Tap World

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Audience Member Inspirational and emotionally charged documentary about the rhythm of life. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Audience Member The lights dim and simple text illuminates the screen stating the basic premise of the film- tap dancers sharing the stories of their lives. What follows in the next 72 minutes is a film that is will move you, that will make you cheer and make you cry, and make you believe in the incredible power of the art form of tap dance. Directed by Dean Hargrove and Produced by Chloe Arnold and Maud Arnold, Tap World features tap dancers from all over the world, exploring their relationship with the art form and how it has impacted each of their lives. All of the dancers have a unique story of their upbringing and how they found tap dance. The common theme among everyone in this film is that tap dance is what makes them who they are. Producers Chloe and Maud Arnold grew up in Washington DC, and experienced many hard times growing up. They fell in love with tap dance at a young age, and have never let anything stand in their way of making their dreams a reality. They are a testament to how hard work, determination, and a positive outlook can lead you to achieve incredible things. They have both performed and taught internationally and always spread their love of tap dance wherever they go. As Chloe says in the film: "My mission and my goal is to elevate tap, to expose communities, public audiences, to the amazing artists that exist all around the world." Tap World is an excellent vehicle for carrying out that mission and working towards that goal. One of the most powerful stories in the film is that of Evan Ruggiero, a tap dancer with a peg leg. Several years ago, he had to have his leg amputated due to cancer. Evan is perhaps the best example of perseverance in tap dance and how nothing can stand in the way of tap dancers doing what they love. He overcame tragedy and is now flourishing and discovering his new voice. Tap World is truly a film for everybody. It doesn't matter if you tap dance or not. The underlying message is that the most human way of connecting with others is through our artistic passions, because that is how we are able to express ourselves most authentically. Tap World can inspire anyone who has a dream or a goal and will do anything to make it happen. At the start of the film, Ted Levy states, "rhythm is the language of life". This is affirmed time and time again throughout the film in the different ways that tap dancers use the art form to communicate with others and express who they are. Tap dance is a universal language. It crosses societal divides such as race, nationality, and religion. Tap dance is constantly evolving as leaders in the field innovate and push it forward to unforeseen heights. As Chloe Arnold astutely proclaimed: "For those determined, and those willing, there's always a way." Tap World proves this and more... that tap dancers are strong people with an infallible passion for what they do. I have never been prouder to be a tap dancer than when I was sitting in the audience at the premiere, seeing what I experience in life portrayed on the big screen. I have never been more in love with my art form. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member I loved the film. It's educational, fun, insightful, inspiring and I left the theatre with feeling like dancing! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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