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Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the classic album Speak for Yourself by @imogenheap. This record holds a special place both personally and for dance at large – #compkidsunite. Here’s my attempt at creating to its finale as a thank you to her and, in turn, all of the dancers it’s impacted.

The Moment I Said It: Imogen Heap
Director & Choreographer: @johnmanzari
DP & Editor: David Spadora @eightflowstudio
Steadicam: Sam Campbell @samcamproductions
Artwork: Brenton Wolf @brentonwolfdesign

Previewing “It’s All On The Record”. Episode 1: featuring @johnmanzari @luthersallison @bessiesuave @zachjazzdrums. Dropping in 2025! Stay tuned for more from AM Dance Productions! #tapdance #anthonymorigerato #johnmanzari

🎥 @luke_hickey_

FULL TAP DANCE SEQUENCE from our short film, “I Get Knocked Down”
. . .
🎥: @devinjamieson
🎶: @stevemaggioraofficial

“I Get Knocked Down” | Teaser #2

“I Get Knocked Down” | Teaser #1

Excited to announce that @luke_hickey_ and @johnmanzari will be performing at @elizabethrburke ✨’s choreography to Oscar Peterson’s take on “It Happened In Monterey” tonight May 1st at our performance fundraiser Rhythm & Renewal 7-9pm. No rsvp required 🔗 just donate to our link in bio ✨

We will also be showing works and performances by @itsconnerkelly @jesseerobinson @meg00sh @johannahrickman @mariaclaralaet @thiagotrad @thioafia and drum class @wuwu828 @max1poll @nicholasvanyoung @brinaeali

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Where artistry meets versatility! Dancer, singer, actor, and choreographer—John Manzari is a true triple threat whose work spans Broadway, film, and concert stages. His performances are marked by charisma, musicality, and a deep connection to rhythm.
@americantapdancefoundation @waagville @thejoycetheater @johnmanzari
#TapCity25 #BroadwayPerformer #TapDance

“Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off”
4/35 — #Choreographing35 continues 💙✨

Choreographed & Produced by Caitlin Cannon
Starring Demi Remick & John Manzari & 🌟
🎥 Filmed at Tap Dance Central 📍
Music: “Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off” by Harry Connick Jr. 🎶

So grateful to have my friends Demi and John bring their collaboration, friendship, and incredible talents to this project. 👞✨

#DanceFilm #TapDance #ShotonIphone #TapChoreographer

Attention tap dancers! Don’t miss your chance to work with none other than John Manzari in the Steps on Broadway Spotlight on MONDAY. ⭐Working with John Manzari means sharpening your technique and deepening your musical awareness while unlocking the performer within. His classes strike the ideal balance between precision and personality, where clean execution meets full expression! Grab those tap shoes and meet us at 2121 Broadway to shine a light on such an accomplished and inspiring individual such as @johnmanzari ❤️‍🔥

🔷SPOTLIGHT CLASS🔷
Monday, February 23rd
Int/Adv Tap
7:00-9:00PM EST

*In Studio & Virtual Options Offered!

🧠: @johnmanzari
🎥: @holly_nicole_roberts
🌍: @stepsonbroadway
💃🏾: @makayla_ryan10 @jared_alexandah

#stepsonbroadway #steps #dance #dancer #nyc

Who taught her everything she knows?? @johnmanzari was my secret Fanny Brice tap tutor during Funny Girl—in addition to understudying Eddie—and now you can hear us together again (my voice, his shoes) on our new single, which goes live at midnight to kick off Mardi Gras parade season!! 💜💚💛⚜️ FUNKY FĚTE is a medley of Iko Iko (celebrating the Mardi Gras Indians) and Tootie Ma is a Big Fine Thing (celebrating a ma named Tootie who’s got… a big fine thing 😉). Pre-save it now at the link in my bio to hear it first, and join us @birdlandjazz on February 16th to catch us live (stream also available)! Also a full music video is coming out at midnight so check my YT page for that! I dare you not to dance along. 💃 👞 Laissez les bons temps rouler!

#mardigras #nola #neworleans #tapdance #funnygirl

Who taught her everything she knows?? @johnmanzari was my secret Fanny Brice tap tutor during Funny Girl—in addition to understudying Eddie—and now you can hear us together again (my voice, his shoes) on our new single, which goes live at midnight to kick off Mardi Gras parade season!! 💜💚💛⚜️ FUNKY FĚTE is a medley of Iko Iko (celebrating the Mardi Gras Indians) and Tootie Ma is a Big Fine Thing (celebrating a ma named Tootie who’s got… a big fine thing 😉). Pre-save it now at the link in my bio to hear it first, and join us @birdlandjazz on February 16th to catch us live (stream also available)! Also a full music video is coming out at midnight so check my YT page for that! I dare you not to dance along. 💃 👞 Laissez les bons temps rouler!

#mardigras #nola #neworleans #tapdance #funnygirl

Who taught her everything she knows?? @johnmanzari was my secret Fanny Brice tap tutor during Funny Girl—in addition to understudying Eddie—and now you can hear us together again (my voice, his shoes) on our new single, which goes live at midnight to kick off Mardi Gras parade season!! 💜💚💛⚜️ FUNKY FĚTE is a medley of Iko Iko (celebrating the Mardi Gras Indians) and Tootie Ma is a Big Fine Thing (celebrating a ma named Tootie who’s got… a big fine thing 😉). Pre-save it now at the link in my bio to hear it first, and join us @birdlandjazz on February 16th to catch us live (stream also available)! Also a full music video is coming out at midnight so check my YT page for that! I dare you not to dance along. 💃 👞 Laissez les bons temps rouler!

#mardigras #nola #neworleans #tapdance #funnygirl

My first time on a Times Square billboard. Thank you to @batterydance / @jonathan.batterydance and @zaz10ts for allowing me to be one of the many faces of this year’s festival.

It’s going down Saturday, August 9th and Tuesday, August 12th at Wagner Park and Rockefeller Park, respectively. Both FREE shows start at 7:00 pm.

Shoutout to Ghost cinematographer @jennamaslechko.