American Spectacle
American Spectacle
Podcast Description
American Spectacle Podcast explores the rise—and reckoning—of America’s global influence in the performing arts, with a sharp focus on dance. From the jazz age to today’s shifting cultural landscape, host Thomas K. Flagg engages in candid conversations with leading voices in the field, including Alexandra Wells (former head of Juilliard Ballet), acclaimed choreographer Jamal Story, and world-renowned hip hop artist Raphael Xavier. Where have we come from—and where are we headed?
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The podcast focuses on the evolution and impact of the performing arts in the United States, with specific topics like the origins of jazz dance, the role of dance in social movements, and contemporary choreography trends, highlighted in episodes featuring discussions on the influence of hip hop in mainstream performance and an exploration of how dance reflects societal changes.
American Spectacle Podcast explores the rise—and reckoning—of America’s global influence in the performing arts, with a sharp focus on dance. From the jazz age to today’s shifting cultural landscape, host Thomas K. Flagg engages in candid conversations with leading voices in the field, including Alexandra Wells (former head of Juilliard Ballet), acclaimed choreographer Jamal Story, and world-renowned hip hop artist Raphael Xavier. Where have we come from—and where are we headed?
In this powerful debut, host Thomas King Flagg is joined by special guest Elka Samuels for a heartfelt conversation about the cultural legacy of dance, the deep language of rhythm, and how community and family shape our connection to movement. Together, they reflect on the fading presence of dance in schools and the passion it takes to keep it alive for future generations.
You can purchase The Dressing Drink, the unforgettable memoir by Tom Flagg, and his book is available everywhere books are sold.
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