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 A Note from the Executive Director
Dear friends,
We hope this belated November issue of the Tap Times Newsletter finds you well, warm and recovered from a very crazy week (at least for those of us on the East coast).
Boy are we lucky that the American Tap Dance Center had no real significant damage, and we are now back in business and also counting our blessings. If you are still without power, our hearts are with you and we hope that you too can recover soon, and we look forward to seeing you in class or at our next event.
Meanwhile, the show must go on! So, as we continue to grow and maintain our youth and adult education programs, I'd like to point out that we have numerous new events and concerts coming up and planned for 2013 that are simply "must see" productions. Join us for "Rockin' in Rhythm" which features top tap dancing youth ensembles from across the country on February 16, "Rhythm is Our Business," directed by our very own Derick K. Grant, March 19-21 and ATDF Artists in Residence performing new work in "Rhythm in Motion" March 22-24. Stay tuned for detailed information and thanks again for your ongoing support and participation.
Be well,
Tony Waag
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Annual Appeal
What we accomplish with our small devoted staff, faculty, board and a growing community of dedicated students, parents, supporters and audience is stunning. As we continue to grow our youth and adult education programs, we have even more planned for this season by presenting a number of premiere concert performances.
Thank you in advance for contributing at the highest level you can, so that we can continue to spread the many joys and benefits of our American musical dance form together!
You can contribute directly through NY Charities by clicking here!
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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, 6:30 - 7:45 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!
NO CLASSES Nov. 22 - 25
Classes held at:
American Tap Dance Center
154 Christopher St. #2B
New York, NY 10014 |
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Tuesday, March 19 - Thursday, March 21, 7:00 & 9:30pm
The Theater at the 14th Street Y
Directed by: Derick K. Grant
Tickets available November 15th!
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AUDITION (non-union)
New tap dance production RHYTHM IS OUR BUSINESS produced by Tony Waag & the American Tap Dance Foundation and directed by Derick K. Grant.
Production in New York City: 6 Shows- March 18 - 21, 2013
Rehearsals (tba): December - March
Seeking Female Dancers:any ethnicity, ages 18-30 with some TAP experience. Singing experience also a plus.
Date/Time: Saturday, December 1, 2012
Check in: 5:15pm
Audition: 6:00pm
Location:
American Tap Dance Center
154 Christopher Street #2B
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Holiday Sale!
All products, excluding bamboo rool-up Tap Mats, are 10% off today - December 20th!
To ensure delivery before the holidays, place your order by December 12th.
T-Shirts, DVDs, tap shoe bags, etc...
Check out our ONLINE STORE! |
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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!
November 12 - December 3
Mondays 7:30 - 8:30pm w/ Michela Marino Lerman
single class - $16 4 week workshop - $50 |
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Brenda Bufalino Classes
Advanced Technique and American Tap Dance Orchestra Repertory
Wednesdays, 12:00 - 2:00pm
November 7 - December 5
(No Class November 21)
Single Class - $30
4-class Card - $100 |
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February 15 - 18, 2013
The Rockin' in Rhythm Teen Tap Intensive brings together dynamic and diverse youth ensembles from across the country to perform their best works on a New York City stage, and then hit & swing on our American Tap Dance Center floors to learn new rhythms and moves with their contemporaries in master classes.
The weekend intensive includes:
Performance Opportunity
Tap Jam
Master Classes
Cutting Contest
T-Shirt
Groups must apply and space is limited!
Check out ROCKIN' IN RHYTHM for more information.
Register by January 7th and your ensemble's name will be listed on the shirt!
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Friday, March 22 & Saturday, March 23, 7:00 & 9:30pm
Sunday, March 24, 3pm
The Theater at the 14th Street Y
An evening of new work by New York City's Finest tappers & choreographers!
Directed and Currated by: Tony Waag
Tickets available November 15! |
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SAVE THE DATES
Holiday Showcase: December 8 or 9, 2012
Rockin' In Rhythm: February 15 - 18, 2013
Rhythm Is Our Business: March 18 - 21, 2013
Rhythm in Motion: March 22 - 24, 2013
ATDF Spring Gala: April 9, 2013
ATDF Adult Showcase: June 8, 2013
Tap City Youth Concert: June 22, 2013
Tap City: July 6 - 13, 2013 |
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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, 5:30 - 8:30pm
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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Cotton Club Parade
WHEN: November 14 - 18, 2012
WHERE: New York City Center, 131 W. 55th St.
COST: $29 - $129, available here
Cotton Club Parade is a celebration of Duke Ellington's years at the famed Harlem nightclub in the 1920s and '30s, when the joint was jumping with revues featuring big band swing and blues, dancers, singers, and novelty acts. Packed with hits from some of the greatest jazz composers of the time-including Harold Arlen, Jimmy McHugh and Dorothy Fields, and Ellington himself-this production re-imagines a Cotton Club floor show right here on the City Center stage.
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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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