| Savion Glover boldly states "I Am" with new Theater NFT Series | |
| Posted by: Official_Press_Release 08:51 am EST 12/14/21 | |
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| Savion Glover, Tony Award winner, is the ultimate artistic hyphenate. From stage to screen, and now in the crypto universe, Savion is proud to launch his own NFT (non-fungible token) collection — in partnership with Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment, who teamed-up with digital disruptor AkoinNFT. The time for “I Am” is now. NFTs are digital art and experiences sold through blockchain technology and offer a unique set of owner rights via an embedded smart-contract. NFTs assure that creators are compensated, in perpetuity, each time the piece sells, thereby providing an ongoing revenue stream. “My NFTs are all about connection,” says Savion. “I look forward to audiences and fans connecting with me, and I look forward to giving them a glimpse of unscripted moments, the hard work, and the vision to creatively inspire, deliver and ultimately, connect.” In Savion’s NFT Preview #1, “My Voice,” available now, we follow his steps to the theater, rehearsing and proclaiming his place in the NFT space using dance as his voice. In Savion’s NFT Preview #2, entitled “I Am,” available beginning December 16, Savion inspires us, through authentic self-discovery. He tells us that “In the beginning there is sound. I believe, that from this sound, ‘I Am’.” Savion’s NFTs are a path for people to think differently and look at the world in a distinct way because every person is unique, and someone else’s journey should not be the benchmark of success. Collectors of “My Voice” and “I Am” will also receive a Savion signed and numbered keepsake print suitable for framing. There is a collection size of 300 copies of each Preview. Savion’s NFT Preview #1 and NFT Preview #2 will be available at www.AkoinNFT.io for .025 ETH (just under $110, each). The Previews can also be viewed at: www.AkoinNFT.io Following the Preview NFTs, will be a collection of more significant and in-depth Savion Glover NFTs called “SoNg-ALoNgz” The SoNg-ALoNgz, which include live instrumental performances and the spoken words of Savion pay homage to the masters of dance and music, past and present, that have inspired Savion throughout his artistic journey. Savion Glover’s preview NFTs are available to be viewed here: www.AkoinNFT.io Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment expects to become the bridge between Broadway and the NFT world. People want the excitement of live performance to be accessible in their homes, and while their first offerings are the Savion Glover NFTs, they plan to expand this with other artists and shows in the coming months. “With Savion’s NFTS, we are providing a special experience that connects fans and unites them with Savion Glover and reminds them what is so special about a live experience” said Bob Nederlander, Jr. of Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment. “These NFTs will give us an up close, inside look at live theater, said Jon Karas, President of AkoinNFT. “We could not be more excited to be sharing these experiences with Broadway fans all over the world, connecting them with the power of digital art delivered through the blockchain.” # # # Savion Glover Savion Glover is a Tony Award winning choreographer and legendary Hoofer, whose career has spanned nearly four decades. He began his Broadway stage career as The Tap Dance Kid, and continued with Black and Blue, Jelly’s Last Jam and his unprecedented, award winning Bring in da Noise, Bring in da Funk, which garnered him a Tony Award for Best Choreography. In addition to his extensive Broadway career as a performer and choreographer, Mr. Glover has created many tap repertoires that tour worldwide, including- Bare Soundz, Classical Savion, OM, STePz, Solo in Time, Sole Sanctuary, Improvography, Footnotes, Savion Glover’s Holiday Spectacular, All FuNK'd uP and more recently, the world premiere of Lady5@Savion Glover’s BaRoQUe BLaK TaP CaFe. In addition to creating his ongoing bodies of work, Mr. Glover has enjoyed performing worldwide with jazz legends including McCoy Tyner, Roy Haynes and Jack DeJohnette. Mr. Glover’s film credits include Tap starring Gregory Hines and Sammy Davis, Jr.; Spike Lee’s Bamboozled and George Miller’s Happy Feet and Happy Feet Two. He has appeared on television in commercials, such as: Free Style Nike and Coca Cola, as well as being a longstanding performer on Sesame Street. Mr. Glover was most recently recognized for his award-winning choreography in the acclaimed Broadway musical Shuffle Along, directed by George C. Wolfe’ as well as, director and choreographer for Don’t Bother Me, I Can’t Cope, a part of the 2018 Encores! Series at City Center. While serving as Dance Advisor for the New Jersey Performing Arts Center and as a member of its Board of Directors, Mr. Glover has been dedicated to furthering arts education programming with Summer Intensives, established to help youth explore artistic expression. Most recently, Mr. Glover directed and choreographed The Tap Dance Kid on NJPAC's Victoria stage, and an entire youth cast, ages 10-21. Mr. Glover is also the recipient of an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from Montclair State University. Savion Glover, throughout nearly four decade in his career span, continues to celebrate, honor and recognize those notable influences, such as: Gregory Hines, Jimmy Slyde, Lon Chaney, Buster Brown, Bunny Briggs, Diane Walker and Sammy Davis, Jr. to name a few, who, not only helped cultivate him as a man, artist, musician, creative thinker and more, but in turn... saved his life. Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment (“NWE”) was founded by Robert Nederlander, Jr., a third-generation member of the Nederlander family, one of the world’s largest entertainment enterprises. Since 2000, NWE has been focused on the expansion of Broadway and Nederlander entertainment brands and performers into new ventures and emerging markets, worldwide. Today, NWE is a global enterprise that develops, manages, and operates live-entertainment theatres ; produces Broadway and related shows and spearheads cultural and educational initiatives. Most recently, NWE launched its NFT initiative, to highlight Broadway shows and entertainers. About AkoinNFT AkoinNFT is the Akoin cryptocurrency affiliated ecosystem and platform disrupting the collectible and experiential marketplace for fans and restoring economic power to artists by collecting, sharing, and celebrating their work through exclusive NFT collections. Leveraging the earned experience and innovative technology of the Akoin team in blockchain and cryptocurrency, AkoinNFT offers a strategic campaign approach to NFTs combined with the creative execution of best-in-breed design studios and resources to bring fans closer to the art, artist and artistry across entertainment, sports, social impact and more throughout the entire NFT lifecycle from ideation to execution, and from initial drop to resale. Find out more at www.AkoinNFT.io. |
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