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#027 - 6♦️ - Bril Barrett, M.A.D.D. Rhythms Chicago & the importance of the 'ONE.'

Dec 20, 2019
Guest
Bril Barrett
Chicago native Bril Barrett discusses tap dancing and the importance of the 'ONE.' He clarifies the Shim Sham, Lon Chaney's 'Big Man's Dance,' and the significance of rhythm in tap dancing. The podcast delves into tap history, movie representation, and preserving tap dance legacy. Memorable cutting contest with Sammy Davis and baby Lawrence, passing down traditions, counting methods in tap dancing, and upcoming projects are also highlighted.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 3min
2
Celebrating Tap Dance History and Legends
02:40 • 23min
3
Preserving Tap Dance History Through Film
25:12 • 2min
4
Exploring the Editing of The Cotton Club and the Representation of Black Characters in Tap History
27:17 • 3min
5
Exploring the Lack of Historical Knowledge in Tap Dancing
30:44 • 24min
6
Memorable cutting contest between Sammy Davis and baby Lawrence
54:46 • 1min
7
Legendary Tap Dancers and Passing Down Traditions
56:13 • 23min
8
Upcoming Projects and Celebrations
01:19:32 • 4min
9
Preserving Tap Dance Legacy and Rhythmic Pathways
01:23:50 • 18min
10
The Importance of Counting Methods in Tap Dancing
01:42:19 • 5min
11
Expressing Gratitude to Sponsors and Listeners
01:46:51 • 4min