Savion Glover: Tap Dance Improvisation, Live in The Greene Space

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11 жыл бұрын

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The history of African-American dance has been influential in forming many of the dance styles we know today, giving voice to many of the narratives of freedom that have shaped the landscape of America.
Modern dance, jazz, tap, swing, Lindy Hop, Charleston, hip-hop and even the waltz have all been influenced by African and African-American culture. From the days of slavery, to minstrel shows, the Harlem renaissance and modern dance pioneers, the African-American dance movement has forever impacted dance as it is created, performed and talked about across the globe. A discussion featuring Tony Award-winning tap dancer and choreographer Savion Glover. Hosted by journalist and essayist Charisse Jones.
Watch the full Show at bit.ly/10b3b4V

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@perlimpinpin101 8 жыл бұрын

My father came into my room and said "Are you marking popcorn ?"

@johnniejames9799 5 жыл бұрын

I often wonder how non-tappers interpret and process everything that Savion does during these times of dance when he completely immerses himself in creativity? Just astounding artwork.

@nikparker9836 8 жыл бұрын

This performance just blew my mind, so amazing and this is coming from someone who has studied tap for 13 years

@emmahartless562 8 жыл бұрын

+Bria Parker True, butt only 11 years

@loridisney3782 2 жыл бұрын

Emma Hartless me too !!!

@RodZilla11 10 жыл бұрын

Savion does with his FEET what most DRUMMERS can't do with TWO HANDS, TWO FEET and an entire set of drums. You have to be a DRUMMER and a DANCER to really appreciate ALL of what Savion gives not only in this set, but in all of his work. His ability to create AFRICAN and CARRIBEAN and HIP HOP RYTHMS is simply ASTOUNDING. I pray for the days when these MASTERS will be RECOGNIZED instead of the PERVERSE, VULGAR people we call ARTISTS today.

@The_LadyAJ 10 жыл бұрын

You don't have to be a drummer to appreciate it. I agree with everything else you said but as a tap dancer myself, I can DEFINITELY appreciate this.

@RodZilla11 10 жыл бұрын

You can TAP like that?

@The_LadyAJ 10 жыл бұрын

Did I say that? No. I said I'm a tap dancer. That doesn't mean I'm on his level. I was just saying that you don't have to be both a drummer and a dancer to appreciate his awesomeness.

@RodZilla11 10 жыл бұрын

I don't know you so I was just asking. TAP is an incredible expression of rhythm and musicianship to me. You MAY BE on that level. Of COURSE a fellow DANCER would understand it. I was just speaking from a RHYTHM PERSPECTIVE. Not trying to argue or anything. I appreciate you guys.

@novagara1 10 жыл бұрын

false statement.....or U probably don't be aware of drummers like john blackwell Jr.....tap dancing and drumming are two different categories

@chicagoSUGANO 6 жыл бұрын

....True Art & Beauty. Magnificent Performer.

@princesssummertb 10 жыл бұрын

this is so beautiful and exciting...I wanna learn how to tap dance

@MsJoanie47 10 жыл бұрын

have never seen such sustained powerful dancing - superb

@vernonjones523 8 жыл бұрын

this "understood" is like understanding what God needs rythum and sold to be! This is absolutely great! I applaud so much man!

@vernonjones523 8 жыл бұрын

#soul

@DonnaE68 9 жыл бұрын

I just want to cry when I watch this! The artistry!

@robertrka1 10 жыл бұрын

Great.

@emilyolsen3916 6 жыл бұрын

What i wouldn't give to see Savion Glover and Bobby McFeron again! So wonderful! Cheers to such an amazing, humble, and talented artist!

@kaaywi6214 3 жыл бұрын

🤔 I was thinking the same thing 💡

@lilimoser1235 10 жыл бұрын

He is amazing.

@DanielValcinChampagneMONDESIR 6 жыл бұрын

magnifique rythme , !!!!!! la France qui vous aime depuis votre plus jeune âge de Tap danseur!!!

@jjstratford 10 жыл бұрын

I love the shoes!!! They've seen some miles!

@Thriller94 7 жыл бұрын

Starting at 7:12 I saw Gregory there for a moment...

@prairiechickendancer 10 жыл бұрын

that's one hell'va performance!!

@Lavitaoperosa 11 жыл бұрын

Beautiful musician

@nuworldvisionz 3 жыл бұрын

Gregory Hines and Sammy Davis Jr. Were his mentors. We need to get this back

@DeniseSharette 10 жыл бұрын

wonderful

@TraciMann 7 жыл бұрын

save is a living legend

@indrataylor370 5 жыл бұрын

Love you Mr. Savion Glover😭😢💖😙😭😢💖😙😭😢💖😙😭💖😙

@sorin-iuliandatcu2305 9 жыл бұрын

Super

@seannixon3501 9 жыл бұрын

great

@oscarlanza-galindo3004 8 жыл бұрын

I admire Savion Gloer so much, all I want to do is have a cup of tea with him and just talk.

@clarkewi 10 жыл бұрын

Frickin amazing.

@snowman72891 10 жыл бұрын

wow he is awesome. i rremember him from sesame street

@yukonagae3682 7 жыл бұрын

yes! I remember , too. ♪we are gonna play a rhyming game. I'll dance out words that sound like TＡP.

@lmcgready 9 жыл бұрын

Super! Like listening to African drums.

@TheAfrokween 10 жыл бұрын

I wish he could come to B'ham, AL to perform at The Alys Stephen's Center.

@acedrumminman 7 жыл бұрын

You're all thinking too linear...it's music composition at it's essence.

@seamusgormly2371 9 жыл бұрын

G.O.A.T.

@LMdancer1999 11 жыл бұрын

Very impressive, especially since he did it for 15 minutes

@lindabriggs2380 Жыл бұрын

savion was amazing as a kid wearing his baseball cap sideways, but he has become more amazing as he gets older! He must have so much music running through his head!

@bipolargamechanger 8 ай бұрын

No recent comments with nearly 176K views. We are all speechless ❤

@severanvallery9554 6 жыл бұрын

His death scene in Bambozzeled is still the most disturbing and hardest death scene for me to watch today

@TraciMann 7 жыл бұрын

this is genious!

@JaesadaSrisuk 7 жыл бұрын

Fabulous performance. Mr. Glover is the best at his art. Question: is there some sort of amplification device on the wooden platform he is dancing on? Or is the rhythm of his taps being recorded live?

@RodZilla11 7 жыл бұрын

Justice J. Srisuk Yes the stage has MIC's embedded in it to catch the sound of everything.

@thelmaochannel7743 11 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@theladuma1 5 жыл бұрын

Nossa história no sapateado, obrigado Savion Glover por manter viva essa cultura!!

@JaesadaSrisuk 7 жыл бұрын

Also, wouldn't it be awesome if he put on a pedometer before the performance to see how many miles in steps he did during the tap?

@valerieblake8961 11 жыл бұрын

I am listening.

@diamondnation6709 8 жыл бұрын

OMG😎😎😎☺☺

@TraciMann 3 жыл бұрын

Tap royalty!!!! Much love and respect Savion!!!!

@loridisney3782 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@DanielleIry 3 жыл бұрын

THIS IS SO GOOD

@mcbridsr 11 жыл бұрын

That made ME tired! I couldn't be a tap dancer I don't have the stamina lol

@harmlessquesti0ns Жыл бұрын

This was a beautiful performance ❤🎉

@cecimartinez1777 Жыл бұрын

MR GLOVER YOUR TALENT HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED&RESPECTED FROM THE "ELDERS"WHEN U WAS JUST A BOY,U ARE AN AMAZING TALENTED DANCER AND A FORCE TO BE RECKEND WITH!!

@rnbsteenstar 5 жыл бұрын

Dude's rattling, flamming, snapping, and flapping like crazy!

@adrianstarks1660 10 жыл бұрын

Phenomenal and captivating. Savion is the link we have to the legends of our past and the ones still living. What Savion has done for tap is save its authenticity and it's self expression. We have seemed to have moved away from that focusing only on flashy and fast movements. The question I ask is what do you hear from the tapper? Are they communicating to you clearly? Can you understand and not be distracted from fancy moves, which are okay sometimes? Well Savion is answering my question right!

@jupzz 8 жыл бұрын

damn this is great!

@mikedurham6837 2 жыл бұрын

Good job

@sixeyesmusic Жыл бұрын

Amazing I just got my tap dance shoes, floor. And I’m tap in to the dark without sight😎 12:36

@farshimelt 4 жыл бұрын

The Roy Haynes of tap.

@cheezmunky1 8 жыл бұрын

Drum solo with your feet!

@katiesimpson1917 10 жыл бұрын

He's IMPROVISING?!?!?!?!?!?

@bellumsemper2654 10 жыл бұрын

Top level tappers almost never have choreography it's what separates rhythm tap from theatre tap

@manthasagittarius1 8 жыл бұрын

+Katie Simpson yes. it's the same kind of constantly generated, new flow being put out by a very intelligent speaker.

@jaymanfagan 11 жыл бұрын

Nice to listen to.

@LordiJaForge 2 ай бұрын

Of course some absolute Chad has to come in halfway through with his phone out and flash blinking nonstop and then proceed to climb and crawl around the audience. Jeez, such disrespect for such a legend.

@shannonbowman5990 9 ай бұрын

❤

@84Ronnell 4 күн бұрын

In the zone

@r-erin2go380 3 жыл бұрын

Butter....such tight footwork DAYUM

@manthasagittarius1 8 жыл бұрын

he must have some weird understanding with those shoes -- they are untied and they are not budging off his feet.

@gwenrenee8641 8 жыл бұрын

Oh My Goodness, Savion has produced more amazing "beats" with his feet than we've heard since the "rappers" of the late 80's early 90's that sampled the GREATS of music. "yall." you know who you are; THAT may see him as a tap dancing nigga but "He got more talent in his feet than.........." The you can call me on my cell phone BULLSHIT . Dr. Dre, Cube. please capture this. Please bring your genius to this. Bring that early awesome vision to this. Today's music is booty booty booty and you know this "man"

@JitkaVondr. 11 жыл бұрын

delicious!

@wsegal 10 жыл бұрын

I think he likes to tap dance.

@BraydenCH04 8 жыл бұрын

He probably doesn't like to tap he LOVES to tap

@mexton 3 жыл бұрын

Baddddddddd!

@Nalenec 11 жыл бұрын

20th Century Fox @ 2:48 :-)

@Xi_chi 3 жыл бұрын

if i was legitimately blind , this vid. would sound like a really intense game of ping pong . lol

@Johnnytorres7573 4 жыл бұрын

Happy feet.

@derricknichols5787 2 жыл бұрын

Whose shoes were those?

@bekmak583 6 жыл бұрын

I remember the Nicholas Brothers saying they were trying to work out how he tapped so fast! These Nicholas Brothers: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nLR7hdBnrZPVf4k.html

@gwenrenee8641 8 жыл бұрын

George Clinton in ya feet !!!!!!! bring the funk................

@CA-tb6uq 3 жыл бұрын

Spell binding

@casperzheng 6 жыл бұрын

what is this

@dylanrcoh 9 жыл бұрын

How in the hell did he make that tap floor please somebody help me out.

@cheezmunky1 8 жыл бұрын

+Dylan Cohen Looks like a solid piece of wood, elevated up on a frame? I assume it helps change the pitch of his taps depending on where he hits? Like on a drum head.

@coleyounger3701 4 жыл бұрын

Are you related to Dylan Roof?