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Divine Rhythm News
May 24, 2008
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IN THIS ISSUE:
*Celebrate Tap Dance Day! Celebrate Life!*
*DRP ARTISTS*
- Camaradas & Divine Rhythm Productions present
OPEN FLOOR - OPEN MIC NIGHT
-Kathak Master Class w/ Pandit Chitresh Das (Special Participation by Jason Samuels Smith)
-Tap Extravaganza
-Jason Samuels Smith – In the News!
-LA TAP FEST registration is OPEN - www.latapfest.com
- JA's Philly TAP Challenge '08"ON FIRE!" On Sale NOW!!!
*EAST COAST*
- Tap Master Dr. Jimmy Slyde Memorial Services Info - May 28, 2008
-Savion Glover and NJ Tap Ensemble Celebrate on May 25th at Newark Symphony Hall
-Tap Extravaganza May 25th 2008
-Broadway Underground Monday, June 2nd
-WILLIAM B. JOHNSON & DRUMADICS PERFORM IN UPTOWN/DOWNTOWN
-Support ATDF, Support Tap Dance - www.atdf.org
Signature Class: SNAP, POP & LOCK -Organic New York City Style Hip Hop!
-Showbiz Expo in NYC
-Summer Rhythm Intensive with Tap Kids
-OPPORTUNITY: TAP KIDS TOUR UK/HOLLAND TAP DANCERS AGES 16-21
*MIDWEST*
-All Things Chi featuring M.A.D.D. Rhythms, FootworKINGz and The National Steppers Society at The Harold Washington Library – Footage
-OPPORTUNITY: youngARTS 2009
*WEST COAST*
-California Tap Day w/ Roxanne Butterfly
-National Tap Dance Day Celebration at Debbie Allen Dance Academy
- 2nd Annual Choreography Media Honors!
*WORLD-WIDE*
-Remembering Dr. Jimmy Slyde –
-News and events from: Roxane Butterfly, Leela Petronio, Grant Swift
*DRP ARTISTS *
NEWS UPDATES & EVENTS
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Camaradas & Divine Rhythm Productions present
OPEN FLOOR - OPEN MIC NIGHT
in Honor of National Tap Dance Day!
Hosted by Critically Acclaimed Tap Dance/Actress
DORMESHIA SUMBRY-EDWARDS
Critically Acclaimed Tap Dancer & Actress
DATE: Monday, May 26th
TIME: 8pm until 11:30pm
Enjoy an energetic evening with NYC's finest song & dance featuring tap dancers accompanied by a live Jazz band.
Cover Charge: $7
Drinks and Food for purchase...kitchen open late!
Camaradas El Barrio
2241 First Avenue & 115th street, NYC 10029
(212)348-2703
www.camaradaselbarrio.com
Directions
CAMARADAS el barrio is located on 2241 First Avenue, near
the corner of 115 Street, in the Spanish Harlem (El Barrio)
section of New York City.
By public transportation, you can take the No. 6 subway to
116 Street, or any local bus traveling on the East Side of
Manhattan (116 Street is a Limited Stop).
By car, the Triborough Bridge is usually the fastest way to
Spanish Harlem if you are coming from Queens or Long
Island. From the Bronx or Upstate, the Willis Avenue Bridge
connects directly to Spanish Harlem, just a few blocks
North of CAMARADAS. From Uptown Manhattan, the FDR Drive
has exits on 116, 106 and 96 Streets. From Downtown
Manhattan, you can take the FDR Drive North to 96 Street.
At First Avenue, you can make a right turn and continue to
travel North – CAMARADAS will be on your left as you
approach 115 Street.
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Divine Rhythm Productions & American Tap Dance Foundation present
Pandit Chitresh Das
Renowned Master of Kathak
(Special participation by Jason Samuels Smith)
Monday, May 26th
6:00 - 8:00 pm
$30...limited space
Pre registration is suggested
This master class is specifically for Kathak and Tap students and will accommodate multiple levels, as Pandit Das makes the class accessible for beginners and challenging for more advanced students.
Jason Samuels Smith will be in attendance and he and Pandit Das will end the class by giving a demonstration of how these two great artists communicate through their deep understanding of their respective traditions.
"The Master Class with Pandit Chitresh Das will be spiritually enlightening and technically challenging for people of all walks of life."
Jason Samuels Smith
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Don’t Miss:
Tap Extravaganza
May 25, 2008 at 7:00 pm
The Tap City Youth Ensemble will be performing in a line-up with Dance Alumni from Oklahoma City University, Michelle Dorrance, Rod Ferrone, DeWitt Fleming, Mable Lee and her Dancing Ladies, Michela Marino Lerman, Rhythmutation, Chris Scott Company, Jason Samuels Smith,The Peggy Spina Tap Company. Schedule Permitting: Savion Glover, Jimmy Slyde
Location:
Haft Auditorium at Fashion Institute of Technology
227 West 27th St., New York City
Tickets:
$68, $55, $45, $25
Click here to purchase!
You may contact questions@nytap.org with any questions.
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Coverage on Jason Samuels Smith from
Festival Encore’s Press Conferences in Canada:
http://www.lhebdojournal.com/article-214524-De-la-danse-pour-tous-les-gouts.html
http://www.cbc.ca/radionoonmontreal/
http://tva.canoe.com/emissions/salutbonjour/manchette/extrait.html (Select Extract of "Mercredi 21 mai" titled "Tap Dance!")
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Also, check out Jason Samuels Smith in the 25th Anniversary Issue (Spring 2008) of the Dance USA Journal; Mind of the Artist
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Debbie Allen Dance Academy presents...
The 6th Annual
LA TAP FESTIVAL
Register Online Today and Save!
August 4-9, 2008
www.latapfest.com
Debbie Allen Dance Academy presents
6th Annual 2008 Los Angeles Tap Festival
Director Jason Samuels Smith, Co-Director Chloe Arnold
6 days, world-renowned faculty, 85 classes, jam sessions,
student showcase, The cutting contest, and The concert -
New classes, programs, and specials
All Levels and ages are welcome! Pre-Register and Save!
Attracting students from over 35 states and 8 countries.
Faculty: Jason Samuels Smith, Chloe Arnold, Dianne Walker,
Arthur Duncan, Derick Grant, Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards, and
many more...
CONTACT US:
310-280-9145
310-936-7989
latapfest@gmail.com
WWW.LATAPFEST.COM
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JA's Philly TAP Challenge '08"ON FIRE!" On Sale NOW!!!
Announcing Special rates for Jaye Allison's Philly TAP Challenge '08 "ON FIRE!"
Available 12:00am, Tuesday May 6th!
Mail-in Deadline – June 10th 2008
All Day Dance Pass Now Available
Ages 8-12 $50. Ages 13 and up $65.
This value package is available online only at behinddoors.biz (through paypal and mail in checks accepted)
You will receive the pass and the up to date schedule in the mail.
2 Special Kids classes (8-12 yrs) each day (*), plus a variety pack of dance workshops to choose.
Thursday - The Kimmel Center's Innovation Studio (KCIS) or Merck Education Studio (KCME)
KCIS - morning... 10a Stretch Class (Carla Krochak) – 10:30a Tap (Rochelle Haines) - *11:30a KidsJazz (Jaye Allison)
KCME – 11:40p Shim Sham (Corinne Karon) – 12:50pTap History discussion / lunch break
KCIS- afterlunch... *2p Hip Hop 'Campbelllocking'( Dennis Danehy)
Friday – The Arts Bank Rehearsal Hall (ABRH)
ABRH - morning... 10:15a Irish Step Dance (Corinne Karon) – 11:30a Flamenco (Anna Castellanos)
afterlunch... 2:20p Improvisation and Challenge (Robert Burden Jr.) – 3:30p African (Cachet Ivey)
Friday – Kimmel Center Innovation Studio (KCIS) or Merck Education Studio (KCME)
KCIS - morning... 10a Stretch Class (Carla Krochak) – 10:40a Tap (Jaye Allison) – 11:50 Tap (Karen Callaway Williams)
KCME – afternoon... 1pm Tap History discussion / Lunch Break – 2:10p Kids Tap (Pamela Hetherington)
KCIS- afterlunch...3:30p Tap (Dianne Walker)
Saturday – The Arts Bank Rehearsal Hall (ABRH) or Arts Bank Stage (ABS)
ABRH - morning...9:45a-Stretch Class (Darrell Waytes) – 10:25a Tap (Chloe Arnold) –11:45a Tap (Ali Bradley)
afterlunch... 1:50p Campbelllocking (Dennis Danehy) – 3p Tap (Dormeshia Sumbrey Edwards)
ABS - morning...10:30a Jazz (Jaye Allison) 11:40a GQ Step (Rennie Harris) 12:40p Tap History Roundtable / Lunch
afterlunch... 2pTap (Jason Samuels Smith) –3:30p Salsa (Buster Adams)
Peace,
Jaye Allison
Founding Director, New LEJA Dances & Philly TAP Challenge "ON FIRE!"
From "Akeelah and the Bee", Marianne Williamson, A Return to Love (from chapter 'Personal Power') "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be? There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."
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NEWS UPDATES & EVENTS
Courtesy of TapLegacy.org:
Here is the information regarding services for our beloved Dr. Jimmy Slyde.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Union Methodist Church
485 Columbus Avenue
Boston, MA 02118
Viewing - 11am
Services will begin at approximately - 12pm
Burial to follow
Post-Burial Reception - Limited attendance so please RSVP.
NOTE: All services open to the public, please RSVP if you plan to attend the Reception by calling 617-594-7533.
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Savion Glover Productions and NJTAP Dance Ensemble Celebrate
National Tap Dance Day 2008
Going Beyond the Combination
Sunday, May 25, 2008 1pm - 7pm
Newark Symphony Hall
The Newark Stage 2nd Floor
As America celebrates the anniversary of the birth of Bill "Bojangles" Robinson on May 25th, Tony Award winning choreographer, Savion Glover and Deborah Mitchell, Artistic Director of NJTAP Dance Ensemble invite you to "go beyond the combination". Enjoy a full day's celebration of this wonderful American art form.
3 Events of the Day! (ages 12 and older)
Hear Oral Histories from NJ tap dancers, take a class with Savion Glover and close the day with a live performance of excerpts from Broadway's finest tap shows including Black and Blue, Noise Funk and Jelly's Last Jam!
$30 for all 3 events/$10 for any 1 event
Proceeds to benefit the programs of
NJTAP Dance Ensemble and Savion Glover Productions
For Tickets in Advance
www.saviongloverproductions.com
Tickets at the Door
Cash or Checks
Checks payable to New Jersey Tap Ensemble
NEW JERSEY CELEBRATES TAP DANCE!
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Sunday, May 25, 2008, 7pm
Live! One Night Only!
TAP
Extravaganza 2008®
Fashion Institute of Technology - Haft Auditorium
227 West 27th Street (bet. 7th & 8th Avenues) NYC
Be Part of Tap History as We Award 3 People Who
Helped Make New York The Tap Capital of the World.
This year's Flo-Bert Honorees for Life Achievement are:
Åö Jean Bach Åö
Produced famous jazz movie, "A Great Day in
Harlem," made possible first Celebration of
National Tap Dance Day in New York
Åö Maurice Hines Åö
Star of Broadway Stage, Screen and TV.
Famous tap team "Hines, Hines and Dad."
Noted, Creator, Choreographer and Director
Åö Peggy Spina Åö
Artistic Director of her tap company
Choreographer, Performer, Teacher
Adjunct Professor, Tap, Marymount Manhattan College
The Evening's Performers
(alphabetical)
Michelle Dorrance
Rod Ferrone
DeWitt Fleming, Jr.
Savion Glover*
Mable Lee and Her Dancing Ladies
Michela Marino Lerman
The Oklahoma City University Dancers
Rhythmutation
The Chris Scott Dancers
Jason Samuels Smith with Special Guests -Pandit Chitresh Das, JoJo Smith
Peggy Spina Tap Company
Tap City Youth Ensemble
*schedule permitting
Music by the The Frank Owens Trio
Frank Owens piano Bernice Brooks drums Lisle Atkinson bass
Tickets: $68, $55, $45, $25
Åú Order by credit card: 212-279-4200 or use website:
www.ticketcentral.com
Åú Visit Ticket Central Box Office:
416 W. 42nd Street (bet. 9th and 10th Aves.)
Tap Extravaganza is the publication of the New York Committee to Celebrate
National Tap Dance Day a program of Flo-Bert Ltd. Flo-Bert is fiscally
overseen by the New York Foundation For the Arts, A New York State
Not-for-Profit Organization, published irregularly. The New York Foundation
of the Arts is located at 155 Sixth Avenue, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10013.
Reply
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BROADWAY UNDERGROUND®
Monday June 2
8:00pm
B.B. King Blues Club and Grill-237 West 42nd Street -NYC
Promo Video: www.broadwayunderground.org
TICKETS
WWW.GOLDSTAR.COM ($12)
WWW.TICKETMASTER.COM
or
$25 at the door
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WILLIAM B. JOHNSON & DRUMADICS PERFORM IN UPTOWN/DOWNTOWN
UPTOWN/DOWNTOWN
TWO MULTIDISCIPLINARY EVENINGS OF PERFORMANCE
Friday, May 30, 2008 and Saturday, May 31, 2008 @ 7:30pm
For eight weeks this spring Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, Harlem Arts Alliance, and The Field brought together a group of artists, five from "uptown," five from "downtown," to developing short works for performance. On May 30 and 31 these cross-town artists will be performing their works in vibrant venues both up and downtown! Both performances will be followed by a discussion with the artists.
Uptown/Downtown Artists: Ashley Byler - Vienna Carroll - Laylage Courie - Naomi Goldberg Haas - William B. Johnson - Lulu Lolo - Jody Oberfelder - Connie Perry - Elke Rindfleisch - Natasa Trifan
Tickets $10 at the box office, available night of performance
Friday, May 30, 2008, 7:30pm
The Gatehouse at Harlem Stage
150 Convent Avenue, New York, NY 10031
Saturday, May 31, 2008, 7:30pm
Dance New Amsterdam (DNA)
280 Broadway, New York, NY 10007
(Entrance on Chambers Street)
For more information visit: Uptown/Downtown (click here)
DRUMADICS at B.B. KING BLUES CLUB and GRILL (Monday, June 2)
Come check out Drumadics live in their third performance in
Broadway Underground
at B.B. King Blues Club and Grill on Monday, June 2, 2008 at 8pm.
237 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036
For ticket information visit Broadway Underground (click here)
Remember!
You can check me out with Drumadics, the inspiration for my new production, Wednesday - Saturday at Times Square, 42nd Street/Port Authority, Union Square or 34th Street, on an ongoing rotating schedule.
Become familiar and become a part of the movement!
Respectfully,
William B. Johnson
http://www.littlebillyent.org
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Support ATDF, Support Tap Dance!
We are excited to announce the creation of an American Tap Dance Foundation Parent Volunteer Committee!
This committee is launching with a telethon to help us meet and exceed this year's fundraising challenge so we can continue to keep our youth programs accessible regardless of family income.
Everything we raise over $100,000 and up to $130,000 will be matched dollar for dollar. All proceeds will benefit the Gregory Hines Youth Scholarship Fund.
The challenge extends to ALL PLEDGES AND CONTRIBUTIONS from now to the end of the fiscal year - June 30, 2008.
When you receive a call this week, please consider participating in this exciting challenge: ANY DONATION of ANY AMOUNT will have twice the impact and double the importance in helping us meet our challenge!
Thank you in advance for your participation and ongoing support of ATDF.
Tony Waag
Executive & Artistic Director
To Donate or find out more information, please visit: www.atdf.org
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Join SnapShot & WandeePOP in their
'Signature Class '
SNAP, POP & LOCK
Organic New York City Style Hip Hop!
'Most pop-culture authorities place the origins of hip-hop dance in early-1970s New York. So we've had at least 30 years to learn the techniques. Still haven't mastered the intricacies of breaking, freestyle, or boogaloo? You might register for Snap, Pop & Lock at the Alvin Ailey Extension'
-Village Voice
SP&L logo
Offering Hip Hop & FunkStyles Education & Dance Groove Choreography with injury preventitive strength and conditioning moves that will improve your dance skills. Learn the Basics to making you a stronger popper, better party dancer, more confidence to freestyle and Nutrional tips to improve your well being.
HIP HOP was created in the STREETS not in the STUDIOS!
*Thursdays at 8pm/ADVANCED Beginner
*Saturdays at 4pm/ABSOLUTE Beginner
$16 per class
16yrs and over
The Ailey Extension@
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
The Joan Weill Center for Dance
405 West 55th Street (at 9th Avenue)
New York, NY 10019
212-405-9000 ph
What is Snap, Pop & Lock?
*A Hip Hop Dance Class teaching Organic NYC Style Party Dance Moves with a touch of Current Hip Hop Energy. Plus, Injury Prevention & Health and Wellness tips from a Certified Personal Trainer and Life-Style Wellness Coach.
SP&L was created to teach about the Culture of Hip-Hop and the Elements that keep this Culture Unique. All of our knowledge comes straight from the source and pioneers.
Learn the foundation of classic moves such as: Jason, Mona Lisa, Bill Cosby, James Brown, The Wop, Smerf, Patty Duke, Alf, Kid n' Play, RoofTop, Popping & Locking combos, Drills, Top Rock, Bronx Freestyle Latin Rocking and more.
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Memorial Tribute for Jazz Pianist Patti Bown
Sunday June 8th 2008 7pm
St. Peters Church
54th and Lexington
Patti Bown, 76, Lit Up Seattle's Jazz Scene
FROM: The Seattle Times (March 22nd) ~
Paul de Barros, Jazz Critic
Patti Bown, an idiosyncratic, outspoken, versatile pianist
who came up with Quincy Jones on Seattle's Jackson Street
jazz scene in the late '40s and became nationally famous,
died Sunday from complications from diabetes and kidney
failure.
She was 76 years old.
Ironically, Miss Bown died in Pennsylvania the same day
Jones was in Seattle, eulogizing two other musicians of his
generation Charlie Taylor and Floyd Standifer at the
Northwest African American Museum opening concert.
A characteristic quote from Miss Bown is displayed at the
museum:
"When I walked home from school, I passed the pool parlor
and the Mardi Gras and they always had jazz playing. My
mother was saying `No!' but the music was sensuous and it
said, `Yes!' "
Born Patricia Anne Bown in Seattle in 1931, Bown was one
of five daughters and two sons raised in the Central District
by Augustus and Edith Bown, who moved to Seattle in 1921.
Music and culture were central to her upbringing. Her mother
took her see Marian Anderson, Katherine Dunham and Arthur
Rubenstein, and the Bown household was known for its
weekend "at-homes," where people played music, and
discussed books and politics.
Miss Bown's sister, Edith Mary Valentine, became a concert
pianist in an era when it was difficult, if not impossible, for
African Americans to enter the classical field. Millie Russell,
another sister, recalled Patti at 3 years old astonishing their
parents by copying on the piano what she heard Duke
Ellington play on the radio.
"I was the only one of the five girls who didn't have perfect
pitch," said Russell.
Miss Bown's sister Augie Walker recalled Edith Mary and
Patti fighting over who would get to practice at the family
piano.
"They'd be pushing on each other, both sitting on the stool
and pretty soon the stool would break," she said. "My mother
bought three stools in one year."
Though Mrs. Bown played blues piano herself, she forbade
Patti from patronizing jazz clubs.
"She'd tell Mama she was going to visit our neighbor, then go
out play in those places," recalled Walker. "Sometimes, if
Mama found out, she'd lock the door and leave Patti out there
for half an hour."
One of Miss Bown's informal jazz tutors was Ray Charles,
whom she credited with teaching her how to accompany
soloists.
In 1949, Miss Bown won a music scholarship to Seattle
University, and in 1952 she performed with the Seattle
Symphony. She later transferred to the University of
Washington, then moved to New York in 1955. Because of
her excellent sight-reading and improvising skills, she was
soon in demand in recording studios, which led to her
extensive discography (sessions with Dinah Washington,
Billy Eckstine, Gene Ammons, Oscar Brown Jr., Jimmy
Rushing and Jones himself).
Miss Bown recorded an album as a leader in 1958, "Patti
Bown Plays Big Piano" (Columbia), and the following year
formed a trio that included drummer Ed Shaughnessy, of
Johnny Carson's "Tonight Show" band fame. She later
toured Europe for eight months with Jones' big band.
A flamboyant, opinionated woman who wore outrageous hats
and brooked no contradiction, Miss Bown often found
herself at odds with others though she could be charming and
funny, as well.
"She was overbearing and spoiled," recalled her sister Russell,
"but she was brilliant."
Miss Bown lived the last 37 years at the Westbeth Artist Housing
complex in Greenwich Village, and for many years was a fixture
at the Village Gate nightclub. She played in an unpredictable,
virtuosic and eclectic style that stretched from Fats Waller stride
to avant-garde abstraction.
The late Whitney Balliett, jazz critic for The New Yorker, once
described a Miss Bown solo as "an eight-minute lesson in how
to make a piece of improvisation so tight and complex it would
supply a dozen soloists for a week."
Miss Bown occasionally returned to Seattle to perform, notably
at Jazz Alley, the New Orleans Creole Restaurant and at the
Museum of History & Industry, in 1993.
According to Pawnee Sills, a close friend who lived in her
building, Miss Bown had been "homebound," the last seven or
eight years, unable to walk because of her weight and poor
circulation. Still, in 2006 she received the Mary Lou Williams
Women in Jazz Festival Award, and last year the Jazz
Foundation of America, which assisted Miss Bown the last
years of her life, presented her at its annual gala at the Apollo
Theatre, where she received a standing ovation.
She moved to a New York nursing home last November, then
to one in Media, Pa., where she died.
Miss Bown never married but had one son, the late Tony Bown.
She is survived by sisters Edith Mary Valentine, Augie Walker
and Millie Russell, and brother David Bown.
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OPPORTUNITY:
BE AN EXHIBITOR AT THE NEXT...
Show Biz Expo
SEPTEMBER 21, 2008 @ HILTON, NEW YORK CITY
10,000+
ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
1 HUGE EVENT
VISIT US ONLINE FOR MORE INFO &
TO BOOK YOUR EXHIBITOR SPACE
TheShowBizExpo.com
or call us today at 212.404.2345
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OPPORTUNITY:
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!
TAP KIDS TOUR UK/HOLLAND TAP DANCERS AGES 16-21
New York Stage Originals is accepting resumes for current positions and future replacements for the international touring company of “TAP KIDS”. Lisa Hopkins, director/chorographer. Seeking exceptional rhythm tap dancers with jazz dance training, and great personalities who improvise. Must also be quick at learning choreography. Basketball skills and acting also a plus. All ethnicities encouraged to apply.
Dancers do not have to live in NYC area but selected dancers must be able to come to live audition in June or July.
Interested dancers please e-mail bio and pictures immediately to thetapkids@aol.com or mail to:
NYSO Casting
Att: TAP KIDS
154 Prospect Pkwy
Burlington, VT 05401
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9th Annual SUMMER RHYTHM INTENSIVE
JULY 20-26th TARRYTOWN, NY
The Tap Kids Rhythm Intensive is a one of a kind program designed to challenge and inspire talented young tap dancers age 9-21. Each year up to 75 dancers are chosen to take part in the Tap Kids Rhythm Intensive offers unsurpassed training with some of the nation's finest tap masters. Daily classes in a wide variety of styles as well as African drumming, Improvisation and Repertoire. All Tap Kids will perform in the 9th Annual Tap Kids Showcase Performance at the historic Tarrytown Music Hall as well as have an opportunity to work with the cast and creators of the popular national touring show "Tap Kids". All dancers will have the opportunity to learn and perform new original choreography by worldclass TK Faculty.
Tap Kid Jumping Application Deadline June 15th
Parents say:
"We wanted to pass on our appreciation to you for this program. It's such a wonderful change from competitions/conventions and this experience is like no other. With our daughter's love for tap, Tap Kids continues to inspire her to continue with her passion."
"You certainly went the extra mile to create a special environment for all those talented kids."
"The atmosphere is so exciting and electric, and my daughter is having the time of her life."
"Our son had an awesome experience in Tarrytown. We really appreciated the "real world" concept. It far surpassed the traditional convention/workshop experience. "
Dancers say:
"The classes were awesome! I was very proud to be a big part of TK, it was an honor. The friendships I made at TK will last a lifetime....so will the memories. I can't wait to see you again...."
"I had the best time! It was such a wonderful experience! I just got the tape about 2 days ago and I have already watched it like 15 times! "
"Not only did I meet tons of new friends and have the time of my life, I learned life skills that will help me not only with my tapping, but also in my daily life. A guest teacher at my studio said he said he noticed that I picked things up easier than last year, I'm sure it was from what all I learned at Tap Kids!"
THE 2008 OFFICIAL TK HOTEL IS THE HAMPTON INN
APPLICATIONS ON LINE:
www.tapkids.com
Tap Kids TK Logo
More info:
e-mail: lisa@nystage.com OR call: (802) 540-0700
or visit
www.tapkids.com
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*MIDWEST *
NEWS UPDATES & EVENTS
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All Things Chi featuring M.A.D.D. Rhythms, FootworKINGz and The National Steppers Society at The Harold Washington Library
"All Things Chi" featuring M.A.D.D. Rhythms, FootworKINGz and The National Steppers Society was recently premiered at The Chicago Cultural center and here is what the director of program development, Cynthia Quick, had to say about it:
Congratulations to all of you!
You brought the house down last night!
Thank you all for presenting a very professional, dynamic and creative dance program last night.
We had a full house (over 275 people) and judging from the standing ovation, everyone loved it.
Each part of the performance complemented the other, moving from stunning tap to amazing footworking and mellow steppin' . . . it all worked.
Bril, you have a great concept with All Things Chi and I'm glad the Cultural Center could give you
the support you needed to make it happen.
I enjoyed working with all of you.
Best,
Cynthia
Cynthia Quick
Director of Program Development
Chicago Dept. of Cultural Affairs
Here is your your chance to see it again and its FREE, FREE, FREE!
http://www.chipublib.org/events/details/id/6377/
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OPPORTUNITY:
Attention all young and gifted artists:
This is a wonderful opportunity for your artistic development and a little financial help!!!!!
I went through this program and it changed my life. Check it out. M.A.D.D. Rhythms is happy to pass it on..................
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Breaking News
A program of National Foundation
for Advancement in the Arts (NFAA)
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
The Mission of the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts is to identify emerging Artists and assist them at critical junctures in their educational and professional development; and to raise the appreciation for, and support of, the arts in American Society.
Early Registration Now Open for
youngARTS 2009
To register, log on to
www.youngARTS.org
Seeking talented 17 and 18-year-old students in nine arts disciplines for
cash awards of up to $10,000 and the chance to be named Presidential Scholar in the Arts
Calling all aspiring writers, photographers, dancers, visual artists, musicians or other talented individuals with a passion for the arts: registration is now open for the 2009 youngARTS™ Awards, one of the most prestigious and respected arts initiatives for high school seniors in the country.
As the core program of the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts (NFAA), youngARTS™ recognizes and rewards exceptional student artists from across the U.S. in each of nine fields:
* cinematic arts
* dance
* jazz
* music
* photography
* theater
* visual arts
* voice and
* writing.
High school seniors in the 2008-2009 school year or graduates who will be 17 or 18-years-old on December 1, 2008 are encouraged to apply for individual cash awards of up to $10,000 and the chance to be named a Presidential Scholar in the Arts. To register, go directly to: http://www.youngA
RTS.org/Programs/youngARTS%20Program.
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NEWS UPDATES & EVENTS
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CALIFORNIAN TAP DAY with Roxane Butterfly
Greetings everyone!
TAP DAY is bringing me back on the West Coast. It' s been a while.....
so I hope to see as much of you at THE BEAT and THE JULIAN MORGAN
CENTER!
Saturday May 24th: 10-11am: Improv class
11-12.15am: Intermediate
12.45-2pm: Advanced
2.45- 3.30pm: Tap w/ live percussion
Sunday May 25th: 10-11am: Improv class
11.15-12.30pm: Intermediate
12.45-2pm: Advanced
Location: THE BEAT, 2560 9th street, berkeley, CA 94710
thebeat@lmi.net / www.the-beat.org / 510 548 5348
Performance on Sunday May 25th at the JULIA MORGAN CENTER FOR THE ARTS,
2640 College Avenue in Berkeley. 7pm
Tix: 925-798-1300
Students: $20, General: $25, Hoofers Circle: $40
Roxane's classes are $25
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Sunday, May 25 - LA
Debbie Allen Dance Academy
National Tap Dance Day Celebration w/
Jason Rodgers, Sarah Reich, Steve Zee, Charon Aldredge, Arlene Kennedy, Mike Wittmers, Gregg Russell, Chantel Heath, Nicole Nicholas
12:00 - 6:00
$15/class
Email: sourtaps@yahoo.com for more info
Call: DADA 310.280.9145
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2nd Annual Choreography Media Honors!
Please join us for the Choreography Media Honors on Friday June 13, 2008 at the Directors Guild of America. The event honors outstanding achievement for choreography in film, television, video, and commercials for 2007.
Last year’s inaugural event was truly wonderful. This year’s ceremony stands to be just as fabulous, so we hope to see you there! To purchase tickets, please visit
Dance Camera West.
CMH Invitation
McDonald Selznick Associates, Inc.
www.mcdonaldselznick.com
www.myspace.com/mcdonaldselznick
www.youtube.com/user/MSAGlobalLeader
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*WORLD-WIDE *
NEWS UPDATES & EVENTS
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Remembering Dr. Jimmy Slyde:
From Leela Petronio:
Bonjour.......C'est avec beaucoup de tristesse que nous vous faisons part du décès ce vendredi 16 mai d'un ami très proche - le grand danseur Jimmy Slyde. Légende de la danse, il nous a donné beaucoup d'inspiration et partagé tellement de sa sagesse. Il avait une affinité particulière pour la France qu'il considérait comme son deuxième "chez lui". Partenaire de Sarah Petronio durant de nombreuses années, il a largement contribué à faire connaître le Tap Dance en France. Il nous manque déjà.
Hello.......With great sadness we share with you the news of the passing of a Tap Legend - Jimmy Slyde left us Friday May 16th.
He was a great inspiration and shared much wisdom. He had a special connection with France, partnered with Sarah Petronio for many years here where he contributed immensely to establishing Tap Dance. We miss him already.
IN LOVING MEMORY.....
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From Roxane Butterfly:
We are honoring Jimmy Slyde at the Julia Morgan Theater on Sunday May 25th at 7pm.
This is a part of the workshop at THE BEAT (www.the-beat.org) where I am teaching this weekend (Berkeley, California)
Funds are being raised to help us deal with the aftermath of his departure onto the other world
Those willing to donate can email me and I will tell them how to proceed.
Read the article;
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/17/arts/dance/17slyde.html?_r=1&ref=dance&oref=slogin
View full size
and the beat goes on...
OTHER NEWS:
-June 13th, I am appearing along with Max Pollak, Jane Goldberg and Tina Pratt at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center for the LOST JAZZ SHRINES serie
http://www.tribecapac.org/music.htm
-June 30th-July 5th: FLAMENCO and TAP, Brothers in Rhythms
Roxane Butterfly at the Museo del Baile Flamenco in SEVILLA (Spain)
See info here attached. Performances , film and Workshop!
jparedes@museoflamenco.com
-July 7th-July 13th: TAP ON BARCELONA (Spain)
I will be teaching for the one week Tap Intensive in Barcelona with the best of the Iberic Tap Scene
www.taponbarcelona.com
-The new DVD of Worldbeat is now on sale for 17 euros + 4 euros for shipping.
Checks are to be made to Roxane Butterfly-Semadeni, 9 rue de Lorgues, 83000 Toulon
Have a wonderful summer everyone!
Roxane
Roxane Butterfly's Worldbeats
Spain: +34 651 684 430
USA: +1 212 636 9584
http://worldbeats.free.fr
Watch our last videos!
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=23832553
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=21532320
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INTERNATIONAL TAP DANCE DAY
Sunday 25th May
10am - 1pm.
FEDERATION SQUARE, Melbourne.
Everyone's invited to celebrate the birthday of the great Bill "Bojangles" Robinson. If you (or troupe) are interested in performing on the mainstage on tap day, email enquire@mitf.com.au, and they will try to accomodate you between the Jam sessions and live demonstrations
Jimmy Slyde:
October 2,1927 - May 16, 2008
It is with great regret that we must announce the passing of Dr. Jimmy Slyde.
Dr. Slyde was, and will forever be, a source of wisdom in the artistry of tap dance.
As he would say, "He hasn't left us, he's left something for us."
see the tap tribute page at www.mitf.com.au for more.
The Swift Brothers - Australias' Got Talent
For those of us in Australia, tune into "Australias' Got Talent" at 7.30pm, Tuesdays on channel 7. Tap Dance duo "The Swift Brothers" (Harry and Oscar Swift) have made it through.
MITF news
Jason Samuels Smith and Chloe Arnold availability confirmed for October 14-21st. Check out the performance page for all artists' bios.
If you would like to be considered as a performer or teacher at the tap festival be sure to contact the committee (enquire@mitf.com.au) a.s.a.p, as they are near the end stages of finalising.
The Venue for the shows has been confirmed:
(The National Theatre, Cnr of Carlisle and Barkly Streets, St Kilda.)
other news:
-The Swift Rhythm Hoofers corporate tap dance troupe back from performing in Singapore
-Grant Swift tap classes now held at: Indonesian Uniting Church (158 Balaclava Rd, Caulfield Nth). see www.grantswift.com for more
Good Health!!
Grant Swift and Mitf Committee
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