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Thursday
Jun252020

ARTE: Shakiah Danielson & The Northwest Tap Connection

In 2016, Seattle-based Northwest Tap Connection hip hop instructor Shakiah Danielson created a protest piece that debuted at the 2016 Groovement at Rainier Beach to speak out against police brutality. Northwest Tap Connection is a race a social justice studio located in the heart of south Seattle and has been committed for years to bridging the gap for children of color under the direction of Miss Melba Ayco.

Seattle Times Articles: https://www.seattletimes.com/entertai...

Keep Northwest Tap Open: https://www.gofundme.com/f/northwest-...

Song: Janelle Monae & Wondaland Music - “Hellyoutalmbout”

Dancers: Northwest Tap Connection - @nwtapconnection

Choreography: Shakiah Danielson - @mzshakiahmc

Featured Instructors: Alex Jackson LaTwon Allen Shaina Proctor Ahmen Taplin Lakema Bell

film, edit, & color: Genki Kawashima

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