Ayodele Casel performs at "Broadway For Hillary" fundraiser at the St. James Theater on October 17, 2016 after an introduction by Lena Dunham. Current member of Dorrance Dance, Warren Craft "uses every inch of his rangy body, (...) can create tempestuous flurries of sound, his upper body twisting like a child throwing a tantrum. But he’s just as likely to resist the urge to move, holding his weight suspended on his heels, elbows pulled up like a marionette, until he collapses in a rhythmic stutter." (Source : http://www.dancemagazine.com/on_the_rise_warren_craft-23069…). The result is a delight for the eyes and ears. To celebrate the release of the restored version of "No Maps on My Taps" by Milestone Films, here's the trailer of George Nierenberg's documentary featuring some of the greatest tap dancers in history : Bunny Briggs, Chuck Green and Sandman Sims. Fast rhythms, a little bit of history, some steps to steal, a relevant analogy with Star Wars and a lot of passion. Too bad the board is that small Kenji Igus! |