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Rhythm in Season: Tap Day, Community, and What’s Next
In this third edition of the Mindful Movement with Shanzell newsletter, we reflect on what it means to honor rhythm as inheritance and movement as offering. From celebrating Tap Dance Day to spotlighting artists like Dulé Hill and Maurice Chestnut, this issue holds space for both legacy and what’s next.
It’s a meditation on obedience, artistic process, and the communal pulse that continues to guide our steps.
🌱 What’s blooming this season:
✨ Features include:
Tap Dance Birthdays: April + May
Spotlight on Dulé Hill
National Tap Dance Day Tribute to Bill “Bojangles” Robinson
Spotlight on Maurice Chestnut
Upcoming Events: Chicago, NYC, LA, and Online
Support Opportunities: Become a Sponsor or Partner
New Work in Process: Invitation to Dancers & Musicians
Weekly Classes & Sign-Up Info
Closing Reflection + Scripture
Women's History
Women's History
March 2025 Newsletter
"A Celebration of Women, A Year in Rhythm, A New Generation Rising"
In honor of Women’s History Month and the one-year anniversary of Mindful Movement with Shanzell, this special edition newsletter uplifts the visionaries, educators, and culture-bearers who have shaped tap, jazz, and Black movement traditions across generations.
From honoring legendary tap artists and visionary musicians to announcing the 2025 Michigan Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Grant and launching new scholarship initiatives, this issue centers legacy, community, and purpose.
✨ Features include:
Visionary Women in Tap, Jazz, and Experimental Music
Spotlight on Black Female Tap Dancers
Birthday Honorees
Community & Donor Highlights
A Special Tribute to Sheila Miller-Graham
Announcement of The Legacy Line Scholarship and The Shepherd’s Steps Fund
✨Tap-in! ✨
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