Thomas King Flagg Dance - Curator, Educator, Producer, Author

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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.

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A Global Vision for Dance

Where hip-hop, performance, and storytelling meet—across stage, screen, and education.

CURRENT WORK: Battle Mode

Battle Mode brings elite dancers to Cocoa Beach, Florida for a high-intensity urban dance battle.

Featuring hip-hop, breaking, waacking, and street styles, the focus is pure performance—virtuosity, individuality, and the energy of live competition.

Trusted Across the Industry

Collaborations spanning Broadway, hip-hop, film, and global institutions.

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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.

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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.

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Anna Morgan on Dance Research, Training, and the Thinking Dancer

Anna Morgan joins Thomas King Flagg to discuss dance education through the lens of research, pedagogy, and lived studio practice. The episode centers on a key question: what kind of dancer are we…

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Bill Shipley on Arts Funding, Community Spaces, and Cultural Access

Bill Shipley joins Thomas King Flagg for a conversation about the practical side of building arts culture: funding, community infrastructure, and sustained local support. The episode looks at how…

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Jamal Story on Dance, Identity, and Arts Education

Jamal Story joins Thomas King Flagg for a wide-ranging conversation on dance, identity, and why arts education matters far beyond the stage. Episode 3 connects personal story with practical…

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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.

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