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April 5, 2008

*DRP ARTISTS* 
NEWS UPDATES & EVENTS 
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ON APRIL 8th 2008 at 7pm, CBS will be airing a NEW LIVE 
DANCE REALITY SERIES called SECRET TALENTS OF THE STARS... 
look for Jason Samuels Smith and his choreography on a STAR 
in addition to 15 other tap dancers who you may know and 
love...don't forget to tune in and spread the word! 
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Camaradas & Divine Rhythm Productions present 
OPEN FLOOR - OPEN MIC NIGHT 
Hosted by 
DORMESHIA SUMBRY-EDWARDS  
Critically Acclaimed Tap Dancer & Actress 
(Movies include "The Rise & Fall of Miss Thang", "Tap", 
"Bamboozled", Broadway's Bring in Da'Noise, Bring in 
Da'Funk and Black & Blue) 
www.divinerhythmproductions.com 
www.harlemtap.com 
DATE: Monday, April 21st 
TIME: 8pm until 11:30pm 
Only $7 at the door. Food and beverage available for 
purchase. Live Music! 
Performers - RSVP to DRP for the DRP list's reduced rate. 
Camaradas  
Bar & Restaurant 
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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The Ailey Extension and Divine Rhythm Productions present  
 
MASTER TAP WORKSHOP SERIES with  
 
Jason Samuels Smith  
 
and  
 
Chloe Arnold  
 
IN HONOR OF NATIONAL TAP DANCE DAY!  
 
MAY 24th 2008  
 
1-2pm - Intermediate Advanced Level - Chloe  
2-3pm - Intermediate Advanced Level - Jason  
3-4pm - OPEN FLOOR/TAP JAM  
4-5pm - Advanced Beg Level - Chloe  
5-6pm - Beginner Level - Jason  
 
1- class = $20  
2- classes = $35  
All four = $70  
*Any Class Purchase Includes Open Floor/Tap Jam with the  
artists hour  
*Tap Jam with Artists only - $5 entry  
 
***STAY TUNED FOR UPCOMING REGULAR TAP PROGRAMMING AT THE  
AILEY EXTENSION***  
www.divinerhythmproductions.com  
www.alvinailey.org  
 
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TUESDAY JAMS AT MINTON's PLAYHOUSE 
Features a show by Vocalist Marvel Allen with Her Trio, and 
Tap Dance sensation Omar Edwards "Tapping into Music" with 
a jam session that follows... 
Appearing At 
Minton's Playhouse 
Legendary Birthplace of Modern Jazz 
210 W 118th Street 
(Adam Clayton Powell (7th Ave) / St. Nicholas Ave.) 
(212) 864-8346 
Every Tuesday  
Sets are 9 p.m., 10:30 PM and 12:30 a.m. 
Two drink minimum and $10 music charge 
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Dendê & Hahahaes 
Original Afro-Brazilian Music  
Saturday, April 5th 
8:30pm - 12:30am  
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 
Eduardo: percussion 
Gilo: drums 
Gustavo Dantas: guitar 
Ze Grey: bass 
Mamiko Watanabe: keyboard  
Ze Luis: sax and flute 
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*EAST COAST * 
NEWS UPDATES & EVENTS 
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"Diary of a Tap Dancer" ™ at The Apollo's Salon Series 
April 11th and 12th 
 
Hi Everyone! 
 
I hope this email finds you well and I hope you can come 
out and support installment #3 of "Diary of a Tap Dancer"™ 
next Friday and Saturday at The Apollo. I have in recent 
years made it a mission to give tap dancers a literal voice 
and I am extremely proud and grateful for the support this 
piece has been given. The last two incarnations included 
Joseph Wiggan, Maya Jenkins, Warren Craft and Michelle 
Dorrance. This time around we have Jason Janas, Sarah 
Savelli, Travis Knights and myself. "Diary" is an honest 
celebration of who we are as human beings and consequently 
as tap dancers. The work is very personal and If you are 
around and able to attend it would be nice to see you 
there. Let's continue to support tap dancing in mainstream 
venues :) 
 
Looking forward... 
 
 
Ayodele Casel 
 
 
“Diary of a Tap Dancer” 
April 11th and 12th 
7:30 PM 
 
APOLLO THEATER 253 W125TH STREET, HARLEM, NYC 
CALL 212 531-5305 0R VISIT WWW.APOLLOTHEATER.ORG 
 
 
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WORLD FAMOUS WEEKLY TAP CELEBRATION 
 
honors NATIONAL TAP DANCE DAY! 
 
at the HARLEM TAP STUDIO 
 
Located at: 
 
401 West 149th street (take the A train to 145th and dance 
4 blocks 
north) bet St. Nick & Convent 
 
OPEN FLOOR - LIVE MUSICIANS 
 
FREE REFRESHMENTS FOR DANCERS 
 
Small Donation required for FOOD 
 
(DON'T MISS DORMESHIA'S FOUR CHEESE MACARONI & CHICKEN!) 
 
ONLY $10 for SPECTATORS (includes 2 drinks) 
 
MAY 24th 2008 
 
8-12pm 
 
www.harlemtap.com 
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News from Broadway Dance Center 
 
Absolute Beginner Workshop 
Begins April 6th 
 
This 8-week workshop,held four times a year, provides 
adults with little or no dance training the opportunity to 
learn to dance! Classes are offered in Jazz, Ballet, Tap, 
Hip-Hop, Theatre Dance, Latin Jazz, and African. Over the 
course of the workshop, Broadway Dance Center's experienced 
instructors teach their students the fundamentals of their 
chosen discipline. For more information, please call (212) 
582-9304 x 81 or email ABWorkshop@bwydance.com. 
 
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Summer Intern Program 
June 15th - August 10th 
Applications due May 2nd 
 
BDC's Summer Intern Program is the ultimate intensive 
course for the aspiring dancer -- apply now for this 
renowned eight-week program, recently redesigned to 
guarantee even more powerful results. 
• 10 classes each week  
• Weekly closed Master Classes  
• Weekly dance industry-related seminars  
• Matriculate for the Training Track or audition for the 
Pre-Professional Track (both feature full-time curricula, 
with level-appropriate Master Classes)  
• Interns work behind the scenes here at one of the largest 
dance studios in the world, AND serve as staff for our 
thrilling Summer PULSE event  
• We welcome applications from serious students of dance at 
varying levels of technical study 
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Teacher Workshop 
July 4-6th 
 
Join us for this legendary workshop and walk away with new 
ideas, teaching materials and inspiration for the entire 
year ahead! The Teacher Workshop hosts over 60 classes in 
one weekend. Dance classes in all styles and levels are 
offered. Seminars on creative movement, marketing, Web 
sites, flooring, retail store opportunities and public 
relations are also available. Teachers can attend one or 
both days, participate in all classes or simply sit and 
observe the weekend.  
 
For more information, visit us online or call (212) 
582-3474 x 27. 
 
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The Pulse On Tour 
NYC July 4-7th, LA July 25-27th 
 
Broadway Dance Center is proud to present The Pulse On 
Tour, an exciting Hip-Hop and Jazz weekend event. This 
year, the Pulse has sold out in 11 cities and will conclude 
with summer events in NYC and LA! 
Join us for our PULSE SUMMER in NYC (July 4-July 7, 2008) 
and LA (July 25-July 27, 2008)! 
We invite you for an intensive four-day workshop in NYC or 
our three-day workshop in LA! Train with our celebrity 
PULSE faculty, special guests and BDC master faculty. Enjoy 
classes, seminars and performances all day everyday. Trust 
BDC for your ultimate summer dance experience. 
For more information, visit us online or call (212) 
582-3474 x 27. 
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Shop BDC Online 
 
WELCOME TO THE BDC ONLINE STORE-- your home for all things 
BDC and The Pulse On Tour, plus exclusive web-only items 
available to be delivered right to your doorstep. Whether 
you need a memorable gift or something for yourself, 
dancers and non-dancers alike will enjoy quality bodywear 
and accessories straight from the world famous Broadway 
Dance Center. 
 
WINTER SALE!!! 20% off Snow Hoodies, Basketball Shorts, and 
Sleeveless Hooded Zip Ups! 
Questions about Merchandise?  
Call 212.582.3474 x60. 
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Broadway Dance Center 
322 West 45th Street, 3rd FL 
New York, NY 10036 
www.BroadwayDanceCenter.com 
 
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Aaron Cusack and africanculture.com.au presents 
 
'African Explosion' - Friday 11th April 
 
An explosive night of West African percussion to celebrate 
Senegalese Independence Day 
Featuring high energy drum and dance. Get up and dance and 
feel the infectious rhythm. 
 
International artists include Lamine Sonko, King Marong, 
Pape M'Baye, Yacou M'Baye and Fode Mane. 
With special guests ASIKO. 
 
Support includes... 
Shonah Honeyhill and her band will perform Shonah's 
original songs about life, 
love, Africa, Australia and motherhood. Featuring acoustic 
guitar, electric bass, 
vocals and drumkit, her music is fresh, groovy and poetic. 
 
As well as a hot set from a combination of Australia's best 
Brazilian Percussionists. 
 
East Brunswick Club 
280 Lygon Street, East Brunswick. 
 
Cost - $18+BF presale / $20+BF at the door. 
Doors 8.30pm. 
 
See more details for the night and workshops here... 
 
http://africanculture.com.au/africanexplosion.html 
 
Saturday 12th April 
African Drum and Dance Workshops with stars from 'AFRICAN 
EXPLOSION' 
 
Sabar and Djembe drum and Dance workshops at a nearby 
Melbourne Venue. $20 per workshop. 
 
Email - AARON CUSACK (aaron@africanculture.com.au) to book 
a place for any of the workshops. 
 
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Samba Percussion Course 
Instructor: Philip Galinsky, Ph.D. 
Director, Samba New York! 
 
Mondays, April 7, 14, 21 & 28 
 
Beginning Section: 
6:30 - 8:00 PM 
Course fee: all 4 classes for $90 (includes $10 donation to 
Frederick Douglass for use of the instruments) 
$25 per individual class 
 
Advanced Section: 
8:00 - 9:30 PM 
Course fee: all 4 classes for $90 (includes $10 donation to 
Frederick Douglass for use of the instruments) 
$25 per individual class 
 
Classes on April 7, 14 & 28 will be held at: 
 
Frederick Douglass Academy 
2581 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., Boulevard 
Corner of 149th Street 
New York City 
 
Class on April 21 will be held at: 
 
Ultrasound Music Studios 
251 West 30th Street 
at 8th Avenue 
7th Floor, Studio J 
New York City 
 
The Samba Percussion Course is an intensive workshop 
designed to train students in the fundamentals of samba 
percussion, drawing on Samba New York!'s original 
arrangements and the styles of some of Rio's top samba 
schools. There is no other course like this one being 
offered in New York City! 
 
The Beginning Section focuses on the basics of the samba 
school Bateria (percussion ensemble). Students will learn 
technique, the rhythmic structure of samba, and how to play 
with swing. The class will work on simple arrangements for 
samba-enredos (theme sambas) and will be asked to practice 
their instruments and to do listening exercises on a weekly 
basis. Students are encouraged to master the basics as 
quickly as possible and to move to the Advanced Section 
when they are ready. Beginning students may stay and 
participate in the Advanced Section for no additional 
charge. 
 
The Advanced Section serves as training for performances of 
the Samba New York! Bateria. Students will learn more 
advanced techniques and arrangements and will be expected 
to focus on one instrument. Advanced students may arrive 
early and participate in the Beginning Section for no 
additional charge. 
 
To register for either section, send us an email with your 
name, telephone number, and experience with samba 
percussion. The instructor will determine your level based 
on the information you provide and possibly an audition. 
Instruments will be provided. 
 
Directions: By subway, take the 3 train to the last stop 
(148th Street). The building is directly above the station. 
By car, take the Harlem River Drive to the 155th Street 
Exit. At the exit ramp, turn left onto Frederick Douglass 
Boulevard and another left onto 150th Street to Adam 
Clayton Powell. Cross Adam Clayton Powell and drive up the 
ramp to the school's free parking lot. 
 
 
917.684.9447 
www.sambanewyork.com 
 
 
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Second Annual Dance Parade May 17 2008  
 
New York, NY, U.S.A. 
10001 
Map 
Deadline: Sat May 17, 2008 
Performance Date: Saturday, May 17 2008 
Contact: www.danceparade.org 
About Dance Parade 
REGISTERING TO PARTICIPATE IN DANCE PARADE - PARADE AND 
FESTIVAL - MAY 17 2008 A great way to increase Press, 
Education, Membership and Support for your organization 
DANCE PARADE danceparade.orgIn May 2007 Dance Parade New 
York brought together over 4000 dancers and 13 floats down 
New York's Broadway and Fifth Avenue in the first-ever 
parade and festival to celebrate all forms of 
dance--everything from the ancient dances to present forms, 
world cultures to club. The first year success showed that 
Dance Parade can and should grow to be a positive force and 
energetic expression of our diverse dance communities. On 
Saturday May 17th 2008 we will once again join colorful 
floats, live bands and DJ's to dance in the streets to 
Contra, Disco, Clogging, Ballroom, Irish Step, Hip Hop, 
Swing, Ballet, Japanese, Sufi, Samba and more - All forms 
of dance are represented demonstrating that Dance is a 
vibrant, expressive form of art. Individual dancers can 
sign up free--Register your dance organization for $100 
(scholarships available see attached scholarship 
application) to offset insurance and production costs--your 
website link will be seen by thousands of dance interested 
folks and if you don't have a website, let us know and we 
can program a webpage for you! To apply for a visa, 
registered participants receive an official certificate of 
registration signed by the President of DanceParade. Please 
make arrangements as early as possible. Please note: All 
participants in the Parade and Festival are responsible for 
their own transportation, housing and other needs. We are 
an all volunteer run Non-Profit Organization who seeks to 
show that dance is an expressive and unifying form of 
art--Our aim is to educate the public on the wonderful 
health and cultural benefits of dance. In doing so, we aim 
to support and strengthen the role of dance in our culture. 
Join Us, Volunteer, Donate or check out DanceParade.Org and 
add your name to our Newsletter! 
PARADE 
 
To register yourself or your group online  
 
1. go to: www.danceparade.org 
2. go to JOIN THE PARADE and click THE PARADE 
 
3. click on the button that describes you best  
INDIVIDUAL: OR ORGANIZATION:  
4. fill out the online application 
5. If you do not see your dance style listed, please select 
an item that represents you the closest. 
6. THEN in the SPECIAL REQUESTS Box, Please list your dance 
style (we will have our tech people change that for you. 
7. If you are a group, you are eligible to apply for a 
scholarship. 
8. Please make a note in the SPECIAL REQUESTS Box that you 
are applying for a scholarship 
9. A scholarship application has been attached for your use 
in PDF and WORD format. 
10. You must submit a website; however, if you do not have 
one, please type in the dance parade website address 
danceparade.org 
11. In the SPECIAL REQUESTS Box, please request a 
complimentary webpage and we will accommodate your group if 
you do not have a website or webpage of your own 
 
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WEBPAGE 
ONCE YOU HAVE REGISTERED - Would you like a free Webpage? 
If so, we can program a webpage for dance organizations not 
already having one. Just send us a few jpeg photos, short 
bio and contact information. EMAIL greg@danceparade.org for 
more information 
 
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VISAS 
ONCE YOU HAVE REGISTERED - To apply for a visa, registered 
participants 
Receive an official certificate of registration signed by 
the President of DanceParade. 
Please make arrangements as early as possible. EMAIL 
Karen@danceparade.org 
 
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FLOAT and VEHICLE INFORMATION 
 
Please see the attached float price list. EMAIL Tze for 
more details about renting a float or using your own 
vehicle at tze@danceparade.org 
 
Deadline for float registration is April 21, 2008 
 
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FESTIVAL 
 
ONCE YOU HAVE REGISTERED - In order to participate in the 
festival, you must register for the parade first. Once you 
are registered, Please send your request to our festival 
director Mariana Bekerman. Her email is 
mariana@danceparade.org 
 
When you write to her, please include the following 
information such that Ms. Beckerman can begin submitting 
your application for consideration to the committee for the 
dance festival. 
 
1. A Biography of your group, or some information about 
your group. 
 
2. Your groups website and  
 
3. A video or video link  
 
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OTHER DANCE OPPORTUNITIES 
 
DANCE PARADE 'Fun Raisers' - A Taste of the Fun and 
Excitement Ahead in the Second Annual New York Dance 
Parade! 
 
We ask the dancers to come out and perform.  
 
April 29th – International dance day  
May 8th or May 9th 
May 17th - POST PARTY 
 
Send email to Karen@danceparade.org or 
desmonde@danceparade.org 
 
www.danceparade.org . . . 
 
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DANCE PARADE DEADLINES – Scholarship, Registration, Parties 
and More! 
 
www.danceparade.org 
 
March 31, 2008 – Deadline March 31, 2008 – Scholarships Are 
Available To Groups Who Submit Their Application to Dance 
Parade by the End of March 
 
April 21st, 2008 - FLOATS - Either you can create your own 
float or Dance Parade can arrange one for you. Whether you 
bring your float or use one of ours, it is necessary to 
read, complete and send us the Float Entry Form by April 
15th 2008. 
www.danceparade.org . . . 
 
April 21 2008 - Last Day to Register For the Parade  
Www.Danceparade.Org . . . 
 
 
May 17 2008 - Dance Parade and Festival  
Www.Danceparade.Org 
 
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Please contact me if you have further questions. 
Be well, 
Karen 
OUTREACH 
karen@danceparade.org 
 
danceparade.org 
 
 
Personal Contact Information 
331 West 57th Street, Unit 144, New York, New York 10019 
U.S.A. 
Dance Professionals Social Network dance.meetup.com . . . 
The Athens Dance Network / To diktuo Xopou tis Athinas 
dance.meetup.com . . . 
 
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See E-Moves w/Tamango, Francesca Harper, House of Ninja, 
Nelida Tirado + more! 
 
Friday, April 4 + Saturday, April 12; 7:30 PM 
Sunday, April 6; 3 PM 
 
Delight in exuberant, new dance works showcased by fifteen 
rising 
E-Merging, E-Volving and E-Stablished choreographers. Six 
performances turn it out with new works that span the 
spectrum of 
dance including prior stand-out E-Volving choreographers  
Hattie Mae 
Williams ('07), Nelida Tirado ('07) and Andre Machari 
Zachery ('05) 
as well as fresh talents, Alexandria Bradley (Tap), Chloe 
Arnold 
(Tap), Corey Baker and Leyland Simmons (Modern/Ballet),  
The House of 
Ninja (Vogue), Mina Nishimura (Contemporary), Francine Ott 
(Hip-Hop/ 
Modern/ African Fusion) and Jacinta Vlach 
(Ballet/Modern/African 
Fusion). 
 
Saturday, April 5 + Friday, April 11; 7:30 PM 
Sunday, April 13; 3 PM 
 
E-stablished choreographers BRING IT! starting with master 
tap 
phenomenon Tamango and his collaboration with maverick 
funk, jazz 
guitarist Charlie Hunter - rhythm artist without 
boundaries. Then, 
Francesca Harper Project's multi-disciplinary work, Modo 
Fusion: 
Truth for Sale, explores personal rage, social 
consciousness, and the 
lines between commercial art and true expression through a 
seamless 
blend of original choreography, live music and original 
video by Ms. 
Harper, herself. 
 
 
General Tickets: $22 
 
Harlem Residents 
(walk up only) + 
HS Members: $17 
 
Valid ID required. 
Fees may apply. 
 
For tickets call 212.281.9240 
www.harlemstage.org 
 
Harlem Stage Gatehouse 
150 Convent Avenue 
(W. 135h & Convent Ave.) 
 
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Dan Mitra in Amateur Night at the Apollo 
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 7:30 PM 
 
Dan Mitra will be performing his solo, "Get Yo' Feet Back 
on the Ground," at Amateur Night at the Apollo on May 14th. 
Due to the audience picked winner format he needs anyone 
and everyone to attend and support him.  
 
For tickets call the Apollo at 212-531-5305 or Ticketmaster 
at 212-307-7171 or go to www.ticketmaster.com/venue/6 
tickes are onlly $15. 
 
PLEASE COME!!!!! SUPPORT TAP DANCE!!!!! 
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CHECK OUT: 
Studio Museum 2008 Spring Exhibitions and Projects Opening 
 
*Opens Wednesday, April 2, 2008 
 
Exhibitions and projects will be on view through June 29, 
2008. 
 
144 West 125th Street 
(Between Malcolm X and Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvds) 
New York, NY 10027 
 
Tel. 212.864.4500 
 
studiomuseum.org 
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Caroline Calouche & Co.'s Youth Dance Ensemble is 
performing at Earth Day Charlotte on Saturday April 19, 
2008!! 
 
http://earthday.charmeck.org/ 
 
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*MID-WEST * 
NEWS UPDATES & EVENTS 
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M.A.D.D. Rhythms, Inc. Newsletter  
Everything you need to know about us and what we are up to  
 
SPRING is FINALLY here and it couldn't have come at a 
better time! M.A.D.D. Rhythms is enjoying our strongest 
year EVER! 2007 was definitely a character builder, but my 
love and dedication to the dance has grown that much 
stronger. I am truly BLESSED. I do what I love for a living 
and I make a positive difference in my community. The 
picture on the left was shot by an incredible young 
photographer/graphic designer named Alijah Villain and it 
sums it all up. In order to unify we must deactivate our 
Willie Lynch Chip! with that being said, let's get into 
it...  
Adult TAP Boot Camp runs from March 31 to April 4. You 
asked for it and you got it. We are holding our first ever 
TAPdance intensive for the mature dancer who wants to 
elevate his or her tap skills. 2 hours a day for 5 days 
straight should keep your mind and body working to great 
new heights.  
The M.A.D.D.Rhythms Tap Academy Spring Session begins 
Monday, April 7 and runs through Saturday, June 29. 
Registration will be held from 7pm to 9pm, March 31 thru 
April 4 and 10am to 5pm on Saturday, April 5. We have seen 
a dramatic increase in students over the last few sessions 
so please, don't wait til the last minute to get yourself 
or your child registered.  
M.A.D.D. Martial Arts is quickly making it's mark on The 
Tap Academy and this 4-week session is exactly what you 
need to get your mind, body and soul aligned. Registration 
will be held from 7pm to 9pm, March 31 thru April 4 and 
10am to 5pm on Saturday, April 5.Alcendo Robinson is ready 
to whip....I mean condition you right!  
P.S. As always, the weekly newsletter may not always be 
weekly but it will contain everything I want to share about 
M.A.D.D. Rhythms, The Tap Academy, Tappin' @ The Shore: The 
Basement Jam, The M.A.D.D. Rhythms' Junior Corps. and The 
Chicago Tap Summit! I hope you enjoy.  
 
Bril Barrett  
Adult TAP Boot Camp  
March 31-April4, 2008  
7 PM TO 9 PM 
 
M.A.D.D. RHYTHMS  
 
7059 S. Shore Drive 
 
Chicago, IL 60649 
 
For registration information 
 
773.604.1899 
 
info@maddrhythms.com 
 
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M.A.D.D. Rhythms is pleased to announce our new rental 
rates for our rental space! Our studio can now be rented 
for $15 per hour and $50 for 4 hours. This is the best deal 
in the city, so come take advantage. We have a 
sprung/wooden floor, mirrors, sound system compatible with 
cassette, cd and ipod/mp3 player. Slots are going fast so 
don't wait too long!  
Studio Space for rent! 
$15 per hour $50 for 4 hours  
 
 
email: bril@maddrhythms.com  
phone: 773.604.1899  
web: http://www.maddrhythms.com 
 
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*WEST COAST * 
NEWS UPDATES & EVENTS 
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SAVE THE DATE!!! 
 
THE LA TAP FESTIVAL 2008 
AUGUST 4 - 9, 2008  
Produced by Debbie Allen 
Directed by Jason Samuels Smith  
Co-Directed by Chloe Arnold 
Registration will open soon... 
See VIDEO CLIPS from PAST FESTIVALS here: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtOBmTd3s7Y 
CONTACT INFO: 
LOS ANGELES TAP FESTIVAL 
www.latapfest.org 
latapfest@gmail.com 
 
310.280.9145 (phone) 
310.936.7989 (hotline) 
310.280.0227 (fax) 
 
3623 Hayden Ave 
Culver City, CA 90232 
The Debbie Allen Dance Academy is the home of the Annual 
home of the LA Tap Festival: 
www.debbieallendanceacademy.com 
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*WORLD-WIDE * 
NEWS UPDATES & EVENTS 
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Benjamin R. Nathan’s New Film “Sole Soul Sol”  
 
Hi! 
 
I just recently finished this new film called "Sole Soul 
Sol," featuring 16 New Mexican tap dancers, ages 5 to 68.  
 
Here is the link  
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5426618907926111789 
 
I hope you enjoy! 
 
Please feel free to forward this link to anyone you feel 
might enjoy it. 
 
Wishing you all the best and welcoming your feedback! 
 
Yours, 
Ben 
 
 
--  
Benjamin R. Nathan 
President 
Footage Films Inc. 
Cell: 917-887-3121 
E-mail: ben@footagefilmsinc.com  
 
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SUMMER INTENSIVE 
ONE BODY, ONE CAREER - 3rd edition 
 
30 June - 9 July 2008 
Amsterdam, The Netherlands 
 
Introduction 
After the two pilot editions in 2006 and 2007 anoukvandijk 
dc, in collaboration with the Henny Jurriëns Foundation, 
will organize from June 30 to July 9, 2008, the third, full 
edition of the Summer Intensive 'One Body, One Career'. 
With motivated, high-level professional dancers and 
advanced students from around the world, the two pilot 
editions of the Summer Intensive were a big success. The 
possibility to study with seven experienced teachers on 
understanding how different aspects of the dance profession 
actually relate to each other, for all participating 
dancers proved to be a big relief from the usual summer 
workshop formula of presenting as many different styles and 
opinions as possible. From an artistic and educational 
point of view the results confirmed the teachers' beliefs 
that development and personal growth as a dancer come from 
an active personal engagement in the information exchange, 
and not from simply copying someone else. Last but not 
least, the Summer Intensive also turned out to be great fun 
- taking away the normal pressure of the so end result 
driven dance world. 
 
Central focus of the program 
The 'One Body, One Career' program is designed for 
professional dancers and advanced students who are looking 
for down-to-earth answers to the many questions that come 
up when pursuing a long, healthy and successful career in 
dance. The main focus of this program is on how training, 
rehearsal and performance in dance can be related to one 
another in a constructive manner. You will study and 
exchange with experienced teachers who have specialized in 
different areas of dance and movement, but who have a 
common view on the specific mindset and physical awareness 
that are crucial to becoming a powerful and versatile 
performer. 
 
The teachers in the Summer Intensive firmly believe 
training, rehearsal and performance can and should be 
complimentary elements in a dancer's daily life - 
constructively feeding and guiding the dancer in his 
creative work and personal development. In this intensive 
we want to address this subject in depth in studio work and 
in discourse. All teachers share a similar understanding of 
what it takes to be a dancer, how without humor and a sense 
of dignity a career can become harsh and tedious. The love 
for detail marks all their teaching: subtle nuances can 
make just the difference between hating and loving what you 
are doing. Simply doing what you are being told is not an 
effective method to work with, it's only when you 
understand the functionality of what you're doing that 
you're able to develop. 
 
The use of space, both internally and externally, the 
direction of energy in movement and the ways to stay 
present and connected with oneself, are key elements of all 
methods taught in this Summer Intensive. All approaches 
together form a complementary body of knowledge and 
experience that addresses a wide variety of aspects of the 
dancer's professional life and defines the outlines of a 
creative, intelligent and healthy dancing career. 
 
Masterclasses and workshops 
In the Summer Intensive 'One Body, One Career' you will be 
able to study and practice in detail Anouk van Dijk's 
movement system and training method the Countertechnique, 
both in morning classes and in theory sessions. You will 
also work with Alexander Technique teacher Tom Koch. The 
afternoon program starts up with a collective yoga class by 
Anat Geiger and is then divided into two workshops: the 
first week offering the workshop 'Better awareness through 
ballet and improvisation' by Daniela Graça and a partnering 
workshop by Jack Gallagher and Nina Wollny, the second week 
offering the improvisation workshop 'Each moment's 
potential' by Michael Schumacher and the workshop 'The 
grace of falling' by Anouk van Dijk. In this third edition 
a special focus will be on how to include performance 
aspects in daily training and rehearsal. All afternoon 
workshops will therefore work towards an informal showing 
at the end.  
 
 
SUMMER INTENSIVE DAY SCHEDULE 
 
WEEK I (June 30 - July 4) 
 
Mo. June 30  
08:45 sign up 
09:30 - 10:15 plenary opening 
10:30 - 12:00 Introduction for all participants to the 
Alexandertechnique (Tom Koch)  
12:15 - 13:45 Group A: Countertechnique class (Anouk van 
Dijk) / Group B: Countertechnique class (Nina Wollny) 
13:45 - 14:45 BREAK 
14:45 - 15:45 Plenary Yoga introduction (Anat Geiger) 
15:45 - 18:15 Workshop 'Better awareness through ballet and 
improvisation' (Daniela Graça) ór 'Partnering: the 
challenge of non-verbal communication' (Nina Wollny / Jack 
Gallagher) 
19:00 - 23:00 Julidans Festival performances  
 
Tu. July 1 
09:30 - 11:00 Introduction for all participants to Theory & 
Fundamentals Countertechnique (A. van Dijk) 
11:15 - 12:45 Group A: Countertechnique class (A. van Dijk) 
/ Group B: Countertechnique class (N. Wollny) 
12:45 - 14:00 BREAK 
14:00 - 15:15 Yoga - plenary refueling session (A. Geiger) 
15:15 - 18.15 Workshop 'Better awareness through ballet and 
improvisation' (D. Graça) ór Workshop 'Partnering: the 
challenge of non-verbal communication' (N. Wollny / J. 
Gallagher) 
19:00 - 23:00 Julidans Festival performances  
 
We.-Th. July 2 & 3 
09:30 - 11:00 Groups A & B: Theory & Fundamentals 
Countertechnique (A. van Dijk / N. Wollny) ór 
Alexandertechnique (T. Koch) - groups switch until end of 
SI 
11:15 - 12:45 Group A: Countertechnique class (A. van Dijk) 
/ Group B: Countertechnique class (N. Wollny) 
12:45 - 14:00 BREAK 
14:00 - 15:15 Yoga - plenary refueling session (A. Geiger) 
15:15 - 18.15 Workshop 'Better awareness through ballet and 
improvisation' (D. Graça) ór Workshop 'Partnering: the 
challenge of non-verbal communication' (N. Wollny / J. 
Gallagher) 
19:00 - 23:00 Julidans Festival performances  
 
Fr. July 4 
09:30 - 11:00 Specialised sign-up sessions: Yoga, Alexandertechnique or Theory & Fundamentals Countertechnique 
11:15 - 13:00 Group A: Countertechnique class (A. van Dijk) / Group B: Countertechnique class (N. Wollny) 
13:00 - 14:15 BREAK 
14:15 - 16:15 Workshop 'Better awareness through ballet and improvisation' (Daniela Graça) ór workshop 'Partnering: the challenge of non-verbal communication' (N. Wollny / J. Gallagher) 
16:30 - 19:00 Showings of workshops, feedback session and plenary discussion on week I, introduction to workshops week II 
20:00 - 23:00 Julidans Festival performances and Cinedans Festival showings  
 
Sa. July 5 ONE DAY REST  
 
WEEK II (July 6-9) 
 
Su.-Tu. July 6-8  
09:30 - 11:00 Groups A & B: Theory & Fundamentals Countertechnique (A. van Dijk / N. Wollny) ór Alexandertechnique (T. Koch) - groups switch every day 
11:15 - 12:45 Group A: Countertechnique class (N. Wollny) / Group B: Countertechnique class (A. van Dijk) 
12:45 - 14:00 BREAK 
14:00 - 15:15 Yoga - plenary refueling session (A. Geiger) 
15:15 - 18:15 Workshop 'Each moment's potential' (Michael Schumacher) ór Workshop 'The grace of falling' (A. van Dijk) 
19:00 - 23:00 Julidans Festival performances performances and Cinedans Festival showings showings  
 
We. July 9  
09:30 - 10:30 Groups A & B: Theory & Fundamentals Countertechnique (A. van Dijk / N. Wollny) ór Alexandertechnique (T. Koch) - groups switch every day 
10:45 - 12:15 Group A: Countertechnique class (N. Wollny) / Group B: Countertechnique class (A. van Dijk) 
12:15 - 13:30 BREAK 
13:30 - 14:45 Yoga - plenary refueling session (A. Geiger) 
15:00 - 18:00 Workshop 'Each moment's potential' (M. Schumacher) ór Workshop 'The grace of falling' (A. van Dijk) 
18:30 - 21:00 Showings of workshops, discussion, snacks & drinks and plenary closing 
 
 
 
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT ANOUK VAN DIJK AND THE COUNTERTECHNIQUE 
The Countertechnique is the movement system Anouk van Dijk developed during her 20-year career as a dancer, choreographer and teacher. The Countertechnique discards with all traditional methods that seek to control movement from the pelvis or 'the core centre'. Replacing the static balance of these core centre approaches, the Countertechnique uses three-dimensional counterdirections inside and outside the body to create a highly dynamic balance, enabling the dancer to execute extreme movements and to find more versatile ways of changing direction whilst moving. Though originally developed for facilitating the particular movement style of Van Dijk's work, in practice the principles of the Countertechnique system are applicable to most forms of dance, be it modern, contemporary or classical. 
 
On first coming into contact with the Countertechnique, most dancers find it a nerve-racking experience. Because the Countertechnique does not use the pelvis or 'core' as the center of movement, they lose control over the area that they were accustomed to using for 'holding on'. To counter this physical challenge, the classes do not focus solely on the physical implications of the system, but also actively work on increasing the mental awareness of the dancers. A conscious, optimistic presence is indeed needed to be able to apply the counterdirections in the Countertechnique. Who and where are you when you are dancing? Can you observe what you are doing instead of judging it? Can you be aware of what happens internally and externally at the same time? Can you work on technical precision and at the same time not worry about the end result? On accomplishing the state of mind to engage in these physical and mental challenges, dancers in general feel much freer in their body, start to work with more awareness and prove to be able to occupy and devour space. This new spatial awareness results in an ability to make movements explode or melt, making the dancer visible in a sharply defined way. During this Intensive the Countertechnique can be studied in various forms: a theory & fundamentals class, a technique class, a partnering workshop and the workshop 'The grace of falling'. 
 
Anouk van Dijk graduated from the Rotterdam Dance Academy in 1985. For almost a decade she was a lead soloist with amongst others the Rotterdam Dance Group and Amanda Miller's Pretty Ugly Dance Company. Having started to make choreographies already as early as 1989, since 1996 Anouk van Dijk dedicated herself exclusively to the creation and performance of her own work. She has been running her own dance company anoukvandijk dc since 1998 and has by now created fifteen full evening works and more than twenty shorter choreographies, receiving critical acclaim from international press and audiences. 
 
 
MORE INFORMATION ON EACH OF THE MASTERCLASSES AND WORKSHOPS: 
- Masterclass Countertechnique, by Anouk van Dijk and Nina Wollny 
- Masterclass Alexander technique, by Tom Koch 
- Masterclass Yoga, by Anat Geiger 
- Workshop 'Better awareness through ballet and improvisation', by Daniela Graça 
- Workshop 'Partnering: the challenge of non-verbal communication', by Jack Gallagher and Nina Wollny 
- Workshop 'Each moment's potential', by Michael Schumacher 
- Workshop 'The Grace of Falling', by Anouk van Dijk 
 
 
COUNTERTECHNIQUE: TECHNIQUE CLASS AND THEORY CLASS 
In nine technique classes Anouk van Dijk and core-company member Nina Wollny will conduct a dynamic class starting with standing exercises into traveling combinations into flying jumps. You will be introduced to some of the essential themes of the Countertechnique: remaining a conscious presence while working on technical elements in the class, distributing your weight into space, focusing on the effective use of the hamstrings, separating the pelvis off the legs and the coordination with the upper body while maintaining the rotation of the legs. 
In the Theory & Fundamentals classes detailed information will be given on Physical and Mental Parameters, Basic Facts of Anatomy, Directions and Counter-directions and Scanning. Simple exercises will help bring the theoretical principles into a down-to-earth practice, which helps understanding how to apply Countertechnique while dancing.  
 
Nina Wollny has been a lead soloist in all of Anouk van Dijk's choreographies since 2002, and in recent years has also been working as a rehearsal director for the company's international projects. She studied Anouk van Dijk's Countertechnique intensively for the last six years, and in 2005 also started teaching the movement system frequently at amongst others the American Dance Festival, TSEH Summer School Moscow, and in Amsterdam at the HJS, Dansgroep Krisztina de Chatel, Artez School of Dance and the Amsterdam Theater School. 
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ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE 
Tom Koch will conduct several morning sessions to introduce the principles of the groundbreaking Alexander Technique. The Alexander Technique is a method for applying your rational mind to solve body problems. It makes movements feel lighter and easier, helps alleviate pain and stiffness, and helps you maintain a clear and balanced state of mind. On alternate mornings during the week Tom Koch will lead the group through simple experiments designed to foster a watchful awareness of movement, or "thinking in activity". The basic principles of the Alexander Technique will be discussed and demonstrated as needed so no prior experience is required. Each day will focus on different concepts such as Where and When, Starting and Stopping, Doing and Directing. 
 
Tom Koch has been a pioneer in integrating the Alexander Technique with dance movement. Since being certified to teach in 1987 by the American Center for the Alexander Technique in New York, he has taught group and private lessons in the Technique to members of Ballet Frankfurt, Nederlands Dans Theater, the Dutch National Ballet, Charleroi Danses, anoukvandijk dc, Tanztheater Wuppertal and many others. He has also taught classes and workshops in combining Alexander Technique with various dance techniques, together with Daniela Graça (ballet), Michael Schumacher and Vitor Garcia (improvisation) and Paul Estabrook (modern). Among his students are some of the foremost performers and creators of European dance, theater and music, such as Michael Schumacher, Dana Caspersen, William Forsythe, Amanda Miller, Anouk van Dijk, Vitor Garcia, Daniela Graça, Nina Wollny, Katie Duck, Thom Willems, Han Bennink, Hans-Peter Blochwitz, and many others. 
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YOGA 
Most dancers nowadays are familiar with the techniques and benefits that yoga can provide: it helps the body to develop strength and suppleness in the deeper muscle layers, aligning the spine and freeing unnecessary tensions. Because it is less externally and goal oriented than dance training, yoga allows the practitioner the time and space needed to work on more difficult areas, reducing the risk of injury and helping overcome existing ones. The mind becomes more focused and relaxed, able of better absorbing and retaining information, and finally yoga teaches us to work with energy in a way that allows free interaction with the surroundings without loosing the connection from within. 
During these classes the focus will not be in learning one more technique, but to use yoga to improve self-awareness and enjoyment in movement so that the body/mind can become a clearer and better means of expression. 
 
Anat Geiger studied dance and theatre from a very early age in her native Brazil. She worked with well-established theater companies and co-founded her own movement theater company, Ko Productions. After moving to Holland in 1991 she worked as a dancer in works from amongst other Michael Schumacher, Daniela Graça, Marcelo Evelin, Desiree Delauney and Mischa van Dullemen. She completed a 3-year Yoga Teacher's Training Course with Teresa Caldas in Amsterdam and was also granted a teacher's diploma by internationally renowned yoga master Dona Holleman. Anat Geiger now teaches open classes and workshops both in Holland and Brazil. She also regularly teaches with Dutch dance companies such as anoukvandijk dc, Dansgroep Krisztina de Chatel and Paul Selwyn Norton's No Apology. 
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CHOOSING TWO OUT OF FOUR WORKSHOPS 
On the registration form you can select one workshop per week. 
Week I: 'Better awareness through ballet and improvisation' or 'Partnering: the challenge of non-verbal communication' 
Week II: 'Each moment's potential' or 'The Grace of Falling' 
 
'BETTER AWARENESS THROUGH BALLET AND IMPROVISATION' 
After last year's success, Daniela Graça will be back to teach at the One Body, One Career program. In her workshop she will apply the principles of the Alexandertechnique and Countertechnique into the ballet training and further deepen the understanding of new findings through improvisation. Departing from a ballet class, the second half of the workshop takes you into your own personal movement, having as starting point the qualities, anatomical parameters or specific directions given in the ballet class. Using technical issues as a source of inspiration for improvisation and creation of own movement material, you will broaden your awareness and extend your abilities of performance. Finding the interconnectedness between training, creation and performance is the final goal of this workshop. 
 
After having completed her training at the Brasilia Ballet Academy and the Tanzschule der Staatsoper Hamburg (direction John Neumeier) Daniela Graça danced the great classics like Gisele and Nutcracker at the Brasilia Ballet Company. Later she moved to Europe to work at the Lisbon Dance Company in Portugal and in Holland with the Rotterdamse Dansgroep. She has danced in works by a.o. Mark Haim, Igal Perry, Amanda Miller, Rui Horta, Merce Cunningham, Ton Simons, Paulo Ribeiro, Roland Schankula, Michael Schumacher, Paul Selwyn Norton, Marcelo Evelin, Anat Geiger, Leine & Roebana and with Peter Sellars on his productions of John Adam's El Nino and on Stravinsky's Biblical Pieces. Daniela has worked for many years with Anouk van Dijk as one of the first experts in Countertechnique. She has choreographed for the Lisbon Dance Company, performed her own solowork and collaborated with other choreographers. Daniela Graça has taught for 7 years at the Hogeschool voor de Kunsten in Amsterdam and has been a regular teacher for HJS, Dansgroep Krisztina de Châtel, Galili Dance, Charleroi Dance, Danceworks Rotterdam, Gulbenkian Ballet and others. Currently Daniela lives in Munich and teaches at the S.E.A.D in Salzburg and Tanzproject Münich.  
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'PARTNERING: THE CHALLENGE OF NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION'  
This partnering workshop is derived from the Countertechnique and from the wealth of stage experience and creative process of its leaders Jack Gallagher and Nina Wollny. The course exposes the real issues at stake when bodies exchange physicality simultaneously and are in constant negotiation. Duet work is precarious and confronting: it provides a fantastic insight into our natural instincts and hidden talents. To be a great dancer is one thing, to be a great partner is still quite something else. 
 
Wollny's and Gallagher's workshop builds up a skill base and a value system through exercises and moves on to improvisation and Van Dijk's repertoire. By focusing on creating and managing interdependency with all kinds of partners, the workshop helps you to expand your vocabulary and insights, and dance in a way that you could not do alone. The workshop will challenge you to maintain your physical accountability and distance yourself from being over-responsible. Directing and redirecting each other's weight can open up an empowering and creative third axis existing between two bodies, appearing and disappearing when necessary. The tools taught in this workshop can and will prevent injury, enable you to coordinate spontaneously with partners and open up a mutually engaged dialogue. 
 
Jack Gallagher is a choreographer and dancer. He danced with anoukvandijk dc since 1999, as well as having worked with Alwin Nikolais, Tere O'Connor, Krisztina de Châtel and Pretty Ugly Dance Company among others. Jack Gallagher has focused in recent years on creating his own work for his company Bodies Anonymous. Since 2004 he has also been teaching Anouk van Dijk's Countertechnique internationally and appearing as a rehearsal director for Van Dijk's company. 
See for Nina Wollny's resume Countertechnique masterclasses description. 
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'EACH MOMENT'S POTENTIAL' 
Michael Schumacher is a master in teaching improvisation / instant composition and he conducted a workshop in our first Summer Intensive. We are happy he is back again for this third edition to share his great knowledge. The aim of his workshop is to develop conscious presence while improvising in performance. Each session begins with exercises that explore relationships between thought, movement and presence in the immediate environment. By promoting a greater awareness of sensory input, the performer is better equipped to realize each moment's potential for composition. The session continues with examples of structured and non-structured improvisation that include such elements as dance, music, text, and light. Through practice and theory, participants will explore a process by which they collectively experience spontaneously created compositions. 
 
Michael Schumacher is a dancer, choreographer and collaborative artist. He received a B.F.A. in Dance from the Juilliard School and has been a member of Ballet Frankfurt, Twyla Tharp Dance, the Feld Ballet and the Pretty Ugly Dance Company. As a guest artist, Schumacher has been featured in productions of amongst others Peter Sellars, Paul Selwyn Norton, Mark Haim, Dana Caspersen and anoukvandijk dc. As a choreographer Schumacher has twice collaborated with the dancers of Ballet Frankfurt, conceived and directed The Moment (2001) for the Netherlands Dance Theater III and created the solo Michael Schumacher (2003) for the Holland Dance Festival. In collaboration with Daniela Graça, Marcelo Evelin, and Anat Geiger, he created ANDAMAMI (2000) and Glashuis (2001). Michael Schumacher now appears on stage most frequently in improvisational music and dance settings created by or related to the Magpie Music Dance Company, an Amsterdam-based collective of improvisation artists, comprising dancers, musicians, a visual artist, a lighting designer, and video artists. Michael Schumacher also conducts workshops in movement analysis and improvisation techniques worldwide. 
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'THE GRACE OF FALLING' 
One of the typical aspects in Anouk van Dijk's choreographic style is the use of falling: seemingly effortless gliding falls that never seem to reach the ground, but glide through the space and change direction at unexpected moments, always to postpone the moment of falling. Also the opposite occurs frequently: falls that seem unexpected, rough or risky. Both ways of falling can be done safely when applying the Countertechnique principles. 
 
In this workshop Anouk van Dijk will use the distribution of body weight in space – one of the main principles from the Countertechnique – as a departure point. An increased awareness of space and how you can distribute your weight are necessary when you put yourself in the process of loosing control while at the same time trying to delay the fall. How can you use these elements as tools for improvisation? Focusing on the interconnectedness between internal and external perception will create a constant alert state, allowing for more risk-taking choices while improvising. You will study examples from Anouk van Dijk's repertory to find moments of total and graceful abandonment on one hand and ways of implosions and sudden collapses on the other hand. 
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REGISTRATION and HOW TO CHOOSE THE AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS 
This Summer Intensive is open to professional dancers and advanced students. Because of shared theory and practice, it is required to have an above average understanding of the English language.  
 
To register, please send a short motivation letter plus curriculum to: workshop@hjs.nl. When you have pre-registered, a selection will be made for definite registration. With your definite registration you give your personal choice between the two afternoon workshops. You can only select one of the workshops per week. There will be a maximum amount of participants for each workshop. Therefore: Register in time because once a workshop is full, you can no longer register for that particular workshop. You are officially registered after the payment has been received.  
 
Costs for the Summer Intensive are 625 euro for participants who register before May 26th; costs for registration after May 26th are 650 euro. No scholarships are available. Discount tickets for Julidans Festival performances or Cinedans Festival Showings are available. 
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JULIDANS FESTIVAL and CINEDANS FESTIVAL 
Julidans Festival is the yearly international dance festival of Amsterdam. It presents groundbreaking works of both acclaimed artists and emerging new talents from all over the world. The Julidans Festival takes place from June 30 to July 13; previous edition featured artists such as Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Akram Khan, Saburo Teshigawara, Emio Greco, Wim Vandekeybus, Les Ballets C de la B, DV8, Jan Fabre, Marie Chouinard, Mathilde Monnier and many more. More info on the 2008 edition you can find on: www.julidans.nl 
 
Cinedans Festival is the yearly international dance film festival of The Netherlands. It presents an extensive program of dance films from all over the world. The Cinedans Festival takes place from July 3 to 10. More info you can find on: www.cinedans.nl 
 
The two festivals together bring to Amsterdam a large group of international choreographers, dancers, presenters, producers, critics and filmdirectors. For students of the Summer Intensive there is a discount program for tickets for both festivals.  
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HOUSING 
HJS and anoukvandijk dc can suggest to participants from abroad housing possibilities in Amsterdam.  
 
Note for Amsterdam residents: last year's Summer Intensive had students from Australia, Russia, North-America and various European countries, this year we expect again many students from abroad. Most of these foreign attendants need to find affordable temporary housing. Therefore: if you have housing facilities available, please let us know.  
 
 
PERFORMANCE SHOT by anoukvandijk dc 
For all participants arriving one or more days before the start of the workshop, anoukvandijk dc is offering a free ticket to Anouk van Dijk's performance SHOT at the summer festival De Parade in The Hague. SHOT is being performed on June 27-29 by dancers Nina Wollny, Philipp Fricke, Angie Mueller and Eva-Maria Himmler. For more information: www.deparade.nl  
 
 
CONTACT INFORMATION 
Henny Jurriëns Foundation  
Mrs. Ineke Drabbe 
workshop@hjs.nl  
www.hjs.nl 
tel: +31 20 412 1510 
fax:+31 20 612 3159 
Bellamystraat 47-49  
1053 BG Amsterdam  
The Netherlands 
 
anoukvandijk dc  
Mr. Jerry Remkes 
info@anoukvandijk.nl 
www.anoukvandijk.nl  
t +31205289723 
f +31205289724 
postbus 15479 
1001 ml amsterdam 
the netherlands 
 
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