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Feb 7, 2008
*DRP ARTISTS* NEWS UPDATES & EVENTS ----------------------------------------------------- Miss Thang nominated for Best Director-First Feature at the Pan African Film Festival! 2008 PAN AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL The award winning HD feature, The Rise & Fall of Miss Thang, will screen at the Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles on Sunday Feb. 10 at 6:15pm and again on Tuesday Feb. 12 at 3:15pm. Lead actress Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards and writer/director Stacie E. Hawkins will be in attendance. http://www.paff.org/home/films/find/46? VARIETY REVIEW “Miss Thang” was recently reviewed in Variety as a result of screening in the New York African Diaspora Film Festival. Ronnie Scheib of Variety wrote: "the many jazzlike, improvisatory tap numbers nicely combine looseness with genuine professionalism…that harks back to Bill Robinson and the Nicholas Brothers." Read the full review at http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117935752.html?categoryid=31&cs=1 ABOUT THE FILM The Rise and Fall of Miss Thang is a feature length dance drama that tells the story of a young Chicago woman who re-kindles her love for the art of tap dance. "Miss Thang" won Best Feature Narrative Award at the 2007 International Black Film Festival of Nashville. The film stars renowned tap dancer Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards the only female to dance in Broadway’s “Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk”. http://www.missthangmovie.com ==================================== Don’t miss: INDIA JAZZ SUITES on TOUR! Featuring Pandit Chitresh Das & Jason Samuels Smith Upcoming Tour Dates 2008: February 14 & 15 - Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania February 24 - Broward Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida ------------------------------------------------------ "Alone, they're captivating. Together, they're magic." - Allan Ulrich, Voice of Dance INDIA JAZZ SUITES is an explosive collaboration between one of India’s foremost Kathak masters and one of the world’s fastest, Emmy-award winning tap dancers. The result is high entertainment which crosses all boundaries of age, race and culture — a blast of incredible speed and power, grace and beauty, epic storytelling and the pure joy of dance. After premiering in San Francisco in 2005, INDIA JAZZ SUITES has received extensive critical acclaim and has toured around the U.S. and India. It was chosen as the #1 Dance Performance of 2005 by the San Francisco Chronicle and won the prestigous Isadora Duncan Dance Award (Izzie) for Best Ensemble Performance of the year. ==================================== WOMEN IN TAP CONFERENCE: FEB 8-10, 2008 in Los Angeles! Contact: Gayle Hooks, Jazz Tap Ensemble 310 – 475-4412 jtensemble@aol.com For Immediate Release WOMEN IN TAP CONVERGE AT UCLA'S KAUFMAN HALL (January 18, 2008) On February 8-10, Lynn Dally, Artistic Director, Jazz Tap Ensemble will make history again! Dally, an adjunct professor at UCLA's Department of World Arts and Cultures first made history as the co-founder of Jazz Tap Ensemble, the first dance company to bring rhythm tap dance to the concert stage with live jazz music. Now, Dally is gathering four generations of women who are making a difference in the world of tap dance. Women In Tap the first ever national conference will bring together 21 tap artists – dancers, choreographers, scholars, and writers, and will address the contributions of these women in tap to the renaissance of tap dance over the past 30 years. A conference highlight is WOMEN IN TAP the THE LEGENDS, a full evening performance featuring Dally, Brenda Bufalino, Dianne "Lady Di" Walker, Miriam Nelson, Acia Gray, Linda Sohl-Ellison, Heather Cornell, Michelle Dorrance, Josette Wiggan, Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards, Chloe Arnold, Deborah Mitchell, Terry Brock, and Barbara Duffy. Don't miss this opportunity to see four generations of Women In Tap on stage, at the same time, in the same place! WOMEN IN TAP will take place on the UCLA Campus, Glorya Kaufman Hall, February 8-10, 2008. For information on how to enroll in the conference, go to www.jazztapensemble.org/womenintap.html or contact Gayle Hooks at 310-475-4412. To purchase tickets to the Saturday Evening WOMEN IN TAP Concert, go to http://www.ticketmaster.com , and type Women In Tap in the search box or call the UCLA Central Ticket Office at 310-825-2101. The conference opens Friday, February 8 at noon with keynote by Sali Ann Kreigsman (NEA, Jacob's Pillow, Dance Heritage Society), followed by presentations on women in the cultural history of tap, issues of gender, race, and more faced by women in tap. The evening will showcase the excellent contrast of the very youngest "Next Generation" tappers in an informal concert followed by a screening of the award winning documentary "Been Rich All My Life", which tells the story of the Silver Belles, women whose careers in tap were lived in the chorus lines of the famed Apollo Theater. Saturday will provide panel discussions on topics including the choreographic contribution of women to the renaissance of tap from the 70's forward, and an oral history workshop featuring scholar Constance Valis Hill interviewing "Lady Di" Dianne Walker about her life on Broadway in Black and Blue. WOMEN IN TAP the LEGENDS highlight the day and will feature the Jazz Tap Ensemble quartet, Music Director Jerry Kalaf. Sunday will begin with the screening of the documentary on Dr. Jeni Le Gon, who began her film career tap dancing with Bill Bojangles Robinson in the 1936 all black feature, "Hooray for Love". Final panels and dialogues will summarize the current state of the art and point to new directions for the future. Master classes taught by the legends are scheduled throughout the weekend in Kaufman Hall. A "Choreographers Gallery", hosted by NY Tap City's Tony Waag, will share short clips of choreographic inventions by participating artists. Bios and Photos available upon request * * * Gayle Hooks Managing Director Jazz Tap Ensemble 1416 Westwood Blvd. #207 Los Angeles, CA 90024 (310)475-4412 (t) jtensemble@aol.com www.jazztapensemble.org ================================= Classes with Sue Samuels! Visit Sue’s weekly schedule at https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/home.asp Starting in February Sue’s Weekly Class Schedule: Jazz Basics Monday 8 – 9:30pm (new time) Advanced Beginner Jazz Tuesday & Thursday 10 – 11:30am Tuesday 6 – 7:30pm (new day) Intermediate Jazz Saturday 4 – 5:30pm ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER The Joan Weill Center for Dance 405 West 55th Street (at 9th Avenue) New York, NY 10019 (212) 405-9500 www.alvinailey.org ==================================== *EAST COAST* NEWS UPDATES & EVENTS ------------------------------------------------------------ A message from Fazil Cengiz: Hi Everyone, Fazil and all of us at the studio would like to take this opportunity to thank every one of you for all the support and friendships that we have forged over the last 30 years. We are in negotiations with the new landlords of our new studio space. As soon as we have anything in writing we will scream the information to everybody!! It's been stressful and sad the last couple of weeks and we appreciate everyone's patience. Fazil just got the "NOTICE". We have to be out of the studios by Thursday, Feb. 07, 2008. So, monday and tuesday will be our last full days at 743 8th ave. Wednesday we will be open but have limited rooms because we have to remove mirrors. Again, Thank you all for all the support over the years. I will be sending out e-mails as soon as we have any new information. Please update this new e-mail address for the studio. timescircle@gmail.com This e-mail allows me to send out information faster and easier. Please again put this e-mail address in your contact list so the updates don't go into your spam folders. ==================================== UPCOMING WORKSHOPS at the AILEY EXTENSION! OM YOGA PARTNER WORKSHOP Give your valentine a special day with you! Sunday, February 17, 2008 2 - 4:00pm $20 per person/$40 per couple To register, call 212-405-9500 MONSTERS OF HIP HOP MASTERCLASSES Saturday, March 1, 2008 One Night Only! Monsters of Hip Hop is privileged to work with The Ailey Extension to offer an evening master class series. 5:30-6:45pm Session I with Jamal Sims 6:45-8:00pm Session II with Luam 8:00-9:15pm Audition/Agency Class (awards, prizes and agency presence) $22 per class $60 for all 3 classes Most workshops will be observed by one of our affiliated talent agencies (MSA, BLOC, CTG, DDO) who will be scouting for talent. Monsters scholarships will be awarded as well. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Must be age 12 & up to be admitted to workshop To register, call 410-313-8199 DANCES AND RHYTHMS OF THE MIDDLE EAST A workshop exploring the intricate relationship between the sensual movement and rhythm in Middle Eastern Dance. Sunday, March 2 with Samara 11– 5pm Cost: $75 per person ($90 if you register after February 18) To register, call 212-405-9500 CLASS SCHEDULE UPDATES New Classes Absolute Beginner Hip Hop With Robin Dunn Fridays, 7 – 8:30pm Cuban Popular Dance With La Mora Sundays, 4 – 5:30pm Changes Jazz Basics With Sue Samuels Mondays, 8 – 9:30pm (new time) Advanced Beginner Jazz With Sue Samuels Tuesdays, 6 – 7:30pm (new day) ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER The Joan Weill Center for Dance 405 West 55th Street (at 9th Avenue) New York, NY 10019 (212) 405-9500 www.alvinailey.org ==================================== Registration is now open for Manhattan Tap's New York City Summer Intensive Workshop with Heather Cornell. Note the earlier dates: June 23 - July 4th, 2008. Just go to the website to download a registration form: www.manhattantap.org. Some News: About my latest premiere of “Finding Synaesthesia”, a collaboration with Andy Milne & Bandwidth (Rufus Cappadocia, cello and Malika Zarra, jazz and persian vocals), the London publication, The Stage, said, "Most dancers and choreographers find inspiration in music, but not many commune with it as intensely as Canadian tapper Heather Cornell. Cornell..... is totally at home in this London Jazz Festival collaboration with jazz composer Andy Milne, which sets her up as a percussionist, adding subtle syncopations to his score. This is very much a meeting of musical equals." I'm developing another show with original music written for tap with Sabine Hasicka (tap) and Sasha Lackner (bass) from Vienna. We'll premiere "Short Stories" in May in Germany. Yes, the musical juices are flowing! Let's get together this summer and get working. Don’t wait too long to register...... See you in New York in June! Heather ==================================== Please join Kaitlyn Way for the first Poughkeepsie Tap Jam in upstate NY. Place: Muddy Cup Coffee House - 305 Main St, Poughkeepsie Date: 2/16 Time: 7:00 PM Suggested Donation 5 dollars. Money raised will be used to purchase a portable tap floor for future tap events in the area. Bring your own music if you like and be prepared to JAM!!! Come early and learn the Shim Sham!! For more information email Kaitlyn at way107@aol.com. ==================================== A Message from Brian “Footwork” Green: PARTY PEOPLE, HOUSE DANCE CHRISTIANS ( a.k.a. COnference), BRIAN GREEN here just give people CHRIST who has changed my life, and brought my faith of my years before back to new heights (who says,' I AM THE WAY, THE TRUTH, and THE LIGHT!! Whoever believeth in me shall not perish, but have eternal life!!). MUCH RESPECT TO FRANKIE! WINNER OF THE HDC BBOY CONTEST FOR 2008!! MESSAGE: LOVE ALL OF YOU and stay truly loving, tolerant of others that are still sinning against others while you are trying not to, and have realize the errors of your ways. Because when you were in sin against others, there were people who were tolerant of you. If you have to take a person 1 on 1, tell them their errors of their ways, but, listen to them as well. Have forgiveness, and try not to repeat what you hear. Passing what you hear, only passes sin to another's ear, and then makes a person assume about another person. Which, then, does not give the person talked about any time to grow and change in the mind of the person that listened to the rumor said. Watch more of a person's walk, not their talk!! HAVE PATIENCE!! Let's start to change. EVENT: HOUSE DANCE CHRISTIANS ( a.k.a. CONFERENCE) DATE: FEBURARY 7, 2008! PRE-VALENTINE's DAY PARTY PLACE: CLUB REMIX ADDRESS: 27 Park Place between Broadway and Church DJS: Qu and P-Funk ( HOUSE and HOUSE CLASSICS) DOC ( Hip-hop, Breaks, Funk, and Classics). THEME: DANCE ALL NIGHT!!!!! TIME: 10pm-4am PRICE: $10 with flyer/$12 without flyer/$5 each for married couples MARCH IS MY BIRTHDAY ( even though I won't be here! PRESENTS AT THE FRONT DOOR PLEASE!! LOL!!). FREE MOTION choreographed by Booyah will be performing!! GET READY FOR APRIL!! HOUSE DANCE CONTEST!! THIS WILL BE SOME SERIOUSLY REAL EDUTAINING EVENT!! BE READY and SAVE MONEY! THERE WILL BE MANY THINGS ON SALE!! www.myspace.com/housedanceconference (popular event for all dance styles) www.housedanceconference (home website of the event for basic info!! Site changing soon!) www.23prime.com/worldsoul for bookings www.eliteforcecrew.com. for bookings www.kr3ts.com. for booking www.23prime.com. ( CPD PLUS) for bookings www.style2ouf.com ( french dance website for the world of urban dance) www.justedebout.com ( french dance website for the world of urban dance) www.mrwiggleshiphop.net ( U.S. website for history of Funk,Hip-hop, and urban related dance styles) www.housedancer.com (U.S. website focusing on House culture) www.freetylesession.com (U.S. website/event focusing on Hip-hop and Funk styles culture) www.bboysummit ( U.S. website/event focusing on Hip-hop and Funk styles culture) www.KR3ts (U.S. website/event/children foundation for kids in the Barrio!!) www.dance-unity.com ( Funkstyles in Germany website). www.breaklife.com (bboy website of Ken swift and 7 gems, and more.). www.cypherstyles.com www.themovementfoundation.com ( House/Hip-hop dance and information website!!) MONEY FOR THE THEATRE SHOW IN JULY WAS DONATED TO KR3ts ( KR3ts.com), and MUMATCHI; which is a new child foundation being created by a dancer named Natalie from France that lives here. This is to help teach kids in Nigeria, Africa about dance, education, and give them inspiration. She will be selling her T-SHIRTS at the coat check of the next House Dance Conferences. ALL SUPPORT!! BECAUSE THE MONEY GOES TO A GREAT CAUSE!! THANKS FOR ALL THAT SUPPORT; MENTALLY, PHYSICALLY, and SPIRITUALLY!! GOD BLESS ALL, SUPPORT EACH OTHER NO MATTER WHAT YOUR BELIEFS AS LONG AS ITS POSITIVE AND UPLIFTS PEOPLE, and KEEP DANCING, Brian "Footwork" Green ==================================== Healing the Dancer Support Group Dear Friends, My name is Alice Vienneau. I am the designated social worker heading up the new Dancers' Resource program here at The Actors Fund. The new program is specifically geared toward the dance community and will address the unique situations dancers face because of the physically demanding nature of their work coupled with the significant financial challenges of earning a living in dance. Attached please find a flyer with information on a support group for injured dancers, which begins February 12th. Below is a short description of our program. Please contact me by email or at the number below if you are interested in participating in this eight week group, or want to learn more about this exciting new program. ACTORS FUND LAUNCHES DANCERS' RESOURCE PROGRAM The Dancers' Resource will offer seminars specifically designed for dancers, serve as a "support system" and will offer groups for dancers dealing with injuries or other health concerns. The Dancers' Resource will have an online component to link dancers' to additional resources and to create an online community for dancers. The program will also address mental health issues including eating disorders, substance abuse, depression and other clinical areas. The Dancers' Resource program was founded by Actors Fund Trustee Bebe Neuwirth. "Now there is somewhere dancers can go to safely and confidentially address their unique and complicated challenges," said Neuwirth. The initiative grew out of Neuwirth's personal experience as a dancer. "Last year I had hip replacement surgery," said Neuwirth. "It came after several years of physical therapy, arthroscopic surgery, and excruciating pain. Add to that the emotional stress of not being able to dance and not wanting people to know about my condition - and I think you understand what that prison is like. After the replacement I recognized how extremely lucky I was to have a great doctor and great support from the few people with whom I shared my secret. And so I'd like to create a support system for other dancers." Dancers' Resource social worker Alice Vienneau, who spent 25 years on stage as a musical theatre performer before getting her social work degree, understands the unique challenges faced by performers. "My job is to pay attention to the specific needs of dancers," she said. "The Dancers' Resource will focus specifically on the needs of dancers and offer a gateway into The Fund." The Dancers' Resource is just one of dozens of lifesaving programs provided by The Actors Fund. From the Al Hirschfeld Free Health Clinic, AIDS services and the Health Insurance Resource Center to employment training, healthcare and housing, The Actors Fund is meeting the very real needs of the performing arts and entertainment community. For more information about The Dancers' Resource and other programs offered by The Fund, call 212.221.7300 or visit www.actorsfund.org. Regards, Alice Vienneau, MSW The Dancers' Resource Tel: 212.221.7300 ext.177 Fax: 212.764.6404 The Actors Fund, for everyone in entertainment Celebrating 125 years. 729 7th Avenue, 10th Floor New York, NY 10019 www.actorsfund.org The Actors' Fund is a national human services organization that helps professionals in performing arts and entertainment in times of need, crisis, or transition. ==================================== *MID-WEST* NEWS UPDATES & EVENTS ------------------------------------------------------------ Congratulations to M.A.D.D. Rhythms for winning the "Most Outstanding Dance Group"at the 27th Annual Chicago Music Awards! Visit: CHICAGOMUSICAWARDS.NET ……………………………………. GCYC’s Black Youthstory Friday Feb, 22, 6-8:30 p.m. featuring M.A.D.D. Rhythms for more information contact Senyah Haynes Performance/Events Coordinator Gary Comer Youth Center 7200 S. Ingleside Ave. Chicago, IL 60619 (773) 358-4091 ================================= OPPORTUNITY: Hello. My name is Trish Rowley and I am the Artistic Director of the Illinois Dance Academy (IDA) located in Plainfield, Illinois. We are a competitive, professional dance academy located one hour outside of Chicago. IDA is expanding in January 2008, and I am accepting resumes for review at this time. Please pass this information onto any colleagues who you think may be interested. Currently, I am researching candidate bios for the following positions: Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Pilates, Lyrical, Yoga, Musical Theatre, and Belly Dancing. I am looking for qualified dance educators for all skill levels ranging from early childhood beginner through pre-professional. Salary is negotiated and based upon experience. Other benefits that IDA offers to their instructors are insurance benefits, flexible schedules, and paid vacation days. If you are interested in the position or know someone who would be, please contact me. Please include five references with your correspondence. Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions. I look forward to hearing from you. I appreciate your help. Sincerely, Trish Rowley Trish Rowley, Artistic Director Illinois Dance Academy 815/436-3819 www.IllinoisDanceAcademy.com ================================= *WEST COAST* NEWS UPDATES & EVENTS ------------------------------------------------------------ CUERPASO.COM Happy New Year, Treat yourself to the gift of Health! Get In Shape with Tadeo! Celebrity Fitness Trainer and Nutrionist brings you CUERPASO - an exciting, innovative, and effective approach to fitness that will invigorate your life! Location: A private gym in Beverly Hills, or build a gym at your home. Affordable top of the line training! Discounted packages available for family and friends. Space is Limited - sign up by replying to this email today! WWW.CUERPASO.COM Not in LA, take Cuerpaso home with you. 30 Minute Cuerpaso DVD (DIRECTED BY CHLOE ARNOLD) on sale now! ================================= Tap Dance Workshops with Ted Louis Levy Sunday, March 2 Maui Arts & Cultural Center Omori Studio A Ted Levy studied extensively with Chicago’s tap masters and made his Broadway debut in the smash hit Black & Blue. He collaborated with George C. Wolfe and Gregory Hines on the choreography of Jelly's Last Jam, receiving numerous awards. For his television debut as host of the PBS Special Precious Memories, Ted received an Emmy. He was honored as one of America's premier Tap Dance Artists in Ted Levy and Friends, directed by Gregory Hines, with Savion Glover and Jimmy Slyde. Ted appeared in Spike Lee's movie Malcolm X and in Bojangles with Gregory Hines. He directed Savion Glover's Dancing Under The Stars at the New York Shakespeare Festival and assisted in the choreography of the Tony Award-winning hit Bring In 'Da Noise! Bring In 'Da Funk! Ted returned later to Broadway in Susan Stroman & Harry Conick Jr's Thou Shalt Not and Ford Theater’s acclaimed The Hot Mikado. Most recently he was featured in One Cool Cat, a documentary focusing on the career of Sammy Davis Jr. Ted has taught and mentored many of today’s young stars, including Jason Samuels Smith and Chloe Arnold. One More Rhythm is the nucleus of five shows Ted Levy and Marshall Davis Jr. are currently developing, including a new musical based on the life of the legendary Cholly Atkins. 10:00 BEG/INT ~ 11:15 INT ~ 12:30 INT/ADV 1 CLASS $20 2 CLASSES $35 3 CLASSES $50 (All Classes 70 minutes) Youth Class at MAPA Saturday March 1 2:30-3:30 $15 To Register, Send Class Choices & Payment to: MTE P.O. Box 271 Kula, HI 96790 Additional Information or to set up a Private Lesson with Ted: E-mail amicotravel@yahoo.com or 808 359-9102 After the Maui Workshops: Party with Ted & Friends 2:30 - 4:00 PM Flatbread Company 89 Hana Hwy Paia, Maui Please reserve in advance: E-mail or 359-9102 OAHU INT Level Class Tuesday, March 4 4:30 - 5:25 PM UH Manoa - Lunalillo Fwy Building 4 $15 (pay at the door) Park in the Lower Campus Parking Structure - $3 Information: Peggy 808 956-3264 Oahu Workshop Sponsored by the University of Hawaii at Manoa Department of Theatre & Dance ================================= DON’T MISS: Deal Breakers at the NoHo Actors’ Studio! Deal Breakers is a comedic and honest depiction of life, love, and relationships from the male perspective. This stage play tells the story of how deals get made and why they get broken. If you want to be entertained and have your thoughts provoked, come see DEAL BREAKERS at the NoHo Actors' Studio, 5215 Lankershim Blvd. in North Hollywood, CA. Show dates: February 15 at 8 PM (UPDATED TIME!) February 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 2008 at 7 PM. Purchase tickets at www.TheaterMania.com. For more information: www.myspace.com/dealbreakersplay ================================= *INTERNATIONAL * NEWS UPDATES & EVENTS ------------------------------------------------------------ Sensational -- Tap Dance Show in Melbourne! Tap virtuoso and musician Hai D. Nguyen proundly presents a sensational, instrumental, heart-pounding, breath-taking tap dance show that draws the history of American tap art form from jazz to percussive funk, tippy toe to heel drum, and from happy feet to "Words of Feet". Unique in his musicality, incredible footwork with influence from Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson, Gregory Hines, Savion Glover.., Nguyen will perform Bojangles' famous stair dance, take the floor with his feet, thoughts and bare sounds to entertain the audience. Nguyen is also joined by Robert Stephan on piano, Debbie Fish on percussion and tap dancers Melody Ho and Erin Cogan. These shows are not to be missed! Friday February 15th and Saturday February 16th @ 7pm Guild Theatre 1st floor, Union House, Melbourne University Tram: Melbourne Uni Stop, via Tin Alley, Gate 1 Melway Ref: 75A Tickets: Booking @ go4tap@yahoo.com or @ the door on the night. (Limited seating available!) Full: $18/Student: $15/Kids: $12/Group of 5: $80 Website www.haiduynguyen.com Guide Theatre 1st floor. Union House, Melbourne University Melway Ref: 75A Tram: Melbourne Uni Stop via Tin Alley - Gate 1 February 15 and 16th at 7 PM Tickets: Book at go4tap@yahoo.com or at the door on the night (limited seating available!) Full: $18/Student: $15/Kids: $12/Group of 5:$80 ================================= www.divinerhythmproductions.com EMPOWER YOUR SOLE!
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