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April 24, 2008

IN THIS ISSUE: 
 
*DRP ARTISTS* 
-Kathak Master Classes w/ Pandit Chitresh Das (and special 
participate by Jason Samuels Smith) 
-Washington D.C. Spring Tap Workshop w/ Chloe Arnold 
-Mr. Wiggles in NYC May 11-17 2008- Private lesions  
available  
-Jason Samuels Smith Hosts Hoofers House @ The Kitchen  
-Master Tap Workshop Series with Jason Samuels Smith &  
Chloe Arnold  
- Harlem Tap Studio: WEEKLY TAP CELEBRATION honors NATIONAL 
 
TAP DANCE DAY  
- LA TAP FESTIVAL - Pre-Register Today  
- Jason Samuels Smith and Mr. Wiggles together in Edmonton  
August Tap Into A Cure 
*EAST COAST* 
-FREE DANCE CLASSES! National Dance Week May 8-17th 
-Harold Cromer received honorary degree from Bloomfield 
College 
-Charlotte Dance Festival at Art and Soul 
- Snap, Pop & Lock classes at The Ailey Extension 
-Jonathan Lee at S.I.R. Studios April 30th 
 
*MIDWEST* 
-CHRP April E-news 
 
*WORLD-WIDE* 
-Tap dance and more in Rennes, France in July 
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Divine Rhythm Productions 
 
American Tap Dance Foundation 
present 
KATHAK Master Class (Mixed Level) 
with 
Pandit Chitresh Das 
( and special participation by JASON SAMUELS SMITH) 
Renowned master of Kathak (classical dance of North India) 
Monday, May 26th 2008 (6-8pm) 
Price: $30 
Class will be held at: 
Chelsea Studios 
151 W. 26th Street 6th floor 
(Between 6th-7th Avenues) 
New York City 
Limited space…. pre-registration is suggested!!!! 
VISIT WWW.ATDF.ORG OR CALL 646-230-9564 TO REGISTER 
Workshop Description: 
Pandit Chitresh Das is one of the foremost masters of 
Kathak, classical dance of North India. Kathak is 
comprised of rapid, percussive footwork with bare feet and 
wearing four pounds of bells on each ankle, one of the 
world's most complex rhythm systems with high level 
improvisation, graceful and expressive hand gestures and 
storytelling embodying the history and epics of ancient 
India. One of the few masters in the world who can 
perform the demanding and thrilling traditional solo, 
Pandit Das is also breaking new ground through innovation 
within tradition and collaboration between traditions. 
"Das has opened so many new avenues to his art form, its 
now wonder he is called a phenomenon" Hindustan Times, 
India 
Most recently, Pandit Das' collaboration with Tap dance 
star Jason Samuels Smith has produced an award winning and 
critically acclaimed production, India Jazz Suites, which 
has toured dozens of U.S. cities, twice throughout India 
and continues to tour the U.S., India and Europe. 
This master class is geared towards Kathak and Tap students 
and will accommodate multiple levels, as Pandit Das makes 
the class accessible for beginners and challenging for more 
advanced students. 
Jason Samuels Smith will be in attendance and he and Pandit 
Das will end the class by giving a demonstration of how 
these two great artists communicate through their deep 
understanding of their respective traditions. 
"The Master Class with Pandit Chitresh Das will be 
spiritually enlightening and technically challenging for 
people of all walks of life." Jason Samuels Smith 
“Pandit Chitresh Das, 61, and Jason Samuels Smith, 25, not 
only have rhythm; they are rhythm. They live and breathe 
rhythm. They got on top, beneath, around and even inside 
the rhythm and took the audience along in an amazing 
performance that had the Page Auditorium audience on its 
feet…[they] jammed together in an intricacy of beats that 
has to be heard to be believed. Sometimes, they moved so 
fast that their feet blurred like speeding racecars." 
The Herald Sun review of India Jazz Suites, American Dance 
Festival, June 2006 
Visit: www.kathak.org for more information on Pandit 
Chitresh Das and India Jazz Suites. 
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Washington D.C. Spring Tap Workshop w/ Chloe Arnold 
Washington, DC - May 21st  
DC Dance Collective  
Chloe Arnold - Wed. May 21st  
Technique/Warm Up:  
7.30pm - 8.30pm  
Adv.Beg/Int/Adv - Cost: $25  
Technique/Choreography:  
8.30pm - 9.30pm  
Adv./Pro- Cost: $35  
Both Classes: $50  
Ayodele Casel - Thursday, May 22nd - same schedule and  
prices  
 
www.dcdancecollective.com  
For more information: www.chloearnold.com 
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HIP HOP LEGEND MR WIGGLES IS IN NYC FROM MAY 11th-17th  
2008...  
 
PRIVATE LESSONS AVAILABLE NOW  
(act now as slots fill up fast!)  
 
Focus on: ONE ON ONE POPPIN, TUTTING, or BRONX FREESTYLE  
TOP ROCK CLASSES  
 
CONTACT ELKA SAMUELS SMITH AT:  
 
E-MAIL: divinerhythmnyc@gmail.com  
PHONE: 212-262-1394  
www.divinerhythmproductions.com  
EMPOWER YOUR SOLE!  
 
VISIT WWW.MRWIGGLES.BIZ for new products, history, footage  
and so much more!  
 
*Catch MR.WIGGLES as featured in Scene Interactive's "IN  
THE SCENE" with Kelly Peters on www.SceneInteractive.com!  
 
An in depth conversation with In the SCENE Host Kelly  
Peters. From The Bronx to Paris, The Legendary Mr. Wiggles  
has been a force unparalleled. Not only in Dance but as  
part of the very fabric of pop culture itself.  
 
http://www.sceneinteractive.com/podcast_video.php  
 
So much of the movement we see globally today in studios,  
stages, music videos and movies can be traced directly to  
this man. He is the energy and creative force behind much  
of what we may frequently take for granted in the world of  
Dance. We are honored to present to you a true master of  
his craft. A Conversation with Mr. Wiggles and our host  
Kelly Peters  
 
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Hoofers' House  
Hosted by Jason Samuels Smith  
Featuring DJ Reborn  
 
Friday, May 23, 8pm  
FREE  
 
Co-Presented with The Studio Museum in Harlem  
 
Curated by Rashida Bumbray  
 
Hoofers' House is an ongoing quarterly series where some of 
 
the best of New York City's rhythm tap community come  
together to share and showcase their moves. Among the most  
unique and cutting edge tap jam sessions in the city,  
Hoofers' House has been propelling a rejuvenation of the  
genre for the last several years with the addition of live  
and electronic music and projected visuals. Prominent past  
participants who have graced the floor include figures such 
 
as Fayard Nicholas, Jimmy Slyde, Tina Pratt, Jason Bernard  
and Ayodele Casel. So come enjoy the show or bring your  
shoes and join the jam!  
 
This program is made possible with generous support from  
Altria Group, Inc., The Harkness Foundation for Dance, The  
Jerome Robbins Foundation, the Mertz Gilmore Foundation,  
and with public funds from the New York City Department of  
Cultural Affairs and the New York State Council on the  
Arts, a state agency.  
 
 
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  
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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!  
 
http://www.alvinailey.org/page.php?p=arti&v=125  
 
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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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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Debbie Allen Dance Academy presents...  
The 6th Annual  
LA TAP FESTIVAL  
Register Online Today and Save!  
August 4-9, 2008  
 
www.latapfest.com  
 
Debbie Allen Dance Academy presents  
6th Annual 2008 Los Angeles Tap Festival  
Director Jason Samuels Smith, Co-Director Chloe Arnold  
 
6 days, world-renowned faculty, 85 classes, jam sessions,  
student showcase, The cutting contest, and The concert -  
New classes, programs, and specials  
 
All Levels and ages are welcome! Pre-Register and Save!  
Attracting students from over 35 states and 8 countries.  
 
Faculty: Jason Samuels Smith, Chloe Arnold, Dianne Walker,  
Arthur Duncan, Derick Grant, Dormeshia Sumbry Edwards, and  
many more...  
 
CONTACT US:  
310-280-9145  
310-936-7989  
latapfest@gmail.com  
WWW.LATAPFEST.COM  
 
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Jason Samuels Smith and Mr. Wiggles together in Edmonton  
August Tap Into A Cure  
 
Hello everyone it, has been a while coming but it has been  
worth the wait. With the help of our good freinds at  
TECHALTA our new website is up and running with this years  
line up. Believe it, we have Emmy award winning Jason  
Samuels Smith, and joining him are the tap talents of Chloe 
 
Arnold, Bril Barrett, Sarah Reich and for our Hip hop  
friends the amazing Mr. Wiggles. This summer's workshop Tap 
 
Into A Cure, August 13 - 16th, Magical Rhythms Show and  
Silent Auction at Festival Place, August 17th, are going to 
 
be the dance event of the the year. People it don't get any 
 
better than this, whether it is in the Hip hop or Tap  
world....... we are bringing you the very best! We hope to  
see you at our new location in the west end of Edmonton  
beside West Edmonton Mall, the world's largest mall, now  
the Mom's really will have something great to do while  
their children get the dance weekend of their lives. We are 
 
very excited to have the main stage at West Edmonton Mall  
for the Tap Jam, August 14th, due to space availibilty it  
will be limited to how many can participate with the  
greatest tap dancer of our generation, so act fast to  
assure your place on stage. Everyone is welcome to come out 
 
and watch the masters jam together for our two great  
causes, The Hope Mission and The Africa Project. We are  
having a Panel Discussion and Autograph session on  
August16th, this is an evening where you get to ask  
questions of the faculty, take pictures and get an  
autograph or two! Please browse our new web site  
www.tapintoacure.com . To keep costs down we are not doing  
mass mail outs to studios if you would like a studio  
package mailed to you please email to info@tapintoacure.com 
 
. We hope to see you in August because we are going to have 
 
so much fun, we would not want you to miss it and the best  
part of all...it's for charity! Please pass this on to any  
of your dance friends who aren't afraid of blisters!  
 
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*EAST COAST* 
NEWS UPDATES & EVENTS 
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Free Dance Classes 
National Dance Week - NYC 
May 8-17, 2008 
 
American Tap Dance Foundation Chelsea Studios 
151 West 26th Street, 5th & 6th floors, New York, NY 10001 
Phone: 646-230-9564 
www.atdf.org  
Basic Intro to Tap & Fast Beginning Tap 
Coupon Expiration date: 6/15/08 
# of Classes 1 coupon offers: 1 per class 
 
Brooklyn Heights International Folk Dancers 
250 Cadman Plaza West (Mt. Sinai Synagogue), Brooklyn 
Heights, NY 11201 
Phone: 718-852-3792 
www.BrooklynHeightsFolkDancers.org OR 
www.BrooklyHeightsInternationalfolkDancers.org 
Monday evening classes: 7:30 pm and 10 pm 
International Folk Dancing, workshop and review 
Coupon Expiration date: 5/12/08 
# of Classes 1 coupon offers: 1 per class 
 
DAGE (Dancesport Alliance for Gender Equality)  
39 West 19th Street, 5th floor, New York, NY 10011 
Phone: 917-328-6788 
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dageonline/  
Beginner Cha-Cha lass for same-gender dancers, 8 pm 
One time only: Sat, 5/10/2008  
# of Classes 1 Coupon Offers: 1 
 
 
Dance Manhattan  
39 W 19th St, 5th Fl, New York, NY 10011 
Phone: 212-807-0802 
www.dancemanhattan.com  
One of any of our monthly One-Day Crash Courses (usually 3 
to 4 ½ hours long). These are offered in the following 
dance styles: Swing/Lindy, 
Salsa, Argentine Tango, West Coast Swing, and Couples 
Ballroom. All crash courses rotate partners except for the 
Couples Ballroom which 
is for couples only (who will dance exclusively with one 
another). 
Coupon Expiration date: Oct 31, 2008 
# of Classes 1 coupon offers: 1 Crash Course 
 
 
DANCEWAVE 
45 Fourth Avenue,(crnr of Dean Street)  
Brooklyn, NY 11217 
Phone: 718.522.4696 
www.dancewave.org 
All classes are open to participants.  
Coupon Expiration date: 5/20/08 
# of Classes 1 coupon offers: 2 classes 
 
Djoniba Dance & Drum Center  
37 E 18th Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10003  
Phone: 212-477-3464 
www.djoniba.com 
Monday, 7:30 pm & Friday, 6 pm 
Joneeba African Dance  
Coupon Expiration date: Valid only during National Dance 
Week, May 8-17, 2008 
# of Classes 1 coupon offers: 1 per class 
 
Flamenco con Magdalena 
Phone: 917-346-3988 
www.flamenco-con-magdalena.com 
Intro/Beginners Level Flamenco Dance 
Saturday, May 17th, 4:45 - 6pm: Beginners Class at CAP 
Studios, 18 West 18th St, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10011 
Sunday’s, 6:30-8 pm: Beginners Class at Djoniba Dance 
Studio, 37 East 18th, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10003 
(***With advanced notice only. Please contact Magdalena) 
Coupon Expiration date: 6/30/08 
# of Classes 1 coupon offers: 1 per class 
 
Flamenco Latino Dance Studio 
244 W. 54th St. 4th Floor, New York, NY 10019 
Phone: 212 399 10991 
www.flamencolatino.com  
Classes Offered: 
Applies only to Flamenco Latino offered classes (not 
teachers outside FL), such as:_ 
- Mon, 5/12 Adult Intermed. Flamenco 7-8:30pm 
- Tue, 5/13 Adult Beg Flam Structure class 7-8pm 
- Tue, 5/13 Children’s Flamenco (Ages 6-8 yrs) 4:30-5:30 
- Wed 5/14 Adult Beg Flamenco 7-8:30pm 
- Thu, 5/15 Children’s Flamenco (Ages 13-17) 
- Sat, 5/10 Kids’ Flamenco Salsa (Ages 6-10 yrs) 1-2pm 
- Sat, 5/17 Kids’ Flamenco Salsa (Ages 6-10 yrs) 1-2pm 
Coupon Expiration date: 5/17/08 
# of Classes 1 coupon offers: 1 class + friend 
 
 
Fred Astaire Dance Studio West Side  
174 West 72nd St. 2 floor, New York, NY 10023  
Phone: 212-595-3200  
www.fredastairemanhattan.com  
Two half an hour private lessons and one practice party. 
For new students only, one per household.  
Coupon Expiration date: 8/3/08  
# of Classes 1 coupon offers: 1 per class  
 
Morocco Studio (Middle Eastern & North African Dance) 
6 West 20 St – 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10011 
Phone: 212-727-8326 
www.casbahdance.org 
Beginner class in Raks Sharki  
Coupon Expiration date: 5/9/2008 
# of Classes 1 coupon offers: 1 per class 
 
 
Power Pilates 
49 W 23 St., New York, NY 10010 
Phone: 212-627-5852 
www.powerpilates.com  
Classes Offered: Pilates Express Mat Class; Candlelight 
Core; Intro to Mat Class 
Coupon Expiration date: June 15, 2008 
# of Classes 1 Coupon Offers: 1 
 
 
Sandra Cameron Dance Center 
199 Lafayette Street, (one block south of Spring Street), 
New York, NY 10012 
Phone: 212-431-1825 
www.sandracameron.com  
Intro classes in Ballroom, Salsa, Swing, Argentine Tango, 
Break Dance and Hip Hop 
Coupon Expiration date: May 1, 2009 
# of Classes 1 coupon offers: 1 
 
 
Sheila Kelley’s S Factor 
239 West 23rd St., New York, NY 10011 
Phone: 212-989-8030 
Email: nyinfo@sfactor.com  
www.sfactor.com  
Intro Class 
Coupon Expiration date: 5/8/09 
# of Classes 1 coupon offers: 1 
 
 
Stepping Out Studios 
37 W. 26th St., 9th Fl., New York, NY 10010 
Phone: 646-742-9400 
www.steppingoutstudios.com  
Classes Offered: 
- Intro. to Latin Dance (Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm) 
- Intro. to Swing & Salsa (Fridays @ 8:30 pm) 
- Any Single Class during Week of 6/02/08 - 6/08/08 
- Sundown Dance Party on Friday, 5/23/08, 9:30 pm – 12:30 
am 
Coupon Expiration date: 6/08/08 
# of Classes 1 coupon offers: 1 + Sundown Party 
 
 
The Ailey Studios/The Joan Weill Center for Dance 
405 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019 
Phone: 212-405-9500  
www.alvinailey.org  
Any weekly class offered by The Ailey Extension (courses 
such as Salsa & Tango are not included) and any open class 
offered by The Ailey School.  
Coupon Expiration date: 5/17/08  
# of Classes 1 coupon offers: 2  
 
The Hip-Hop Dance Conservatory  
151 W 26th St., 6th Floor, New York, NY 10001 
Phone: 800-679-4698 
www.hdcny.org 
Friday’s: Hip-Hop dance open class teaching BLADE 
Technique®. For those that are looking to develop their 
dance skills and want a familiarity with the art form’s 
movement vocabulary, history, codification, and practical 
performance application. Coupon Expiration date: 6/1/08 
# of Classes 1 coupon offers: 5  
 
YogaWorks Downtown 
138 Fifth Ave, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10011 
Phone: 212-647-9642  
www.yogaworks.com  
All group yoga and pilates classes 
Coupon Expiration date: 5/31/2008 
# of Classes 1 coupon offers: 1 
 
 
YogaWorks Eastside 
1319 3rd Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10021 
Phone:212-650-9642 
www.yogaworks.com  
All group yoga and pilates classes 
Coupon Expiration date: 5/31/2008  
# of Classes 1 coupon offers: 1 
 
 
YogaWorks Midtown 
160 E. 56th St., 12th Floor, New York, NY 10022 
Phone: 212-935-9642 
www.yogaworks.com  
All classes 
Coupon Expiration date: 5/31/2008  
# of Classes 1 coupon offers: 1 
 
 
YogaWorks Westchester 
50 South Buckhout Street, Irvington, NY 10533 
Phone: 914-591-9672 
www.yogaworks.com  
All classes 
Coupon Expiration date: 5/31/2008  
# of Classes 1 coupon offers: 1 
 
 
YogaWorks Westside 
37 West 65th St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10023 
Phone: 212-769-9642 
www.yogaworks.com  
All classes 
Coupon Expiration date: 5/31/2008  
# of Classes 1 coupon offers: 1 
 
FOR MORE INFO: http://www.ndw-nyc.org/02_calendar.html 
 
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Come support Harold Cromer as he received an honorary 
degree from Bloomfield College! 
 
Dear Tap Community, 
Harold Cromer will be getting an honorary degree from 
Bloomfield College at its 135th commencement on Thursday, 
May 22, 2008. The ceremony will be at 9:30 am and those 
interested in attending can go the following link for 
directions to the college in Bloomfield, NJ.  
http://campus.bloomfield.edu/About/location.asp 
 
Prof. Hank Smith 
Creative Arts and Technology 
Bloomfield College 
Bloomfield, NJ 07003 
 
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Charlotte Dance Festival at Art and Soul 
Watch Dance! 
Learn to Dance! 
All in 1 Weekend with the Charlotte Dance Festival! 
Everything is FREE! 
Come to the Dance Stage at the Art and Soul Festival in 
Southend! 
Sponsored by Charlotte Center City Partners and Southend 
 
Saturday, April 26th from 10am – 6pm 
Dance Stage – Schedule of Events 
 
11:00am – Performances by: Wilson Wolverine Middle School 
Dance Ensemble, Sedgefield Middle School Dance Ensemble, 
Tribe Faith of Elements in Dance, UNCC 
 
12:00am – Class: Swing Dance with Denise and Joe Polsgrove 
from Charlotte Jitterbugs 
 
12:45pm – Class: Latin Dance with Rodrigo Jimenez from 
Charlotte Salsa 
 
1:30pm – Class: Hip-Hop with Kate McDonald from Caroline 
Calouche & Co. 
 
2:15 – 2:30pm: Performance: Chinese Dance 
 
2:30pm – 3:30pm: Class: African Dance with Chris Thompson 
and the Cultural Ensemble 
 
3:45pm – Performances by: Caroline Calouche & Co., Martha 
Connerton/Kinetic Works Ensemble, EEMotion 
 
4:30pm – Performances by: NC Dance Theatre Student 
Ensemble, Little Lotus Troupe, The Urban Project, 
Revelations Dance Theatre, Spirit of the Lotus Dance 
Company 
 
Sunday, April 27th from Noon – 5pm 
 
12:00pm – Class: Capoeira with Patrick Diebel from Academia 
Aprende 
 
1:00pm – Performances by: Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle 
School, Smith Academy, MADE Today Cheer and Dance 
 
1:45pm – Class: Irish Step Dance with Performance / Walsh 
Kelley Dance Studio 
 
2:30pm – Class: Character Dance with Gay Porter from 
Charlotte Youth Ballet 
 
3:15pm – Class: Hip-hop with Donell Stines from Don't Hate 
Create Productions 
 
4:00pm – Performances by: Northwest School of the Arts, 
Potbelly Dance Company, Charlotte Youth Ballet 
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Snap, Pop & Lock 
Organic New York Style Hip Hop 
Join SnapShot & WandeePop in their Signature Class 
'Snap,Pop & Lock'. 
 
Offering Hip Hop & FunkStyles Education & Choreography with 
strength and conditioning moves that will improve your 
dance skills, prevent injuries and Nutrional tips to 
improve your well being. 
 
*Thursdays at 8pm/Advanced Beginner 
*Saturdays at 3:30pm/Absolute Beginner 
 
$16 per class 
16yrs and over 
 
The Ailey Extension@ 
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 
The Joan Weill Center for Dance 
405 West 55th Street (at 9th Avenue) 
New York, NY 10019 
212-405-9000 ph 
 
What is Snap, Pop & Lock? 
A Hip Hop Class Fusing Classic 80's Party Dance Moves, 
Popping & Locking Drills, Basic floormove combos with a 
touch of New Skool Hip Hop Energy. 
*Plus, Injury Prevention & Health and Wellness tips from 
Certified Personal Trainer and Life-Style Wellness Coach*. 
Snap, Pop & Lock was created to teach about the Culture and 
its elements. All of our knowledge is straight from the 
source and pioneers. Learn the technique of classic moves 
such as: The Jason, Mona Lisa, Bill Cosby, James Brown, 
The Wop, Smerf, Gigilo, Alf, Kid n' Play, RoofTop, Jerry 
Lewis, the Diffence between Popping & Locking, Top Rock and 
Latin Rock including Basic Breaking skills like 6 step & 
freezes. 
 
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Jonathan Lee 
 
Are you ready? 
 
April 30, 2008 
7:00pm 
S.I.R. Studios 
520 W.25th St. 
(bet.10th & 11th Aves.) 
 
 
Please RSVP by 4/28/08 to: JLeeRSVP@gmail.com 
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*MIDWEST * 
NEWS UPDATES & EVENTS 
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CHRP APRIL E-NEWS 
 
CHRP Goes to the Pritzker Pavilion July 28, 2008 
 
Chicago Human Rhythm Project is thrilled to announce that 
we have been invited to be a part of Millennium Park's 
summer dance program, a season-long concert series held at 
the inspiring and iconic Gehry-designed Pritzker Pavilion 
bandshell. 
 
This program annually features the finest in Chicago dance 
and, like nearly all of Millennium Park's events, is 
completely free to the public. 
 
 
Chicago Human Rhythm Project's performance will take place 
on July 28 at 7:30pm, when many of Rhythm World's faculty 
will perform alongside youth ensembles and guests from 
around the globe. Don't miss this opportunity to see the 
largest city-sponsored concert of tap dance in the history 
of Chicago, featuring some of the best tap masters in the 
world! 
 
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New Web Site 
 
In just a few weeks, Chicago Human Rhythm Project will be 
rolling out a brand new web site! Starting with a whole 
new look and feel, we've redesigned everything in an effort 
to make things easier for you. 
 
The site will be administered using a content management 
system, meaning that CHRP staff can make immediate updates 
to every page of information. We look forward to keeping 
our supporters aware of everything that happening, as it's 
happening. 
 
The site will feature many new great components: 
• Tap Forum where tap enthusiasts can discuss ideas, 
coordinate travel arrangements and ask/answer questions. 
• Blog, updated by CHRP staff and guest bloggers that will 
provide an inside look at everything we do. 
• Lots of new media, particularly sound and video. 
In conjunction with this redesign, we've also updated our 
logo (see above). We love the design and look forward to 
making it a part of CHRP's visible campaign. 
 
The new site has a tentative release date of May 1, so keep 
checking back. 
 
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Rhythm World Registration is Now Open! 
For more information: 
http://www.chicagotap.org/summerfestival/ 
 
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Free Tap Classes for National Tap Dance Day 
Join us one hour before our Windy City Rhythms concerts for 
a free tap class, taught by one the weekend's great 
performers! All ticket holders are invited and tap shoes 
are NOT required. Learn a few simple steps and have fun 
before the show begins. Classes will be held in the second 
floor hall, just one flight below the theater entrance 
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Tap taps into Primetime TV 
Tap was center stage last week during the first night of 
the new CBS reality show "Secret Talents of the Stars."  
Pop singer Mya showed off her rhythm skills with a cast of 
tap stars backing her up, including CHRP friends Tre Dumas 
and Lisa LaTouche, just to name a few. 
 
 
 
For those of you who missed it, click on the YouTube link 
to see footage of the whole performance. 
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Artropolis 
CHRP has been featured in this year's Atropolis guide, an 
annual event held at the Merchandise Mart, Chicago's 
destination for art and design, April 25-28, 2008. 
Chicago's citywide celebration of arts, antiques and 
culture, Artropolis attracts thousands of visitors to 
participate in a wide array of art and entertainment 
experiences that are unique to Chicago. Artropolis offers 
seminars, guided tours, music, theatre and dance 
performances and unique special partnerships with over 80 
institutions and entertainment venues throughout the city. 
http://www.merchandisemart.com/artropolis/ 
 
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*WORLD-WIDE* 
NEWS UPDATES & EVENTS 
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Rennes TAP Intensive 2008 
July 9 – 13 2008 included 
Guest teachers : 
Heather Cornell (New York) 
Laia Molins (Barcelona) 
Leela Petronio (Paris) 
And also : 
Julien Fihey (african percussions) 
Isabelle Girault (tap absolute beginners) 
Julien Vasnier (rhythms) 
 
Intensive and Master-Classes 
4 levels : beginners, inter 1, inter 2, advanced-pro 
technical/choreography classes 
+ body music 
+ african percussions 
+ rhythm class for inter-advanced 
 
+ jam-sessions 
+ tap and percussion show with the teachers 
+ lots of surprises and the celebration of Tap Breizh 10th 
anniversary !!!!! 
 
Also on July 6 - 8 included, 
Body Percussion Intensive 
For professionnal dancers and musicians 
with Laia Molins (Barcelona) 
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www.divinerhythmproductions.com 
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