A collage of shorts explores how history and systemic and social forces have shaped creations and new visions as the featured artists explore the space of transition between then and now.
VIEWING REGION: Canada & USA
Language: English
Tapping Into Our Past, Tapping Into Our Future: Ayodele Casel follows the personal journey of choreographer Ayodele Casel as she discovers and is energized by tap artists who came before her. Named a breakout star of the year by The New York Times, Casel creates work inspired by the rich history of Black tap dancers. Her story reinvigorates the legacy of women in tap and illuminates to the complexity of individual and creative experience shaped by systemic forces.
- Year2022
- Runtime10 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorJennifer Burton and Ursula Burton
A collage of shorts explores how history and systemic and social forces have shaped creations and new visions as the featured artists explore the space of transition between then and now.
VIEWING REGION: Canada & USA
Language: English
Tapping Into Our Past, Tapping Into Our Future: Ayodele Casel follows the personal journey of choreographer Ayodele Casel as she discovers and is energized by tap artists who came before her. Named a breakout star of the year by The New York Times, Casel creates work inspired by the rich history of Black tap dancers. Her story reinvigorates the legacy of women in tap and illuminates to the complexity of individual and creative experience shaped by systemic forces.
- Year2022
- Runtime10 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorJennifer Burton and Ursula Burton