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February 2010
IN THIS ISSUE
-Knock On Wood Studio News
-Tappers With Attitude News
-DC Tap Fest
CALENDAR
February 20
Kids Only Tap Workshop
With Gigi Buscaglio
Ages 10-14


February 20
Kids Only Tap Party
Ages 10-14

February 20 & 21
TWA @ Intersections Festival


February 27

TWA @ Dance Bethesda

March 26-28
DC Tap Fest

March 29
KOW Spring Session Begins
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KNOCK ON WOOD Studio News
Knock On WoodThe Silver Spring Gazette Features KOW - Have you seen this week's issue of the Gazette? If so then you've seen the wonderful article on KOW and its 15th Anniversary Celebration. If you haven't seen it, have no fear, here's the link.

Knock On Wood on TV! Knock On Wood Tap Studio was featured on Push Pause TV, a television magazine show on Verizon Fios's Channel 1. The show features local businesses and was very excited about coming to KOW to tape some of our young tappers, along with Ms. Leanne! Check it out!

Dance Is The Answer 2010 - We're making exciting plans for this year's Dance Is The Answer! Be sure to check out next month's newsletter to learn more about what we have in store. But until then, save the dates: April 15 - May 2, 2010!

KOW 15th anniversary t-shirtGet your special 15th Anniversary t-shirt! Have you seen the super cool new 15th Anniversary t-shirt? You can have one, too! T-shirts are available at the front desk for a $15 donation. We have very few kids' sizes, available for a $10 donation. But hurry, they are going fast!

Knock On Wood's Winter Session began January 4. The full schedule is now online, and some classes still have openings. Call us to check it out!

Student Survey! Adult students, please spare us 5 minutes - we need your feedback! Tap here, print out the survey, and drop it by the Studio on your next visit. Or, you can mail it to Knock On Wood, 8700 Georgia Ave., Suite B, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Thank you, kindly, for your help. We look forward to creating even more TapHappiness in 2010.

SOMETHING SPECIAL, JUST FOR YOU!  Interested in taking a private lesson? KOW is pleased to announce that our faculty members are now offering private lessons! Contact us for more information.
TAPPERS WITH ATTITUDE News
LogoTWA's totally psyched about our amazing collaboration with Coyaba Dance Theater and Urban Artistry! These three dynamic and diverse companies will present, Origins, a collaborative show, premiering February 20 & 21, as part of Atlas Performing Arts Center's newest offering, Intersections - A New America Arts Festival. Don't miss the festival blog from January 5th to learn more about our project! You can also become an Intersections fan on Facebook, to learn more about all facets of the festival. Check out three weekends of performances that celebrate differences and discover commonalities among artists and audiences of diverse races, ages, and cultures. Tickets are on sale now!

TWA @ Dance Bethesda on February 27! You'll enjoy this showcase featuring six local professional companies offering up some of the region's best professional dance. TWA is proud to be sharing the Bethesda Round House Theatre stage with such a terrific array of our esteemed colleagues; this will be a terrific night for dancers and dance fans alike! Tap here for more info.

On January 9, several members of TWA's 2009 Training Workshop attended our Jammin' in January Concert at Atlas. At the conclusion of the concert, they took a special "behind the scenes" tour of the theatre, including backstage, dressing rooms, etc. They were also awarded their First Official TWA Training Workshop t-shirts - a very exciting time for all of us!! Please visit their photo album, you'll be seeing lots more of these young' uns in years to come!

               Tappers With Attitude
                                                                 Photo © Enoch Chan 2009
DC TAP FEST: March 26-28!
DC Tap FestDon't miss the smokin' hot 2nd Annual DC Tap Festival - scintillating classes, sizzlin' performances, and plenty more. You'll want to be there when the tap family comes together from all over the country for a joyous reunion that is both an artistic and educational experience... and the best kind of party ever!

Yahoo GroupsJoin the Washington DC Metro Tap e-group to receive notices on master classes, performances, workshops, studio events, etc. from local hoofers like yourself. Anyone can join and post local DC tap events. This is a moderated listserve, so the info you receive will be up-to-date and of interest to local tappers.

DanceMetroDC logoKnock On Wood and Tappers With Attitude appreciate the work of Dance/MetroDC in its efforts to unite and support the DC area's dance community. Dance/MetroDC is the only comprehensive source for dance performances, events, master classes, workshops, jobs, auditions and more in the DC metro area. Visit their website to enroll in DancePass, DancePass Pro, or DancePassKid and get terrific discounts to dance events, or to subscribe to their terrific eNewsletter.
Knock On Wood Tap Studio
8700 Georgia Ave., Suite B
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-495-0395

Our programs are sponsored in part by funding from the
Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County,
The Jim and Carol Trawick Foundation,
The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, and  the Dallas Morse Coors Foundation.

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