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Episode 18, May 28, 2020

Hello everyone, and welcome to Tony's Tap TV. Episode 18.

BIG news! Tap TV is going LIVE in July during what would have been Tap City. Detailed information on programming will be coming out soon. Meanwhile save and hold July 3-10, 2020 open. After that, and most likely, Tap TV will become a regular event airing every Tuesday at 11am. Even MORE about that later.

Let's get started this week with a tribute to the comedy team of Cook and Brown . Both Charles "Cookie" Cook and Ernest "Brownie" Brown were members of the Copasetics. Along with Charles "Honi" Coles, Buster Brown, Bubba Gaines and others, they have become known as the founding fathers of the ATDF! Honi worked with Brenda Bufalino for over 20 years and then Brenda introduced us all to the Copasetics, their material AND their philosophies. So, well, we've been following in their foot steps ever since.I am so grateful and I really have so much to be thankful for as I got to know these guys! Cookie and Brownie both made us laugh. Boy did we laugh. And, that laughter, that humor, and this legacy, this cannon, this history, is what still inspires me today and I'm very happy to be able to share this information with all of you.

So, you'll see below, that we start with a little tribute to the amazing duo team of Cook & Brown.

Following this, is another Tap Cartoon compliments of Patricia Duffy (yes, that's Barbara's sister). Thanks for sending Pat!

Then I've added a small segment of the Salute to the Copasetics from Tap City 2011. What a show that was.

Once again, it seams that "everything is Copasetic" at least for the moment, all things considered. I think all we can do is just continue to breath, stay safe, stay healthy and stay creative.

By the way, we launch a new website soon also, so be on the look out for that. It is definitely NEW and IMPROVED.

So, meanwhile, and for the moment, stay tuned for lot's of new programs July 3-10, 2020. I'm really looking forward to sharing even more footage and content with everyone and anyone who is interested.

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

Here's a tribute to those most lovable and FUNNY members of the Copasetics: Charles "Cookie" Cook and Ernest "Brownie' Brown. They were inducted into the International Tap Dance Hall of Fame in 2008.

Link to their bio: Charles "Cookie" Cook and Ernest "Brownie" Brown

My Favorite Ellington

Hosted by Mercedes Ellington & Tony Waag

Sun. June 21, 2020

4:00-5:30pm

Join the Duke Ellington Center for the Arts, the American Tap Dance Foundation and some of our favorite artists as they share some personal musical selections, including “their favorite Ellington.” Hear your favorite classics, and maybe discover some new favorites along the way! More details coming soon.

SAVE THE DATE!

You can NEVER practice FLAPS enough. They are SO important. So let's just flap today. One, two, you know what to do.

So, while we are on the subject, here is another tribute to the Copasetics . This footage was extracted from a show I produced during Tap City 2011. It was called Salute to the Copasetics. Cast of thousands. In this segment we have my vocal introduction of Old Man Time followed by a tribute to Charles “Honi” Coles (Rockin in Rhythm, Coles Stroll, Mayor of Harlem/Doin the New Low Down, Warm Feet & Let’s Dance) None of this could have been recreated without the guidance of Brenda Bufalino . Thank YOU Brenda! I think I'll screen the whole show in July.

OpeningOldManTimeRockinRhythmMayorHarlemHoniSuiteTC11 720

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.

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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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