The Tap Love Tour Podcast
Episode 127: Stacey Achieng - Tap Dance in Kenya
Jun 11, 2024
Stacey Achieng, co-founder of TapaTapa Tap Dance Group in Nairobi, Kenya, discusses spreading dance across East Africa. Topics include the journey of learning tap dance in Kenya, Kenyan culture, lineage and migration history, tap dance self-help groups, and community engagement initiatives.
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Quick takeaways
- Stacey aims to spread tap dance across East Africa, incorporating traditional Luo music and instruments.
- TAPA TAPA promotes discipline, patience, and simplicity in tap dance while engaging over 50 children in the community.
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Exploring Tap Dance Origins and Cultural Influences
The podcast delves into the roots of traditional Kenyan dances, highlighting the diverse cultural music, instruments, and storytelling embedded within various Kenyan tribes. Stacey shares insights on her involvement in tap dance, emphasizing her natural inclination towards the art form and the gradual build-up of confidence through practice. The fusion of tap dance steps with traditional Luo music and instruments, like the Natiiti, illustrates a collaborative approach to integrating cultural elements.
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