Have Tap Shoes Will Travel #034 - A♠️ - Davon Suttles, choreographer of 'Melanized' talks about representation and his new gig with M.A.D.D. Rhythms in Chicago.
Davon Suttles (@davonsuttles) co-producer and choreographer of the tap show 'Melanized,' discusses representation, gospel music, and his new job performing with M.A.D.D. Rhythms in Chicago.
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Thank you to Ryan Grams and Uptop Films, Matt and the staff at Dancing Fair, Cathy Wind & Keane Sense of Rhythm, and Andy Ausland for this week's music!
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ADDITIONAL WEBSITES
- Dancing Fair - dancingfair.com
- Twin Cities Tap Festival - twincitiestap.com
- Ballare Teatro Dance Studio - ballareteatro.com
- Keane Sense of Rhythm - tapcompany.org
- Kaleena Miller Dance - kaleenamiller.com
- Rhythm Street Movement - rhythmstreetmovement.com
- Radiant Rhythm Initiative - radiantrhythminitiative.com
- Sparkle Theatricals - sparkletheatricals.org
- Buckets and Tap Shoes - bucketsandtapshoes.com
"Go in rhythm, y'all." - Professor Robert L. Reed, St. Louis Tap and Heritage Festival
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