Gregory Hines did it. Savion Glover does it, and on Friday night, December 12, 2025, at Give Hope Studios in East L.A. Leo Manzari did it in the second half of the premiere of his show, “Kick in the Door”—honored the dancers who have come before and paved the way. Manzari paid tribute to Gregory Hines, Jimmy Slyde and most notably, one of his mentors, Maurice Hines, who featured him in Maurice Hines is Tappin’ Thru Life. In a night filled with live music, rap, tap, and projected video and images, Manzari confirmed his place as an artist with his feet shuffling firmly on the ground and his future aimed straight for the stars. . . .
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Jessica Koslow 