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ATDF Youth Program Photos by Tony Waag
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A Note from the Director 
Dear friends,
Once again September started out with a bang! Get ready, all ATDF Youth AND Adult classes began on Monday, September 15th and now run through June. Check out our complete schedule on-line at: atdf.org
Also, there are numerous special events and performances that are being developed and presented throughout the season so please keep a look out for special email blasts and you can always check out our website for up to date information. Speaking of websites! Whew! After being hacked, we are finally back and close to normal (whatever that is). Thank you for your patience and support through a very difficult period.
Next on the performance horizon is October 6th where the ATDF has been asked to present the opening number for the Career Transitions For Dancers Annual Gala at New York's City Center. This is a tremendous opportunity for us, and the tap dance community at large, and I hope you can join us in raising money for a great cause. I am assembling 100+ tap dancers for this, and we are VERY excited and honored to participate. We have a couple of additional rehearsal sessions, where you can learn the material, and our final audition is set for Saturday, September 27. For more information on this event, visit: http://www.careertransition.org/Fundraisers
Stay tuned for definitive dates for our Annual Holiday Concert in December as well as our monthly Tap Talks/Tap Film events. Remember, if you become a member you get into these studio events for free.
Meanwhile, welcome back and thanks again for your continued support of our programming.
Tony Waag
Artistic Director
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Fall Adult Program
Mondays
6:15 - 7:30, Beginner w/ Michela Marino-Lerman
6:15 - 7:30, Beginner w/ Michela Marino-Lerman
7:30 - 8:30, Absolute Beginner w/ Michela Marino-Lerman
Tuesdays
6:15 - 7:30, Slow Intermediate w/ Derick Grant
6:15 - 7:30, Advanced Beginner w/ Lynn Schwab
Wednesdays
6:30 - 7:30, Beginner w/ Asha Griffith
6:30 - 7:45, Advanced Beginner w/ Barbara Duffy
Thursdays
6:15 - 7:30, Fast Beginner w/ Courtney Runft
7:45 - 9:00, Beginner w/ Susan Hebach
Fridays
6:15 - 7:30, Fast Beginner w/ Tony Waag
Sundays
5:!5 - 6:30, Fast Beginner w/ Claudia Rahardjanoto
Prices:
$9 New Students 1st Class
$18 Single Class
$80 5 Class Card
$140 10 Class Card
$180 15 Class Card
Location:
American Tap Dance Center
154 Christopher St. #2B
New York, NY 10014
Sign-In and pay before you come!
Visit ADULT PROGRAMS
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Audition!
Career Transitions for Dancers' Annual Jubilee Gala at New York City Center
Learning Session:
Friday, September 26th (7:30 - 9pm)
Audition:
Saturday, September 27th (5pm)
American Tap Dance Foundation
154 Christopher Street #2B
(between Washington & Greenwich Sts)
To register for learning session & audition:
Email Courtney Runft at crunft@atdf.org
Tap dance production number (non-union) with 100+ Tap Dancers directed and staged by ATDF Artistic Director Tony Waag.
Seeking Tap Dancers: ages 10-Adult (Adv Beg-Adv Level), any ethnicity, with strong RHYTHM TAP experience (required), PLUS a strong knowledge of the Shim Sham Shimmy. Be prepared to have a lot of fun and to represent the Tap Dance Community! No Pay!
Mandatory final group rehearsals: Saturday, October 4th (6-9pm) and Sunday, October 5th (6-9pm)
Performance:
New York City Center
Career Transitions for Dancers' Annual Jubilee Gala
Monday, October 6, 2014 (7pm)
Must also be available that afternoon for Full Dress/Tech Rehearsal
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Youth Program 2014 - 2015
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.
Classes for all ages and levels began September 15 and conclude with a June Concert!
For registration, please contact registrar@atdf.org or call 646.230.9564
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Repertory Classes
Intermediate w/ Lynn Schwab
Tuesdays, 7:30 - 9pm
September 16 - December 16
$224 (14 weeks)
Advanced Beginner w/ Susan Hebach
Thursdays, 6:15 - 7:30pm
September 18 - December 18
$208 (13 weeks)
Intermediate/Advanced
Thursdays, 7:30 - 9pm
September 18 - December 18
$208 (13 weeks)
For registration, please contact registrar@atdf.org or call 646.230.9564
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Special Workshops
Brenda Bufalino teaches 8 weeks
September 17 - October 29
Wednesdays, 12:00 - 2:00pm
$30/single class, $100/4 class card
Tap master/choreographer/ATDF mentor Brenda Bufalino teaches workshops for int/adv/professionals technique in Rhythm Concert Tap and American Tap Dance Orchestra Repertory.
Absolute Beginner Workshops
6-week sessions
Session 1: September 19-October 24
Session2: November 7-Dec 19
Fridays 6:15 - 7:15pm
$84/6 week workshop
Designed especially to give new students a chance to learn the basic steps and vocabulary of tap dance, this workshop is a great way to learn the FUNdamental skills needed to join our BEGINNER tap class, or "brush up on the basics." No experience necessary, loaner shoes are available.
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Members of the Tap City Youth Ensemble in Vancouver this past summer with Brenda Bufalino, Tony Waag, Susan Hebach! |
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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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American Tap Dance Foundation
Staff
Tony Waag - ATDF Artistic/Executive Director
Susan Hebach - ATDF Youth Program/TCYE Director
Courtney Runft - ATDF Education Associate/Registrar
Margaret Morrison - ATDF Education Advisor
Mark Kellogg - Design
Morgan McMahon - Intern
Board of Directors
Tony Waag - ATDF Artistic/Executive Director
Debra Beard - ATDF Board Chair
Mercedes Ellington
David Guilmette
Constance Valis Hill Ph.D.
Pamela Koslow Hines
Nancy Kremsdorf
Erica Marks Panush
Cynthia J. Roush
Lisa M. Scotto
Randy Skinner
Kim Thacker
Maurice Hines
Biana Kodzoman
Emeritus Board
Brenda Bufalino
Hoagy B. Carmichael
the late Charles "Honi" Coles
the late Gregory Hines
the late Bobby Short
Supporters
The American Tap Dance Foundation, Inc. would like to thank the following for their generous support: 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, Cigna, Stagestep, Capezio Ballet Makers, and numerous individuals, friends and families.
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