November 2014

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ATDF Youth Program Photos by Tony Waag         


 

Our website has been recently compromised. We are currently addressing the issue and hope to back up and running soon. For questions regarding our programming or events, please contact us in the office at 646.230.9564. We apologize for any inconvenience. To be directed to our class schedule, please follow this link: ATDF Adult Program Schedule.

 

 

Fall Adult Program 

 

Mondays

6:15 - 7:30, Beginner w/ Michela Marino-Lerman

6:15 - 7:30, Fast Beginner w/ Toni Noblett

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

5:15 - 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 


 


 

Absolute Beginner Workshop

 

6-week session w/ Felipe Galganni

 

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. 

Save the Dates

 

Sunday, December 14

ATDF Holiday Showcase, showcasing the Youth Program and Adult Repertory groups

 

January - May

Tap Talks / Tap Films

 

Tuesday, April 21

ATDF's Spring Fundraiser, in support of the Gregory Hines Youth Scholarship Fund

 

Wed April 22 - Sunday, April 26

Rhythm in Motion

 

Sunday, May 24

National Tap Dance Day Tap Attack

 

Sunday, June 21

Tap City Youth Concert

 

Saturday, June 27

ATDF Adult Program Showcase

 

July 5 - 11

Tap City, the New York City Tap Festival

 

July 12 - 19

Tap Teacher Training Certificate Program

ATDF Annual Appeal 

 

Excellence, inclusive, accessible, high-spirited and infectious! This is the American Tap Dance Foundation. People are talking about us, and we have a lot to talk about too. We are busy, busy, busy, and so we need your help. As you know, the ATDF relies on financial support from individuals like you! And because of your generosity, we are able to maintain our current programming and continue to serve you and the tap dance community. 

 

To make a tax-deductible donation, please visit: NY Charities

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

Dance Magazine Awards

 

Monday, December 8, 7:30pm

 

Celebrating our dance heroes, past and present. 

 

This year's honorees are:

Misty Copeland, Larissa Saveliev, Wayne McGregor, Brenda Bufalino & Tony Waag, and Luigi.


 

With performances and special guests. 

 

 

 

For tickets, call 212.979.4872 or email dmawards@dancemedia.com

 

The Ailey Citigroup Theater

405 W. 55th St. (NYC)

 

Discover Your Passion Scholarship 

 

The Michael Perelstein Memorial Scholarship Fund's Discover Your Passion™ encourages parents, students, teachers and schools to identify and showcase exemplary creativity, intellectual pursuits and talent of school children. Among the 2014 winners was Andrei Stewart-Chapman, an ATDF Youth Program Student. Andrei will be able to further his tap dance training with his generous award. 

 

 

Jalen Phifer, last year's grand prize recipient with Andrei Stewart-Chapman and Courtney Runft, teacher.

 
        
     
                      
ATDF Adult Program photos by Tony Waag

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.

 

American Tap Dance Foundation
Staff  
Tony Waag - ATDF Artistic/Executive Director
Susan Hebach - ATDF Youth Program/TCYE Director
Courtney Runft - ATDF Education Associate/Registrar
ATDF
Margaret Morrison - ATDF Education Advisor  
Mark Kellogg - Design
Morgan McMahonIntern 
  
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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