Dulé Hill’s History of Tap Dance
Dulé Hill has been tap dancing since the age of three, and launched his career shortly after when he was cast in the national tour of the Broadway show, The Tap Dance Kid. Dulé explores his love of tap, and the history of this American dance form.
Episodes
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Chicago
S1 E4 - 53m 16s
Chicago is a city known for its rich history and culture. But for some, it’s been marred by crime and violence. In this episode, Dulé Hill meets the city’s talented artists to explore why art and activism are often synonymous in the Midwest.
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Texas
S1 E3 - 53m 16s
In Texas, Dulé Hill connects with an Aztec dancer, blind painter and Latino theater director, each breaking down cultural barriers and becoming leaders for the next generation.
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Appalachia
S1 E2 - 53m 27s
In Appalachia, Dulé Hill explores how music can provide solace and healing. He meets a master luthier rehabilitating opioid addicts, a black folk musician, and the creator of “Latin-grass,” a fusion of Latin-American folk and bluegrass music.
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California
S1 E1 - 53m 16s
In California, Dulé Hill connects with three brave artists: a deaf dancer, a gay mariachi, and a senior citizen cabaret troupe. They are each using their art to reclaim their narratives and change the perceptions of their communities.
Extras + Features
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A Mariachi Arcoiris Love Story
S1 E1 - 4m 51s
Carlos Samaniego, the founder of the world’s first LGBTQ+ mariachi group, Mariachi Arcoiris de Los Angeles, opens up about his journey to coming out of the closet and finding love.
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Deaf Dancer Shaheem Sanchez Teaches Dulé How to Dance
S1 E1 - 3m 39s
Shaheem Sanchez is showing the world that the “deaf can dance.” Dulé Hill learns how Shaheem taught himself to dance after going deaf at the age of four, and the dancer’s mission to ensure that deaf people aren’t limited by their disability.
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California Preview
S1 E1 - 30s
In California, Dulé Hill connects with three brave artists: a deaf dancer, a gay mariachi, and a senior citizen cabaret troupe. They are each using their art to reclaim their narratives and change the perceptions of their communities.
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Official Trailer
S1 - 30s
The Express Way with Dulé Hill documentary series that explores the power of the arts. Led by renowned actor, dancer, and singer, Dulé Hill, the series captures diverse artists’ stories from across America, celebrating community, humanity, and the transformative potential of creative expression.
Schedule
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The Express Way with Dulé Hill
Chicago
Friday
May 17
1 Hour
A casting session with the Andre Theatre Collective; Vershawn Sanders-Ward, founding artistic director of Red Clay Dance Co.; musician Bassel Almadani. -
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The Express Way with Dulé Hill
Chicago
Saturday
May 18
1 Hour
A casting session with the Andre Theatre Collective; Vershawn Sanders-Ward, founding artistic director of Red Clay Dance Co.; musician Bassel Almadani. -
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The Express Way with Dulé Hill
Chicago
Saturday
May 18
1 Hour
A casting session with the Andre Theatre Collective; Vershawn Sanders-Ward, founding artistic director of Red Clay Dance Co.; musician Bassel Almadani. -
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The Express Way with Dulé Hill
Chicago
Saturday
May 18
1 Hour
A casting session with the Andre Theatre Collective; Vershawn Sanders-Ward, founding artistic director of Red Clay Dance Co.; musician Bassel Almadani. -
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The Express Way with Dulé Hill
Chicago
Tuesday
May 21
1 Hour
A casting session with the Andre Theatre Collective; Vershawn Sanders-Ward, founding artistic director of Red Clay Dance Co.; musician Bassel Almadani.
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