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How I will juggle 7 projects in 10 days

May 16, 2017 By Andrew

Between now and National Tap Dance Day, I will take part in no fewer than 7 different projects (Graffiti Night Church, Still Point Duo with Max ZT, Canales Project, Tap Dance Freedom, Limbs, Tap Legacy™, and a new research project) in which I will take on numerous roles – from performer to director, teacher to pastor. Many times I look at my schedule and think that something is wrong. I find myself thinking (maybe because others have told me), “No human should be working this much.” Sometimes I go through my week and feel like I get shot out the other end, not remembering what happened, and not feeling like anything was actually accomplished. That’s not good. In those moments I find myself being reminded of the reason I said yes to all of this in the first place.

In every good work there is the fulfillment of an aspect of love.

The special collaborations with Max ZT and the members of Limbs (Yuka C. Honda, Susie Ibarra, and Kazu Kumagai) are an expression of the intimacy and unity that is found in love. The music that we make comes from a willingness to be vulnerable and exposed, expressive and known.

The performances alongside other artists in the Canales Project puts my artistic gifts to the specific purpose of social justice. We want to envision a world in which there is no such thing as “the other.” While idealistic, isn’t that one of the reasons artists are here? That is to imagine the world as it could be? Such is the hope that is found in love.

Tap Dance Freedom and Tap Legacy are similar, not only in their focus on tap dance, but also in their hope to provide the tools needed for anyone to thoughtfully and deeply engage with the craft. While Tap Dance Freedom is specifically about teaching the craftwork, Tap Legacy provides the historical context for that teaching to make sense. This is the provision and multigenerational thinking that is found in love.

Research projects of the academic sort are relatively new to me, and the one I’m currently involved with is not published yet, so I can’t say much about it (other than it has been really exciting!). To enter into research, is to search for truth. This search may be predicated by the belief that there is a truth to be searched for. Truth is the foundation of love.

Love can be a funny word. It’s simple. But in it’s simplicity all the nuances, the different aspects and kinds of love, can get lost or confusing in communication. The past two years have been a journey as I have been called to a place where I must clearly and explicitly express the revelation of love I’ve been given. This revelation is the foundation on top of which all other work must stand (if it is going to stand at all). For me, it is the revelation of God through Jesus Christ. It is in Christ that I have found the beginning (and end) of love. And it is at Graffiti Night Church that I have found a home to explore this revelation with others. It is the community of love.

And then you rest.

So you see, it’s hard to say no to work that is fueled and filled with love. Then again love knows that there is a time and a season for all things. So if I ever feel like I’m reaching the end of my line (which happens more often than I’d like to admit), that’s my cue to sit, be still, give thanks and praise, and rest in love.

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Filed Under: Artist, Education, Performance, What's New Tagged With: Canales Project, Graffiti Night Church, Limbs, Max ZT, Tap Dance Freedom, Tap Legacy

TED Residency Talk Online!!!

November 22, 2016 By Andrew

For almost four months I had the opportunity to work with a cohort of amazing people as part of the inaugural class of TED Residents. We all focused on our individual projects ranging from big data and social impact, to the arts and entrepreneurship, while encouraging and supporting one another. It was an amazing opportunity for me to focus on the work of the Tap Legacy™ Foundation.

This week TED released our TED talks!

See mine here.

You can see all the talks from the residency class here.

Plus, applications are open for the Spring 2017 Class of Residents HERE!!!

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Filed Under: Public Speaking, What's New Tagged With: Media, Opportunity, Public Speaking, Tap Legacy, TED, TED Residency, TED Talk

Happy Tap Dance Day

May 25, 2014 By Andrew

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National Tap Dance Day, initially recognized as May 25, 1989, has been celebrated annually ever since the US Congress passed the bill that very year. Now in it’s 25th year the day helps shine a light on the art form so many of us love. Whether in New York City or around the world, tap dance day is celebrated in fine fashion all around the world, from Japan to Sweden, Moscow to Brazil.

Want to learn more about Tap Dance Day and it’s history? Check out the Tap Legacy Foundation‘s brand new website dedicated to this day of celebration.

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Filed Under: Education Tagged With: National Tap Dance Day, Tap Legacy

Get Tap Dance to Trend

May 1, 2014 By Andrew

Celebrate National Tap Dance Day by getting #tapdance to trend

Check this out: The folks at the Tap Legacy Foundation found a great way to show your love of tap dancing with just a few clicks. Their using Thunderclap – a social media “crowdspeaking” platform – to attempt something that’s never been done before: getting #tapdance to trend on National Tap Dance Day. Here is the text from the Tap Legacy Facebook Event:

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OUR MESSAGE:
“Share in the celebration of #TapDance !! Today is National Tap Dance Day AND Bill “Bojangles” Robinson’s Birthday!!”

CLICK THIS LINK TO SEND IT TO THE WORLD!!!!
https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/11308-celebrate-tap-dance-day

THIS IS HOW WE DO IT:
We need 500 people to sign up for our Thunderclap campaign. Thunderclap will then send our message on May 25th at 10AM. Thunderclap will only broadcast our message if we get 500 people to join. WHAT IS THUNDERCLAP? Thunderclap is an amazing way to get a message out to the social web. It works by people sharing their social media reach (Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr) in support of a message they believe in.

CLICK THIS LINK TO JOIN OUR CAMPAIGN NOW:
https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/11308-celebrate-tap-dance-day

Then tell everyone you know.

THE MESSAGE:
If we reach our goal, on May 25th Thunderclap will send out the following message: “Share in the celebration of #TapDance !! Today is National Tap Dance Day AND Bill “Bojangles” Robinson’s Birthday!!”

THE IDEA:
Can we get Tap Dance to trend on National Tap Dance Day? We think so, but we need you to do it. As tap dance continues to gain popularity everyday let’s take this unique opportunity to celebrate and focus attention on this beautiful art form. In 1989 the United States Congress officially declared May 25th National Tap Dance Day. The date was selected in honor of Bill “Bojangles” Robinson a recognized icon, innovator, and contributor to the art of tap dance – May 25th is his brithday. Since 1989, National Tap Dance Day celebrations have occurred annually throughout the country and have spread internationally along with the popularity of tap dance. The Tap Legacy Foundation wants people to know that tap dance is alive and well all over the world and in all its splendor. Let’s get Tap Dance to trend on National Tap Dance Day. Visit the Tap Legacy Foundation at http://www.taplegacy.org/

***IN ANY OF YOUR TAP DANCE POSTS use the hashtag #tapdance***

WHAT IS A HASHTAG?
Just in case: Hashtags are used to categorize and mark posts on the social web. Sites like twitter and facebook track the popularity of hashtags by usage, and allow users to follow topics by searching for #hashtags. Popular #hashtags are featured on twitter as trending topics. So, next time you post anything related to tap dancing, be sure to include this hashtag: #tapdance

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: National Tap Dance Day, tap dance, Tap Legacy

Gregory Hines Birthday Celebration!!!

January 30, 2011 By Andrew

In celebration of Tap Legacy co-founder and Tap Dancer Extraordinary, Gregory Hines, the Tap Legacy Foundation will be hosting it’s first ever OPEN FLOOR. [Read more…] about Gregory Hines Birthday Celebration!!!

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Gregory Hines, Jazz, Open Floor, Tap Legacy, Webster Hall

Tap Dance History DVD – BUY ONLINE!!

January 30, 2011 By Andrew

Now available for purchase ONLINE!!

Andrew J. Nemr was recently tapped to provide narration for Dancetime Publications first Tap Dance DVD, Tap Dance History: From Vaudeville to Film. The narration, written by researchers at the Tap Legacy™ Foundation, provides insight into the rare film clips that are presented, making this more than your average compilation DVD.

Purchase Tap Dance History: From Vaudeville to Film HERE.

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: DVD, Tap History, Tap Legacy

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