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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Marcus Smith on Community Revitalization Through Arts and Leadership

Marcus Smith joins Thomas King Flagg to discuss how arts programming can strengthen communities, support young people, and create real local economic and cultural momentum. Their conversation focuses…

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Michelle Audet on Building Dance Audiences Through Education

Michelle Audet joins Thomas King Flagg for a conversation about what actually builds the future of dance: education, producing, and intentional audience development. Episode 2 is less about headlines…

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Shaun Taylor-Corbett on Broadway, Indigenous Storytelling, and Dance

Shaun Taylor-Corbett joins Thomas King Flagg to discuss performance craft, cultural identity, and how dance can carry Indigenous stories into mainstream theater spaces. The conversation bridges…

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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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