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Divine Rhythm News>
DRP News
June 19, 2008
IN THIS ISSUE:
*DRP ARTISTS*
-Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards at the St. Louis Tap Festival
-Jason Samuels Smith performs for DRA’s Fire Island Dance
Festival
-NEW “I (love)Tap” Couture on SALE now at
www.chloearnold.com
*EAST COAST*
- OPPORTUNITY: The Boston Tap Company Auditions
- Jazz Brunch with Bob Kindred and Barbara Duffy
- The Power of Drum
- Message from Andrew Nemr re: Henry LeTang’s B-day
- Message from Dewitt Fleming – The Salon
- Time Out NY Free Music Fest with Mary C.
- Piano in the Park Schedule from Cobi
- OPPORTUNITY: Silentfire Productions
- The Pulse Workshops
- Messages from Brian “footwork” Green
- Message from PA Academy of the Arts
*MIDWEST*
- Free Tap Class with Lisa LaTouche!
- OPPORTUNITY: Jump Rhythm Jazz Project
- Messages from MADD Rhythms
- Messages from Keane Sense of Rhythm
*WESTCOAST*
- Workshops with Rhapsody In Taps – Linda Sohl-Ellison
- Win a Private Lesson from Rusty Frank!
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*DRP ARTISTS *
NEWS UPDATES & EVENTS
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Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards will be participating…
Register Now for...
The 17th Annual
St. Louis Tap Festival!!!
Celebrating International Rhythm!
Remembering Dr. Jimmy Slyde
Master Classes * Tap Jam
Panel Discussion
Participant's Showcase
ALL THAT TAP XVII
July 21 - July 26, 2008
Discount Hotel reservations only available until June 20!
Download Registration Form
Microsoft .doc Adobe .pdf
World Class Faculty! www.tapheritage.org for more
details!
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Jason Samuels Smith will be performing at the:
DRA’S FIRE ISLAND DANCE FESTIVAL
TO FEATURE
AILEY, LUBOVITCH, PARSONS DANCE COMPANIES
AND TO BE HOSTED BY
WHOOPI GOLDBERG & CAROLINE RHEA
ANNUAL DANCE EVENT TO BE HELD
SATURDAY, JULY 19 & SUNDAY, JULY 20
AT THE FIRE ISLAND PINES
FIRE ISLAND, N.Y. The Fire Island Dance Festival returns to
Fire Island Pines for a trio of outdoor party/performances
on Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20, 2008. Now in its
14th year, FIDF is produced by and benefits Dancers
Responding to AIDS (DRA), a program of Broadway
Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
Performing outdoors against a backdrop of the Great South
Bay, FIDF 14 will feature an eclectic program of classical
and contemporary ballet, modern dance, tap and hip hop
performed by eleven emerging and world renowned dance
companies. World premiere dances will be presented by
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Atlanta Ballet, Ballet
Hispanico, Jermaine Browne, Parsons Dance, Jason Samuels
Smith and Tony AwardÒ choreographer Jerry Mitchell for
Rasta Thomas’ Bad Boys of Dance as well as repertory pieces
from Jacoby & Pronk, Lar Lubovitch Dance Company, Jennifer
Muller / The Works, and Ellis Wood Dance.
Saturday’s emcee is Whoopi Goldberg, host of this year’s
Tony AwardsÒ, moderator of ABC TV’s “The View,” and - as
producer, actress, singer, writer and comedienne - one of
the few individuals to have won all four of the major show
business awards: the Oscar, the Tony, the Emmy, and the
Grammy. Sunday’s emcee is comedy club favorite Caroline
Rhea original host of TV’s “The Biggest Loser”. An
accomplished actress, Rhea has had featured roles in both
film (‘The Perfect Man,” “Man on the Moon”) and television
(”Sabrina, The Teenage Witch,” Lifetime’s “Fat Like Me”).
Dancegoers are offered a choice of show times. The opening
performance is on Saturday, July 19 at 5:00 p.m. (party at
4:00 p.m.). The sunset performance is on Saturday, July 19
at 7:00 p.m. (party following). And the closing performance
is on Sunday, July 20 at 5:00 p.m. (party following).
Leadership Sponsors are included in the special kick-off
celebration on Friday evening July 18h at Whyte Hall, the
Fire Island Pines Community Center.
To charge tickets by phone, call 212.840.0770 x268 - Monday
through Friday, and on weekends at the Pines harbor or
order online at www.dradance.org
Corporate Sponsors for Fire Island Dance Festival 13
include: The New York Times, Continental Airlines, GRW
Advertising, NEXT Magazine, PEEQ, EMR Systems, BV
Vineyards, Movmnt, and Passport Magazine
Community Sponsors for Fire Island Dance Festival 13
include: Fire Island News, Fire Island Pines Property
Owners’ Association, John Joseph Designs, Pines Pantry,
Pines Pizza and Martini Bar, Sayville Ferry Service, and
Tony’s Barge.
Twice hailed by Sunday Styles of The New York Times as “One
of the 12 best parties of the year,” the Fire Island Dance
Festival has since 1995 raised over $1 million in the fight
against AIDS.
DANCERS RESPONDING TO AIDS
The ongoing, committed response of the American dance
community to an urgent worldwide health crisis, DRA is a
program of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA), the
nation’s leading industry-based AIDS funding and
grant-making organization. By drawing upon the talents,
resources and generosity of the dance community, DRA raises
funds for AIDS-related service providers across the United
States. Funds are distributed to seven programs of the
Actors’ Fund of America and as grants to over 500 AIDS and
family service organizations nationwide. Since its founding
in 1988, BC/EFA has distributed over $140 million for
critically needed services for people with AIDS, HIV, or
HIV-related illnesses.
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VISIT www.chloearnold.com for all new “I LOVE TAP” Couture
for men, women and kids! New styles,colors, and sales just
in time for summer!!! Contact for wholesale and bulk order
discounts.
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*EAST COAST *
NEWS UPDATES & EVENTS
OPPORTUNITY:
Hello tap dancers everywhere,
Boston Tap Company will be having auditions on July 19th.
If you or
someone you know would like to register please contact us
at:
bostontapcompany@gmail.com or call Maia Laing at
617-922-2493 or Sean
Fielder at 857-334-2589
Dance auditions:
July 19th at:
Riverside theatre Works
Hyde Park MA
Junior Company 10:00 am -12 noon
Adult Company 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
This audition is open to all tap dancers who are
interested.
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*The Only Way To Be Different Is To Be Yourself*
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Don't Miss The Jazz Tap Brunch Reunion Hosted By Bob
Kindred and Barbara Duffy
Hi Everyone,
From 1997-1999, the great sax player Bob Kindred and I
hosted a Jazz Tap Brunch every Sunday at a restaurant
called Zinno. The Daily News said, "A wonderful
conversation in rhythm as the trio and the dancers spur
each other on." Special guests always stopped in to tap
dance or sing. It was a fun-filled afternoon of
improvisation and the only jazz tap brunch in the city. I'm
so excited about this reunion. Guests include Max Pollack,
Maurice Chestnut, Claudia Rahardjanoto, Andrew Nemr, Lynn
Schwab and more........... Hope you can join us!!!
When: Sunday, June 22, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Where: Cafe Loup, 105 West 13th St. bet 6th & 7th Aves
How Much: No Cover, Brunch menu from $9.50 to $16.50
Reservations: 212-255-4746
Subway: 1,2,3 to 14th Street F,V,L PATH
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THE POWER OF DRUM
@ THE RIVERSIDE CHURCH THEATRE - 7PM
91 Claremont Avenue btw 120th & 122nd street
ADMISSION IS FREE... RSVP (212) 870-6784
Featuring:
Giovanni Hidalgo
Yacouba Sissoko
Famoro Dioubate
Mar Gueye
Jamey Haddad
Jorge Amorim
Philip Hamilton
Kenny Muhammad
Hosted by Michael Wimberly
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From Andrew Nemr:
In celebration of Dr. Henry LeTang's birthday, the Tap
Legacy™ Foundation is proud to launch the Tap Dancer's
Birthday Calendar.
A community driven effort to remember all those who have
contributed to this great art form.
View the Calendar by clicking the link below:
View the Calendar Here
Subscribe to the Tap Dancer's Birthday Calendar by visiting
the link above and clicking the "subscribe" button.
I hope you find this a valuable resource.
Sincerely,
Andrew J. Nemr
President and Co-founder
Tap Legacy Foundation, Inc.
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From Dewitt Fleming:
Hey Everyone. Just wanted to let you guys know about a show
i'm doing with the JC Hopkins Big Band called The Salon.
It's gonna be a really fun show. I'm dancing of course but
also singing some fun tunes. This is my first time singing
with a big band so i'm really excited. I hope you can make
it. The info is below. (I'm came in on the project late so
you wont see my name on the website or flyers.)
DeWitt
The Salon
Friday June 27th, 2008 8:30pm
The Players Club (No not the strip club, get your mind out
of the gutter. The Legendary Club founded by Edwin Booth in
Gramercy Park)
16 Gramercy Park South (E 20th Street between Lexington and
Park Ave.) NYC
www.thesalon.biz
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Mary invited you to "" TIME OUT NY " Free Music Festival!
Saturday June 21st! - MARY C. & Band!" today.
Mary says, "TIME OUT NY sponsors FREE out door music
festival!
SATURDAY JUNE 21st!!
Mary C. & Band performing @ PALA (198 Allen street btwn
Houston & Staton) 6pm show! ".
Event: " TIME OUT NY " Free Music Festival! Saturday June
21st! - MARY C. & Band!
"" TIME OUT NY " Free Music Festival! Saturday June
21st!- MARY C. & Band!"
What: Concert
Host: MARY C. & Band
When: Today, June 19 at 6:00pm
Where: PALA (in door/ out door event!)
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PIANO IN THE PARK, 2008
Monday thru Friday, May 12 – October 17, 2008. from 12:00
noon to 1:45 p.m.
In Bryant Park’s upper terrace (at the base of the William
Cullen Bryant statue, in between the two restaurants, at
the back of the New York Public Library. Come in the 42nd
or 40th Street entrance between 5th & 6th Aves.
Susie Sigel, the “brains” behind this most wonderful
series, is an absolute joy. You’ll love every pianist and
all the different styles, especially the Ragtime & Stride.
This is my absolute personal favorite series. DON’T MISS!
Below, please find:
What you’ve missed so far (because I’m late getting this
out!)
Now playing (this month and next, with thumbnail sketch of
artist)
coming UP (without thumbnail sketch of artist)
Because the original list received from Susie is VERY LONG,
I’ll update this mailing for you before the end of each
month.
WHAT YOU'VE MISSED SO FAR:
Week of May 12 (May 12, 13, 14, 15, 16) - Terry Waldo
terrywaldo.com
Ragtime expert & stride pianist, Terry Waldo is protégé of
the late Eubie Blake. He has produced over 40 albums and
wrote the definitive book This is Ragtime. Along with the
book came a 26-part series with the same title for National
Public Radio, which fueled the 1970's ragtime revival.
Week of May 19 (May 19, 20, 21, 22, 23) - Terry Waldo
terrywaldo.com
Week of May 26 (May 26, 27, 28, 29, 30) - Sheldon Forrest
sheldonforrest.com
Making his fifth annual appearance with Piano in the Park,
Sheldon Forrest is a jazz, piano bar and cabaret pianist
with a classical and musical theater background. He has
performed professionally in San Francisco and New York, and
is now bound for Paris as his new home.
Week of June 2 (June 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) - Junior Mance
juniormance.com
Junior Mance is an international jazz musician who has
performed with jazz greats such as Dizzy Gillespie, Dinah
Washington, and Lester Young. He was inducted into the
International Jazz Hall of Fame in 1997.
Week of June 9 (June 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) - Armen Donelian
www.armenjazz.com
An eclectic musician of Armenian parentage, Armen Donelian
has appeared internationally as a pianist, composer and
bandleader since 1975. He has worked with such greats as
Sonny Rollins, Mongo Santamaria, Chet Baker, Paquito
D’Rivera, Jackie Paris, Billy Harper, Night Ark and others.
His piano playing reveals a masterful command rooted in
classical and jazz studies, clean articulation, a deft,
swinging touch, access to a broad dynamic spectrum, a
virtuosic harmonic vocabulary and a boundless source of
creative ideas.
NOW PLAYING - THIS MONTH & NEXT
Week of June 16 (June 16, 17, 18, 19, 20) - Joel Forrester
joelforrester.com
Joel Forrester is a contemporary two-handed piano player,
essaying the stride, boogie woogie, and trance styles. He
wrote the theme to NPR's "Fresh Air", studied composition
with Thelonious Monk, co-founded the Microscopic Septet,
and did music for the early films of Andy Warhol.
Week of June 23 (June 23, 24, 25, 26, 27) - Russ Kassoff
www.russkassoff.com
Russ Kassoff toured as pianist to Frank Sinatra from
'80-'91, served as pianist/accompanist for Liza Minnelli
from '82-'01 and Minnelli's music director and conductor
for the acclaimed Minnelli on Minnelli national tour ('00).
In '07 and '08, Russ appeared as a featured guest on Marian
McPartland’s Piano Jazz on NPR. He conducts and accompanies
Rita Moreno, performs with his Big Band THE RKBB in concert
at the Bahai Center in NYC, and is a regular featured
performer at The Knickerbocker (upcoming 6/26, 27, 28) in
NYC with Jazz legend Bucky Pizzarelli!
*Week of June 30 (June 30, July 1, 2, 3,) - Mike LeDonne
MikeLeDonne.com
*No piano on July 4th
Jazz pianist Mike LeDonne came to New York in the late 70's
and has had the unique experience of playing with a wide
variety of jazz masters. Everyone from Benny Goodman to
Milt Jackson and Sonny Rollins picked him to be in their
bands. Oscar Peterson called him "incredible, one of the
most talented pianists of this era".
*Week of July 7 (July 7, 8, 9, 11) - Todd Robbins
toddrobbins.com
* No
Thursday Piano due to Broadway in Bryant Park
Todd Robbins plays Ragtime and classic Tin Pan Alley songs.
He is often heard on Monday nights playing piano with Woody
Allen's Jazz Band and has recorded two albums with that
group.
*Week of July 14 ( July 14, 15, 16, 18) - Yuka Aikawa
* No Thursday Piano due to Broadway in Bryant Park
“Yuka is a dedicated pianist and composer with a world of
talent. Listen and you will agree". - Jimmy Heath.
www.yukasdream.com
*Week of July 21 (July 21, 22, 23, 25) - Junior Mance
www.juniormance.com
* No Thursday Piano due to Broadway in Bryant Park
Junior Mance is an international jazz musician who has
performed with jazz greats such as Dizzy Gillespie, Dinah
Washington, and Lester Young. He was inducted into the
International Jazz Hall of Fame in 1997.
*Week of July 28 (July 28, 29, 30, Aug. 1) - Dona Carter
www.donacarter.com
www.cdbaby.com/donacarter
* No Thursday Piano due to Broadway in Bryant Park
Pianist/composer Dona Carter has directed a variety of
ensembles, large and small, composing and arranging many
original pieces. She has performed in a variety of venues,
in the United States and abroad - often sharing the stage
with other outstanding musicians.
COMING UP
*Week of August 4 (Aug. 4, 5, 6, 8) - Dan Manjovi
www.danmanjovi.com
* No Thursday Piano due to Broadway in Bryant Park
*Week of August 11 (Aug. 11, 12, 13, 15) - Deanna Witkowski
deannajazz.com
* No Thursday Piano due to Broadway in Bryant Park
Week of August 18 (Aug. 18, 19, 20, 21, 22) - Roy Eaton
www.Royeaton.net
Week of August 25 (Aug. 25, 26, 27, 28, 29) - Victor Lin
Week of September 1 (Sept. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) - Frank Owens
Week of September 8 (Sept. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12) - Jill McManus
Week of September 15 (Sept. 15, 16, 17, 18, 19) - Larry Ham
www.larryham.com
Week of September 22 (Sept. 22, 23, 24, 25, 26) - Russ
Kassoff www.russkassoff.com
Week of September 29 (Sept. 29, 30, Oct. 1, 2, 3) - Luiz
Simas www.luizsimas.com
Week of October 6 (Oct. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) - Ayako Shirasaki
www.ayakoshirasaki.com
Week of October 13 (13, 14, 15, 16, 17) - Kuni Mikami
Piano in the Park - Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund
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Silent Fire Productions Auditions
When: Saturday, June 28th
1-3p.m. (sign in starts at 12:30p.m)
Where: STEPS on Broadway
2121 Broadway between 74th and 75th st.
Loft II
SFP is seeking professional male and female dancers for its
upcoming season in NYC. Dancers must be proficient in
contemporary ballet with backgrounds in any of the
following; Jazz, Horton, Fosse or Hip-Hop.
Both principal and apprentice contracts are available.
There is pay for performances.
Ladies please wear pointe shoes.
To register, please contact Matina Banks at:
silentfireproductions@yahoo.com
For more information please check out:
www.silentfireproductions.com
Sincerely,
Matina Banks
Silent Fire Productions
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PULSE SUMMER NYC!!!
July 4-7, 2008
THE SCHEDULE
Right in Times Square!
Four full days of intense dance classes with the industry's
best teaching Hip-Hop, Contemporary and Jazz -- Classes all
day! Choose from four levels...Ages 11 and up.
PULSE faculty include Brian Friedman, Mia Michaels, Dave
Scott, Laurieann Gibson and Cris Judd, PLUS many Broadway
Dance Center Master Faculty members.
PERFORM!!! Bring your group, your studio, or your SOLO. Get
critiques from the pros. Over $75,000 in scholarships
awarded in NY and LA! Optional head shot sessions, Broadway
show tickets to Grease, private 4th of July boat ride.
The Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers
212.581.1000
811 7th Avenue New York, NY 10019
Book a room!
*HURRY! Cut off date for our discounted hotel rate is JUNE
14th!*
TEACHER WORKSHOP!!!
July 4-6, 2008
HEY TEACHERS!
BDC's 8th ANNUAL TEACHER WORKSHOP!
Looks who's teaching!
PULSE faculty include Brian Friedman, Mia Michaels, Dave
Scott, Laurieann Gibson, Cris Judd and more! Tons of BDC
Master Faculty..All your faves!
It's TEACHERS teaching TEACHERS! Over 50 classes from
which to choose. Seminars on topics such as creative
movement, public relations for your studio, pre-dance,
flooring care and options, costume and recital ideas,
business tools, Web site basics and management, we could go
on and on! On-site shopping, a free "drop-in" class at
Broadway Dance Center, Wine and cheese mixer with our staff
and faculty, Certificate of accreditation from Dance
Teacher Magazine, Certificate from Broadway Dance Center
and workshop t-shirt!
The Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers
212.581.1000
811 7th Avenue New York, NY 10019
Book a room!
*HURRY! Cut off date for our discounted hotel rate is JUNE
14th!*
PULSE SUMMER LA!!!
July 25-27, 2008
West Coast...here we come!
A unique THREE-DAY dance-filled weekend,
Hip-Hop, Contemporary and Jazz classes ALL DAY
Choose from three levels...Ages 11 and up
The PULSE faculty for LA includes Brian Friedman, Mia
Michaels,
Wade Robson, Shane Sparks, Tyce Diorio, Laurieann Gibson,
Dave Scott and Cris Judd! Also featuring guest teachers
from the LA area.
PERFORM! Bring your group!
PULSE pool party!
The Hyatt Century Plaza
310-228-1234
2025 Avenue of the Stars
Los Angeles, California, USA
Book a room!
*Cut off date for our discounted hotel rate is July 8th!*
Tezoro Productions LIVE, the Parent company of
LIVE at Broadway Dance Center
is proud to be sponsored by
Start your summer with some new dance moves! Now you can
have total access to choreography and dance technique DVDs
and CDs from your favorite teachers and choreographers.
Can't make it to the party?
You can still take advantage of this fantastic offer!
Go to LIVEatBDC.com and enter the promo code: 1837 at
checkout for 20% off your entire order! (or call
212-582-1090)
Offer expires 7/16/08
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GOD BLESS ALL!!
People support this at the door!! In thought of so many
OGs getting up in age and physically not doing well. We
have a great LEGENDARY HOUSE DJ CAMACHO, who has been
dealing with diabetes for many years. He has now suffered a
3rd stroke, and needs help. We are taking donations at the
door of the HDC for the next three months to help him and
his family in this trying time.
Info below:
GREAT CONTEST IN JUNE!! Remember you are only judged by
what you did at that moment in time. The next minute you
could do better. Dont take contests personal, just learn
from what you and others do and be better for you the next
time you dance anywhere!! DP ONE KILLED THE HIP-HOP ROOM!!
THANKS FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT!!
1st PLACE: DREW:$300
2nd Place: MAHO: $150
3rd Place: PO : 10 Free classes at Peridance.
SPECIAL THANKS TO PERIDANCE SCHOOL for supporting the HDC
and helping with the prizes. Support it what it's about!!!
EVENT: HOUSE DANCE CHRISTIANS ( conference)
DATE: JULY 3, 2008
DJs: Dj CHENZO ( House and House Classics)
DOC back on killing the Funk, Breaks, Hip-hop,
and Classics!!
ADDRESS: 27 Park Place between Broadway and Chambers
DOOR: 10pm-4am
INVESTMENT: $12 without the flyer and $10 with
www.myspace.com/housedanceconference (popular event for all
dance styles)
www.housedanceconference (home website of the event for
basic info!! Site changing soon!)
www.23prime.com/worldsoul for bookings
www.eliteforcecrew.com. for bookings
www.kr3ts.com. for booking
www.23prime.com. ( CPD PLUS) for bookings
www.style2ouf.com ( french dance website for the world of
urban dance)
www.juste-debout.com ( french dance website for the world
of urban dance)
www.mrwiggleshiphop.net ( U.S. website for history of
Funk,Hip-hop, and urban related dance styles)
www.housedancer.com (U.S. website focusing on House
culture)
www.freetylesession.com (U.S. website/event focusing on
Hip-hop and Funk styles culture)
www.bboysummit ( U.S. website/event focusing on Hip-hop and
Funk styles culture)
www.KR3ts (U.S. website/event/children foundation for kids
in the Barrio!!)
www.dance-unity.com ( Funkstyles in Germany website).
www.breaklife.com (bboy website of Ken swift and 7 gems,
and more.).
www.cypherstyles.com
www.themovementfoundation.com ( House/Hip-hop dance and
information website!!)
T-SHIRTS and clothes to help children in NIGER through the
MAMATCHI organization will be sold at the HDC!! PLEASE DONT
FORGET TO SUPPORT!! ALL MONEY GOES TO THEM!!
HDC!! CONSTANTLY BRINGING YOU THE TRUTH IN ALL DANCE
STYLES!! WITH TRUE SUPPORT OF THE PEOPLE!! NO SPONSORS!!
STILL PAYING THE PEOPLE!! WITH JUDGES THAT KNOW THEIR
STYLES!! TRYING TO MAKE PEOPLE LEARN THAT YOU CAN MAKE YOUR
OWN HOLLYWOOD!! STOP COMPLAINING and SUPPORTING THE
INDUSTRIES/EVENTS THAT GIVE YOU WHAT YOU DONT WANT!! MAKE
YOUR OWN THANG and SUPPORT THOSE THAT ARE DOING IT BEFORE
YOU DO!! THIS WILL HELP BRING FORTH WHAT YOU WANT and WE
CAN ALL BENEFIT THE RIGHT WAY!! SEE ALL THERE!!
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This is Brian Footwork Green! Over the years many people
have asked me why many dancers, choreographers, and
historians in Hip-hop, House, and other styles dont do more
workshops and classes. Well, Peridance has opened its doors
to such a thing. So, for 2 weeks in June, starting this
Monday, you have workshops by teachers in NY like: Buddha
Stretch, Adesola " D-INCREDIBLE " Osakalumi, Fabel of RSC (
Rock Steady Crew), Archie Burnett, Brian Footwork Green,
and more.... Attached is the times, addresses, and teachers
of each class!! Classes in Hip-hop, Popping, House, and
more.... See all there!!
REMEMBER SHABBADOO is in town. Catch him at New Dance
Group from 6pm-9pm this Friday!!! He had a great workshop
at BDC this weekend!! Wasnt there, but my faculty of HDC
was there!! They said it was great!! See everyone at New
Dance Group!!
GOD BLESS ALL and KEEP YOUR EYES ON JESUS DAY and NIGHT,
Brian Footwork Green
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CHECK IT OUT!
PAA is proud to announce that Jade Dance Project (Sarah
Mason, Rebekah Cattell) will appear this month at the State
Theatre in
Time Framed and Other Dance Encounters
An exciting and eclectic showcase of local professional
choreographers & dancers
Friday, June 27th @ 7:30 pm
The State Theatre, State College, PA
Don't miss the World Premiere of "Mozartina" - a classical
tap solo about a lady-in-waiting receiving letters from her
lover and the lightning-fast, light-hearted "Ding Dong",
featuring the breezy jazz of Tierney Sutton and some of the
fastest tap footwork in Pennsylvania!
Purchase your tickets now!
CAMPS & INTENSIVES
It's just too hot to miss the fun! Just three more days
until our summer is in full swing -- and have YOU
registered for Amy Brandt's Ballet Workshop yet? Or what
about that crazy High School Musical Camp for boys and
girls? PAA gives students a chance to try everything from
dressing like a princess to getting your taps crystal clear
and fast...
Have you signed up for YOUR chance to have FUN this summer?
PA Academy of the Arts
(814) 364-2424
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*MIDWEST *
NEWS UPDATES & EVENTS
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From Lisa LaTouche:
Hi Everyone!
FYI! I will be teaching a class open to anyone who's been
itchin to try tap for the first time or itchin to get their
shoes back on. THIS CLASS WILL BE FREE and will be held
the Lou Conte Dance Studio... home of hubbard street dance
on Jackson and racine in west loop chicago. My goal is to
inspire as many people as possible to love and embrace the
spirit of tap dance.
Even if you haven't made it as far as to buy your first
pair of shoes, I'll be there to unleash your rhythm. See
you there and SPREAD THE WORD.
See flyer below and my attached bio. Sunday June 22nd
12-1pm! did I mention that it's free....
Blessings!
Lisa
www.lisalatouche.com
Stay tuned for news regarding Wednesday Night Tap jams
hosted by myself at the Tap Studio or southport and
wellington starting next week!
Greetings tap fans and enthusiasts!
Come celebrate your love for tap dance and circle up in
time. Jam sessions will be hosted by myself (Lisa La
Touche) for the next 3 wednesdays in Chicago at The Tap
Studio (2936 N Southport Ave across from Athenaeum
theater). Very Informal... chance to woodshed together :).
Musicians welcome too!
Cost is only $3 for all you can jam from 8-9pm. All ages,
all levels, all LOVE. Spread the word. Hope to see you
all there!
--
Lisa La Touche
www.lisalatouche.com
Summer is Here.
Are You Ready?
Join us for a weekend of FREE events!
Midnight Dance Jam_Friday, June 20, midnight-2 a.m._Open
House_Sunday, June 22, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.__Whether you are a
long-time dancer or new to the studio, LCDS is offering two
unique events in one exciting weekend to help you embrace
summer:
. Midnight Dance Jam: Get your groove on Friday night! Led
by Dionna PridGeon, the Dance Jam is a free jazz/funk class
open to all levels. Pre-registration is required: call
312-850-9766.
. Open House: Always wanted to try African or Pilates?
Come June 22 and try some of our most popular classes in
ballet, jazz, modern, African, hip-hop, tap and Pilates for
free. Plus, buy one Summer Session class and get one free,
exclusively at the Open House!
More Free Weekend Info_Summer Class Schedule__Lou Conte
Dance Studio_1147 W. Jackson Blvd._312-850-9766
Photo: Todd Rosenberg
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OPPORTUNITY:
** AUDITION **
Jump Rhythm Jazz Project
JRJP is looking for people who love to dance high-energy,
full-bodied rhythms.
Desired candidates include:
. Jazz dancers who can explode energy out their bodies and
voices;
. Tap dancers who can turn the whole body into a rhythm
machine;
. Hip-hop artists who can mix popping with stopping on a
dime;
. Drummers who love to dance rhythm as well as play it;
. Modern dancers who are aching to dance rhythmically;
. Body percussionists of any type;
. Musical theatre people who can throw the body and voice
into performance with reckless abandon.
Bring current photo and resume. Jazz shoes or sneakers
recommended.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
11:00 am
Links Hall
3435 North Sheffield Ave, Chicago.
More info at www.jrjp.org/html/auditions.
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M.A.D.D. Rhythms is performing at June 14th at 7pm
Celebrate Juneteenth
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Marching bands, African drumming and dancers,
gospel choirs, R& B , jazz , blues,tap dancers,
spoken word artists, great food, unique vendors, and more.
Where: outside the Sankofa Cultural Arts & Business Center
5820 W. Chicago Ave.
(Chicago Ave and Mayfield)
9am- 9pm.
Free event.
Call (773) 626-4497 for more details.
Sponsored by African Accents and the Sankofa Cultural Arts
Center
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From Bril Barrett:
I will be teaching tap at this wonderful conference, so if
you haven't signed up yet, now is the time!
http://www.standingoproductions.net/Five-day%20Intensive.htm
Mention Bril and receive $150 off the dancer rate
until June 30th!
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Get tickets now for About a Mile!
Keane Sense of Rhythm and friends celebrate a 10 year
journey of exploring rhythms and relationships through tap!
Upcoming Events
GET TICKETS NOW FOR ABOUT A MILE
Only 3 performances!
June 19-21, 2008
SteppingStone Theatre
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Youth Tap Ensemble Auditions!
The KSR Youth Tap Ensemble will be having an additional
audition. If you are age 8-18 and love to tap, don't miss
your chance to be a part of this exciting group!
Please contact Ellen Keane to discuss audition date & time:
ellen@tapcompany.org
Join us as Keane Sense of Rhythm re-stages their best
repetoire of the past 10 years.
21 of the Twin Cities best tap dancers take the stage for
this rare performance!
See you there!
About a Mile
A 10th Anniversary celebration!
Get your tickets now!
Their renowned choreography has been called "rambunctiously
playful" and, executed with "equal parts goofiness and
grace" by the Star Tribune. The Chicago Human Rhythm
Project calls them "innovative and polished!" They have
been seen at some of the top venues nationally and
internationally over the past 10 years!
Keane Sense of Rhythm brings it all back to celebrate their
10 years brining tap to the Twin Cities with ABOUT A MILE.
About A Mile
June 19-21, 2008
7:30pm
SteppingStone Theatre
55 Victoria Street North
St. Paul, MN 55104
Tickets: $22 Adults
$18 Students/Seniors
PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE AT TICKETWORKS.COM
Rhythm Tappers on a Mission
To preserve, present, create, and expand the boundaries of
American Tap Dance.
We accomplish our mission through education, creation of
new works, performing, presenting tap events, collaborating
with other artists and investing in talented youth.
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*WEST COAST *
NEWS UPDATES & EVENTS
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Dear Tap teachers and Tap Dancers,
Please forward this information to your tap students and
tap friends. Thank
you!
Each summer Linda Sohl-Ellison, founder and Artistic
Director of Rhapsody In
Taps, teaches a 4-day intensive tap workshop at Orange
Coast College. This
year the dates are Monday-Thursday, June 23--26 from
10:00am-2pm. The fee for
California residents for the entire 4-day workshop is only
$10. (plus a college
service charge of $9). Great instruction at an
unbelievably low cost! (The
fee for non California residents is $110.)
Join Linda Sohl-Ellison for a challenging and intensive tap
workshop designed
for advanced and high intermediate level dancers. The
course will include
technique, emphasis on musicality, traveling phrases,
repertoire excerpts from
Rhapsody In Taps, improvisation and material by
Sohl-Ellison's tap mentors.
The workshop will be held in Orange Coast College's Dance
Studio B (sprung oak
floor) located opposite the pool in the gymnasium complex.
Space is limited, so register now! Participants are
encouraged to
pre-register and pay before June 18th. Once the class has
closed
online (limit of 25
students) a couple of spaces might be available at the door
at 9:50am
June 23rd.
Participants must be entering the 11th grade or older.
Participants who are
in high school must complete all the paperwork by June 20th
(OCC permission
forms signed by participant's high school principal and OCC
Dean of Visual and
Performing Arts). Registration questions: 714-432-5072.
Register online: www.orangecoastcollege.edu
Summer Dance Workshop - Dance A195 CRN#10056 (0.5
unit)
Orange Coast College
2701 Fairview Road
Costa Mesa, CA 92628-5005
714-432-5072
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WIN A PRIVATE LESSON WITH RUSTY!__PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS NOW TO ENTER DRAWING
That's right! We're doing a drawing for the first 50 people who purchase their tickets for the Bill Elliott Swing Orchestra "A Night At The Hollywood Canteen" dance. The prize, a one hour private lesson with Rusty Frank for one or two people, valued at $80!
Go to: www.rustyfrank.com for more details.
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