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Today we released part one of our interview with Los Angeles-based dancer, Christopher Erk. For 20 years he’s traveled the world as a professional tap dance performer, teacher, and choreographer. Most recently he has toured with Tap Dogs, Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox, and was a featured Artist in Las Vegas's number one show, Absinthe at Caesar's Palace.
In addition to his dancing, he’s the Founding Artistic Director of the Tap Factor, a production company that emphasizes the global implications of Tap Dance through all-inclusive workshops and performance opportunities that tour internationally throughout the year.
Make sure to check out Chris’s websites in the show notes to see him in action!
https://www.christophererk.com/home and https://www.youtube.com/@christophererk4848
Chapters
1. Introduction to Christopher Erk (00:00:00)
2. Finding Purpose in Dayton (00:05:40)
3. Building Dance Communities (00:12:21)
4. Ethical Questions and Artistic Growth (00:21:07)
5. Return to Teaching and Future Vision (00:29:05)
6. Administrative Challenges and Sustainability (00:35:05)
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