The Tap Love Tour Podcast Episode 67: Ethel Bruneau - Who's Shoulders Are You Standing On?
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May 7, 2019 Ethel Bruneau, known as Miss Swing, discusses the importance of community in dance education and the impact of teachers like Mary Bruce. They explore the significance of developing individual style in dancing and the challenges faced by black tap dancers in Canada. The chapter also explores the different options available to dancers - teaching and performing, and the importance of learning from past tap dance legends.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Community, Mentorship, and Dance Education
02:44 • 28min
The Importance of Individual Style in Dancing
31:10 • 5min
Tap Dance Pioneers and Challenges Faced by Black Dancers in Canada
36:16 • 10min
Diversifying Paths: Teaching vs Performing
46:38 • 7min
Learning from the Past: Tap Dance Legends and the Apollo Theater
53:11 • 8min