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December 21, 2007

Please enjoy our DRP family show at the link below...  
 
Holidays are simply community recognized reminders of what 
is really important - SMILE! 
 
http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1541186878  
 
All the best for the year to come! 
DRP 
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New Year's Tap Intensive 
with Chloe Arnold 
presented by D.C. Dance Collective 
 
Saturday January 5th 
 
5:00pm - 6:00pm 
Technique/Warm Up 
Adv Beg/Int/Adv 
 
6:00pm - 7:00pm 
Choreography 
Int/Adv 
 
Sunday January 6th 
 
2:00pm - 3:00pm 
Technique/Warm Up 
Adv Beg/Int/Adv 
 
3:00pm - 4:00pm 
Choreography 
Int/Adv 
 
Cost 
One Class $35 
Two Classes $60 
Three Classes $90 
Four Classes $100 
Where: D.C. Dance Collective - Nancy Newell  
4908 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016 
202.491.7676  
www.dcdancecollective.com 
(entrance on the lower level street parking or  
metro red line Friendship Heights) 
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Chloe Arnold (Dancer/Actress/Director/Choreographer), a 
D.C. native, was recently a principal Actor/Dancer in 
Debbie Allen's Alex in Wonderland at the Kennedy Center, 
featured in the new hit show Imagine Tap, Outkast's new 
movie Idlewild, Beyonce's video Upgrade You as her dance 
double, Sean Paul's music video for the movie Step Up and 
at City Center, NYC in Jason Samuels Smith's ACGI. 
Currently co-director of the Los Angeles Tap Festival, 
Chloe was Associate Choreographer for ABC's American 
Celebration, Debbie Allen's Pearl in Los Angeles, and is 
choreographer for her group Syncopated Ladies. Performance 
credits include Debbie Allen's Brothers of the Knight, Soul 
Possesed, Sammy (the life and times of Sammy Davis Jr.), 
Savion Glover's All Star Tap Revue, and The Oneness Awards 
honoring Michael Jackson. 
 
Film and television appearances include UPN's The Parkers, 
One on One, Nickelodeon's Brothers Garcia, The Jerry Lewis 
Telethon (Emmy Award Winning number), Dean Hargrove's short 
film Tap Heat, and the AMC documentary Cool Women. 
Currently on faculty at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy in 
LA, Chloe has taught at the Broadway Dance Center in NYC, 
P. Diddy's Summer Youth Program, NYCDA, Brazil, Japan, 
Germany, and more. Through teaching and performing 
internationally, Chloe passionately hopes to inspire 
others. Chloe graduated from Columbia University with a 
degree in film where she also studied theater, has directed 
short films and independent music videos, and has produced 
over 20 shows. 
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DOWNLOAD FREE POSTERS OF JASON SAMUELS SMITH and more BLOCH 
STARS at: 
 
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THE JASON SAMUELS SMITH TAP SHOE debuts 2008... 
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JUBA! in China 
December 21-23, 2007 
 
CHRP is just one day and 6,000 miles from Beijing! 
 
For those of you who don't yet know, CHRP is leading the 
largest-ever presentation of tap in China with 50 U.S. tap 
artists and seven jazz musicians from Columbia College 
Chicago in the five closing performances of the month-long 
Festival, which culminates Dec. 21-23 at the 2,900-seat 
Beijing Exhibition Theater (see picture above). 
 
CHRP's program, "JUBA! Masters of American Tap," will 
present a who's who of American tap, including legend 
Harold "Stumpy" Cromer; masters Sam Weber and CHRP Founder 
and Artistic Director Lane Alexander; brilliant next 
generation artists Tre Dumas, Jason Samuels Smith and 
Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards; CHRP's performing ensemble BAM!; 
guest artists from around the U.S.; and six of our finest 
youth tap ensembles, including North Carolina Youth Tap 
Ensemble, Keane Sense of Rhythm, Tappers with Attitude, 
Footprints Tap Ensemble, Sole 2 Souls Dance Company, and 
Rhythm and Percussion in Motion 
 
Most importantly, these performances are only a part of a 
larger cultural exchange between Chicago and China that 
will span 5 years and influence all of CHRP's programming 
in the years to come. 
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THE MENU 2- basic ground moves, popping 
THE MENU 3- basic king tut, magazines styles 
THE MENU 4- basic floats & glides, and footwork 
THE MENU 5- popping, twistos, waving combos 
THE MENU 6- basic animation, tickin, shock waves 
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MR WIGGLES FLOATS & GLIDES 
MR WIGGLES ANIMATION 
MR WIGGLES TRICK & MOVES 
MR WIGGLES VOLUME 1 80'S 
MR WIGGLES VOLUME 2 90'S 
MR WIGGLES VOLUME 3 2000 
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Disclaimer Before learning from these dvd's please consult 
a physician. We are not responsible for any injuries. These 
tapes are based on Street Style Dance, there is no medical 
advice on these styles, and health risks vary depending on 
the individual. 
 
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www.mrwiggles.biz 
email: mrwiggleseb@hotmail.com 
web: http://www.mrwiggles.biz 
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BROADWAY UNDERGROUND 
 
www.broadwayunderground.org 
 
next show 
 
Tuesday January 8 
 
8:00pm 
 
at 
 
B.B. King Blues Club and Grill 
 
237 West 42nd Street,New York,NY 10036 
 
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TICKETS $18  
 
Purchase online at 
 
Theater Mania 
 
or 
 
Visit the box office on 42nd Street 
 
Tickets sold through other ticketing venues may cost more. 
In order to 
get your seat for only $18 please use Theater Mania.  
 
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Featuring 
 
Jared Grimes & DeWitt Fleming, Jr. 
 
The BU Band 
 
T.A.D.A.H. 
 
new guest artists 
 
THE OPEN SESSION 
 
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Restoring the spirit of entertainment, Broadway Underground 
floors  
audiences of every age with spontaneous and rhythmic 
comedy. Tappers, 
Jared Grimes and DeWitt Fleming host this "blast from the 
past" 
phenomenon filled with amazing talent straight off the New 
York City  
streets. 
 
Artists move to this city every day to be discovered. 
Broadway 
Underground sifts through the web of talented hopefuls and 
unleashes 
sheer raw artistry onto a stage filled with live music and 
packed  
audiences. Every show offers new acts and hilarious skits 
from the real 
life stories of roommates Jared and DeWitt, who found their 
start 
singing and dancing underground in the subways of New York 
City. The 
open session ends the evening where artists flock to the 
stage for their  
minute of fame as they launch themselves into the den of 
live talent to 
be seen by all the world. 
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TAP JAM!!! 
@ the Reich's 
 
4271 Madison Ave. 
Culver City, CA 90232 
 
Friday, December 28, 2007 
7:00 pm- until 
 
Food and Drinks 
Bring your shoes and your friends! 
 
Jam into the New Year!!! 
 
RSVP via email or call 
Sarah Reich:  
sourtaps@yahoo.com 
310-963-3165 
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Happy Holidays Everyone, 
I hope you're not too stressed. I wanted to let you know a 
few things that are coming up.  
 
Tomorrow, Thursday is our holiday class at BDC. There's 
usually chocolate involved and some silly Christmas combo 
so get out your tap shoes, Francis and head on over. 
 
Sunday the 23rd, Dana Moore will be teaching my theatre 
dance class. Remember, she's the epitome of Fosse and one 
of the nicest women I know. I'll be back the following 
Sunday. 
 
Subbing at Steps! 
I'm subbing 8 classes at Steps in the next couple of weeks. 
Here's the schedule: 
Friday, Dec. 28: 7:45 Beg. Tap 
Monday, Dec. 31: 11:30 Beg. Tap 
1:00 Basic Tap 
Wednesday, Jan 2: 11:30 Beg. Tap 
1:00 Basic Tap 
Friday, Jan. 4: 7:45 Beg. Tap 
Monday, Jan. 7 11:30 Beg. Tap 
1:00 Basic Tap 
 
And a reminder: Starting Saturday, January 5, my Sunday 
theatre dance class at BDC moves to Saturdays at 4:30.  
It's the ONLY theatre dance class on Saturdays so I hope to 
see you there. 
 
I guess that's all the news that's fit to print. If I 
don't see you before the holiday please have a safe and 
happy one. 
………………….. 
 
2007 Gypsy of the Year 
 
At the 2007 Gypsy of the Year awards original cast members 
of "West Side Story" joined current Broadway gypsies in an 
amazing and historical opening number celebrating the 50th 
anniversary of the show. If you were there, here it is 
again, with a bonus rehearsal video. (almost better than 
the real thing). If you weren't there, please enjoy.  
Video does not do it justice--but it's still phenomenal.  
 
http://youtube.com/watch?v=KOjCsDezrrM 
 
http://youtube.com/watch?v=B6gok589fVg 
 
Best Wishes, 
Crystal 
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Happy Holidays Season!  
May this coming year be of peace, prosperity and 
tranquility. 
 
 
* The Tradition In Tap - Winter Tap Residency 2008 is 
scheduled to Friday, Saturday and Sunday, February 1-3, 
2008. 
 
The residency will take place in New York City and will be 
conducted by Tap Giant Prof. Robert L. Reed. 
 
Each day will start with a master class aimed to the lower 
Adv. Beg. students. The second and third class will be 
dedicated to 'Black Orpheus' - an original Prof. Robert L. 
Reed choreography. A different segment of the routine will 
be taught on each day of the residency. Those who attend 
all 3 days will study the entire routine. This beautiful 
and elegant routine is part of The Saint Louis Hoofers 
repertory 
 
A variety of class cards (including single classes) are now 
available on the web site.  
 
More information and an online / printable registration 
forms are available at: www.TraditionInTap.org 
 
Space is limited - register early! 
 
* The First Oklahoma City Tap Festival will take place on 
February 15-17, 2008. More information at: www.OKCTap.org 
 
* Also, please mark your calendar with the dates for the 
following upcoming events in the Tradition In Tap - Series: 
- May 24-26, 2008 – Tradition In Tap Experience #13. 
- November 7-9, 2008 – Tradition In Tap Experience #14. 
Please feel free to e-mail me with any question or comment 
you might have. 
 
My e-mail address for this residency is: 
WinterTapResidency2008@TraditionInTap.org 
or call me directly at: 646-383-4949 
 
Thanks and Shalom, 
 
Ofer Ben - Executive Director 
Tradition In Tap, Inc. 
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Ileana Santamaria sings soft sweet n' swingin' with 
Afro-Peruvian ensemble Afrodita - 
Fri & Sat Dec 21 & 22 in East Harlem! 
 
Creole is located at 2167 Third Avenue at 118th Street 
(6 train to 116th st is the nearest subway station) 
 
Admission should be no more than $10, though i'm not sure 
yet. 
 
We start playing at 9pm, and it's probably my favorite big 
group gig to do right now, my own included, so i hope you 
can come out and check it out.  
 
 
peace, love and blessings and all the best in 2008 and 
beyond! 
Ileana  
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Avi Miller & Ofer Ben - The Israeli Hoofers, will be 
teaching a Tap Workshop at Indianapolis, Indiana. 
 
1. The workshop is scheduled for Saturday, January 19th 
2008 at: 
 
Curtain Call Studio for Performing Arts 
1833 . Expo Lane. 
Indianapolis, IN 46214 
Web site http://www.ccadance.com/master.htm 
 
We will teach master classes from beginners to advanced 
levels, and conduct a video presentation highlighting the 
great masters of tap. 
 
For more information and registration please contact Ms. 
Laurie Copeland or Ms. Tammie Baker at 1-317-271-6688. 
 
The Miller & Ben Tap Shoe will also be available for 
measurements and purchase at the workshop. 
 
We surely hope to see you tapping with us. 
 
Thanks and Shalom, 
 
 
Ofer Ben - Executive Director 
Jazz Tap Center, Inc. / Tap Emporium 
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Jazz Tap Center, Inc. 
www.JazzTapCenter.com 
 
Postal Address: P.O.Box 1050 
New York City, NY 10276, USA 
Phone: (646) 383-4949 
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CHRP- Annual Winter Workshop  
Head south for the winter....Southside that is! Come down 
to the Beverly Arts Center for our annual Winter Tap 
JAMboree!, a weekend of workshops, scholarship auditions, 
choreography competitions and performances.  
 
For the first time, the Winter Tap JAMboree! will be under 
the direction of tap star Tre Dumas, as CHRP continues to 
diversify artistic leadership. The 3-day extravaganza  
will feature some of the most innovative tap masters 
around: Tre Dumas, Dianne "Lady Di" Walker, Gregg Russell, 
CHRP Founder Lane Alexander, Guillem Alonso, Jumaane Taylor 
and Lisa LaTouche. 
 
If you're a tapper, don't miss a chance to learn from the 
masters, compete for scholarships, and face off during our 
annual Tap OFF! For everyone else, don't miss performances 
by the amazing faculty at the JAMboree! concert on Feb. 
17th.  
 
BEVERLY ARTS CENTER 
2407 W. 111th St. 
Chicago, IL 
 
Continue to check our http://www.chicagotap.org/ for 
updates on this event. We'll have the full schedule posted 
very soon. 
 
To Register: Call 773-281-1825 or download a form online 
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Upcoming Events  
Tap Legacy Instrument and Finger Lakes Tap Dance Festival 
 
The family of Tap Legacy™ websites is designed to be best 
viewed with the open-source standards-based browser 
Firefox. If you are experiencing difficulty viewing a Tap 
Legacy™ website be sure that you are using Firefox. For 
the most enjoyable web experience download the Firefox 
here: 
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/ 
 
Applications for Performance and Scholarship opportunities 
for the 2008 Finger Lakes Tap Dance Festival are now 
ONLINE. Be sure to visit the Downloads section of 
www.fingerlakestapfestival.com for details. 
 
This year's festival will be held from March 28-30, 2008 
featuring Dr. Jimmy Slyde, Dianne "Lady Di" Walker, 
Michelle Dorrance, Rocky Mendes, Andrew J. Nemr, and 
Baakari Wilder. For details visit 
www.fingerlakestapfestival.com . 
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Don't miss Ricky Skaggs and Bruce Hornsby on Friday, 
January 11. Tango 
Fire on Sunday, February 10. Oleta Adams Trio on Friday, 
February 22  
and the acclaimed violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg on 
March 13. 
Randy Newman closes out PASA's Heymann Center shows on 
April 28. 
 
Jacqueline Lyle 
Executive Director 
Performing Arts Society of Acadiana 
P.O. Box 52979 
Lafayette, LA 70505 
337 237-2787, ex. 204 
www.pasa-online.org 
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Saving our Heritage, One Story at a Time! 
 
Words from the Wise is in the process of a nationwide 
search to collect stories from the 50+ generations and 
publish them in a book. We want to chronicle the wisdom of 
the most experienced people. Whether it's your story or the 
story of your parents or grandparents, we want to hear it! 
 
Read about the project: http://www.wordsfromthewise.net/ 
 
We're looking for stories in the areas of: 
 
Legacy 
Inspiration 
Personal Achievement 
Discovery and Inventions 
Generations of Globalization 
World Events 
We expect many of the stories will make us feel good, 
however, we are not simply looking for 'feel good' stories. 
We want to know what really happened for you, for your 
family, or for your community. Your contributions will shed 
light on the human condition and weave a tapestry of a 
generation through personal stories. We anticipate your 
stories will create a sense of connection to humanity, 
inspiration for life, gratitude for our current living 
conditions, and hope that it's never too late to make a 
difference. 
 
Find out more about the guidelines by visiting: 
http://www.festivalofthewise.com/words/submissions.html 
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AUDITION: 
 
The Willingham Project, artistic Directoer Lisa 
Johnson-Willingham, is looking for dancers, singers, 
poets, and musicians to perform in our Black History 
Month tour. 
we will pay a stipend for the performances. We have 
scheduled school tours and college performances.  
 
rehearsal will begin January 7th, 2008 at 6:30pm 
-8:30pm at kennicott park, 4434 S Lake Park. 
 
We need 5 female dancers and 4 male dancers 
 
Please send your info and resume to: 
willinghamproject@yahoo.com or call 773 269 9147  
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>>>> Visit www.AfricanDiasporaDVD.com for affordable, 
valuable gifts for the holiday season! 
 
Looking for an affordable, valuable gift for your loved 
ones for this Holiday season? Visit 
www.AfricanDiasporaDVD.com and choose among some of the 
best films from Africa and the African Diaspora you can 
find anywhere! Masai: The Rain Warriors and Adios Momo are 
two films for the entire family that put forward the values 
of literacy and group solidarity. And for the very young, 
Kirikou and the Sorceress is a classic not to be missed. 
 
For lovers of African Cinema, offer Great African Films 
Vol. 1 and Vol 2, two recently released DVDs that feature a 
total of 4 award winning films from Mali and Burkina Faso: 
Faraw! Mother of the Dunes and Haramuya in Vol. 1, and Sia, 
The Dream of the Python and Tasuma, the Fighter in Vol. 2.  
And for World Music lovers, choose the socially conscious 
musical comedy 100% Arabica starring Khaleb and Cheb Mami. 
 
Other titles available online include Back to Africa, 
Maangamizi: The Ancient One , Every Child is Born a Poet: 
The Life and Work of Piri Thomas and many more... 
 
All the films are now available at a 40% discount! 
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OPPORTUNITY: 
 
Audition for dancers 
Acclaimed Latino contemporary dance company 
Luna Negra Dance Theater 
is looking for female and male dancers for future openings 
National and international touring - 32 week contract with 
benefits starting summer of 2008 
 
"This is a company that knows what it means to really move 
- to luxuriate in both the body and the story."  
- Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times 
 
 
Photo by Audia, featuring Vanessa Valecillos and Ricardo J. 
Garcia. 
 
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 1:00pm 
Ballet technique/barre  
followed by Luna Negra Repertory 
 
Where: 
The Ailey Studios 
The Joan Weill Center for Dance 
405 West 55th Street at 9th Avenue 
New York, New York 10019 
Please bring your resume and a headshot 
 
RSVP is Required 
Please e-mail Vanessa Valecillos at vanessa@lunanegra.org 
 
IMPORTANT NOTE: 
Luna Negra Dance Theater will be performing from January 25 
to February 3 at the New Victory Theater (42nd Street).  
Don't miss this great opportunity to see Luna Negra's 
impressive artistry, passion and energy!  
For tickets, call 646-223-3010 or visit newvictory.org. 
To learn more about the company, please visit 
www.lunanegra.org  
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Luna Negra Dance Theater is an equal opportunity employer 
fully committed to achieving a diverse artistic team. 
Dancers of all backgrounds welcome. U.S. citizenship or 
permanent resident status required. 
 
Luna Negra Dance Theater creates, performs and teaches 
contemporary dance by Latino choreographers. The company's 
distinctive style artfully blends ballet and modern dance 
movements strongly flavored by Latin and Afro-Caribbean 
dance forms. Luna Negra's repertory includes original works 
by Cuban-born founder and artistic director Eduardo Vilaro 
as well as by acclaimed Latino choreographers Ron DeJesus, 
Vicente Nebrada, Septime Webre, Pedro Ruiz, Alejandro 
Cervera and others. 
 
www.lunanegra.org 
 
LUNA NEGRA DANCE THEATER 
1016 N. Dearborn Parkway 
Chicago, IL 60610 
312-337-6882 
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