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07/19/2026

A highlight forever— visiting, watching, and speaking to the Royal Ballet School and its phenomenal talent (and legacy!) .

07/16/2026

How do we explain—and find—those rare moments when all the stars align? That was my past two weeks in London speaking about Buddy Bradley and Feel the Floor in such diverse venues as the British Film Institute, the Noel Coward Archive, the Royal Ballet School, intimate seminars, and private clubs, with dancers, historians, writers, students, theatre people, film people, choreographers, academics, and the eternally curious. So many in London still live, breathe , and create within Bradley’s lineage—and shared this experience and literally brought the magic of Bradley into the room, over and over again. I loved every encounter and left London elevated, exhilarated, and more knowledgeable. Just what we always want in life!

Thank you to all the individuals who worked so hard to produce these events. Thank you to the booksellers who stocked the events. Thank you to the wonderful participants, to those who shared and to those who were fascinated. It was a joy signing all your books. Until we meet again—❤️❤️❤️

07/09/2026

Who isn’t buoyed by the presence of friends? Fantastic to have my Buddy Bradley research pals from and
In attendance at the British Film Institute screeand talk. Thank you as well as so many others that night for all your support in recovering —and sharing—the life and legacy of Buddy Bradley.

07/08/2026

How do I sufficiently thank@josephinebotting_rzwb and for conserving the legacy of Buddy Bradley on film? With the addition of exceptional private footage at , BFI holdings were my holy grail for understanding Bradley’s choreography. And now this 3-dimensional opportunity to share real- time Bradley’s work with a talk+film last night! Thank you.

PS book stock of Feel the Floor at the BFI bookstore is flying out the door. (Daunt has sold out AGAIN!). So run over quickly. Better yet come to the talk on Bradley tonight at 8 pm at the BFI where I can sign your copy. I would love to meet you there.




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07/02/2026

London brief! Signed copies of Feel the Floor will be back in stock this weekend at the venerable Daunt Books.

03/27/2026

The Renaissance of Buddy Bradley -

It’s almost spring and I hope you will join me in celebration. After five years of research, my book, Feel the Floor: Restoring the Life and Legacy of Jazz Choreographer Buddy Bradley, will be published by Beacon Press on May 12!

03/14/2026

Celebrating with ballet and theatre royalty ballerina Megan Fairchild — sparkling dancer, writer, scholar, actress, teacher, wife and mother. Her artistry, generosity, and intelligence has inspired so many.

Thank you Whitney for sharing this photo.

03/14/2026

Spring arrives this week and I hope you will join me in celebration. After five years of research, my book FEEL THE FLOOR about Harlem Renaissance dance prodigy Buddy Bradley will be published on May 12!

Per-order at your favorite bookstore or click the link in my bio.