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Work intensively with today's top Teachers/Choreographers as they create new works to be premiered in New York City. Experience first hand the process of creating choreography and what it takes to become a professional Tap Dancer.

It's time to Take it to the Stage!

Each weekend experience consists of two intense choreography sessions on Saturday and Sunday and ends with an audition for an Off-Broadway Show in February of 2009 (Tony Waag's Sound Check Concert Series) and a chance to perform at Tap City at the world famous Joyce Theater in July of 2009.

Fee: $200 for each intensive (plus a one time $25 reg fee)
Limited enrollment of 25 students
Scholarships Available to Teens (ages 14-19)

All classes take place at:
Chelsea Studios
151 West 26th Street, 5th or 6th Floor
(between 6th - 7th Avenues)
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Jason Samuels Smith

In less than a decade, Jason Samuels Smith (performer, choreographer, director) has emerged as a multi-talented leader in the Art form of Tap. He won both an Emmy and American Choreography Award for "Outstanding Choreography" for the Opening number of the 2003 Jerry Lewis/MDA Telethon in a tribute to the late Gregory Hines. Mr. Samuels Smith was also awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by the City of Los Angeles for creating the First Annual Los Angeles Tap Festival in 2003; a Proclamation declaring April 23rd "Jason Samuels Day" from the City of Shreveport, Louisiana; the "Ivy of Education" from Brainerd Institute; and the "President Kenny Award" from Stony Brook. He was also the recipient of an Arts International Grant and an Alpert McDowell Fellowship Award and most recently received the 2007 Gregory Hines Humanitarian Award.

In 2004, Mr. Samuels Smith co-starred in Dean Hargrove's "Tap Heat", a dynamic award-winning short film available on DVD. Jason is also a featured dancer in Outkast's feature film "Idlewild". Debbie Allen has featured his talents in several productions including the AMC television series "Cool Women", Sammy (a tribute to the life of Sammy Davis jr.), and in a leading role of Soul Possessed with Patti LaBelle, Arturo Sandoval and Carmen DeLavallade. Other performance credits include the Tony Award winning Broadway cast of Bring in Da'Noise, Bring in Da'Funk in principal and lead roles, Imagine Tap! at the Harris Theater in Chicago in a leading role, Savion Glover's NYOTs (Not Your Ordinary Tappers), Cross Currents: Turned on Tap at the Queen Elizabeth Hall - South Bank in London, the 2002-2003 Harlem Jazz Dance Festivals, TAAP: The Art and Appreciation of Percussion , the NY Tap Committee/Town Hall's 21Below! with Jennifer Holliday, Thank You Gregory: A Tribute to the Legends of Tap, The Cotton Club Returns: A Tribute to Great Jazz Legends, the American Institute of Vernacular Jazz Dance Darktown Strutters Ball Gala, the Career Transition For Dancers 20th Anniversary Jubilee among others. Mr. Samuels Smith is currently performing India Jazz Suites, a dynamic collaboration with Kathak Master Pandit Chitresh Das worldwide. Mr. Samuels Smith founded tap company A.C.G.I. (Anybody Can Get It) as well as JaJa Productions band featuring original jazz-influenced hip hop music with appearances throughout the United States.

04:30 PM

ROBIN DUNN'S FACE WORKSHOP/SHOWCASE

ROBIN DUNN'S F.A.C.E. Robin Dunn's F.A.C.E. is designed to aid performing artists, career professionals and individuals with the ultimate in personal development aiding you with seeing your true self. F.A.C.E. an acronym for Focus Attitude Confidence Energy Eye Contact brings out the best in you. Work on improving your performance on stage, on camera, in the work place and in your daily life. Robin has worked with some of the top artists in the business. Don't miss this unique opportunity taught in an atmosphere of support and positivtiy. Robin has worked with ~Saturday Night Live, ~Pepsi, ~Nickelodeon, ~Apollo Amateur Night, ~Missy Elliot, ~Tony award winner Heather Headley, ~The Braxtons featuring Jay Z - (Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards), ~Teen Vogue featuring Chris Brown, ~Disney's Raven Symone, ~Sony Music's Sean Kingston and more... "SEE YOURSELF IN ROBIN DUNN'S F.A.C.E” Robin Dunn F.A.C.E. Coach/Choreographer/Dance Teacher Robin is dedicated to bringing you light. She is committed to helping you look, see, accept, love and be yourself … ROBIN’S CLASS COOL DOWN I never take it for granted that you show up. You showing up allows me to do what it is I’m here to do and for that I say thank you. A teacher’s job is to shape lives, build dreams and give hope for the future. Never forget to love who’s in between your arms each and every day. Know, say and believe the very best about yourselves. Remember to look and really see, listen and really hear, touch and really feel. Know, say and believe the very best about yourselves. Know that life is good. See through difficult moments knowing a greater good is always being served. Get home safely and in good health. Peace and Namaste, Ase’ (pronounced “Ah’shay”) Namaste means I recognize the spirit in you. Ase’ is the alignment of the soul and spirit, it is your place of power. May you always be powerful and be blessed. ASE’ TO REGISTER NOW, VISIT www.alvinailey.org and go to THE AILEY EXTENSION page - look for Robin Dunn's FACE! ROBIN DUNN’S F.A.C.E. – WELCOME NOTE TO REGISTRANTS: Thank you for your interest in Robin Dunn’s F.A.C.E. presented by The Ailey Extension and E.D. Entertainment. This is a workshop for you. We will spend the next six (6) sessions working to build your strengths. Tools will be provided to enhance the performer, business professional and person in you. In a positive and supportive atmosphere, we work together to bring out the best in you. I look forward to a great time together. Come See Yourself in Robin Dunn’s F.A.C.E. CLASS INFORMATION: WARM-UP/ATTIRE: Please wear clothes you can move in to warm up and bring additional attire appropriate to your performance/presentation. (Example: Female singers bring heels if you perform on stage in heels.) PERFORMANCE: Please prepare a presentation of not more than three (3) minutes. Please bring music on a CD or Ipod and be prepared to have music faded or be interrupted in the event you run over the above time limit. If time allows, Robin will allow longer performances/presentations. Your performance can be less than three (3) minutes. Please don’t concern yourself with a three (3) minute performance for the first workshop. This is a work-in-progress so please prepare something even if it’s one (1) minute long. If you don’t have anything to perform, don’t worry; focus on being prepared for Sunday, October 12th. Note to Bboys/girls and Hip Hop Dancers: For dancers attending the Workshop to improve your battle technique and performance, you must sign up in pairs to battle in class. REFRESHMENTS: Please bring a bottle of water, hand towel and a piece of fruit if desired. Please be sure to have a balanced meal prior to each three (3) hour Workshop. SUPPLIES: Please bring a pad and pen or pencil to take notes and be sure to have music or other materials cued and prepared prior to your performance/presentation. OPEN HOUSE: Please note, Sunday, November 9th will be an Open House. Family, friends and industry professionals will be invited. Robin will act as Host and have a panel of industry professionals to provide all participants with helpful advice. Cost to guests: Observation rate: $17.50. Thank you!

08:00 PM

Mr. Wiggles Europe Tour

To all Hip Hop Dancers
Mr Wiggles Tour November 08

Netherlands, Paris, Slovakia, Moscow
MR WIGGLES WILL BE TEACHING
POPPING, TUTTING, BRONX LATIN ROCKIN, BBOY TOP ROCK

Tilburg ,Den Haag Netherlands: Nov 3rd-7th
contact: Toester
http://www. myspace. com/laura_anita
+31625199646
+31626301221
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Paris France: Sat November 8th, 8pm-10pm
Studio Micadaness
16 Rue geoffroy L'asnier 75004
Paris
metro: st-paul ou pont-marie
contact: Goldwave
opus75@hotamil.fr
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Brastislava Slovakia: November 9th-13th
contact: Laci
http://www. myspace. com/lacistrike
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Moscow Russia: November 14th-17th
contact: Oleg
http://www. myspace. com/alg33

any more questions, please contact me here
ALL PROMOTERS IN EUROPE,
PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR ANY OTHER BOOKINGS BEFORE NOV 3RD

peace
wiggles

Also Private lessons slots are available...
Contact Mr. wiggles for private lessons at mrwiggleseb@cox.net.
Private lessons start at $100 per hour, $50 for each additional hour.

Also DVD's and CD's available at all classes and privates
DVD's: $20
CD's: $15

Mr. Wiggles
www.mrwiggles.biz