Oral Traditions work through the apprenticeship model. This provides intimate access to the tradition through a teacher.
Andrew Nemr
Mission
To Preserve and Advance the Art of Tap Dance
Core Values
We aim to continually work towards the embodiment and fulfillment of these values.
- Every member of our community should have access to all the information, collected materials, and stories that informs the understanding of our tradition’s history.
- Every member of our community should be rightfully recognized and credited for their contribution, be it small or large, in the areas of production, performance, education, documentation, and preservation.
- Tap Dance is part of a large family of percussive dance expressions. Any curation that we institute is designed to focus our interest around tap dance and related American vernacular dances, and not to exclude the fundamental relationship between all human expressions or percussive dances.
Reports
Who is Tap Legacy?
The Tap Legacy Foundation was established by Gregory Hines, Andrew Nemr, and Joseph Nemr. Before launching its first program the foundation requested and received the support of Honorary Board members representing the living oral tradition of Tap Dance at the time. Now under the umbrella of the Nemr Institute, Tap Legacy™ continues its mission, supporting the oral tradition of tap dance and sharing its learnings for the support of oral traditions around the world.
Honorary Board
Mae Arnette*
Dr. Cholly Atkins*
Johnny Brandon*
Ernest “Brownie” Brown*
James Clark*
Stephen Clark
Dr. Marion Coles*
Danny Daniels*
Arthur Duncan*
Will Gaines*
Patti Harris*
Mable Lee*
Dr. Jeni LeGon*
Dr. Henry LeTang*
LeRoy Myers*
Dr. Fayard Nicholas*
Tina Pratt
Dr. Leonard Reed*
Henry “Phace” Roberts*
LaVaughn Robinson*
Dr. Jimmy Slyde*
Dr. Prince Spencer*
Mae Arnette*
Dr. Cholly Atkins*
Johnny Brandon*
Ernest “Brownie” Brown*
James Clark*
Stephen Clark
Dr. Marion Coles*
Danny Daniels*
Arthur Duncan*
Will Gaines*
Patti Harris*
Mable Lee*
Dr. Jeni LeGon*
Dr. Henry LeTang*
LeRoy Myers*
Dr. Fayard Nicholas*
Tina Pratt
Dr. Leonard Reed*
Henry “Phace” Roberts*
LaVaughn Robinson*
Dr. Jimmy Slyde*
Dr. Prince Spencer*
Tap Legacy™ Foundation is part of the Nemr Institute, a 501(c)3 Not-for-Profit.
Tap Legacy™ events and resources are made possible through generous contributions by visitors like you.
Consider giving today to support the oral tradition of tap dance.
Tap Legacy™ events and resources are made possible through generous contributions by visitors like you.
Consider giving today to support the oral tradition of tap dance.
