Cheryl M. Willis, Ed.D., originally a tap dancer from New Orleans, pursued her doctorate at Temple University.
There she delved into African American studies and the rhythmic connection to tap dance.
Willis wrote Black Tap Dance and Its Women Pioneers (2023) and Tappin’ at the Apollo (2016), historical dance works published by McFarland Press.
Cheryl was selected as the National Dance Educator of the Year 2000 and toured the United States and Canada presenting workshops on the creative dance process.
She published Dance Education Tips from the Trenches (2004), Human Kinetics, a guide for dance teachers entering the field of public education.
She has also published numerous articles and book chapters on Tap Dance and in her teaching field of Creative Movement.
In addition to the field of dance, Willis has been acknowledged for her work as a screenwriter and has received multiple awards.
In her spare moments, Cheryl dances!
Website: Cheryl M Willis
Instagram: Dr. Dance Nola
