Other dances are like languages, like French or Spanish, but my steps are slang, and slang is always changing.
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I search for different tonalities in my taps. But my greatest pleasure is hearing a note I haven't heard before, hearing a chord that sparks something new.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses the joy of discovering new sounds and creativity in music.
Savion Glover emphasizes the excitement and pleasure that comes from exploring musical possibilities and discovering unique sounds. He highlights the significance of innovation in art, particularly in music, where each new note or chord can evoke fresh emotions and inspire creativity.
Themes
MusicCreativityDiscoveryInnovationArt
In practice
Example use cases
This quote would be great to quote at an art exhibition opening to inspire creativity.
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For me, the importance in learning about the dance is using it as a voice. It's not about a step, it's about a way to express oneself.
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There are many different styles of, and approaches to, tap. My own leans towards a more intellectual view: tap dancing not just for the sake of entertainment but to educate and spark emotion.
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I can produce any instrument, any sound that I can imagine; it may be percussive to the audience, but in my mind it may be a piano, a melody, or a tuba, or a harp, or a harmonica. My mission is to allow people to hear the dance in its purity and up against any other type of sound or music.
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I'm happy that people think of me as the greatest tap-dancer that ever lived. But it's just a rumor. Because the greatest dancer that ever lived knows everything, and I don't. I'm still learning. I still have a lot of work to do.
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