"The Either/And Podcast w/Bril Barrett" is Bril Barrett doing what he does best, talking about tapdance and how its connected to more than you know. What happens in the tap world is a microcosm of what's happening in the real world.
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S2E10 - Mentorship & Leadership: A Conversation With Suave, Founder Of Hip Hop ConnXion
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Read transcript Episode Notes Suavé is the Founder of the Hip Hop ConnXion Family Nationwide with branches in Indiana, Michigan and Headquarters in Illinois. Hip Hop ConnXion has taken 1st in the USA and 2nd in the World at the Hip Hop International Championships in previous years and is the only Illinois based dance company to have been awarded me…
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S2E9 - Similarities & Differences: A Conversation With Mark Howard, Founder Of Trinity Irish Dance Company & Trinity Academy Of Irish Dance
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Episode Notes Similarities & Differences: A Conversation With Mark Howard Mark Howard Founding Artistic Director / Choreographer For more than three decades, this Emmy Award-winning choreographer has been striving for and achieving that which is profoundly significant and equally difficult to attain—the transcendence of craft to art and th…
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S2E8 - African Dance & Ballet: A Conversation With Regina Perry-Carr, Former Artistic Director Of Muntu Dance Theatre & Elaine Blair, Director Of The Sammy Dyer School Of The Theatre
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Episode Notes African Dance & Ballet: A Conversation With Regina Perry-Carr & Elaine Blair Regina Perry-Carr, Former Artistic Director of Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago (MDT). Perry-Carr is the 4th Artistic Director in the notable, historic forty-nine year old organization. A native of Chicago,IL, Perry-Carr began her formal dance training with her…
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S2E7 - Starting A Non-Profit & Running A Non-Profit: A Conversation With Vershawn Sanders-Ward
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Episode Notes Starting A Non-Profit & Running A Non-Profit: A Conversation With Vershawn Sanders-Ward Vershawn Sanders Ward, (she/her/hers) is the Founding Artistic Director and CEO of Red Clay Dance Company and is currently a candidate for Dunham Technique Certification. She holds an MFA in Dance from New York University and is the first recipient…
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S2E6 - Black Magic & Christianity: A Conversation With Bianca Shaw
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Black Magic & Christianity: A Conversation With Bianca Shaw Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Bianca Shaw is an American Hip-Hop Emcee, Singer, Drummer and Songwriter who began writing her first raps at 11-years old. Bianca was inspired by mother, Portia Shaw, to sing and empowered by Missy Elliot, Erykah Badu, and Beyonce’s authentic and power…
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S2E5 - CRT & DEI: A Conversation w/Tristan Bruns, Host Of Gasps From A Dying Art Form - Part 2
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Episode Notes CRT & DEI: A Conversation w/Tristan Bruns, Host Of Gasps From A Dying Art Form - Part 2 Everyone is talking about Critical Race Theory - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - The 1619 Project - Woke-ism. However, most people don't know what it is, what it means or how it works! Produced by Vanessa Abron Edited by Tristan Bruns Recorded On L…
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S2E4 - CRT & DEI: A Conversation w/Tristan Bruns, Host Of Gasps From A Dying Art Form - Part 1
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Episode Notes CRT & DEI: A Conversation w/Tristan Bruns, Host Of Gasps From A Dying Art Form - Part 1 Everyone is talking about Critical Race Theory - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - The 1619 Project - Woke-ism. However, most people don't know what it is, what it means or how it works! Produced by Vanessa Abron Edited by Tristan Bruns Recorded On L…
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S2E3 - Local Legacies & National Treasures: A Candid Conversation w/ Some Of Chicago's Tap Legends - Mr. Taps aka Ayrie King III, Jimmy Payne Jr., Martin 'Tre' Dumas & Reginald “Reggio The Hoofer” McLaughlin ...
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Episode Notes Local Legacies & National Treasures: A Candid Conversation w/ Some Of Chicago's Tap Legends - Mr. Taps aka Ayrie King III, Jimmy Payne Jr., Martin 'Tre' Dumas & Reginald “Reggio The Hoofer” McLaughlin - Part 2 Mr. Taps The King of Whimsical Dance As soon as he enters the room, Mr. Taps' engaging personality and fancy footwork entrance…
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S2E2 - Local Legacies & National Treasures: A Candid Conversation w/ Some Of Chicago's Tap Legends - Mr. Taps aka Ayrie King III, Jimmy Payne Jr., Martin 'Tre' Dumas & Reginald “Reggio The Hoofer” McLaughlin ...
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Episode Notes Local Legacies & National Treasures: A Candid Conversation w/ Some Of Chicago's Tap Legends - Mr. Taps aka Ayrie King III, Jimmy Payne Jr., Martin 'Tre' Dumas & Reginald “Reggio The Hoofer” McLaughlin Mr. TapsThe King of Whimsical DanceAs soon as he enters the room, Mr. Taps' engaging personality and fancy footwork entrances audiences…
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S2E1 - The Past And The Future: What have We Learned?
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Bril Barrett launches the second season of “The Either/And Podcast w/ Bril Barrett” with this candid reflection of 2022 and exciting introduction of 2023! produced by Vanessa AbronEdited by Tristan BrunsRecorded On Location at The M.A.D.D. Rhythms Podcast NetworkLocated Inside The Harold Washington Cultural Center https://www.maddrhythms.com/m-a-d-…
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S1E8 - Nature And Nurture: The Pedagogy Of M.A.D.D. Rhythms
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Episode Notes People are always asking me about the Chicago style of tap. They also ask me about the ideology behind M.A.D.D. Rhythms' style of tap. In this episode, I get into all of it and more! Support The Either/And Podcast w/ Bril Barrett by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-either-and-podcast-w-bril- This podcas…
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S1E7 - Chris Rock And Will Smith
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Episode Notes I know this has been talked about to no end. Everybody and their Mama has talked, debated and even deconstructed "The Slap" seen around the world, but very few people have approached it from the "Either/And" point of view. Give it a listen and let me know what you think. Am I the only one? Support The Either/And Podcast w/ Bril Barret…
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S1E6 - Jussie Smollett & Kanye West
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Episode Notes The two very different situations with Jussie Smollett and Kanye' West presented me with the opportunity to really share my thoughts about fighting for justice while having compassion. I am a firm believer that you can demand accountability while showing empathy for other human beings. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.…
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Episode Notes 2020 was a turbulent year for the world! It was also, extremely turbulent for Chicago's tapdance community. In this interview with Mark Yonally, we talk about how that moment inspired us to work together and build something equitable. “We came together in the spirit of unity, transparency and accountability! We are being the change we…
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S1E4 - My Reactions To Men Reacting To Women
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Episode Notes I was utterly shocked at the sheer number of men voicing extremely interesting views on women and relationships. This is my real time reactions to some of those viewpoints! Support The Either/And Podcast w/ Bril Barrett by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-either-and-podcast-w-bril- This podcast is power…
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S1E3 - Happy Women's History/and Herstory Month
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Episode Notes I just wanted to take the time to acknowledge, praise and express genuine appreciation for many of the powerful women who have shaped my life, my career and my legacy! I would not exist, literally and figuratively without these women! Support The Either/And Podcast w/ Bril Barrett by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecas…
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S1E2 - Black History Month: Either Malcolm Or Martin?
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Episode Notes Black history is American history and February is the month we celebrate it! Let's look at some Black history and how it connects to Tap history and my history directly! CORRECTIONSSeveral times I reference slaves being 3/4 of a human and it should have been 3/5. Only 12 presidents were slave owners, not 16. Support The Either/And Pod…
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S1E1 - The Introduction: Why Either/And?
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Episode Notes I just want you to know who I am, where I'm from and why I decided to start a podcast. I have been a tapdancer my entire life and most people know this about me. What most people don't know about me, is that I have an intense motivation to make this world better and that starts with digging deep into systemic racism and plotting a cou…
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