Ruthie Rosenfeld on Preserving American Dance History and Legacy
Ruthie Rosenfeld joins Thomas King Flagg to discuss American dance legacy, archival responsibility, and the importance of preserving artistic history before it disappears.
Thomas King Flagg
Entertainment Architect
Thomas King Flagg is a curator, educator, producer, and author shaping the intersection of hip-hop and contemporary dance on a global stage.
Through performance, education, and media, he creates opportunities for artists and advances dance as a cultural force.
A Global Vision for Dance
Where hip-hop, performance, and storytelling meet—across stage, screen, and education.
The Space Coast Dance Orbit
Showcasing our work across Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, and the Space Coast, this series highlights community-focused dance, performance, and youth leadership through bold collaborations, training, and cultural exchange.
This Is Flagg Dance: JEANNIE Fit
Flagg Dance and Entertainment, featuring JEANNIE Fit and directed by Christopher Taub, performs for Compass and Margaritaville at Accelerate Brevard. This high-energy showcase celebrates professional dance, fitness, local business partnerships, and Flagg’s growing presence across Cocoa Beach, Brevard County, Orlando, and beyond.
Melbourne Knights: François JACQUES
As part of Councilman Marcus Smith’s Melbourne Nights, Flagg Dance and Entertainment presents world-renowned ballroom icon François JACQUES at Club 52 on Jan 24, 2026. This trailer previews a flagship Space Coast event celebrating high-level movement, artistic craftsmanship, and community-driven dance culture.
Battle Mode: Showcase
A high-energy urban dance showcase in Cocoa Beach featuring breaking, waacking, and freestyle, spotlighting athletes who push the boundaries of performance and storytelling.
Trusted Across the Industry
Collaborations spanning Broadway, hip-hop, film, and global institutions.
The Dressing Drink
What if the truth you were hiding was the very thing that could set you free?
A deeply personal memoir from Thomas King Flagg, The Dressing Drink traces a life shaped by performance, legacy, and long-buried truths.
Spanning decades—from old Hollywood and elite society to backstage dressing rooms—the story unfolds through family secrets, identity, and the complex forces that shaped his path. Both intimate and expansive, it offers a rare look beyond the work and into the life behind it.
American Spectacle Podcast
American Spectacle Podcast explores the evolution of American dance and its global impact through candid conversations with leading artists, educators, and cultural leaders. Hosted by Thomas K. Flagg, the series asks where American movement culture has been and where it’s going next, with guests including Jamal Story, Peter Chu, Elka Samuels Smith, Alexandra Wells, Raphael Xavier, and Bill Shipley.
Positive Energy Arts Foundation
Expanding Access to Dance Education
Co-founded by Thomas King Flagg, the Positive Energy Arts Foundation (PEAF) is dedicated to reintroducing dance education in schools and underserved communities across the country.
From early pilot programs in Pennsylvania to broader national outreach, PEAF addresses the growing absence of arts programs by creating access to movement, creativity, and performance.
To date, the foundation has impacted over 200,000 students—providing opportunities for artistic expression, physical development, and personal growth.
These programs have impacted over 200,000 students, to date.
