Episode 282 Conner Kelly - Philly Tap Fest 11-2-24

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE with Host & America's #1 Take Action Success Coach & Strategist Lori Anne Casdia chats with Connor Kelly discussing his tap Philly Tap Festival.  Tap dancing originated in the United States in the early 19th century, born from a fusion of African rhythmic traditionsand European step dances like Irish jigs and English clog dancing. Enslaved Africans brought their complex rhythms, often expressed through body percussion, which merged with the footwork of European immigrants.

Today, tap dancing continues to evolve, blending with contemporary dance and music styles while staying rooted in its rhythmic and cultural heritage. It's celebrated worldwide for its unique ability to combine rhythm, movement, and storytelling.Tap’s history reflects its roots in resilience and creativity, making it not just an art form but a powerful expression of cultural fusion and identity.


Conner Kelly is from New Jersey and started Tap Dancing at seven years old with his aunt as his tap teacher. He trained at Jamie’s Dance Odyssey under the direction of Jamie Down and then later on with Robin Passmore, who brought him into the rooms with people like Jared Grimes, Harold Cromer, Derrick Grant, Jason Janas, Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards, Ayodele Casel, Chloe & Maud Arnold, and Jason Samuels Smith… Throughout his teens, he trained at the American Tap Dance Foundation, performed at “Broadway Underground” and attended Jersey Tap Fest and DC Tap Fest on scholarships. In 2012, he joined the cast of “Tap Stars,” directed by Jason Janas, where he had the opportunity to perform at the Vancouver Tap Festival and the Kennedy Center. Since 2023, he joined The Philadelphia Jazz Tap Ensemble and was the driving force behind The Brewerytown Tap Dance Festival, (soon to be Philly Tap Fest 2024) and has been teaching and performing at festivals, conventions and workshops around the United States. As a proud dad of a one-year-old, he is excited to continue growing in Tap Dance as a performer, choreographer and educator. “I live to Tap Dance and I Tap Dance for my life.”

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