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The Either/And Podcast w/ Bril Barrett
by Bril Barrett
"The Either/And Podcast w/Bril Barrett" is Bril Barrett doing what he does best, talking about tapdance and how its connected to more than you know. What happens in the tap world is a microcosm of what's happening in the real world.
Episodes
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S3E3 - Steppin' Fetchit & Lincoln Perry: An Interview With DeWitt Fleming Jr. Starring In A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical on Broadway
Read transcript Episode Notes DeWitt Fleming Jr. is an acclaimed tap dancer/actor and has performed and taught throughout the world. Currently he can be seen on Broadway in A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical where he is also the tap dance choreographer. See the Good morning America...
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S3E2 - The Student & The Teacher: An Interview With Andrew Carr, Assistant Rehearsal Director, M.A.D.D. Rhythms
CORRECTION: At 5:11, I called "A Love Supreme" the Miles Davis album. It is John Coltrane's album. Andrew Carr has been dancing all of his life. At the age of 4 he first began taking tap classes at the Mayfair Academy of Fine Arts, and by the age of 6 he joined the M.A.D.D Rhythms Tap Academy...
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S3E1 - Looking Back And Looking Forward: Using The Past To Navigate The Future
Get ready to dive into the dynamic world of Bril Barrett as he kicks off Season 3 of “The Either/And Podcast w/ Bril Barrett”! With a reflective look back at the highs and lows of 2024 and a thrilling sneak peek into the wonders of 2025, this season promises to be nothing short of electrifying....
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S2E10 - Mentorship & Leadership: A Conversation With Suave, Founder Of Hip Hop ConnXion
Read transcript Episode Notes Suavé is the Founder of the Hip Hop ConnXion Family Nationwide with branches in Indiana, Michigan and Headquarters in Illinois. Hip Hop ConnXion has taken 1st in the USA and 2nd in the World at the Hip Hop International Championships in previous years and is the only...
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S2E9 - Similarities & Differences: A Conversation With Mark Howard, Founder Of Trinity Irish Dance Company & Trinity Academy Of Irish Dance
Episode Notes Similarities & Differences: A Conversation With Mark Howard Mark Howard Founding Artistic Director / Choreographer For more than three decades, this Emmy Award-winning choreographer has been striving for and achieving that which is profoundly significant and equally difficult...
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S2E8 - African Dance & Ballet: A Conversation With Regina Perry-Carr, Former Artistic Director Of Muntu Dance Theatre & Elaine Blair, Director Of The Sammy Dyer School Of The Theatre
Episode Notes African Dance & Ballet: A Conversation With Regina Perry-Carr & Elaine Blair Regina Perry-Carr, Former Artistic Director of Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago (MDT). Perry-Carr is the 4th Artistic Director in the notable, historic forty-nine year old organization. A native of…
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S2E7 - Starting A Non-Profit & Running A Non-Profit: A Conversation With Vershawn Sanders-Ward
Episode Notes Starting A Non-Profit & Running A Non-Profit: A Conversation With Vershawn Sanders-Ward Vershawn Sanders Ward, (she/her/hers) is the Founding Artistic Director and CEO of Red Clay Dance Company and is currently a candidate for Dunham Technique Certification. She holds an MFA in…
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S2E6 - Black Magic & Christianity: A Conversation With Bianca Shaw
Black Magic & Christianity: A Conversation With Bianca Shaw Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Bianca Shaw is an American Hip-Hop Emcee, Singer, Drummer and Songwriter who began writing her first raps at 11-years old. Bianca was inspired by mother, Portia Shaw, to sing and empowered by Missy...
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S2E5 - CRT & DEI: A Conversation w/Tristan Bruns, Host Of Gasps From A Dying Art Form - Part 2
Episode Notes CRT & DEI: A Conversation w/Tristan Bruns, Host Of Gasps From A Dying Art Form - Part 2 Everyone is talking about Critical Race Theory - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - The 1619 Project - Woke-ism. However, most people don't know what it is, what it means or how it works! Produced…
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S2E4 - CRT & DEI: A Conversation w/Tristan Bruns, Host Of Gasps From A Dying Art Form - Part 1
Episode Notes CRT & DEI: A Conversation w/Tristan Bruns, Host Of Gasps From A Dying Art Form - Part 1 Everyone is talking about Critical Race Theory - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - The 1619 Project - Woke-ism. However, most people don't know what it is, what it means or how it works! Produced…
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S2E3 - Local Legacies & National Treasures: A Candid Conversation w/ Some Of Chicago's Tap Legends - Mr. Taps aka Ayrie King III, Jimmy Payne Jr., Martin 'Tre' Dumas & Reginald “Reggio The Hoofer” McLaughlin - Part 2
Episode Notes Local Legacies & National Treasures: A Candid Conversation w/ Some Of Chicago's Tap Legends - Mr. Taps aka Ayrie King III, Jimmy Payne Jr., Martin 'Tre' Dumas & Reginald “Reggio The Hoofer” McLaughlin - Part 2 Mr. Taps The King of Whimsical Dance As soon as he enters the room, Mr....
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S2E2 - Local Legacies & National Treasures: A Candid Conversation w/ Some Of Chicago's Tap Legends - Mr. Taps aka Ayrie King III, Jimmy Payne Jr., Martin 'Tre' Dumas & Reginald “Reggio The Hoofer” McLaughlin
Episode Notes Local Legacies & National Treasures: A Candid Conversation w/ Some Of Chicago's Tap Legends - Mr. Taps aka Ayrie King III, Jimmy Payne Jr., Martin 'Tre' Dumas & Reginald “Reggio The Hoofer” McLaughlin Mr. Taps The King of Whimsical Dance As soon as he enters the room, Mr. Taps'...
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S2E1 - The Past And The Future: What have We Learned?
Bril Barrett launches the second season of “The Either/And Podcast w/ Bril Barrett” with this candid reflection of 2022 and exciting introduction of 2023! produced by Vanessa Abron Edited by Tristan Bruns Recorded On Location at The M.A.D.D. Rhythms Podcast Network Located Inside The Harold...
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S1E8 - Nature And Nurture: The Pedagogy Of M.A.D.D. Rhythms
Episode Notes People are always asking me about the Chicago style of tap. They also ask me about the ideology behind M.A.D.D. Rhythms' style of tap. In this episode, I get into all of it and more! Support The Either/And Podcast w/ Bril Barrett by contributing to their tip jar:...
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S1E7 - Chris Rock And Will Smith
Episode Notes I know this has been talked about to no end. Everybody and their Mama has talked, debated and even deconstructed "The Slap" seen around the world, but very few people have approached it from the "Either/And" point of view. Give it a listen and let me know what you think. Am I the…
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S1E6 - Jussie Smollett & Kanye West
Episode Notes The two very different situations with Jussie Smollett and Kanye' West presented me with the opportunity to really share my thoughts about fighting for justice while having compassion. I am a firm believer that you can demand accountability while showing empathy for other human...
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S1E5 - Northside & Southside: A Conversation With Mark Yonally of Chicago Tap Theatre
Episode Notes 2020 was a turbulent year for the world! It was also, extremely turbulent for Chicago's tapdance community. In this interview with Mark Yonally, we talk about how that moment inspired us to work together and build something equitable. “We came together in the spirit of unity,...
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S1E4 - My Reactions To Men Reacting To Women
Episode Notes I was utterly shocked at the sheer number of men voicing extremely interesting views on women and relationships. This is my real time reactions to some of those viewpoints! Support The Either/And Podcast w/ Bril Barrett by contributing to their tip jar:...
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S1E3 - Happy Women's History/and Herstory Month
Episode Notes I just wanted to take the time to acknowledge, praise and express genuine appreciation for many of the powerful women who have shaped my life, my career and my legacy! I would not exist, literally and figuratively without these women! Support The Either/And Podcast w/ Bril Barrett…
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S1E2 - Black History Month: Either Malcolm Or Martin?
Episode Notes Black history is American history and February is the month we celebrate it! Let's look at some Black history and how it connects to Tap history and my history directly! CORRECTIONS Several times I reference slaves being 3/4 of a human and it should have been 3/5. Only 12 presidents...
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S1E1 - The Introduction: Why Either/And?
Episode Notes I just want you to know who I am, where I'm from and why I decided to start a podcast. I have been a tapdancer my entire life and most people know this about me. What most people don't know about me, is that I have an intense motivation to make this world better and that starts with...
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"The Either/And Podcast w/Bril Barrett" is Bril Barrett doing what he does best, talking about tapdance and how its connected to more than you know. What happens in the tap world is a microcosm of what's happening in the real world.
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