Description
Omar Edwards is an award-winning tap dancer whose “foot music” has taken him to over 20 countries and stages from Broadway’s “Bring in ‘da Noise, Bring in ‘da Funk” to the Apollo and the White House. We met the performer, choreographer and mentor in his studio in Englewood, NJ. Omar views tap as both rhythm and storytelling, sharing that philosophy through performance and community arts programs. Omar is the recipient of a 2026 New Jersey Heritage Fellowship.
Produced, directed, and edited by Nate Reininga for State of the Arts. Director of Photography, Nate Reininga. Additional photos courtesy of (at)joeneedstap.
Special Thanks to Menlo Park Veterans Memorial Home and Susan Settles.
