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Divine Rhythm News
May 28, 2010
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IN THIS ISSUE:
*DRP ARTISTS*
-Jason Samuels Smith’s ACGI in Saratoga Springs
- SWING JAZZ DANCE CLASS with Sue Samuels and Kelly Carroll!
-Rhythm World 2010 – Artist In Residence, Jason Samuels Smith
-The Harlem Tap Studio Class Schedule
-Swing Dance at the Cotton Club
-Learn Percussion with Master Drummer Jo Jo Smith
-Tradition In Tap Workshop: Bob Scheerer - Dormeshia among faculty!
-21st Annual Tap Extravaganza, May 30th, 7pm
*EAST COAST*
-Philly Tap Needs Your Support!
-New Tap Classes at Dance New Amsterdam
-Sign up NOW for Cuerpaso 6-week workshop with Celebrity Trainer, TADEO at Reebok Sports Club/NY
-Tap City, the New York City Tap Festival July 5-10, 2010
*MIDWEST*
- Keanse Sense of Rhythm presents their National Tap Dance Day celebration, May 30th
*WEST COAST*
-10th Annual Soul to Sole Festival
- Third Coast Rhythm Project
*WORLD-WIDE*
-Judy Bady’s new CD: “Blackout”
-Shelley Oliver taps in Russia!
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*DRP ARTISTS *
NEWS UPDATES & EVENTS
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Jason Samuels Smith’s A.C.G.I. Performs at Spa Little Theatre
Friday, May 28 at 8:00 p.m. for SPAC’s Extended Season
Tickets and more information on Jason Samuels Smith's A.C.G.I. performance are available at www.spac.org or by calling 518-584-9330.
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SWING JAZZ DANCE CLASS with Sue Samuels and Kelly Carroll!
All ages welcome *** All levels welcome
BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS!! FUN!! FUN!! FUN!!!
Monday, May 31, 2010
1:30 – 3:00 PM
The Ailey Studios
405 W. 55th Street at 9th Avenue
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We're Turning Twenty so it's going to be a PARTY!
RHTYHM WORLD is the oldest and most comprehensive festival of American tap and contemporary percussive arts in the world. RHYTHM WORLD features an extraordinary master faculty of 24 teachers and two weeks of performance, education and community outreach programs including free public performances at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park, tap jams at the Chicago Cultural Center’s Claudia Cassidy Theater, student showcases, panel discussions and extraordinary faculty concerts at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago.
Rhythm World 2010 Faculty includes:2010 JUBA!
Award Winners Sam Weber Dianne Walker Gene Medler CHRP's 2010 Artist in Residence Jason Samuels Smith Plus...Lane Alexander Fernando Barba of Barbatuques Bril Barrett Bruno Buarque of Barbatuques Julie Cartier Ayodele Casel Michelle Dorrance Martin "Tre" Dumas Jay Fagan Derick Grant Jason Janas Cheryl Johnson & Anthony Peters Idella Reed Davis Sarah Savelli Jakari Sherman of Step Afrika! Billy Siegenfeld Randy Skinner Jumaane Taylor Lukas Weiss Mark Yonally
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THE HARLEM TAP STUDIO
*Class Schedule*
When: Tuesdays: 1:00-2:00 PM 7:00-8:10 PM
Thurs-Friday: 6:00-7:00 PM 8:00-9:15 PM
Saturday: 12:00-1:00 PM 2:00-3:15 PM
Where: Harlem Tap (W 149th Street, NYC)
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SWING NIGHT AT THE COTTON CLUB
With Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards and Omar Edwards
*Live Jazz Band*
When: Monday nights @ 9:45PM
Where: The Cotton Club (W 125th and Riverside)
Cost: $20
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Jojo Smith - Master Dancer and Percussionist extraordinaire is available for private and group Conga lessons throughout the week!
To schedule a session, call him directly at 347-541-0798
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Masterclasses and events in NYC - DRP Artist Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards will be teaching among the diverse faculty in honor of Bob Scheerer...register today!
www.traditionintap.org
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The 21st Annual
2010
Sunday, May 30, 2010 • 7pm
Bayard Rustin High School For The Humanities
351 West 18th Street, (between 8th & 9th Avenues) NYC
2010 Flo-Bert Honorees:
American Tap Dance Foundation
Broadway Dance Center
Randy Skinner
David Gilmore
Music by the Frank Owens Trio
Frank Owens - Piano, Lisle Atkinson - Bass
Bernice Brooks - Drums
Performances by:
American Tap Dance Foundation
Broadway Dance Center
Walter Freeman & The Mid-Hudson Tap Ensemble
David Gilmore
Yvette Glover
Mable Lee
Mazel Toes Tap Company
Andrew Nemr & CPD
Germaine Salsberg
Hank Smith
Sophisticated Sounds
Undertoe Dance Project
Karen Callaway Williams
and others
Tickets: $50, $35, & $20.
By Phone: 718-232-1852
Online: TICKETCENTRAL.COM
In Person: 416 W. 42nd Street, NYC
Open 12 - 8 PM Daily
You may contact us at questions@nytap.org
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*EAST COAST *
NEWS UPDATES & EVENTS
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Don’t miss the PHILLY TAP CHALLENGE
June 25-26 2010
"With God, All things are possible". It is now down to the wire, and this is my last message to ask for you to join me in my mission and show that Philadelphia will stand up to keep its cultural history alive!
It's my life's mission to educate through dance arts as you all know, and as founder of Philly TAP Challenge ON FIRE! my glee with its growth for the 7th year makes me sparkle with joy. The way the economy is right now - I know it is hard on everyone - but it is through faith and determination that we persevere. I ask you to join me by giving a donation in any amount (hopefully $50 or more) or placing an ad. Register, donate or place an ad TODAY!
Thank you to all of you who have already supported my mission! Your support is so appreciated. A big THANK YOU! We hope you will ask others to join you in your support and see what Philly Tap has to offer.
I don't want to bore you with a long speech (as I can :) and will keep it short and sweet. Please help me reach my goals for my part in keeping the TAP HERITAGE ALIVE AND IN FORWARD MOTION. Here is the link for all contributions, (online or downloadable form for snail mail). Help me send the message that Philly counts when it comes to tap dance.
http://phillytapchallenge.webs.com/becomeasponsor.htm
You know this labor of love is made on your behalf, and you also know how much I love what I do and how you feel when you see its outcome! Join me.
...updates and eblasts will come to you shortly. Check out the website anytime... God Bless you. Thank you!
And please spread the word!!!
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Peace,
Jaye Allison
Founding Director, New LEJA Dances & Philly TAP Challenge "ON FIRE!"
Register at www.phillytapchallenge.webs.com
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Dance New Amsterdam is offering Tap classes beginning June 6th!!
Matthew Wagner
Slow Intermediate Tap
Sundays: 12:00pm – 1:30pm
First Class on June 6 is FREE
Beginner Tap
Saturdays: 10:30am – 12:00pm
First Class on June 12 is FREE
Artistic Director of Matt N Danny/Tap Company and performer in the national tour of 42nd Street, Matthew Wagner teaches a class that is a fusion of theatre tap and rhythm tap. New tappers will learn and gain mastery in using tap vocabulary, footwork and a fine tuned sense of percussive musicality. Slow intermediate dancers will build a repertoire of tap standards. Both classic steps and new rhythms can be expected in a challenging, yet supportive class environment where students have the opportunity to let their own unique voice emerge.
Omar Edwards
Beginner Tap 101: Stepping Into the Shoe
Mondays 7:30pm – 9:00pm
First Class on June 7 is FREE
A nationally acclaimed entertainer, Omar Edward’s musical theatre credits include Bring in Da Noise Bring in Da Funk and the international tour of Black and Blue. He has starred on the legendary Showtime at the Apollo and performed at the White House with Savion Glover. In his class students will be introduced to basic tap technique, rhythms and sounds. Musicality will play a big role as the students begin to relate the tap vocabulary to music. Students will explore improvisation and choreography tools allowing them to express themselves through the movement.
Dance New Amsterdam
280 Broadway (Entrance at 53 Chambers Street)
212-625-8369
www.dnadance.org
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REEBOK SPORTS CLUB/NY brings you....
CUERPASO
GET THAT BIKINI BODY for SUMMER
A 6-week fun-filled group training with
celebrity trainer
TADEO
WHEN:
MONDAYS - 5:30 pm
(starting May 24th)
LOCATION:#1 Gym
Reebok Sports Club/NY
67th & Columbus
COST: 6 classes, $149/members ONLY $199.00 for non-members
INCLUDES FREE NUTRITIONAL
CONSULTATION
SIGN UP:
Reebok Sports Club/NY
Cheniqua Biaggrove
cblaggrove@reeboksportsclubny.com or 212.501.1476
DEALS:
**recommend someone and get a FREE MEAL PLAN
email cuerpaso@cuerpaso.com for details
CUERPASO AS SEEN ON TV...
FOX GOOD DAY NEW YORK, TV GUIDE, LXTV,
DAILY CANDY, TIME OUT, US WEEKLY, SHAPE, VITAL JUICE
TIME OUT MAGAZINE says...
The experience: How do you say "Holy soccer balls, that hurts" en español? You'll be searching for the answer during this relentless workout that blends Latin-Caribbean dance moves with soccer-inspired athletic drills. Cuerpaso, which means "the ultimate body" in Spanish, is the brainchild of trainer Tadeo Arnold, who created the high-intensity exercises (rotating squats, jumping toe touches, etc.) to burn fat and sculpt lean muscle. If this is how Brazilian models get their killer beach bods, I don't resent them, because they've certainly worked hard for it. How fit you need to be: Fitness freak. -C
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Tap City, the New York City Tap Festival July 5-10, 2010
Something for everyone!!
Mini Fest - ages 6 - 14
Youth Program - ages 10 - 14
Pre-Professional Program - ages 14 - 19
Adult Program - ages 15+
Master Classes - ages 12+
EVENTS:
Tap Talks/Tap Films
Annual Awards Ceremony
Tap Future - All Student Showcase
Tap City Main Event - Premier Performance
and More!
Still accepting Scholarship Applications until May 15th for youth ages 6 - 19!
Register Now!
http://www.atdf.org/Tap%20City%2010/preview10.htm
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*MIDWEST *
NEWS UPDATES & EVENTS
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May 30th
Keanse Sense of Rhythm presents their National Tap Dance Day celebration with guests Buckets and Taps, Rhythmic Circle and Keane Sense of Rhythms Company and Youth Tap Ensemble; Mall of America; 12pm
www.tapcompany.org
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*WEST COAST *
NEWS UPDATES & EVENTS
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10th Annual Soul to Sole Festival
Join Tapestry Dance Company in their beautiful South Austin dance facility for one of the nation's most soulful celebrations of rhythm - our Annual Soul to Sole Festival!
June 9th - 13th, 2010!
10th ANNIVERSARY FACULTY!
Linda Sohl-Ellison
Acia Gray
Bril Barrett
Terry Brock
Barbara Phillips
Jason Janas
Matt Shields
Brenna Kuhn
Monti Ellison
For more information: https://www.tapestry.org/index.php?pid=136
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Third Coast Rhythm Project
13th Annual Summer Tap Fest!
July 22-25, 2010
Our Venue Sponsor:
Earle Cobb Dance Studio
4503 De Zavala Rd.
San Antonio, TX 78249
Featured Artists:
Dianne Walker
Max Pollack
Jay Fagan
Acia Gray
Barbara Phillips
Nicole Hockenberry
Germaine Salsberg
Tasha Lawson
Aaron Guidry
Lisa LaTouche
Mark Rubinstein
For more information: http://www.thirdcoastrhythm.com/
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*WORLD-WIDE *
NEWS UPDATES & EVENTS
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Judy Bady’s new CD: “Blackout”
I have a new CD entitled, "Blackout," (which was recorded in Warsaw, Poland in 2009), and it's available for review, airplay, etc.
Personnel on "Blackout" are:
Judy Bady - Vocals
Piotr Wojtasik - Trumpet and Arrangements
Francesca Tanksley - Piano
Wayne Dockery - Bass
Newman Taylor Baker - Drums
For additional information about me, my bio is attached.
The cost of the CD is $15.00, via check or U.S. Postal money order, made out to Judy Bady, sent to the address below.
Sincerely,
Judy Bady
Original Woman Productions
P.O. Box 6306
Paterson, NJ, 07509-6306, USA
973-523-2722 (TX); 973-523-8113 (FX)
E-mail: jbady@yahoo.com
http://www.myspace.com/judybady
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Shelley Oliver taps in Russia!
Shelley Oliver Tap dancer Just back from a triumphant six concert tour in Geneva, Switzerland. They loved her! Next year they go to Russia for the month of May.
Plan your summer vacation to include
Shelley Oliver Tap Dancers and The David Leonhardt Jazz Group in concert
Jul 10
Central Pennsylvania Festival Of The Arts
One of PA's best arts festivals at The Schwab Auditorium on The Penn State Campus. A fantastic evening of rhythm and jazz! Five dancers and five musicians. WOW!!!
Where: State College PA. Call 814-237-3682.
Coming up: Flushing Town Hall, NYC, More Shelley Oliver Tap Dancer gigs, , Culturtal Arts Center Glen Allen VA, Bucks County, Morris Museum, Clarks Summit, Young Audiences, Tug Valle WV, Tioga County NY, Binghamton, NY 1st night U of Cincinnati and more.
Shelley Oliver and pianist David Leonhardt Tap cds for you to dance with!
TAP CDs
Tap Music For Tap Dancers Vol. 1 Swingin' Tappin' and Jammin'
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=128682367
Tap Music For Tap Dancers Vol. 2 Smokin”
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=211584348
Tap Music For Tap Dancers Vol. 3 The Challenge
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=261015560
Tap Music For Tap Dancers Vol. 4 Hip Jazz For Hip Kids
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=263054967
Tap Music For Tap Dancers Vol. 5 Cool Tunes
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=261015472
Tap Music For Tap Dancers Vol. 6 Metal On Wood
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=261015380
Tap Music For Tap Dancers Vol. 7 Jammin' Out
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=261015242
iTunes link to all David Leonhardt cds
http://itunes.apple.com/artist/david-leonhardt/id128682055
CD BABY for physical cd
http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/DavidLeonhardt
SHELLEY OLIVER: CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
· Artistic director of the Shelley Oliver Tap Dancers for 15 years 1994 to present
· Performed with the legends of the tap world including Gregory Hines,
Jimmy Slyde, Chuck Green, Honi Coles, & Savion Glover 1985-2007
· Guest soloist with the River City Brass, the nation’s premier brass orchestra 2008
· Appeared on television in “Great Performances” with Gregory Hines & Savion Glover 1989
· Winning tap dancer on the original Star Search 1985
· Performed in Europe, China, the Caribbean, Canada and the United States 1985 to present
· Recipient of the 2009 Outstanding Dance Educator (Lehigh Valley College Consortium)
· Produced a series of 7 Music for Tap Dancer CDs, international distribution
· On faculty at Muhlenberg College, director of the Muhlenberg Tap Ensemble 1993 to present
· Founding member of renowned Manhattan Tap, international touring group 1986-1991
Shelley Oliver, Canadian born tap dancer, choreographer, and educator has over twenty years experience as a professional in which time she has appeared internationally with some of the legends of the tap world. She leads her own group The Shelley Oliver Tap Dancers and is the featured tap soloist with the David Leonhardt Jazz Group touring jazz festivals and concerts worldwide. She is a founding member of the international touring ensemble, Manhattan Tap. Ms. Oliver has performed throughout Europe, China, the Caribbean, Canada and the United States.
Ms. Oliver has worked with the legendary Gregory Hines, Jimmy Slide, Buster Brown, Charles "Cookie" Cook, Steve Condos, Chuck Green and Savion Glover. She has performed with many great jazz musicians including Slide Hampton, David "Fathead" Newman, Robin Eubanks, and Kenny Washington. Her television appearances include Tap Dance in America with Gregory Hines and as a winning tap dancer in the original Star Search as a young performer.
A well-known dance educator, she is the 2009 recipient of the Lehigh Valley Dance Consortium Award for Outstanding Educator and Choreographer. She is on faculty at Muhlenberg College where she directs the Muhlenberg Jazz Tap Ensemble providing community outreach programs for inner city schools in Allentown. Ms. Oliver has conducted workshops and residencies for Lincoln Center, New York City Public Schools and universities throughout the United States. She has pioneered a tap and math program for elementary schools that accommodate special needs children and developed a tap dance workshop for learning disabled children in reading and math.
Ms. Oliver has produced a popular series of Tap Dance CDs “Tap Music For Tap Dancers” designed as an educational aide for tap students that have become a standard pedagogical tool worldwide.
Shelley Oliver is committed to inspiring and educating young audiences, and enjoys providing entertaining and informative programs for senior citizens, special needs groups, minorities and family audiences. Master classes include tap technique for all levels as well as rhythm and improvisation workshops, and historical dances for both dance and non-dance populations. Her noted rapport with students ensures fun and inspiration for any age and ability. In the studio she employs her self-produced series of educational tap CDs, providing authentic jazz feels which give participants the opportunity for exploration of the art form. Residency activities also include creating works for student ensembles, teaching original and historic repertoire, composition and improvisation as well as working with live music and teachers' workshops.
For booking Ms. Oliver contact David Leonhardt notes@davidleonhardt.com
www.shelleyoliver.com
Videos
Shelley Oliver Solo
Starlight Interlude
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGpE6eESQBw
The Shelley Oliver Tap Dancers Concert Highlights video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc-XVQExQbc
The Shelley Oliver Tap Dancers
Reverberations
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65NoT-J7UM4
Tap Master class
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hAIgMmoixY
Shelley Oliver
http://youtube.com/watch?v=X2MPTXtesJk
Shelley Oliver
http://youtube.com/watch?v=wd2ILG6I5Yc
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www.divinerhythmproductions.com
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