I'm watching "Tap" now, he was incredible as a little kid. Bunch of legends in here too. Had to be an honor being that young working with those legends and NOW he's one!
Mr Glover: First things first-Thank You so much for the elevation of what you do to so much more than what "some" people used to think of tap dancing. I remember when I was a young girl (I'm almost 61 now) and had just finished reading "Yes I Can" by Sammy Davis Jr. which was about the early part of his life-when he was growing up on the road (not attending school regularly) not always eating properly, his time in the army up to when he had become world famous and I asked my Dad what he thought of SDJ when I finished it because I was very impressed by his story, and he said that he thought he was one of the MOST talented entertainers he had ever seen in his life. Since my Dad was a very intelligent, and well educated man whom I respected (and still do to this day) very much this made a profound impression on me and I was probably about 13 at the time. I was brought up in an extremely (compared to most other young people I knew) liberal thinking home where the color of a person's skin was not thought of as anything but pigment-not a human difference. (Obviously, I am white) To me tap dancing has always been a true art form and always will be. There have been so many masters there are too many to even try to count, but I do have favorites--chiefly the incomparable Sammy and also Gregory Hines. When I watch old film of them I am always brought to tears and the only thing I really have left to say is that the 2 of them must be smiling all the time wherever they are because of the importance of the good and IMPORTANT work you are doing now to keep this jewel of an art form alive and well. Thank You so Much!
Thanks for all the "likes" to the folks who have been gracious enough to give them! I would def have to include so much more than Gregory Hines+++ (my heart almost broke when he passed) and the Nicholas brothers as well at this point in my life (going on 65 at this time). I feel extremely fortunate to have had all these great artists perform for me in my lifespan, thus far!
I am a public high school teacher of dance and I idolize Savion Glover. I think it is so important that students learn the history and artistry of any genre of dance. I know it is tough in a dance studio class setting, so I try to give my kids a broad educational background of dance. For example in our tap unit (yes, I did fund raise to buy tap shoes), we discuss tap among slaves, Irish dancing, the great black tappers, Gene Kelly, and Fred Astaire and they watch video clips of the different tap styles. It is really too bad that many studio kids have no idea of what they are learning besides the steps.
This man is a legend period. You shouldn't turn an art form that has nothing do with color into a symbol of that cause. This man is one of the main reason tap has come back on the map.
Savion Glover is probably my my 3rd favorite tap dancer. (1 being Gregory Hines & 2 being Sammy Davis Jr.). Savion has done A LOT for the Tap Dance world. He was sort of the golden child in the movie "TAP". If you haven't seen that movie I suggest you look it up. It has Gregory Hines, Sammy Davis Jr., Sandman, & Savion himself. I hope I someday can go to his school & & learn from him.
I had a son who lived 48 yrs with brain cancer. As a result he had many disabilities & limitations. He loved tap! I think the audio of it was major part of that. He was totally blind in R eye legally in L eye. He watched a lot of tv & discovered Savion. Hollered @me Mom come see him, he's 👍 great. It's Thanksgiving wknd & I've been watching things we shared like tap videos with Savion & being thankful for the times we shared. So I'll always love Savion more than I might have otherwise. Not only talented but a fine young man. that almost feels like family now.
@@nikkitobin8356 in these days of abounding number of trolls-thank you for seeing that. My life is rather gray w/o him, he was my life. But so many great memories for me & his dog who keeps me going now. Blessings to you and yours!
I love that concept of express yourself! Beautiful footwork! I tap as well along with my brother and just now am starting to grasp that concept. My brother always tells me this.. Thank you for sharing and being a great inspiration!!
Savion Glover Your Truly AMazing!!!!!! Let alone are you a spirited brilliant tap dancer, you are also giving back, setting up that school is truly Magnificent of you. We need people to make more musicals. Tap is akin to being a dancer and a musician, one of the hardest artforms to be good at and you are up there with the greats. So happy your still grooving out xXx
I am late on arrival, but thank you, Savion, for your grace and vision. Tap, as any art, is a stream of consciousness, skill, ability, and pure bravery.
You came into my world of knowledge when you performed on Sesame Street. I would watch the episodes along with my kids, and your personality and talent caught my attention. I would check on line occasionally to see where your career had taken you, and was thrilled when I got to see you live in Pittsburgh PA. My mom went with me for that show, and though she didn't know who you were, she enjoyed the presentation. May you continue to entertain and educate all of us who hear a tempo in everything around us. God bless.
Good perception on your part! Part of the skill of tapping is to make the most sounds possible, with the smallest, or subtlest movements of the feet. But not looking like a spaz while you're doing that. If you can make 5-6 sounds with your feet, doing a movement that most people could only get maybe 2 sounds from, and look graceful, or at least NOT look like you're a total spaz while doing it.... that takes some serious skill, or natural talent, or genius. Pick your name.
It's kind of cute that he says he had no "influences" early on. Um...Frank Hatchett? That's a bretty amazing influence!!!! But I guess he knew him from age 7, so he just take that for granted. :) You're awesome, Savion!
Omg’sh he just gave a whole dance lesson in one sentence.... “he said shuffle, hop, roll, ball change” lol sounds like he just recited the time step... I think?!
Actually, you are correct about rhythm tap which is usually a black style. They stay in a small confined area, they don't use their upper body very much, and the action is all in the feet.
It’s actually super hard - lots of steps, coordination, balance and you have to be really precise in how you do your steps to get the sounds clear and distinct - plus super fast.
Don't deny his talent, but hate the fact he's taken all the "dancing" out of tap dancing. Just a matter of taste, of course; he is definitely one of the best in the world.
Why do you say that? I'm not a tap dancer but I love watching tap dancing. I would love to learn it one day but I'm afraid I'm a little too old to learn it plus I have two left feet, haha.
So he's moved to Hoofin' rather than dancing. But most people don't know the distinction so it all falls under tap dance. Since Hoofin' is the original style, I like that he's moved in that direction. Everyone has their own tastes.
This man is a genius and a true artist. Hats off to his gifts for all of us.
I'm watching "Tap" now, he was incredible as a little kid. Bunch of legends in here too. Had to be an honor being that young working with those legends and NOW he's one!
I was thinking the same thing. What an honor to be brought under their wing
Love you Savion!!!! Wishing you and your loved ones health, happiness and prosperity!!!
Amazing,passionate, expressive, and deep. A person who is very committed to what they love and are. We need that in the world.
Just so people know: Sammy Davis Jr and Gregory Hines both consider Savion to be AMAZING.
A living Legend.
Indeed
i remember Savion from sesame street. Great to see him still doing what he does.
georgemiser i literally just said the same thing! ☺
I Love Savion Glover! I studied with Lane Alexander in Chicago and I remember
when Savion first came to perform in the Human Rhythm Project!! xoxo
Mr Glover: First things first-Thank You so much for the elevation of what you do to so much more than what "some" people used to think of tap dancing. I remember when I was a young girl (I'm almost 61 now) and had just finished reading "Yes I Can" by Sammy Davis Jr. which was about the early part of his life-when he was growing up on the road (not attending school regularly) not always eating properly, his time in the army up to when he had become world famous and I asked my Dad what he thought of SDJ when I finished it because I was very impressed by his story, and he said that he thought he was one of the MOST talented entertainers he had ever seen in his life. Since my Dad was a very intelligent, and well educated man whom I respected (and still do to this day) very much this made a profound impression on me and I was probably about 13 at the time. I was brought up in an extremely (compared to most other young people I knew) liberal thinking home where the color of a person's skin was not thought of as anything but pigment-not a human difference. (Obviously, I am white) To me tap dancing has always been a true art form and always will be. There have been so many masters there are too many to even try to count, but I do have favorites--chiefly the incomparable Sammy and also Gregory Hines. When I watch old film of them I am always brought to tears and the only thing I really have left to say is that the 2 of them must be smiling all the time wherever they are because of the importance of the good and IMPORTANT work you are doing now to keep this jewel of an art form alive and well. Thank You so Much!
Thanks for all the "likes" to the folks who have been gracious enough to give them! I would def have to include so much more than Gregory Hines+++ (my heart almost broke when he passed) and the Nicholas brothers as well at this point in my life (going on 65 at this time). I feel extremely fortunate to have had all these great artists perform for me in my lifespan, thus far!
😭😢💖✊🏿👞🎩🎶🎬📽🎵👍🏿✊🏿😭💖
I am a public high school teacher of dance and I idolize Savion Glover. I think it is so important that students learn the history and artistry of any genre of dance. I know it is tough in a dance studio class setting, so I try to give my kids a broad educational background of dance. For example in our tap unit (yes, I did fund raise to buy tap shoes), we discuss tap among slaves, Irish dancing, the great black tappers, Gene Kelly, and Fred Astaire and they watch video clips of the different tap styles. It is really too bad that many studio kids have no idea of what they are learning besides the steps.
Bless your heart! Come from family full of teachers & musicians. So many sacrifices you make. These kids are so blessed to have you. 😍
This man is a legend fir our young black society...we can do better.despite our worries.. I applaude him as an man with talent.taught.from talent
This man is a legend period.
You shouldn't turn an art form that has nothing do with color into a symbol of that cause. This man is one of the main reason tap has come back on the map.
He is a treasure to American Tap dance...no color reference needed.
Savion Glover is probably my my 3rd favorite tap dancer. (1 being Gregory Hines & 2 being Sammy Davis Jr.). Savion has done A LOT for the Tap Dance world. He was sort of the golden child in the movie "TAP". If you haven't seen that movie I suggest you look it up. It has Gregory Hines, Sammy Davis Jr., Sandman, & Savion himself. I hope I someday can go to his school & & learn from him.
I had a son who lived 48 yrs with brain cancer. As a result he had many disabilities & limitations. He loved tap! I think the audio of it was major part of that. He was totally blind in R eye legally in L eye. He watched a lot of tv & discovered Savion. Hollered @me Mom come see him, he's 👍 great. It's Thanksgiving wknd & I've been watching things we shared like tap videos with Savion & being thankful for the times we shared. So I'll always love Savion more than I might have otherwise. Not only talented but a fine young man. that almost feels like family now.
Bless you .... Beautiful story thanks for sharing
🤗
@@nikkitobin8356 in these days of abounding number of trolls-thank you for seeing that. My life is rather gray w/o him, he was my life. But so many great memories for me & his dog who keeps me going now. Blessings to you and yours!
I studied under Mr. Jimmy Payne Sr. in Chicago. Savion performed at our theater for The EbonyOnIce show in Blue Island, IL.
I love that concept of express yourself! Beautiful footwork! I tap as well along with my brother and just now am starting to grasp that concept. My brother always tells me this.. Thank you for sharing and being a great inspiration!!
Savion Glover Your Truly AMazing!!!!!! Let alone are you a spirited brilliant tap dancer, you are also giving back, setting up that school is truly Magnificent of you. We need people to make more musicals. Tap is akin to being a dancer and a musician, one of the hardest artforms to be good at and you are up there with the greats. So happy your still grooving out xXx
I am late on arrival, but thank you, Savion, for your grace and vision. Tap, as any art, is a stream of consciousness, skill, ability, and pure bravery.
You came into my world of knowledge when you performed on Sesame Street. I would watch the episodes along with my kids, and your personality and talent caught my attention. I would check on line occasionally to see where your career had taken you, and was thrilled when I got to see you live in Pittsburgh PA. My mom went with me for that show, and though she didn't know who you were, she enjoyed the presentation. May you continue to entertain and educate all of us who hear a tempo in everything around us. God bless.
I saw his STePz last night and he is fabulous.
From 5:10... I love you!!!
Dance is the life of the soul!
♥
I love this so much.
Good perception on your part! Part of the skill of tapping is to make the most sounds possible, with the smallest, or subtlest movements of the feet. But not looking like a spaz while you're doing that. If you can make 5-6 sounds with your feet, doing a movement that most people could only get maybe 2 sounds from, and look graceful, or at least NOT look like you're a total spaz while doing it.... that takes some serious skill, or natural talent, or genius. Pick your name.
Я восхищаюсь и рада всегда смотреть на талант этого человека!!!!!
my tap teacher got tought by Savion Glover
I remember watching Savion when he was a little kid. God, I'm old. :o)
It's kind of cute that he says he had no "influences" early on. Um...Frank Hatchett? That's a bretty amazing influence!!!! But I guess he knew him from age 7, so he just take that for granted. :) You're awesome, Savion!
I think what made Savion great/ legend was that listen and he had learn tap dance from other legends.
Met this guy today at a family cookout it was crazy
Thanks to your work in Happy feet, on the Oscars, Movies like tap.... tap is no longer a minstrel thing. Thank God
Dancing Nova Gamer Thats exactly what he looked like dancing for Clintons and a room full of white folk.
@@dreamingcode I hear ya... But he does have a gift...
From Tap movie and all grown up
Ok
Yes, when I was a kid I love to Tap. Educat yourself to what tap is and you would find GREAT Historical value in what it all about. 🎶🎵❗
I always wondered what happened to Savion Glover. He looks great! Still wearing the dreds.
Seeing this guy in NYC tonight at Joyce Theatre. Should be a good one :)
How was it
I Saw Him 2 Years Ago At Symphony Hall And Took A Picture With Him. He Was So Kind And I Just Fell In Love With Him lol
He’s amazing!
If you don't get what tap is, that's understandable. It's hard to appreciate how difficult it is if you've never tried it.
Please. Let any kind of dance expression never. Ever. Be the butt-end of a joke. It's dancing.
Anyone 2018?
Good job
...apparently, this brotha does NOT age...
that dude is a beast,best tap dancer n the.🌍
Greetings! I'm from Dumont/New Milford and Savion Glover's face and mannerisms just scream Home...where is this Dance Place located?
savon glover and famousstarfield challeges tap dancers
Legend! Jersey stand up! EO,WO, NWK, IRVINGTON.
I can't help but to think of the scene.. black man performing in front of white folks. Juba Dance.
Omg’sh he just gave a whole dance lesson in one sentence.... “he said shuffle, hop, roll, ball change” lol sounds like he just recited the time step... I think?!
No. Not a time step.
you got ti...so impress us dude
wow cool
my tap teacher taught him!
My dance teacher knows him
petition to Savion Glover's barber, exist to sign
He makes me want to tap dance, and I DEFINITELY do not want to tap dance.
AMAZING TAP DANCE THANKS YOU GOODNESS 🌟❤️🖤💚🤎 FAMILY DAPHNE COTTON ALWAYS 💜 AWESOME BEAUTIFUL ✨,
I would love to be trained by him
i don't get what tap dance is
Hi cousin it’s me Judy’s grandson I hope to meet you some day
i had no idea tap dancing was a thing
MANRAY!!!
(^__^)
i went to jump with him and i printed out a picture of me and him love you Savion Glover
i crushed him so bad as a kid
me too!
You're not the only girl who did.
yo Savey
Seems more about the sound of the tapping than actually dancing.
Actually, you are correct about rhythm tap which is usually a black style. They stay in a small confined area, they don't use their upper body very much, and the action is all in the feet.
It’s actually super hard - lots of steps, coordination, balance and you have to be really precise in how you do your steps to get the sounds clear and distinct - plus super fast.
Me and him have the same name lol
Этот тот мужик из клипа Kenny G - Havana
👋
Don't deny his talent, but hate the fact he's taken all the "dancing" out of tap dancing. Just a matter of taste, of course; he is definitely one of the best in the world.
Why do you say that? I'm not a tap dancer but I love watching tap dancing. I would love to learn it one day but I'm afraid I'm a little too old to learn it plus I have two left feet, haha.
@@hazelchief-rabbit5903 He does the hunched-over, no arm movement style now. Just a matter of taste.
@@MrCrowebobby oh right. I'll have to check out a more recent video of him to see what you mean.
So he's moved to Hoofin' rather than dancing. But most people don't know the distinction so it all falls under tap dance. Since Hoofin' is the original style, I like that he's moved in that direction. Everyone has their own tastes.
If Redman never did any kind of drugs or alcohol
👍
I tap something but it's not my shoes.
Still hard to watch
Hi my name is savion glover and I'm stoned af
wtf
I know him from sesame street
you the man i would rather tap with my fingers then on the piano. happy that life has treated you well