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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!
March 25 - April 15 (4 wks)
Mondays 7:30 - 8:30pm w/ Michela Marino Lerman
February 22 - March 29
Fridays 6:15 - 7:15pm w/ Frances Bradley
April 12 - May 17
Fridays 6:15 - 7:15pm w/ Michela Marino Lerman
single class - $16
4 week worksop - $50 6 week workshop - $78 |
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Tuesday, March 19 - Thursday, March 21, 7:00 & 9:30pm
The Theater at the 14th Street Y: 344 East 14th St. (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave)
starring
Ali Bradley, Brian Davis, Khalid Hill, Jason Janas, Mable Lee, Andrew Nemr, Hank Smith and The Shufflettes!
with
The Duke Ellington Center Band
directed and choreographed by
Derick K. Grant
additional choreography by
Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards
Joseph Wiggan
musical direction by
Frank Owens
Tickets available here!
Check out a sneak peak at rehearsals!
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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:
344 East 14th St. (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave)
An evening of new work by New Yorks finest tap dancers and choreographers including: Brenda Bufalino, Michelle Dorrance, Derick K. Grant, Kazu Kumagai, Max Pollak, Lynn Schwab, the Tap City Youth Ensemble & Cartier Williams.
Directed and Curated by: Tony Waag
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Buster Brown's Centennial Celebration!
On May 17, 2013, Buster Brown would have been 100 years of age. We gather to celebrate his soaring spirit of love and generosity and the artful mastery of his chosen means of expression...tap dance.
WHEN: May 17 - 19, 2013
WHAT: Classes, Performance/Jam, Film, Panel Discussion
Click here for more info and to register
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Youth Program Open Houses
Does your child need a place to make noise? Have them put their feet to the beat in one of our open houses! It's a great way to get an introduction to tap dance, see a demonstration by other young dancers and meet our faculty!
Spring dates:
Saturday, May 4 4:00 - 5:00
Wednesday, May 15 4:30 - 5:30
Wednesday, May 22 4:30 - 5:30
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Winter Adult Classes
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
Rates:
New Student Class: $8
Single Class: $18
5 class card: $80
10 class card:$140
15 class card: $180
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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TCYE Apprentice Program
The ATDF has created a new 10 week apprentice program for int/adv level dancers ages 12-16 (chosen by audition) to learn selected repertory works from the Tap City Youth Ensemble repertory. The focus in in preparing new cast for the 2013-14 season (mid Sept. 2013-mid June 2014). The program is free for boys who are chosen, and a small charge of $150 for girls. All students chosen must be available to attend rehearsals April 6 - June 15, 2013.
Where: American Tap Dance Center, NYC
When: Saturdays, 4:15-5:45pm
Participants must audition for this program.
Where: American Tap Dance Center
When: Saturday, March 9th, 2013
Audition Schedule:
4pm check in
4:30-6pm Audition
For more information and to register for the auditions, please visit: TCYE Audition Info |
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Brenda Bufalino Classes
Technique/ATDO Repertory for Int/Adv dancers
Next 8 week workshop:
April 17 - June 5
Wednesdays, 12:00 - 2:00
Drop-ins welcome
Single Class: $30
4-class card: $100
8- class card: $200
Classed held at:
American Tap Dance Center
154 Christopher St. #2B
New York, NY 10014
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ATDF Spring Gala
Reception, Show & Silent/Live Auction
All proceeds benefit the Gregory Hines Youth Scholarship Fund
WHEN: Tuesday, April 9, 2013, 6:30-9pm
WHERE: Peter Norton Symphony Space, Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theater, 2537 Broadway at 95th St., NYC
TICKETS: $125 - $1,000
To purchase tickets: Visit NY CHARITIES |
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Tap City Registration is OPEN!
Check out what's happening at Tap City on July 6-13, 2013!
Master Classes (ages 12+)
4-Day Adult Residencies (ages 15+)
Pre-Professional Program (ages 14-19)
Youth Program (ages 9-15)
Tap It Out (all ages!)
Tap Jam
Tap Internationals
Tap Future
Copasetic Boat Ride
Tap Awards
Register Here!
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Save the Dates
Rhythm Is Our Business: March 19 - 21
Rhythm in Motion: March 22 - 24
ATDF Spring Gala: April 9
Buster Brown Centennial Celebration: May 17 - 19
ATDF Adult Showcase: June 8
Tap City Youth Concert: June 22
Tap City: July 6 - 13
Tap Camp: August 12 - 16
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Photos of Rockin' In Rhythm by Tony Waag |
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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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Memorial Tribute for Deliliah Jackson
WHEN: March 8, 2013, 7pm - midnight
WHERE: Saint Peters Church, 619 Lexington Av. (@ E. 54th St.)
Hosted by the Rev Dale R Lind, with many dancers singers, musicians and speakers from 7 - 10pm, followed by a coffee and dessert reception with more dancers, singers and musicians from 10 - midnight. It will conclude with the Shim Sham and midnight second line: When the Saints Go Marching In.
BAND: Frank Owens Trio: Frank Owens, Paul West & Greg Bufford
Sponsored by: the Jay Herman Fund
Organized by: Traci Mann, Al Heyward, Michela Marino Lerman, Mable
Presented by: Paul Ash & Cobi Narita
Reservations: 519-922-2010
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Memorial Tribute for Deliliah Jackson
On April 27, Musicians and artists will honor victims of violence with a New Orleans-style "Magnolia March" funeral procession.
Date: April 27, 2013
Time: 1:00pm ET
Assembly Point: South Plaza, Lincoln Center (Near Damrosch Park)
Parade Route: Lincoln Center to Columbus Circle; 57th St. to Carnegie Hall; enter Central Park @7th Ave; exit @ 67th St; Return to Lincoln Center
Organizer: Max Pollak
Media Contact: Jessica Wilt
Email: magnoliamarchevent@gmail.com
Website: www.MagnoliaMarch.com
Facebook: Magnolia March
Twitter: @MagnoliaMarch
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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
Mark Kellogg - Design
Board of Directors
Tony Waag - ATD Artistic/Executive Director
Debra Beard - ATDF Board Chair
Mercedes Ellington
David and Susan Guilmette
Constance Valis Hill Ph.D.
Pamela Koslow Hines
Nancy Kremsdorf
Erica Marks Panush
Cynthia J. Roush
Lisa M. Scotto
Randy Skinner
Kim Thacker
Emeritus Board
Brenda Bufalino
Hoagy B. Carmichael
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 Jerome Robbins Foundation, the Shubert Foundation, Cigna, Stagestep, Capezio Ballet Makers, and numerous individuals, friends and families. |
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