL bevy of other dancers, friends, partners and colleagues from literally ALL over the world.
I for one, am SO honored, and so thankful for what the art form has given me, and it continues to do so. I'm still absolutely fascinated with TAP DANCE.
So......let's celebrate everyone, celebrate.....celebrate.....dance to the music!!!!
In fact, let's dance along to my Routine Four below which was extracted from my Tap Basics Instructional video that I produced in 2000.
Next, we have a classic clip of Bill "Bojangles" Robinson. Who more appropriate to tribute right now considering May 25th is his birthday and why we chose this date for National Tap Dance Day in his honor.
And then, I've also added below the actual Joint Resolution for Tap Dance Day. I love what it says about Tap Dance being a joyful and powerful aesthetic force and a source of enjoyment and outlet for creativity and self-expression. Ain't THAT the truth!
Also, I'm inviting everyone to join in on a Talk I'm giving during the UK Tap Festival at 11am EST this coming Sunday, May 24th. (See details and link below)
Following this is some other info on an event that the marvelous Ms. Mercedes Ellington and I are hosting, also on Sunday, May 24th at 4pm EST. Try to make it. It should be a real hoot for sure.
And then I couldn't resist including a tribute performance I did at Town Hall in honor of the late Donald O'Connor for National Tap Dance Day back in 1997. Boy was I nervous, he was sitting right there!
So, I think "everything is Copasetic" for now, all things considered, and I look forward to seeing everyone in person as soon as possible! Now THAT will be a celebration for sure!
Enjoy, and I'll see you in the funny papers.
Tony
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