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Feb 18, 2010

IN THIS ISSUE:

*DRP ARTISTS*
-DC TAP FESTIVAL - March 26, 27, 28 - SAVINGS EXTENDED!!
-Ladie's Get Down - Honoring & Feautring Ladies of Hip Hop -Space City Tap Festival
-Thank You, Gregory Upcoming Tour Dates
-Swing Dance at the Cotton Club
-Int/Adv class with Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards
-Jazz Dance Class-Sue Samuels- New Class Schedule


*EAST COAST*
-Tap Jam at Smalls - February 21st
-Spectacles TAP DANCING avec OMAR EDWARDS
-What's on Tap?
-Justin's Theatre Dance
-Intensive workshops this week with Brian Green at Peridance!!

*MIDWEST*
- The 36th taping of The Frenzy w/Mae & Case
featuring M.A.D.D. Rhythms

*WEST COAST*
-See WORLD-WIDE NEWS UPDATES & EVENTS

*WORLD-WIDE*
-Cartier Williams Hoofing With The Basics DVD
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*DRP ARTISTS *
NEWS UPDATES & EVENTS
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DC TAP FESTIVAL

Early Registration extended...Register before February 21st & SAVE
& host hotel discounts until Feb. 21st.
www.DCTAPFESTIVAL.com

WHEN: MARCH 26, 27, 28, 2010

CONCERT - MARCH 26, 8PM: DUKE ELLINGTON THEATRE

CLASSES/EVENTS - MARCH 26, 27, 28 DC DANCE COLLECTIVE

CONTACT: www.DCTAPFESTIVAL.com or
email dctapfestival@gmail.com
WHAT: Kick it off with a 2-hour intensive with Jason Samuels Smith and Jason Janas, 30+ classes, ALL ages & levels, Jam Sessions, History, Student Showcase, Cutting Contest, Performance!
WHO: YOU & OUR AMAZING FACULTY...
Directors - Chloe & Maud Arnold
Emmy-Award winner - Jason Samuels Smith
The Incredible - Jason Janas
Vaudeville star - Dr. Harold Cromer
Broadway Stars - Dianne Walker, Baakari Wilder, Joe Webb, Toni Lombre, Vincent Bingham
Tap Dogs - David Covington
Director of DC Dance Collective - Nancy Newell
International performer Cartier Williams
Metro Tap's Heidi Holland
Thelonious Monk Int'l Jazz Competition winner bassist Ben Williams

and premiere DC area Tap companies!!
Metropolitan Youth Tap Ensemble
Metro Tap
Studio Bleu
Tappers with Attitude
& more...

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LADIES GET DOWN
HONORING & FEATURING LADIES OF HIP HOP
Saturday, March 27

Sunday, March 28

Sunday, March 28 at 7pm
LGD Salute - Award Presentation & Open Cypher

The Ailey Extension and E.D. Entertainment, in association with Divine Rhythm Productions, are proud to present Ladies Get Down, an event created by hip hop’s highly respected Robin Dunn of E.D. Entertainment. In honor of Women’s History Month, the event will feature seven dance workshop classes taught by some of New York’s top female hip-hop artists including Robin Dunn, Violeta Galagarza, Kim Holmes, Honey Rockwell, Miriam Morgan, Marjory Smarth, Snapshot & WandeePop and Tweetie.

The first annual Ladies Get Down Salute - Awards Presentation & Open Cypher will pay homage to women who have contributed to the proliferation of hip-hop dance and culture.

Day #1:
5-6pm - F.A.C.E./Warm up, Robin Dunn
6-7pm - Breaking, Honey Rockwell
7-7:30pm - Break
7:30-8:30pm - Sexy Hip Hop (Ladies Bring Your Heels), Tweetie
8:30-9:30pm - Latin Hip Hop, Violeta Galagarza


Day #2:
2-3pm - Reggae Funk, Miriam Morgan
3-4pm - Snap Pop & Lock, Snapshot & WandeePop
4-4:30pm - Break
4:30-5:30pm - Hip Hop, Kim Holmes
5:30-6:30pm - House, Marjory Smarth
6:30-7pm - Break
7-9pm - LGD Salute - Awards Presentation & Open Cypher, hosted by Robin Dunn

Cost:
$150.00 for the entire workshop, includes 8 classes plus LGD Salute
$140.00 if paid by March 23, 2010

$18.00 per single workshop class
$15.00 LGD Salute - Award Presentation & Open Cypher ($18 at the door)

For more information: http://www.alvinailey.org/page.php?p=arti&v=684
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Space City Tap Fest

February 26-28 2010

Over 25 classes, jam session, and closing concert with all participants and faculty.

Age 7 – Professional

Featuring:

Jason Samuels Smith

Honoring: Acia Gray

Chloe Arnold, Maud Arnold & many more!

For Registration & Ticket Contact:

spacecitytapfest@gmail.com

www.spaecitytapfest.com

Concert Concert: Tickets $15
Sunday February 28, 7:00 PM

Bayou Theatre UHCL

To order tickets, call 281-480-8414
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Thank You, Gregory
A Tribute to the Legends of Tap
Upcoming Tour Dates

April 6, 2010 Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA

April 7, 2010 Kutztown University Kutztown, PA

April 9, 2010 Capitol Theater, Concord, NH

April 16, 2010 Delaware Valley Arts Center Frazer, PA

For more information: http://www.thankyougregory.com

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SWING NIGHT AT THE COTTON CLUB
With Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards and Omar Edwards

*Live Jazz Band*

When: Monday nights @ 9:45PM

Where: The Cotton Club (W 125th and Riverside)

Cost: $20

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INT/ADV TAP CLASS
With Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards
When: Every Thursday from 6:00-7:30PM
Where: Harlem Tap (W 149th, NYC)

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Jazz Dance Class-Sue Samuels- New Class Schedule

Monday 10:30 Beginner @ Broadway Dance Center
7:30 Basic @ Ailey

Tuesday 9:30 Adv/Beg @ 300 W. 43rd St. @ 8th Ave. 3rd floor (NEW)
1:30 Basic @ BDC
6 pm Beg @ Ailey

Wednesday 10:30 Beg @ BDC

Thursday 9:30 Adv/Beg @ 300 W. 43rd St (NEW)
1:30 Basic @ BDC

Friday 10:30 Beginner @ BDC
7:45 pm Beginner @ BDC

Saturday 4 pm Intermediate @ Ailey

Sunday 10:30 Beginner @ BDC

I look forward to seeing you there,
Love,
Sue Samuels

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*EAST COAST *
NEWS UPDATES & EVENTS
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Event: Tap Jam at Smalls!!!
What: Jam Session
Start Time: Sunday, February 21 at 4:00pm
End Time: Sunday, February 21 at 7:00pm
Where: 183 West 10th Street

To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=310122338809&mid=1e4f96fG2efdcaacG4121126G7
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Event: Spectacles TAP DANCING avec OMAR EDWARDS
What: Performance
Start Time: Saturday, February 27 at 8:00pm
End Time: Saturday, March 6 at 3:00pm
Where: PLUSIEURS DATES !

To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=312718037544&mid=1e147a1G2efdcaacG40a8cd5G7

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Hillary-Marie invited you to "What's On Tap?" on Sunday, February 28 at 2:00pm.

Event: What's On Tap?
What: Performance
Start Time: Sunday, February 28 at 2:00pm
End Time: Sunday, February 28 at 3:30pm
Where: Pianos Bar and Grill

To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=306270890473&mid=1e2f72fG2efdcaacG40e0a24G7
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JUSTIN BOCCITTO at
WEDNESDAYS
Adv./Beg. Theatre Dance: 7:30pm – 9pm
Visit www.manhattanmovement.com
MMAC ~ 248 W. 60th Street
Classes = $15 ($13 for union members)
First-time students receive a FREE class card!


TO ALL,
GOD BLESS US ALL!! Just a promotion for those that say I dont teach enough in NY. Well, I think most of you know, but, I am doing a 1 week intensive workshop next week at Peridance Feb.15-20 focusing on Basics in HIp-hop ( with Freesyle), and House at 1pm Monday through to Saturday.
My regular classes at BDC; 322 W.45th St. between 8th Ave and Broadway 3rd floor, Champions: 257 W.39th St. between Broadway and 8th Ave. ( Wednesday 4:30pm-6:30pm and Saturday 8pm-10pm), and Peridance 126 East 13th Street (Fridays 6:30-8pm for EJOE teaching with Bravo, 8-9:30pm My Hip-hop Class and 5:30-7pm House class for EJOE), are still going on.
So, there is alot of dancing with me and the other teachers I promote on my emails next week. Stay in shape, lots of pray, water, and stretching. Read the promotion below or go to www.peridance.com.    
Hip Hop Workshop   
Brian Green
Hip Hop & House Workshop with Brian Green
Feb 15, 2010 - Feb 19, 2010; Mon - Fri
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Class focuses on the the foundations in the dance styles of Hip Hop and House. This class also focuses on the foundations in other styles of dance that are connected to the lineage/influence of these three very popular dance styles. This class will focus the basic techniques, isolations, and rhythm patterns of these dance styles. Leaving the student with tools to work on for years to come within their individual freestyle ( improvisation) as well as the ability to understand and to express the artform of these three styles in a possible routine or choreography.
Feb 15,16,17 - Basic Hip Hop - Free Style Class
Feb 18 - Hip Hop Choreography
Feb 19 - Basic House Class
Full workshop : $90
Single Class : $20


TO REGISTER, go to www.peridance.com website. It's all on the first page.
GOD BLESS US ALL and KEEP OUR EYES ON THE FATHER and JESUS DAY and NIGHT,
Brian    

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*MIDWEST *
NEWS UPDATES & EVENTS
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The 36th taping of The Frenzy w/Mae & Case
featuring M.A.D.D. Rhythms
Saturday, February 20, 2010
CSU - 9501 S. King Drive
BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPECIAL
WE WANT YOU
to be a part of our LIVE TAPING.
FOR FREE TICKETS
email maeandcase@yahoo.com
Put "Audience" in the subject line.
SEATS ARE LIMITED, ACT FAST!!!
THERE IT IS!!!


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*WEST COAST *
NEWS UPDATES & EVENTS
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*See World-Wide News Updates & Events

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*WORLD-WIDE *
NEWS UPDATES & EVENTS
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Event: Cartier Williams Hoofing With The Basics DVD
What: Retail
Start Time: Wednesday, February 17 at 12:00am
End Time: Wednesday, March 17 at 3:00am
Where: 525 Hoofer Avenue

To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=308131436754&mid=1e72861G2efdcaacG4167985G7

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