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June 2, 2007

Everybody Dance! 
“Seventh Event” Honors “So You Think You Can Dance” 
 
Contact: Crystal Kusiak  
Jeff Jones 
Sharp and Associates 
(310) 652-7770 
 
The Gabriella Axelrad Education Foundation presents the 
“Seventh Event” to benefit its everybody dance! program and 
the Gabriella Charter School on Saturday June 2 at USC’s 
Bing Theatre. Creator/Producers Nigel Lythgoe and Simon 
Fuller will accept the Limelight Award for their hit FOX 
series “So You Think You Can Dance”. The pair also produces 
the phenomenal American Idol. The Gregory Hines Humanity 
Award goes to Emmy & American Choreography Award winning 
performer/choreographer Jason Samuels Smith of LA Tap Fest, 
which will be presented by Dule Hill, the recipient of the 
award last year, and Debbie Allen. The event will feature 
special performances from the students of Everybody Dance! 
 
For over seven years, everybody dance! has been giving Los 
Angeles’ underserved children a chance to expand their 
potential and broaden their horizons through the arts. Both 
the charter school, which opened in 2005, and the dance 
programs strive to instill a love of learning, dance and 
the arts. Both programs are located in the densely 
populated Rampart section in Los Angeles and together serve 
over one thousand children. 
 
The Foundation was established in memory of Gabriella 
Axelrad, a 13-year-old who loved to dance. In her honor, 
her brother, Joe Axelrad, will serve as the host for the 
evening. Event chair, Wendy Beiser says, “Our organization 
believes it shouldn’t be just a privilege, but a right for 
every child to have access to the arts and excellence in 
education. It enriches their lives and opens up their world 
in ways we cannot measure. Our event celebrates our kids 
and those in the arts community who share this belief.”  
 
Dance instruction is provided at little or no cost to 
ethnically diverse, economically disadvantaged children in 
Los Angeles. The Foundation’s mission is to help each child 
it serves nurture self-confidence, acquire self-discipline 
and create a positive self-image through the arts.  
 
“Dance has allowed me to have so many wonderful experiences 
throughout my life. Giving a child a chance to develop 
their talent and passion for dance is a wonderful gift that 
can change the course of their journey. When I first 
learned of Everybody Dance and all that they were doing I 
was inspired. I had to get involved,” says presenter and 
long time supporter Dule Hill. 
 
Other honorees include writer and dancer, Tatiana 
Blackington James and Todd James of the Capital Group, who 
will receive the Founders Award. Elizabeth Levitt Hirsch, 
philanthropist and arts benefactor will receive the Patron 
Award.  
 
 
Attendees include: Dule Hill (The West Wing), Debbie 
Allen, Tiffany (recording artist), Shondrella Avery 
(Napoleon Dynamite)  
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Please save the date for this incredible event! 
 
Power of Drum II 
 
This year we experience some of the leading ladies in the 
world of percussion.  
 
Terri Lyne Carrington http://www.terrilynecarrington.com  
Valerie Naranjo http://www.mandaramusic.com 
Eriko Daimo http://www.marimba1.com/artists.html &  
Dormeshia Sumbry Edwards 
http://www.chicagotap.org/summerfestival/artists/?id=8300 
 
Produced by Michael Wimberly for MW Productions  
Associate Producer Monique Ndigo Washington 
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SUE SAMUELS & JASON SAMUELS SMITH Classes at The Ailey 
Extension!  
NEW JUNE CLASSES 
The Ailey Extension is pleased to announce the addition of 
many new classes in the month of June! 
Starting JUNE 1 - Hip Hop/R & B with Kelly Peters, Fridays 
at 3PM 
Starting JUNE 5 - Theater Dance (Int Adv) with David 
Marquez, Tuesdays & Thursdays at 4:30PM. (This class will 
no longer be offered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays). 
Starting JUNE 6 - Jazz (Beg) with Sue Samuels, Wednesdays 
at 7:30PM 
Starting JUNE 7 - Hip Hop (Int) with Tweetie, Thursdays at 
6:15PM 
Starting JUNE 12 - Tap (Int Adv) with Jason Samuels Smith, 
Tuesdays at 4:30PM  
Starting JUNE 14 - Tap (Adv Beg) with Jason Samuels Smith, 
Thursdays at 7:30PM 
 
ALSO… TWO UPCOMING WORKSHOPS at ALVIN ALEY! 
RELEASE, REBUILD & RENEW – PART DEUX  
Pilates Integrated with Muscle Release Technique 
With Sarita Allen (Pilates Instructor & Former AAADT 
dancer) and Daniel Loigerot (DL FIT, Certified Pilates 
Instructor & Founder) 
2 Wednesdays: June 6 & 13, 2007 
6:30PM – 8:30PM 
SAMARA 2007 - A Workshop in Middle Eastern Dance 
With Samara & special guest instructor, Jajouka 
June 22 – 26, 2007 
Friday – Tuesday 
11AM – 5PM 
(with a 1-hour lunch break) 
FOR MORE INFORMATION: 
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 
JUDITH JAMISON ARTISTIC DIRECTOR 
Masazumi Chaya ASSOCIATE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR 
Sharon Gersten Luckman Executive Director 
Yvette L. Campbell Director of The Ailey Extension 
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Tap Overload Showcase with Special Guest Sarah Reich 6/2 
Tap Overload presents T.O Junior Company Showcase! 
and Special Guests Tap Overload Company Members and Sarah 
Reich 
 
Saturday, June 2 
7:30 pm 
 
Lifetime Performing Arts Theatre 
120 Columbia Suite #150, Aliso Viejo, CA 
Tickets: $5 in advance $6 at the door 
 
For more info visit www.tapoverload.com 
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Dendê & Hahahaes 
Original Afro-Brazilian Music  
Saturday, June 2nd  
8:30pm - 1:30am  
SOBs 
204 Varick Street (@ Houston) 
212-243-4940 
www.sobs.com  
Formed in 2002, Hãhãhães is named after the Indian tribe 
Pataxó-Hãhãhães that once inhabited the city of Salvador in 
Bahia, Brazil. Lead by master Afro-Brazilian percussionist 
Dendê, the beat is always central, but it is tempered by 
thought provoking lyrics and sweet melodies. Comprised of 
musicians of various backgrounds, the groups’ diversity 
permeates its music with rhythms ranging from Nigerian 
Afrobeat to Brazilian Samba to Cuban Pilón. 
About Dendê 
A former member of Timbalada, Dendê has been performing 
professionally since the age of 14. With Timbalada, Dendê 
toured all over Brazil, Europe and Asia, appeared on 
various television shows and has performed and recorded 
with such artists as Marisa Monte, Gilberto Gil, Carlinhos 
Brown, Yvette Sangalo and Sepultura. Having left Brazil in 
2001, Dendê now lives in New York, performing and recording 
with his groups Hãhãhães, an Afro-Brazilian/Afro-Cuban 
band, Arrastão an Afro-Brazilian percussion band and 
Ologundê, an Afro-Brazilian folkloric music and dance 
group. With these groups he has toured all over the US and 
Europe. In addition to his own work, he has his performed 
and recorded with artists such as Mongo Santamaría, Jerry 
Gonzales, Daniel Moreno, Tico da Costa, Vinicius Cantuária 
and Alessandra Belloni. Dendê also teaches Afro-Brazilian 
percussion in the New York City area. 
 
The Band 
Dende: percussion and vocals 
Leslie: percussion and vocals 
Jean-Marie: percussion 
Adriano Santos: drums 
Kahil Ferraris: guitar 
Ricardo Palma: bass 
Miho: keyboard  
Ze Luis: sax and flute 
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June 2: Pheeroan akLaff with special guest LaTasha N. 
Nevada Diggs 
 
A message from Rashida:  
 
Hi friends and colleagues, 
 
This is just a reminder about my curatorial debut @ The 
Kitchen this Friday, June 1st & Saturday June 2nd.  
 
Pheeroan akLaff is an amazing and visionary drummer. You 
may be familiar with his work with Amiri Baraka and Cecil 
Taylor, among others. LaTasha N. Nevada Diggs, whom I've 
known as writer/cultural critic is an equally amazing 
performer combining vocals, verse and video with live and 
electronic music.  
 
I hope to see you here! 
 
Rashida 
 
Tickets: $10 
 
To purchase tickets call the Box Office: 212-255-5793 ext. 
11.  
 
Box Office Hours: Tue-Sat, 2-6pm 
 
VISA, American Express, and MasterCard accepted. Paid 
reservations only. A $1 per ticket handling fee applies to 
all phone orders. 
 
For more information about all Kitchen events, visit 
www.thekitchen.org. 
The Kitchen is located at 512 West 19th Street between 10th 
and 11th Avenues. 
Subway: A, C, E to 14th Street; 1 to 18th Street; L to 8th 
Avenue 
512 West 19th Street, New York, NY 10011 212-255-5793  
www.thekitchen.org 
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BDC Grand Re-Opening!!! 
New Studio Opens June 4th! 
Join us for an open house: 
Saturday, June 2  
12 noon- 3:00 p.m. 
For more information on summer schedules & special events:  
www.bwydance.com 
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ATTENTION: Tap Dance Film to premiere in Los Angeles! 
 
The Rise and Fall of Miss Thang, an urban dance drama set 
in 
 
Chicago will have it's World Premiere at the Hollywood 
Black Film 
 
Festival. The film will screen once at 5:30pm on June 6, 
2007 at  
 
the Fine Arts Theatre located at 8556 Wilshire Blvd in 
Beverly 
 
Hills, California. Tickets are $12. 
 
http://hollywoodblackff.bside.com/?_view=_filmdetails&filmId=21699294 
 
 
The Rise and Fall of Miss Thang is a tap dance drama about 
Dee 
 
Miller aka Miss Thang, a former tap dancing prodigy, who 
now spends 
 
her time ruling the dance floor at the local nightclub. She 
is  
 
confronted with reality when her mother's expensive 
gambling habit 
 
puts everything that they hold dear in jeopardy. Dee's only 
comfort 
 
is a new friend, who re-introduces her to the world of tap 
dance. 
 
The HD Feature stars Dormeshia Sumbry Edwards, a world 
reknowned  
 
tap dancer who made history when she became the first 
female  
 
performer in Savion Glover's Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 
'Da Funk 
 
on Broadway. She made her Broadway debut at the age of 12, 
in the 
 
musical revue Black and Blue. Her film credits include 
"TAP" with 
 
Gregory Hines and Spike Lee's "Bamboozled" where she was 
also the 
 
Assistant Choreographer.  
 
Written and Directed by first time feature filmmaker, 
Stacie E.  
 
Hawkins, the film was shot in Chicago in only 17 days 
during the  
 
summer of 2006. Hollywood Black Film Festival runs from 
June 5-10 
 
in Beverly Hills California.  
 
http://www.missthangmovie.com 
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Rennes Tap Intensive - last call 
A message from Christophe Ligeron: 
Hi, all tappers 
 
Just a quick note to inform you that the Rennes Tap 
Intensive (Rennes-France, July 1st to 6th, with Heather 
Cornell and Max Pollak) is getting full quickly. As you 
might know, we deliberately limit the amount of students in 
each class (up to 25), in order to allow our guests artists 
to give you the best of their pedagogy and to allow you to 
have the best benefit of their teaching. 
 
You can check all the program on 
http://www.tapbreizh.net/2007intensive.html 
 
Some classes, especially the intermediate, are nearly full. 
If you want to confirm your coming to Rennes, you send 
email us back stating the classes you intend to register. 
 
We’re of course at your own disposal (by email or phone + 
33 2 99 92 03 82) if you need any information about the 
classes, the accommodation, travelling … 
 
All the very best, and even if you cannot attend, have the 
best summer tapping all around the world,  
 
 
Christophe Ligeron 
Tap Breizh coordinator 
ITA rep for France 
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DON’T MISS… 
 
BROADWAY UNDERGROUND 
 
Friday June 15 
8:00pm 
at 
The St. Luke's Theatre 
308 West 46th Street 
New York, NY 10036 
(bet. 8th and 9th) 
 
 
Broadway Underground is 90 minutes of fast moving 
contagious energy flowing through live music and dance. 
Manhattan's best kept secret is hosted by two of New York's 
most infectious personalities, Jared Grimes and DeWitt 
Fleming, Jr. who promise to keep you rolling in your seats 
from beginning to end. This show leaves you wanting more.  
With the sounds of 
Nicki Denner-Clive Lendore-Will Johnson-Freddie Simpson 
dance by  
TADAH DANCE COMPANY 
 
featuring new guest artists along with  
THE OPEN SESSION  
(BRING YOUR GROOVE)  
TICKETS $18  
rsvp by June 13 at info@projectdance.com 
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A message from Stephanie Reice: 
 
 
Hi, 
 
My name is Stephanie Reice and I was referred to you by 
Claudia Rhardjanoto. I'm actually a student of Lynne 
Schwab, Barbara Duffy, Brenda Buffalino, and Derick Grant.  
I am writing to you because I am volunteering through a 
non-profit organization called Artist's Striving to End 
Poverty (ASTEP) and am going to Port Elizabeth, South 
Africa to facilitate a theater arts camp with the 
impoverished children from the townships outside of PE.  
There are 7 artists going to work with the children and 
besides doing acting and singing workshops with the 
children, I have been asked to facilitate basic tap classes 
with the kids.  
 
My goal is collect about 40-50 pairs of used tap shoes for 
children in jr. high and high school. I'm wondering if you 
have any resources in finding these used tap shoes or know 
of anyone who could donate new ones. 
 
Here is the website for the organization I am working with: 
www.createsomethinggood.com. If you happened to watch NY1 
last week, the woman who started the non-profit was named 
New Yorker of the week, Mary-Mitchell Campbell, last week.  
Here is the link to the article on NY1: 
http://www.ny1.com/ny1/content/index.jsp?stid=34&aid=68948 
 
The organization is supported by many people within the 
Broadway Community which is how I heard about this 
wonderful organization. If there is any way you could help 
me in this endeavor it would be greatly appreciated. Also 
if there are any kind of instructional video tapes or dvds 
that you might be able to donate that I could leave the 
kids with after I leave that may be very helpful to them.  
The arts camp (which was originally run out of Julliard) 
has never had a tap dancer facilitate classes with these 
kids so this will be the first time they will be exposed to 
tap dance and although I may not have much time with them I 
would love to be able to leave them with the shoes and 
videos for after I leave. 
 
Thank you for your time and consideration, 
 
Stephanie Reice 
stephaniereice@yahoo.com 
917-750-7649 
 
15th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION  
featuring dazzling 
DANCE, DRUM, & MUSIC! 
African, Haitian, Brazilian, Cuban, Bellydance, Salsa, 
Capoeira, Dunham, Hip Hop, & more!...  
Honoring  
LEZLY ZIERING + MARIE BASSE 
MIKERLINE +AZZA + LUAM 
Saturday June 9th, 2007 @ 7 pm 
AT THE F.I.T Haft Theater  
West 27th Street ( Bet 7th & 8th Av ) 
1,9,N,R TRAINS TO 28TH ST / A,C,E,F to 34th Street 
Adult Tickets $25 Advance/ $29 Door / Children 10 & under 
$12 
 
FOR MORE INFORMATION : 
www.djoniba.com or 212-477-3474  
 
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Lori Michaels Weekend - Red Party in Orlando FL & CW11 Fair 
In NYC  
 
GIRLS AT GAY DAYS!!  
 
Every year, on the first weekend of June (official "pride 
month"), GAY DAYS  
takes over Orlando Florida.  
It is a weekend JAM-packed with events for the LGBT 
community and attracts over  
135,000+ people from all over the world!  
Some of the largest and most incredible events & parties in 
the world take place  
in Orlando over this weekend. "With some of the most 
imaginative and innovative  
venues found anywhere, Orlando's Gay Days has 
something-for-everyone in an  
unbeatable combination of attractions, events, and parties. 
From the tropical  
wonderland of the Gay Days host hotel, the Royal Plaza, to 
the thrill rides of  
The Magic Kingdom, you're sure to find a event that will 
amaze and delight you".  
 
One such event will be happening at the Grosvenor Hotel 
THIS Friday, June 1st!  
THE RED PARTY benefiting the Joey DiPaolo AIDS Foundation  
Headlining Performance by: Lori Michaels Me & The Girls  
DOORS OPEN AT 8pm  
*(If anyone would like to make a very generous donation 
directly to the Joey  
DiPaolo AIDS Foundation for this particular event, we can 
arrange to include a  
few backstage passes to meet Lori & the girls, free concert 
tickets and free  
entrance to the after party with Me & The Girls).  
www.girlsatgaydays.com  
 
Then it's back to NYC for SUNDAY, JUNE 3rd -where Me & The 
Girls are headlining  
the CW11 stage (for the Care for Kids Foundation) at the 
2nd Avenue Street Fair  
Festival. This event runs non-stop from Noon to 5pm on the 
CW 11 Entertainment  
Stage (produced & hosted by DREAM MAKERS MUSIC RECORDING 
ARTIST: LORI MICHAELS)!  
It's a day full of dance, music & fun for the whole family 
featuring LIVE music  
by: Leo, Never the Nines, and Vaeda!  
And, check out the 15 year old Latin Pop Sensation with a 
whole lotta soul,  
Cristina Marie! Be the first to be entertained by REACH 
OUT's upcoming star: 7  
year old SKYLAR MAY, the newest addition to the Dream 
Makers Music Line-up!  
The stage is located on 2nd Avenue between 79th and 80th 
streets and includes  
appearances by CW 11's News at Ten, The Morning Show, and 
more network  
happenings! For more info. check out our websites below or 
just call us  
directly at:  
212-979-8324.  
 
www.lorimichaelsproductions.com  
 
www.myspace.com/lorimichaels  
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message from Rome:  
 
Greetings Folks, 
 
This has been a wonderful time for me to beam with 
pride over the accomplishments of some of my artistic 
friends, like 
the young fifteen old alto sax player (Elijah Shiffer) who 
I'm 
always raving about. Well Elijah just received two 
Downbeat 
Awards for his first CD. You remember Elijah, he 
periodically stops down to the jam sessions and was 
featured at my Banana Puddin' Jazz 
Jam in February with his group. Then there's my good 
friend Ron 
Cephus Jones an actor who just so happen to have started 
his acting 
career out as the lead (Lee Morgan) in the play "Don't 
Explain"  
which I directed at the Nuyorican in 92'. Well last week 
I was at 
the Obie Awards when Ron was honored with one of Off- 
Broadway most 
prestigious awards along with some other good friends, 
Andre De 
Shields, Lou Bellamy and Daniel Beaty. Prior to that I 
received the opportunity  
to see the new August Wilson play, "Radio Golf" on Broadway 
and  
recently received news that my good friend, Anthony 
Chisholm has  
been nominated for a TONY award for his excellent work. 
Also one of  
my favorite theatre companies, The Classical Theatre and 
one of the  
sponsors of my Banana Puddin' Jazz series, continues to 
make me beam  
with pride as they have just received a Lucille Lortel 
Award for  
their outstanding body of work. Make sure you go see 
Alfred Preisser  
and Chris McElroen's new classic work, Electra, opening 
this week.  
 
www.classicaltheatreofharlem.org 
 
Now I get the opportunity to feature another 
wonderful friend and talent I'm very proud of, the 
marvtastic tap dancer, Michela Marino Lerman along with the 
Shakere Award winning 
legendary bassist, Bob Cunningham and his trio. It's going 
to be a hot 
night in the house this Saturday night, however we do have 
enough air 
conditioning and jazz to keep you cool. 
 
Stay Banana Puddin' Sweet, 
 
Rome 
 
 
Rome Neal's 
Banana Puddin' Jazz Jam and Open Mic 
presents 
 
Tap Sensation 
 
Michele Marino-Lerman 
 
Michela Marino-Lerman, first appeared on Sesame Street at 
the age of  
5. In 2002 she was showcased on the cover of the February 
issue of  
Dance Teacher Magazine with Gregory Hines and in 2005 was 
featured in  
Dance Spirit magazine as one of the 20 hottest tap dancers 
under 20.  
 
Throughout the years Michela has appeared in both the Tap  
Extravaganza and Tap City numerous times. In 2002 she 
performed with  
Jennifer Holliday on Broadway in Nothing Like A Dame. In 
2003 she  
was inducted to the famed Copasetics as their first and 
only female  
lifetime honorary member. Since 2004, Michela has been 
touring  
around Spain and Tokyo with Rafael Amargo's Enramblao. In 
the fall  
of 2005, she choreographed the tap section of the opening 
number for  
the Bermuda Music Festival with UDP, starring Al Green, 
Angie Stone,  
and Patti LaBelle. Gratefully mentored and guided by 
Buster Brown,  
Gregory Hines, and Leroy Myers, Michela is a performer, 
teacher, and  
choreographer dedicated to spreading the art of tap around 
the world. 
 
with the 
 
Bob Cunningham Trio 
 
The Legendary Bob Cunningham (bass), G. Earl Grice 
 
(drums), Burt  
 
Eckoff (piano) 
 
 
(Music during the breaks will be supplied by DJ 
Gatsby who will mix some of the best vintage jazz sounds 
you will hear) 
 
followed by 
 
The Jazz Jam & Open Mic 
 
Saturday, June 2, 2007 @ 10pm 
 
Admission: $10 
 
****COMPLIMENTARY BANANA PUDDING FOR ALL*** 
 
At the world famous 
 
Nuyorican Poets Cafe 
 
236 East 3rd Street, (bet B & C Aves.) 
 
(Take F- Train to 2nd Avenue) 
 
For more Info: 212 - 465-3167 or 
 
romekyn@earthlink.net 
 
www.nuyorican.org or www.myspace.com/romeneal 
 
 
Banana Puddin' Jazz Sponsored by: 
 
John D. Smith, Machijahhats.com, Jazz Improv Magazine,  
 
RussianandTurkishbaths.com, Bobcunninghambass.com, 
 
Eddy of Saint  
 
Nick’s Pub, Classical Theatre of Harlem, 
 
Pure Jazz Magazine, 
InternationalAfricanArtsFestival.com 
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Save the date! Saturday, June 23 the American Tap Dance 
Foundation will hold open auditions seeking new members of 
the "Tap City Youth Ensemble" for the 2007-08 season.  
 
Where & When 
151 W. 26 St. 
Between 6th and 7th Ave. 
5th Floor 
Saturday, June 23, 2007 
11:30-2:30 pm 
 
About the Tap City Youth Ensemble:  
The Tap City Youth Ensemble is a project of the American 
Tap Dance Foundation. The mission is to nurture and educate 
the next generation of tap dancers through professional 
quality training and performance opportunities; preserving 
classic tap repertory and developing new tap works through 
a repertory ensemble; and presenting the vital American art 
of tap dance to New York audiences of all ages.  
Since the debut season in January 2006, the TCYE has 
featured 42 dancers from across New York City, Long Island, 
upstate NY, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania. The 
company repertory includes works of choreography from 
leading tap artists such as Brenda Bufalino, Harold Cromer, 
Barbara Duffy, Jared Grimes, plus classic tap repertory by 
Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, Charles "Honi" Coles, the 
Copasetics. The Ensemble was featured in articles in Dance 
Spirit Magazine and Time Out New York Kids and appeared on 
television on NY 1 and "Me TV" on Nickelodeon.  
Dancers hone tap skills and deepen their knowledge of tap 
history through special master classes, rehearsals with 
guest tap artists and live musicians, video showings and 
tap history lessons. The Tap City Youth Ensemble performs 
in a range of New York area venues including formal 
concerts, school shows, free public events, and Tap City - 
The New York City Tap Festival.  
To participate in the Tap City Youth Ensemble, you must be 
available to attend rehearsal on Sundays. The 2007-08 
season for TCYE will officially begin on Sunday, Oct. 7th, 
2007. Rehearsals for all divisions of TCYE are held on 
Sundays between the hours of 11:30-6:00pm (official 
rehearsal times tba, each group rehearses for 2-3 hours 
during this time period). 
TCYE audition information  
Dancers of intermediate-advanced level between the ages of 
10-14 should arrive and check in at 11:30 am. The audition 
for these dancers will begin at 12:00, and end by 12:45.  
Advanced dancers between the ages of 13- 18 should arrive 
and check in at 12:30. The audition for these dancers will 
start at 1:00 and end by 2:30.  
The audition will be a structured tap class. Please wear 
dance clothes and hard soled, low heeled tap shoes. There 
is no fee for the audition.  
All dancers who plan to audition MUST pre-register for the 
audition via email by June 18th.  
Audition results will be sent via email by June 30th, 2007. 
 
Please send an e-mail to shebach@atdf.org complete with the 
following information: 
Parent e-mail: (this will be the address for the 
notification of audition results) 
Student Name: 
Date of Birth & current age: 
Parent/Guardian names: 
Parent’s home phone: 
Cell or alternate phone: 
Student e-mail: (optional) 
Mailing address: 
Home dance studio & current tap instructor: 
Where do you go to school? 
Are you a member of any other performing group or 
organization? 
Please list (i.e. a competition group, chorus, sports team) 
 
Please contact Susan Hebach, co-director of TCYE, with any 
questions via email: shebach@atdf.org. And remember, the 
deadline for audition registration is June 18th.  
 
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ROBIN'S BACK AT  
THE AILEY EXTENSION 
ON THURSDAYS 
7:30-9:00PM 
Get Ready to Dance, Sweat &  
Have fun with Robin 
Teaching 
Advanced Beginner Hip Hop 
 
Don't forget Robin teaches Tuesdays  
from 7:30-9pm as well!!! 
 
THE AILEY STUDIOS 
The Joan Weill Center for Dance 
405 West 55th Street,  
(Corner of 9th Avenue) 
New York, NY 10019 
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New York Classical Theatre's "Shakespeare on the Run" 
Presents it's 8th Season of FREE Theatre in Central Park! 
 
"Love's Labour's Lost" 
by William Shakespeare 
Directed by Stephen Burdman 
May 31-June 24, 2007 
Thursdays-Sundays, at 7pm Sharp 
at West 103rd Street & CPW inside Central Park , 
All Ages 
FREE! 
Subways: B or C to 103rd St & CPW 
Bus: M7, M10, to 103rd Street & CPW 
FREE!  
No Tickets or Reservations Needed, Just Show Up! 
Hotline: 212-252-4531  
www.newyorkclassical.org 
Spring is in the air with "Love's Labour's Lost", when boys 
swear off love in pursuit of knowledge. Boys meet girls. 
Watch how quickly boys' oaths are forgotten in favor of 
other more "earthly pursuits." Shakespeare's lush romantic 
comedy roams through Central Park, but with a twist. 
 
Stephen Burdman, Artistic Director, will direct you in the 
right direction, so you won't miss a thing. When you enter 
at West 103rd Street and Central Park West you will be led 
into the park where the play will begin. Central Park's 
grounds set the stage for this production and then the fun 
really begins! 
 
As you watch the show, the next scene that is about to 
happen starts about 50 feet away, and then we are off. The 
whole audience follows the actors to where the scene is 
taking place every 10-15 minutes, so no snoozing during 
this show!  
 
The play begins at West 103rd Street and moves around the 
lake using footbridges, trees, rocks, benches and even the 
audience as scenery! 
 
Lots of fun with this Shakespeare production, it's great 
for the whole family. 
 
Wear comfortable shoes or sneakers, and you can come on 
your bike, rollerblades, heely's or scooters. You can even 
bring along your dog for the walk! The show is wheelchair 
accessible and also, perfect to bring the little ones in 
their strollers, (no problem if they fall asleep). 
 
As the sun goes down, Stephen and his crew - - with a 
little help from Central Park's fireflies - - will light 
the show.  
 
New York Classical provides a great night of FREE theatre 
for the family, a date, friends, or even those who are 
flying solo! 
 
Shakespeare enthusiasts and those new to the Bard will have 
a great time experiencing Shakespeare with New York 
Classical Theatre! 
 
New York Classical Theatre will have their rehearsals open 
to the public during May 3-May 30, at 103rd Street & CPW, 
varying times, everyday except for Fridays. 
 
**Now for the 2nd Year! New York Classical Theatre along 
with Central Park Conservancy, will run a FREE, 45 minute 
Shakespeare Workshop for Children at the same location of 
103rd Street & CPW. 
 
This workshop is for Kids Ages 8-10 and will be held the 
last two Friday's & Saturday's, June 16, 17, 23 & 24 at 
5:00 pm-5:45PM (parents/guardians required). No 
reservations, just show up! 
 
Pack a picnic for after the workshop and then enjoy the 
show at 7pm!  
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message from Victor Goines:  
 
Dear Jazz Lover, 
My friend, Luis Bonilla simply would not stop 
telling me what a great time everyone had at last month’s 
Friends’ Night Out. 
On June 13, I will perform at the next Friends’ 
Night Out event, and I want to see you there! 
Remember, this is a special event for Friends of 
Jazz at Lincoln Center. Please become a Friend of Jazz at 
Lincoln Center today and join us! I know how important 
supporters are to our performances and programs. Their 
generous donations help keep this wonderful American music 
as widely available as possible. 
Help us help jazz! Join JALC today and receive a 
host of great benefits, including an exclusive invitation 
to the Friends’ Night Out reception with complimentary 
refreshments, music and jazz-loving supporters like you. 
Click here to see more benefits.  
Join today. Your membership gift is 
tax-deductible.  
Plus, for a gift of $100 or more, we'll throw in a free 
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra CD. 
 
For the love of jazz, 
Victor Goines 
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