To all dancers, dance enthusiasts and tap dancers, join us in celebrating the Birthday of Ardie Bryant today 03/20/1929.
Tap Master and National Treasure known worldwide as the Ambassador of Tap.
Toured the world as a Goodwill Ambassador for the DOD.
Influenced by the music of Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gilliespie.
A university professor, and in 2006 received Los Angeles Cultural Treasure Award from the City of LA.
The clip is of Ardie’s performances as follows: Professor Ardie Bryant teaching tap dancing class at Cal State Los Angeles. Interview by Stan Chambers.
Ardie performing live on Benny Goodman tribute tour and at Duke Ellington’s tribute concert with Los Angeles Master Chorale at Walt Disney Concert Hall.