Gasps From A Dying Art Form

Dive into the world of logical fallacies as they weave through tap dance! Discover how reasoning errors like straw man arguments and emotional appeals distort critical discourse. Explore real-life examples that illustrate the impact of these fallacies on art, culture, and politics. Enjoy a lively tap dance community roundup and gain insights on improving your argumentation skills. This engaging conversation not only sharpens your thinking but also celebrates the artistry and community behind tap dance.

Exploring the complexities of intent in text conversations, the impact of bipolar disorder on behavior, and the need for understanding in the tap dance community. Reflecting on personal growth, support from Patreon contributors, and insightful interactions with individuals A and D. Delving into mental health ethics and treatment options, sparking discussion on the balance between mandatory treatment and individual autonomy.

David Roediger discusses white stereotypes, language of white supremacy, blackface, formation of white stereotypes, misinterpretation of book, open conversations about race and history, connection between racism and deception, empathy towards racists

In this episode, host Tristan Bruns breaks down the monumental poem "The New Colossus" by Emma Lazarus—the same poem inscribed at the base of the Statue of Liberty—which spells out what ostensibly separates the U.S.A. from Europe and why we should be making life easier for immigrants, not harder. The episode explores the history, symbolism, and relevance of 'The New Colossus' poem and the Statue of Liberty in relation to immigration and the treatment of immigrants in the United States. It also discusses the correlation between poverty and crime rates, presenting various studies and reports that support the idea that poverty increases crime. Delve into the roots and evolution of tap dance, examining its connection to African American culture and its role as a communal experience. Ivory Wheeler shares his experiences of being trained by Macio Anderson, including the harsh punishments they endured. Finally, the speaker explores their passion for poetry, discussing poems by Kurt Vonnegut and Langston Hughes.

--Episode Notes GFADAF EP 14 - Books From A Dying Art Form: "Five Points" by Tyler Anbinder Imagine living in a room no larger than a walk-in closet, sleeping shoulder to shoulder with strangers, it's pitch black, no windows, no ventilation, you might miss a stair step in the inky darkness and tumble to your doom... This would give you an idea what it's like to be a resident of the Five Points neighborhood in New York City before, during and after the Civil War. Yet this is one of the places credited with the formation of the art form we now call tap dance. Is that true? Were Black and Irish residents dancing all "hugemsnug" together in underground hooch joints? Check out this episode of the Gasps podcast to learn those answers...and more! Special thanks to Jane Goldberg, Rachel Germond and the Changing Times Tap Dance Initiative Grant and to the Illinois Arts Council for supporting this episode as part of the larger project, "What It's Like To Be Human," a long-form work of tap dance based on research for this episode and more to come. Chapters 0:00-0:54 Theme 14 0:55-1:28 Introduction 1:29-2:25 Tyler Anbinder Author's CV 2:26-5:35 Five Points Referenced in Beverly Fletcher's "Tapworks" 5:36-11:20 Origin of the Five Points Neighborhood 11:21-18:34 Race Riots 18:25-21:04 Origin of "The Irish Were Slaves, Too!" 21:05-22:11 Black Flight from Five Points 22:12-25:28 History Repeated/George Santayana is Rolling in his Grave 25:59-27:12 "Hey, Where's the Tap Dance, Bro?" 27:13-30:08 Description of Almack's/Pete William's Place 30:09-31:05 Modern Day Five Points 31:06-33:17 Were Fletcher and "Tapworks" Correct? Well...Yes and No. 33:18-36:05 Conclusion 36:06-43:02 Tap Dance Podcast Roundup And that's it! Nothing left to see here. Move along, folks! Besides Jane, Rachel and the IAC, an extra special thank you to the Gasps' Patreon supporters Junior Laniyan and Lori Williams—Love you guys, and didn't I tell you I would be churning these suckers out quicker after taking some time off? Told'ja so! Support this program by joining us on Patreon. 50% of all support goes to the M.A.D.D. Rhythms Tap Academy at the Harold Washington Cultural Center on Chicago's historic South Side. Link to our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/GFADAF Or support this program through a one time donation in our tip jar! Gasps From A Dying Art Form is part of the M.A.D.D. Rhythms Podcast Network Support Gasps From A Dying Art Form by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/gasps-from-a-dying-art-form This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Host Tristan Bruns explores the philosophy of Paulo Freire, a Brazilian educator who taught hundreds of illiterate people to read in 45 days. Freire's method of problem-posing education is discussed and its application to tap dance on different scales is explored. The podcast also touches on funding disparities for small dance organizations in Chicago and the controversy surrounding Brian Seabert's book.

A podcast explores the controversy surrounding the quote attributed to Gene Kelly, claiming that the dance industry is 'dominated by homosexuals.' The episode debunks the quote's origins and explores Kelly's views on masculinity in dance. It also delves into the impact of social stigma, bullying, and the changing acceptance of male dancers and LGBTQ rights. The podcast also touches on tap dance history, toxic masculinity, and the use of descriptors like 'Manly' and 'Affeminate' in popular culture.

Episode Notes Antisemitism is trending in 2022. I regret that it has reached tap dancers. This episode is about trying to convince this person that what they are doing is in poor taste, and extremely dangerous, and also to provide some tools for listeners to identify antisemitic and other types of propaganda when they encounter it. A well-known tap dancer mentioned to me a book about conspiracy theories, and says, "I tell you, this book changed my life!" I ask, "Am I going to find anything antisemitic in here?" And... OF COURSE I DID! No matter what I told the person, no matter how much evidence I say I have, they not only ignore my input, but they then put the stinkin' book in a stinkin' inspirational video shared on their social media—to convince YOU to read it! But I'm here to put the kibosh on this nonsense, and if this doesn't convince everyone—especially this tap dancer in question—then I don't know what will. Any tap dancers interested in sharing and convincing others to partake in hateful propaganda will find the GFADAF ready to push back. The video made by said tap dancer will be posted on the Gasps From A Dying Art Form Facebook page for reference purposes only. 0:00 - 1:00 Theme Song 11 1:00 - 7:15 Introduction/Overview 7:16 - 14:00 Israel vs. Palestine History 14:01 - 16:19 Antisemitic Trope #1, Erasing Jewish People's Jewishness 16:20 - 19:29 Antisemitic Trope #2, The Downplaying of Antisemitism 19:30 - 23:23 Antisemitic Trope #3, Equating Statistics with Morality 23:24 - 31: 42 Antisemitic Trope #4, Using Confirmed Antisemitic Sources (And Racist, Homophobic...) 31:43 - 35:24 Antisemitic Trope #5, The Protocols of the Learned Elders of Zion 35:25 - 42:20 Antisemitic Trope #6, Turning Non-Jewish People Into Jewish People 42:21 - 46:04 Meme of Henry Ford 46:05 - 49:13 (In the voice of Peter Falk) Uh, Just One More Thing... 49:14 - 50:15 Ancient Aliens (lol!) 50:16 - 54:29 So What's The Problem? 54: 30 - 57:54 The Goals of This Episode 57:55 - 1:04:30 The Tap Dance Podcast Round Up (yeehaw!) There is nothing after this so don't bother looking. Support this program by joining us on Patreon. 50% of all support goes to the M.A.D.D. Rhythms Tap Academy at the Harold Washington Cultural Center on Chicago's historic South Side. Link to our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/GFADAF Or support this program through a one time donation in our tip jar! Gasps From A Dying Art Form is part of the M.A.D.D. Rhythms Podcast Network Support Gasps From A Dying Art Form by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/gasps-from-a-dying-art-form This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Host Tristan Bruns reviews the book 'Teach Yourself Tap Dancing' by Derek Hartley and compares it to other books in the series. Topics include tap dance history, the difference between Fred Astaire, Sammy Davis Jr. and Gene Kelly, the origins of jazz music, Buddy Bradley's career, and the impact of systemic racism.

This episode explores the challenges of color-blind speech in tap dance history, highlighting the influence of Beverly Fletcher's 'Tapworks' and discussing the impact of systemic racism and racial inequality. It critiques historical depictions, addresses the decline of tap dance, and explores racial insensitivities in the dance industry. The chapter also delves into the history of African slavery and its impact on the slave trade.