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The speaker says he once believed he could personally rescue tap dancing, but later realized the art form existed long before him and will continue after him. The quote expresses humility and a sense of continuity, placing the individual within a larger tradition. It also suggests that preserving an art is not about one person alone.
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Originally said in English.
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About Savion Glover
American tap dancer, actor and choreographer
Savion Glover is an American tap dancer, actor, and choreographer. He is known for his work in tap, where performance, rhythm, and choreography meet. His career centers on dance, with acting and choreography also part of his public profile. As a tap performer, he is associated with a style that turns movement into percussive sound and keeps time through the feet.
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