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July 18, 2008

IN THIS ISSUE: 
 
*DRP ARTISTS* 
-Chloe Arnold Master Classes in LA, Monday, July 21  
-Jason Samuels Smith performs for DRA’s Fire Island Dance 
Festival 
-LA TAP FEST FACULTY PUBLISHED…register today 
(www.latapfest.com) 
- New Websites for Mr. Wiggles  
 
*EAST COAST* 
- Mart'nalia brings the real samba from Rio to Midsummer 
Night Swing July 23 
- The Paul Carlon Octet Newsletter  
 
*MIDWEST* 
-DanceWorks Chicago - Audition Announcement 
- Centre East SHOWCASE 2008 - Early Bird registration 
EXTENDED to July 25, 2008 
-Opportunity: Auditions for “In the Rhythm of the Night” 
Variety Show  
*WEST COAST* 
 
 
*WORLD-WIDE* 
 
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*DRP ARTISTS * 
NEWS UPDATES & EVENTS 
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Chloe Arnold -  
Master Class in LA 
Monday, July 21  
(limited engagement) 
 
When: Monday, July 21st 
Adv. Beg/Int. - 6:00 - 7:00 - $15 
Adv. Int/Adv. - 7:00 - 9:00 - $20 
 
What: Technique, Choreography, Improvisation 
 
Who: All ages are welcome. 
 
Where: Debbie Allen Dance Academy  
3623 Hayden Ave. Culver City, CA 90232 
 
Space is limited! 
Please RSVP to chloearnold@gmail.com  
Get your Chloe Tap Couture - New styles available!! 
For more information on Chloe: 
www.chloearnold.com 
 
 
SAVE THE DATE - AUGUST 4 - 9, 2008 WWW.LATAPFEST.COM 
 
 
 
 
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Jason Samuels Smith will be performing at: 
 
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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Debbie Allen Dance Academy presents... 
LA TAP FESTIVAL  
August 4-9th, 2008  
Faculty and Schedule Published... 
 
This Year We've added more exciting classes  
 
-Beg, Int,Int/Adv., Adv levels 
-Adult Beg Evening Classes daily  
-4-7 year old program 
-Repertory Courses 
Schedule online...www.latapfest.com 
 
This Year's amazing Faculty - 
Debbie Allen - Founder, Jason Samuels Smith - Director, 
Chloe Arnold - Co-Director, Arthur Duncan, Harold Cromer, 
Dianne Walker, Derrick Grant, Dormeshia Sumbry Edwards, Ted 
Levy, Michelle Dorrance, Tre Dumas III, Jared Grimes, 
Josette Wiggan, Arlen Kennedy, Denise Sheerer, Ivory 
Wheeler, Steve Zee, Nicole Nicholas, Maud Arnold, Lee 
Howard, Sarah Reich, Chantel Heath.  
 
Plus electives - in African, Hip Hop, Flamenco, and Jazz 
 
Nightly Events - Jam Session, Business of Showbiz, Cutting 
Contest, Panel Discussion, Student Showcase 
 
Saturday, 9th - Concert - 7pm @ Norman J. Pattiz Concert 
Hall 
Tickets on sale now @ 310.280.9145 
 
REGISTER ONLINE TODAY! 
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NEW WEBSITES BY MR.WIGGLES:  
 
www.learnpopping.com 
www.toprockcity.net 
 
CHECK IT OUT!!!! 
 
*EAST COAST * 
NEWS UPDATES & EVENTS 
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Mart'nalia brings the real samba from Rio to Midsummer 
Night Swing July 23 
Lincoln Center presents 
Midsummer Night Swing 
Lincoln Center'S Damrosch Park 
 
Check out sambista Mart'nalia, live at Midsummer Night 
Swing this coming Wednesday! 
 
"Her sambas make it seem as if every pleasure or sorrow can 
be handled with grace."  
-The New York Times on Mart'nalia 
Come to Midsummer Night Swing, New York's hottest outdoor 
dance party, for a sizzling evening of classic sambas and 
swinging originals from Rio's next generation star 
Mart'nália, who extends the legacy of her father, legendary 
sambista Martinho Da Vila. 
Mart'nalia 
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 
Dance lesson at 6:30 
Live music and dancing at 7:30 
Tickets: $15 
 
Lesson: Marcos & Cristiani Leite, Samba Society 
DJ: Greg Caz, Brazilian Beat Brooklyn 
 
Damrosch Park 
West 62nd Street between Columbus and Amsterdam 
 
For tickets and more information:  
LincolnCenter.org 
CenterCharge (212.721.6500) 
Avery Fisher Hall Box Office (Broadway at 65th Street) 
Visit the Midsummer Night Swing Listening Lounge to listen 
to an audio clip of Mart'nalia, and get your tickets today! 
 
Midsummer Night Swing continues tonight with the NY debut 
of Chicago's Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra. On 
Wednesday, July 16, we present the explosive Gypsy brass 
band, the Boban Markovic Orkestar. Thursday, July 17 
showcases the torrid tangos of the Argentinean band 
Orquesta Típica Imperial. On Friday, July 18, New York's 
underground club scene comes uptown when Swing welcomes the 
Budos Band, Chico Mann, and Jeannie Hopper's Liquid Sound 
Lounge with Jay Rodriguez. And Grammy-winner Albita brings 
the rhythms of her native Cuba via Miami's Little Havana to 
Damrosch Park on Saturday, July 19. 
 
On Tuesday, July 22, the Harlem Renaissance Orchestra 
arrives with its big-band sound and special guest jazz 
vocalist Mary Stallings. And on Friday, July 25, Catalan 
rumba pioneer Peret is joined by his younger 
rock-'n'-roll-influenced Spanish countrymen, La Troba 
Kung-Fú. The Spanish Harlem Orchestra wraps up the season 
on Saturday, July 26. 
 
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc.,  
70 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023 
Administrative Offices 212.875.5000 | CenterCharge 
212.721.6500  
 
 
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The Paul Carlon Octet Newsletter  
Our New CD is finished! 
w/ guets Christelle Durandy, Max Pollak and Pete Smith 
 
Upcoming Gigs 
8/01/08 Summerstage in Central Park as guests of 
Rumbatap 
8/28/08 CD Release Party at Cachaça Jazz 'n' Samba 
Club 
 
 
Rumbatap at Summerstage August 1st!  
 
Max Pollak's Rumbatap will be appearing Friday night, 
August 1st at 8 pm at Central Park's Summerstage. This is 
an expanded version of the group (with six dancers, two 
vocalists, three saxes and marimba), performing new 
material and choreography. I will be performing with 
Rumbatap as saxophonist, arranger and musical director.  
 
My Octet will also be on the program, performing two 
numbers with Max and his group.  
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Roots Propaganda CD Release Party August 28th!  
 
7-9:30 PM at Cachaça Jazz 'n' Samba Club: Come out and 
celebrate the official release of our new CD at this 
beautiful club in the West Village. Brazilian drinks are a 
specialty of the house! 
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Tracks from Roots Propaganda featured on NPR's Morning 
Edition  
 
Excerpts from "The Limiter" and "New Life" were used as 
Music Interludes on NPR's Morning Edition on July 10.  
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New Projects 
 
NEW CD RELEASE: Michel Gentile and Tony Romano: Flesh and 
Steel (DT 003)  
Michel (flute) and Tony (acoustic guitar) have recorded a 
beautiful CD of Brazilian classics and originals including 
bossa nova, jazz, and choro. Their interplay and unique 
interpretations are full of fire and imagination. CD 
Release date coming soon! 
 
NEW QUARTET CD: This August I'll be recording a new quartet 
project with guitarist Mark McCarron, bassist Doug Largent 
and drummer Russ Meissner. We've been writing and 
rehearsing a pile of new songs and I'm really looking 
forward to hearing this one! 
 
MAX POLLAK/PAUL CARLON DUO CD: Max and I had so much fun 
recording the two duo tracks on ROOTS PROPAGANDA that we 
decided to plan an entire CD of Carlon/Pollak madness. 
We're currently sorting through material and brainstorming 
ideas. Stay tuned! 
 
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Greetings Folks,  
This here's my official first newsletter. I 
will be sending newsletters out intermittenltly with news 
of interest about gigs, CDs, and general goings-on. If you 
prefer not to receive this newsletter, my apologies for the 
inconvenience. To Unsubscribe, click on the link below.  
 
kind regards,  
Paul 
 
 
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*MIDWEST * 
NEWS UPDATES & EVENTS 
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Dear Artist: 
 
DanceWorks Chicago is committed to building a foundation 
for the  
individual artistic growth of dancers and choreographers. 
As we embark on 
our first full season, we are looking for a new dancer to 
join our family.  
Artistic Director Julie Nakagawa will be hosting an 
audition at The Ruth 
Page Center for the Arts on Friday, July 25. 
 
For more information or to print the flyer, please go to 
 
www.danceworkschicago.org/auditions.html 
 
Your participation, your assistance in spreading the word, 
and your  
passion for dance are much appreciated. 
 
Warm regards, 
 
Andreas Böttcher 
CEO 
DanceWorks Chicago 
1016 N. Dearborn Pkwy 
Chicago, Illinois 60610 
Tel 312 334-3718 
Fax 312 873-4300 
abottcher@danceworkschicago.org 
www.danceworkschicago.org 
 
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SHOWCASE 2008 - Early Bird registration EXTENDED to July 
25, 2008 
 
THE 31st ANNUAL Centre East Showcase 
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 & THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2008 
 
 
EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION EXTENDED!!! 
 
Register now and SAVE! We have just extended our 
"Early-Bird" registration for one more week until Friday, 
July 25, 2008. Don't miss this great opportunity for your 
organization. 
 
Register now and save: 
http://www.centreeast.org/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=SHOWCASE&Category_Code=home 
 
Centre East SHOWCASE is an annual trade show of talent, 
attracting more than 150 performers, speakers, and 
educational enrichment programs throughout a two-day 
conference. Through this event, it is our goal at Centre 
East to keep the arts alive in Chicagoland area schools and 
neighborhoods by giving parents, teachers, educators, arts 
programmers, and event planners the opportunity to observe 
the different styles of educational entertainment. 
 
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to 
contact us at 847-679-9501 ext. 3100 or visit our website 
at www.centreeast.org. 
 
We look forward to receiving your registration. 
 
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OPPORTUNITY:  
 
Attention all Singers, Dancers, Dance Troupes, and 
Musicians! 
 
Casting Call for the 
 
"In the Rhythm of the Night"  
Variety Show 
 
The Central Lake View Merchants Association  
is bringing a little bit of Broadway to Lake View  
for one spectacular evening! 
 
We are in search of an enchanting mosaic of singers and 
dancers to entertain Lake View residents and visitors at 
the beautiful Brixen Ivy Theater Community Center (1242 
West Addison). The event, which will be held on Saturday, 
August 23rd, 2008, from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., was an 
unbelievable success last year.  
 
Auditions will be held at the Slaymaker Gallery @ 934 W. 
Roscoe (Clark and Roscoe) on the following dates: 
 
Wednesday, July 9th, 2008  
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm 
 
Thursday, July10th, 2008  
6:00pm-- 8:30 pm 
 
Wednesday July 16th, 2008  
6:00 pm-- 8:30 pm 
 
Thursday July 17th, 2008  
6:00 pm-- 8:30 pm 
 
If you are interested in auditioning, please send an email 
with your name, skill, description of your performance, and 
the day you will auditon to clma@mylakeview.com. Or mail 
your materials to:  
 
The Central Lake View Merchants Association 
Attn: In the Rhythm of the Night 
867 W. Buckingham Place, Lower Level 
Chicago, IL 60657 
 
Compensation for the performance is $75 and a gift basket 
comprised of donations from Central Lake View Merchants 
businesses. All local press is will be invited. For 
additional information please call 773-665-2100. 
 
Guests will also be treated to delicious hors d'oeuvres and 
a display of striking gallery artwork, so mark your 
calendars and plan to join us! 
 
www.mylakeview.com 
 
Larissa M. Tyler 
Executive Director 
The Central Lake View Merchants Association 
867 W. Buckingham Place 
Chicago IL 60657 
773-665-2100 - ph. 
773-665-2101- fax 
larissa@mylakeview.com 
 
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