DANCE & THEATRE: A Celebration of Life in honor of William Henry (Skip) Cunningham
Skip Cunningham’s life was a rare blend of brilliance and humility—an internationally celebrated tap master whose rhythm captivated audiences across the world, yet whose greatest impact was felt in the quiet, personal moments he shared with others. From his early beginnings in Chicago to stages, studios, cruise ships, and film sets around the globe, Skip built a legacy defined not only by extraordinary talent but by kindness, joy, and the way he made people feel. He performed with legends, taught generations of dancers, and carried a gentle spirit that touched every life he encountered. We celebrate the man behind the rhythm—an artist, mentor, and beloved soul whose influence will continue to echo long after the final curtain. (R.I.P) Enjoy – EMVAD TV
Where the history of Classic Black Entertainers are welcome to shine and to catelog it’s historical impact.
Archive
FILM SCHOOL SHOWDOWN: WEEK #5 – Film Feastival – A couple of HBCU Film Festival filmmakers get the opportunity to have their creative film projects showcased on EMVAD TV. Isaiah Wait is a drama about understanding what it means to “have faith”. Directed by David Lee Roberts. Rituals: The scars of domestic violence run deep and are dissected in this drama. Directed by Michael Lindsey
GERALD L. BARRETT: WEEK #4 – PIVOTAL TV Magazine – The story of a professionally trained dancer with goals and dreams of making it in the business; His being accepted in two of the most prestigeously recognized schools of the arts, The Julliard School (Dance) and The Boston Conservatory (Dance/Theatre); Tragedy hits while home on hiatus from college and performing… PIVOTAL TV MAGAZINE
SHEA ‘PHIRE SIS’ COBB – WEEK #3 – Poetry / Spoken Word – ‘Favorite Jazz Brush’ – A poetic expression regarding the perspective colors of one young
woman’s vision in today’s modern society.
RON MANAGER ‘FocusATL’ – WEEK #2 – Poetry / Spoken Word – ‘A Better Tomorrow’ – A Spoken Word Music Video Performed By Brother Focus
EDEN JAMES – WEEK #1 – Theatre – ‘The Audition’ – A recording for the Stella Adler Studio Showcase, for which
Ms James was selected as a featured participant.