Episode 14, April 29, 2020
Hi everyone,

Welcome to Tony's Tap TV. Episode 14. If you just joined us, check out the link below to all the past episodes that are now archived.

First off, we have another Tap Cartoon! I've been collecting these for years. If YOU have any, please send them my way.

Then we have an International Tap Dance Hall of Fame tribute to the amazing late great Steve Condos. We miss Steve SO much! He was SO positive!

Next we have a clip from my Tap Basics Instructional Video that focuses on simple BRUSH TOE HEEL DIGS. Easy stuff.

AND, then last but not least I want to remind everyone of the Duke Ellington Birthday event we're doing on Zoom TONIGHT at 8pm.

Please join us! You have to register though. I've provided a direct link below. Should be interesting. It's very, very, very experimental. But I feel like a real lucky so and so because I get to sing and dance again in the middle of all this crazy pandemic stuff. Wish me luck. You know how these on-line events can be.

Meanwhile, see you in the funny papers,

Tony

NOTE: Here's a link to all the previous archived Episodes. Click here to visit the: TAP TV ARCHIVES
Today's International Tap Dance Hall of Fame is a tribute to Steve Condos. He was inducted in 2002. That was the very first year of the Hall of Fame. I think we inducted a total of 8 people to get the ball rolling.
Link to bio: Steve Condos
Happy Birthday Duke Ellington!

Jazz April is here and we know that “Things Ain’t What They Used To Be” and we “Don’t Get Around Much Any More”, so we’re coming to lift you up while we’re ALL in our “Solitude”, and bring “Dukes Place”, to you “C Jam” you!

April 29, 2020
8:pm - 9:30pm
In your living room
From our Artists’ homes

To view this event, simply click  THIS LINK  and you will be able to register for this freely broadcast digital event.

You can also watch via Facebook Live  HERE

This birthday concert will be hosted by Mercedes Ellington herself, and will feature the talents of Dave Chamberlain, Marion Cowings, Jason Curry, Ethan Fein, Sharon K. Janda, AC Lincoln, Antoinette Montague, Malik McLaurine, Frank Owens, Ty Stephens, Tony Waag, Karen Callaway Williams, and James Zollar. You won't want to miss it!

If you'd like to help support DECFA, so that we can continue to create content such as this, then please consider  making a donation .
Now check out this link to part of Routine Four that explores Brush Toe Heel Digs from my Tap Basics Video. Follow along!
And here is a video I've used for numerous productions. It was originally created by myself and Eric Dunlap for a touring production of Thank You Gregory. It's a lot of fun.
There are numerous instructional and performance products for purchase available now on-line through Vimeo. This is another way you can support the ATDF in this time of need.

Check them out HERE!


This project was created in a "pay what you can" format, and if you like what you see and if you send us some do re mi, we will consider it a donation. No strings attached. On the other hand, if there's no money, then no problem. Just know that the ATDF appreciates any donation you CAN make large or small, especially now in this crazy new world.

So my friends, keep safe, keep well & in the spirit of tap dance ... PLEASE keep time!

Tony Waag
Artistic/Founding Director
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