About this episode

Robyn Watson explores the influence of Tap dance on various aspects of culture and entertainment.

Tap dance practitioner and educator Robyn Watson hosts an exploration of Tap as a root that feeds Broadway, Motown, music videos, pop culture, and more.

Topics covered

• Tap dance
• Broadway
• Motown
• music videos
• pop culture

Keywords

• Tap dance
• education
• cultural roots

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