The Rundown: Bril Barrett is passing down the history of tap dancing
Bril Barrett isn’t just a dancer. He’s an educator, self-proclaimed “tap-tivist.” Barrett is also a 2024 National Endowment for the Arts Heritage Fellow.
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Bril Barrett isn’t just a dancer. He’s an educator, self-proclaimed “tap-tivist.” Barrett is also a 2024 National Endowment for the Arts Heritage Fellow.
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