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The quote compares formal dance styles to established languages and presents the speaker's own style as more informal and constantly evolving. It suggests a preference for improvisation, flexibility, and personal expression over fixed rules.
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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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