Winter/Spring
Adult Program
January 4 - June 24
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
12:00 - 1:00, Absolute Beginner w/ Gabe Winns
6:15 - 7:30, Slow Intermediate w/ Lynn Schwab
6:15 - 7:30, Advanced Beginner w/ Felipe Galganni
Wednesdays
6:15 - 7:30, Beginner w/ Asha Griffith
6:15 - 7:30, Advanced Beginner w/ Barbara Duffy
Thursdays
6:15 - 7:30, Fast Beginner w/ Courtney Runft
Friday
6:15 - 7:30, Intermediate w/ Felipe Galganni
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!
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Rockin' In Rhythm
February 12-14, 2016
Performance: Sunday, February 14, 2016 5pm Washington Irving High School
40 Irving Place (btwn East 16th & 17th St.)
Tickets: $20 General Admission, $40 Reserved Seating
Please call 646.230.9564 to purchase or purchase at the door (Cash only)
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 learn new rhythms and moves with their contemporaries in special master classes. This exciting event has classes, rehearsals, a jam and then a concert performance. Our goal is to unite, share and inspire through a weekend of rockin' rhythms & music.
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Youth Program Holiday Showcase
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Tap Teacher Trainings
July 2016
The ATDF's comprehensive training program in teaching rhythm tap to children, teens, and adults
July 17-24, 2016 Level 1
(Teaching Beginners)
July 19-24, 2016 Level 2
(Teaching Advanced Beginners)
- Rhythm tap technique
- Copasetic Canon repertory
- Pedagogy
- Jazz music concepts, tap composition & improvisation
- Tap history
- Mentored independent work
- Certificate issued by the ATDF
"Amazing amount of useful information" "this training is wonderful ... invaluable" (our graduates)
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2016 Save the Dates
February - March, Tap Talks / Tap Films
February 12-14, Rockin' In Rhythm April 12, ATDF Spring Fundraiser April 13 - 17, Rhythm in Motion May 22, Tap Attack June 19, Tap City Youth Concert June 25, Adult Program Showcase July 9 - 16, Tap City July 17 - 24, Tap Teacher Training
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Adult Program Beginner Workshop
Beginner Workshop **NEW**
To Swing or Not to Swing
Explore the difference between tap steps that are "swinging" or "straight" by learning dance combinations that use both concepts. Learn how to listen to jazz music and find the beat and understand the structure (chorus) of a song. Work on building your tap technique while learning a combination each week, creating a one chorus dance at the end of the session.
Thursdays, 6:15 - 7:45 w/ Susan Hebach
Session 2: February 18 - March 24
Cost: $96
To register, please call 646.230.9564 or arrive at least 20 minutes before the first class.
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Absolute Beginner Workshop
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 needed to join our BEGINNER tap class, or "brush up the basics". If you've always wanted to try tap, this is your chance. No experience necessary, some loaner tap shoes available. If you can walk, you can tap.
Fridays, 6:15 - 7:15
Session 4: February 19 - April 1
(No class March 25)
Cost: $84
To register, please call 646.230.9564 or arrive at least 20 minutes before the first class.
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Tap Talks
February 12, 2016 (7:30-9pm)
Join us for a "sneak peek" and reception in celebration of the new Library of Congress - Tap Dance Database created by writer/historian Constance Valis Hill followed by a screening of the film About Tap and an open discussion with producer/director George T. Nierenberg March 11, 2016 (7:30-9pm) Tap It Forward! (Sneak Peek) Open forum and presentation of new "works in progress" currently in development Cost is $5 (members are free) ATDF 154 Christopher St. #2B between Greenwich & Washington St. For detailed descriptions, please visit: Tap Talks
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Youth Program Holiday Showcase
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Brenda Bufalino 4-Week Workshop
Brenda Bufalino teaches Int/Adv Technique and American Tap Dance Orchestra Repertory
WHEN: Wednesdays, 12:00 - 2:00pm
March 9-30, 2016
WHERE: American Tap Dance Center
154 Christopher St. #2B
COST: $30/single class, $100/4 class card New Students: Arrive at least 15 minutes before class to register! Questions: Email crunft@atdf.org or call 646.230.9564
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Tap City 2016
July 9 - 16, 2016
Programs for kids, teens & adults of all levels!
20 different Adult Program Master Classes, for all levels! 4-day Youth Program! 4-day Pre-Professional Program for Teens! 4-day Residencies with Brenda Bufalino, Lynn Schwab, Ted Levy, and Claudia Rahardjanoto! Performance opportunities for everyone! NEW Tap Treasures Tour!
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