The Woodpecker is the groundbreaking artistry of Brenda Bufalino. Through rare archival footage, full length performances, and intimate conversations, the film traces Bufalino’s pivotal role in transforming tap dance into a respected concert art form.
For dance lovers and film enthusiasts, The Woodpecker” illuminates the resilience, artistry, and community that brought tap dance roaring back into the spotlight!
The program will conclude with an in person conversation between filmmaker Tony Waag and Brenda Bufalino, offering audiences a rare chance to hear directly from one of tap dance’s most influential innovators and her decades long commitment to elevating the art form.
