Listen "In LA For SoleTalk and Hollywood TapFest (Part 2)"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textPart Two of Mom and I talking about this year's Hollywood Tapfest. This week, Mom and I cover the main festival weekend. We chitchat about Tap on Film, the different classes, why you should donate to Miss Chloe and Miss Maud's foundation, and more. We also look ahead to DCTapFest coming up over Labor Day.Buy your DCTapFest All-Star Concert tickets today, people!And, don't worry, since we're back in the studio, Jack Elvis is on the podcast as a host.Link to Miss Chloe and Miss Maud's Foundation. (Don't tell them I was fundraising for them, instead of my own nonprofit.)https://www.chloeandmaudfoundation.org/donateTakeawaysThe Hollywood Tap Fest is a fun and inclusive festival for tap dancers of all ages and abilities.The film class at the festival allows participants to learn about and create short films.The All-Star concert and music video shoot are highlights of the festival.The festival fosters a sense of community and acceptance among dancers.Supporting the Chloe and Maud Arnold Foundation helps keep tap alive and supports programs like Tapped Into Life.The upcoming DC Tap Fest is another opportunity for tap dancers to come together and celebrate the art form.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Recording Setup02:03 Recapping the Hollywood Tap Fest05:24 Classes with Miss Maud08:45 Food and Surprise Performances10:31 The All-Star Concert14:38 The Music Video Shoot16:21 Inclusivity and Acceptance23:38 The Fun and Challenging Parent Class27:06 Inclusion for Differently Abled Dancers29:31 The Future of Autistic Wings and Tap Festivals33:02 The DC Tap Fest and All-Star Concert35:28 Final Thoughts and Goodbye