Who are We?
Engaging the question of who we are is at the heart of the spiritual life.
We are glad you are here.
Let us introduce ourselves.
Founder – Andrew Nemr
The son of Joseph and Marlene Nemr, immigrants from Beirut, Lebanon, Andrew's journey is one of multicultural expression and integration.
Mentored by Gregory Hines, Andrew's work has crossed the worlds of music, dance, theater, and visual arts, exploring tap dance as a vehicle for personal and communal formation.
He is recorded on the Grammy nominated track Itsbynne Reel by Dave Eggar, the topic of the documentary film Identity: The Andrew Nemr Story, and the author of The Tap Dance Method: A Practical Exploration of Tap Dance Land.
He can be found on most social platforms posing questions, sharing thoughts, and practicing wiggling his ears.
Board of Directors
Dedicated to Joseph Nemr
A leader in the local scouts troop and the Christian youth group El Mountalikoun, Joseph was known for his integrity and creative spirit even at a young age.
He would meet the love of his life, Marlene Leila, while in the youth group, be married shortly thereafter, and set off on an adventure together, deciding to leave Lebanon after the onset of the civil war.
A painter at heart, Joseph set his skills and creativity toward the support of his family. He worked in finance, sales, service industries and design, as an entrepreneur and manager, in as many industries as he had roles. He went from building models of camp grounds to building buildings (literally). In support of his son's pursuits, he became the executive producer of Cats Paying Dues first shows, and a founding member of the board of the Tap Legacy™ Foundation, Inc., alongside Gregory Hines.
From a public perspective, Joseph may not have been considered a successful artist. He had only one public showing of his own artwork. Nevertheless, he lived the life of an artist – attentive, sensitive, intentional, and creative – expressing these characteristics in meaningful interactions with others. Rooted in a deep and simple faith in Jesus Christ, Joseph believed in the integrated life. He didn't know how to not be a husband and father – a protector, provider, supporter, and teacher.
His life is remembered by the people who knew him, and in the work of the Nemr Institute.
Dedicated in loving memory to Joseph Nemr.
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