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Note from ATDF Artistic Director, Tony Waag
 Hello everyone, The last couple of years around here have been just amazing and all of it is thanks to a growing army of devoted friends, families, staff, board members, volunteers and supporters. I've been reflecting this summer on what we've been doing here at the American Tap Dance Foundation, and I find myself realizing that SO much has been going on that we haven't really had a chance to acknowledge many of our recent accomplishments. After moving into our new home, the American Tap Dance Center, hundreds of classes and events that have occurred now just seem like a blur. Special Master Classes, Intensives, Film Presentations, Student Showcases, Concert Performances, School Shows and special appearances by both the Tap City Youth Ensemble and the newly formed Tap City Junior Ensemble, not to mention Tap City, the New York City Tap Festival with its week-long Residencies, the crazy and fun Copasetic Boat Ride, the Awards, and Tap It Out! Wow! We've been VERY busy, and VERY successful at providing our students with well-planned educational programs that continue to inspire and encourage dancers to strut their stuff with confidence and joy. We also have the best of the best tap dance professionals involved in our programming and we provide them with work and studio space to create and rehearse. And, along the way, we've presented numerous productions and events that continue to increase general awareness as we celebrate this amazing American art form we call TAP DANCE.
So I'm asking everyone now, today, to just stop for a moment and take a look at both our YouTube page and our photo gallery where I've been busy updating for EVERYONE'S enjoyment and reflection. Let's not forget what has happened here. Our community has come together and shared some rather remarkable events and everyone has obviously had a great time together. The proof is in these amazing faces and in the energy that emanates from all the participants in these beautiful photos and videos.
Here are the links you should visit:
YouTube
ATDF Photo Gallery
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Photos from Tap Camp 2012 by Tony Waag |
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Fall Adult Classes
September 17 - December 20
Mondays
Absolute Beginner, 6:15 - 7:15 w/ Toni Noblett
Beginner, 6:15 - 7:30 w/ Tony Waag
Tuesdays
Fast Beginner, 6:15 - 7:30 w/ Lynn Schwab
Advanced Beginner, 6:15 - 7:30 w/ Derick K. Grant
Wednesdays
Absolute Beginner, 6:30 - 7:30 w/ Frances Bradley
Beginner, 6:15 - 7:30 w/ Barbara Duffy
Thursdays
Beginner, 6:15 - 7:30 w/ Courtney Runft
Advanced Beginner, 6:15 - 7:30 w/ Susan Hebach
Sundays
Fast Beginner, 5:15 - 6:30 w/ Claudia Rahardjanoto
New student class: $8
Single class: $16
4-class card: $56
8-class card: $112
Classes are on a drop-in basis, no need to pre-register. New students should arrive 20-25 minutes early to register, get shoes and avoid the line!
Classes held at:
American Tap Dance Center
154 Christopher St. #2B
New York, NY 10014 |
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Advanced Beginning Repertory
Learn both classic and contemporary tap repertory geared to Advanced Beginning level students, in three separate fun and supportive Sessions.
1st session w/ Lynn Schwab
September 18 - December 18
Tuesdays, 7:30-8:45pm
14 week session - $224
Students must register for the entire 14 weeks session.
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Tap City Youth Ensemble Audition
Sunday, September 16, 1:00-5:00pm
Open to Intermediate/Advanced dancers ages 12 - 17 for the 2012 - 2013 season
All dancers who plan to audition MUST pre-register for the audition via email.
For detailed information and how to register visit: Tap City Youth Ensemble Audition Info
For more information contact Susan Hebach at (646) 230-9564, shebach@atdf.org.
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Absolute Beginner Workshops
Designed especially to give new students a chance to learn the basic steps and vocabulary of tap dance, this class is a great way to learn the FUNdamental skills!
September 17 - October 22
Mondays 7:30 - 8:30pm w/ Michela Marino Lerman
October 12 - November 16
Fridays 6:15 - 7:15pm w/ Courtney Runft
6 week workshop - $78
single class - $16 |
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Brenda Bufalino Classes
Advanced Technique and American Tap Dance Orchestra Repertory
Wednesdays, 12:00 - 2:00pm
September 12 - October 31
Single Class - $30
4-class Card - $100
8-class Card - $200 |
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2012 -2013 Registration
ATDF youth programs, for children and teens, teach students about America's own indigenous art form - Tap. Our distinguished faculty shares their knowledge of the artistry and history of tap with each student in a fun, safe and supportive environment.
Registration is open. Contact Courtney at crunft@atdf.org or 646-230-9564 to register! Class sizes are limited, so enroll now to ensure your dancer has a place in class.
For 2012 - 2013 class schedule, click here: CLASS SCHEDULE |
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Fall Open Houses
Come see the studios, meet the faculty and take a free, short sample class. Open Houses are a great way to receive an introduction to tap. Ages 3 1/2 + are welcome to attend!
Thursdays, Sept 6 & 13, 2012 4-5pm
Monday, Sept 10, 2012 4-5pm
Saturday, Sept 15, 2012 11am-12pm
Sunday, Sept 16, 2012 11am-12pm
American Tap Dance Center
154 Christopher St. #2B
New York, NY 10014 |
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Tap Attacks
Check out mini performances by our Tap City Youth Ensemble and Tap City Junior Ensemble from 12noon - 1:00pm
Saturday, Sept 15: Bleecker Playground
Saturday, Sept 22: Foley Square
Saturday, Sept 29: Bleecker Playground |
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photos of Tap City Youth Concert by Julie Lemberger |
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RELATED RHYTHMS
These are New York City tap dance events not produced by the American Tap Dance Foundation.
If you would like your tap dance event or news included, please email crunft@atdf.org with the who, what, where, and when by the 25th of the month prior to your event.
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Michela Marino-Lerman Tap Jams
WHEN: Every Wednesday, 4:30 - 8:00pm
WHERE: Smalls Jazz Club, 183 West 10th Street, NYC
COST: FREE! NO COVER!
Don't forget, if you can't join live, you can watch live online at: www.smallsjazzclub.com
Co-produced by Smalls Jazz Club, Cobi Narita, and Michela Marino Lerman
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American Tap Dance Foundation
Staff
Tony Waag - ATDF Artistic/Executive Director
Hjordis Linn-Blanford - ATDF Administrative Director
Susan Hebach - ATDF Youth Program/TCYE Director
Courtney Runft - ATDF Education Associate/Registrar
Margaret Morrison - ATDF Education Advisor
Board of Directors
Debbie Beard - ATDF Board Chair & Entrepreneur
Mercedes Ellington - Director/ Choreographer
Constance Valis Hill Ph.D. - Jazz Tap Historian
Pamela Koslow Hines - Producer
Nancy Kremsdorf - Tap Enthusiast
Erica Marks Panush - Tap Enthusiast
Cynthia J. Roush - Tap Enthusiast
Lisa M. Scotto - Director of Strategic Partnerships and Insights, Advertising Age
Kim Thacker - Tap Enthusiast and Pharmaceutical Executive
Tony Waag - ATDF Artistic/Executive Director
Emeritus Board
Brenda Bufalino - ATDF Artistic Mentor
Hoagy B. Carmichael - Producer
the late Charles "Honi" Coles
the late Gregory Hines
the late Bobby Short
Supporters
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The American Tap Dance Foundation, Inc. would like to thank the following for their generous support: Our Anonymous Angel, the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York Department of Cultural Affairs, New York State Council on the Arts, The 42nd Street Fund, the Tsunami Foundation - Anson and Debra Beard, Jr. and Family, the Heckscher Foundation for Children, The Jerome Robbins Foundation, the Shubert Foundation, Cigna, Stagestep, Capezio Ballet Makers, and numerous individuals, friends and families. |
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