Michela’s Love Movement

Michela Marino Lerman, winner of the 2019 Hoofer Award, is a globally sought after tap dance artist, performer, choreographer, band leader, educator, and all-around creative spirit.  She was mentored by some of the masters of tap dance, including Gregory Hines, Buster Brown, Leroy Myers, Peg Leg Bates, Marion Coles, and Mable Lee.

“A hurricane of rhythm!”
– The Huffington Post

As a Jazz musician, Lerman has had the honor of working with many masters, including Wynton Marsalis, Roy Hargrove, Anna Deavere Smith, Jon Batiste, Quincy Jones, and Steve McQueen, to name a few.

Love Movement, Lerman’s music project, is a hybrid of the highest levels of musicianship, hoofing, and tapping.  With original music, spirituals, Jazz, and traditional and electronic tap boards, Love Movement reflects a journey through the seven levels of love we experience throughout life. An immersive music experience, this work uplifts and empowers audiences and has been presented in venues such as The Whitney Museum of American Art.

Don’t miss this groundbreaking immersive experience at SOPAC!

Take a Sneak Peek at Love Movement

Lerman performing with Wynton Marsalis & The Young Stars of Jazz

Meet Love Movement’s Band

Michela Marino Lerman – Tap
Vuyo Sotashe or Shenel Johns – Vocals
Mathias Picard – Piano
Gabe Schnider – Guitar
Russell Hall – Bass/Music Director
Patrick Bartley – Alto Saxophone
Savannah Harris – Drums

SOPAC Member Benefits

Member Pre-Sale: Monday, June 12 at 12PM

General Public On Sale: Thursday, June 15 at 12PM

Member Discounts: Members at the Advocate Level or higher ($65+) will receive a discounted ticket price.

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Accessibility & Accommodation

If you or a member of your party needs assistance, please notify SOPAC at the time your tickets are purchased. Contact the SOPAC Box Office at (973) 313-2787 or boxoffice@SOPACnow.org.