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Mar 5, 2010

IN THIS ISSUE:

*DRP ARTISTS*
-DC Tap Festival All Start Concert March 26th, 2010!!!!
-Ladie's Get Down - Honoring & Feautring Ladies of Hip Hop
-MR WIGGLES and BBOY YNOT CLASSES JUSTE DEBOUT
-Thank You, Gregory Upcoming Tour Dates
-The Harlem Tap Studio Class Schedule
-Swing Dance at the Cotton Club
-Int/Adv class with Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards
-Jazz Dance Class-Sue Samuels- New Class Schedule

*EAST COAST*
-The 2nd Generation Silver Belles
-Happy Birthday NJ Tap Ensemble
-Jersey Tap Fest 2010
- TAP JAM AT SMALL'S
- Tapsploitation at A Philip Randolph High School
-San Melao & Grupo los Santos
-Tadeo's Cuerpaso Fitness classes @ the Reebok Sports Club/NY starts this MONDAY and next FRIDAY!!
-Moving Beauty Dance Concert

*MIDWEST*
- M.A.D.D. RHYTHMS AUDITION
- ELITE TAP FEET AUDITION

*WEST COAST*
- TAP CON SABOR!

-OLIO THE SHOW
- Monday Night Tap Experience March
- TRAPS 'N TAPS
-10th ANNUAL SOUL TO SOLE FESTIVAL

*WORLD-WIDE*
-TAPAGE NOCTURNE special edition!
-Razzamataz Discovery Day- Invite!

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*DRP ARTISTS *
NEWS UPDATES & EVENTS
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DC Tap Festival All Start Concert March 26th, 2010!!!!

Second Annual DC Tap Festival All Star Concert!!!!

Please join us as Chloé and Maud Productions presents a Star-Studded evening of electrifying and elegant tap dance and live jazz at the 2nd Annual DC Tap Festival Concert, March 26th 2010 at the Ellington Theatre in Georgetown. Featuring cutting-edge, world premier Tap Dance artists, stars of Vaudeville and Broadway, and Emmy and Grammy Awardees in a kaleidoscope of rhythmic variations and innovative styles, DC Tap Festival Concert 2010 brings a fresh spin to last year's highly acclaimed "floor-smashing success". Revealing a new array of spellbinding talent. Spanning four generations, these artists, as well as emerging local talent, represent the living history and ever-dynamic evolution of a truly American art form, Tap Dance. Performers include, Festival Directors Chloe and Maud Arnold, Emmy Award Winner Jason Samuels-Smith, Vaudeville Superstar Dr. Harold Cromer, Joseph Webb, Michelle Dorrance, Baakari Wilder, Jason Janas, Vincent Bingham, Cartier Williams, Ben Williams, Metro Youth Tap Ensemble, Tappers With Attitude, Rhythm in Bleu, Taps & Company, Metro Tap and special guests!

The DC Tap Dance Festival Concert is a Red Carpet evening not to be missed, embodying passion, elegance, and excellence.

Tickets are Available Online at www.dctapfestival.com

For group rates please call 202.421.0235

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The 2nd Annual DC Tap Festival

March 26, 27, 28, 2010

Master Classes, History Classes, Jam Session, Student Showcase, Tap Battle

All Star: Concert March 26th @ 8pm, 7pm Red Carpet at

Duke Ellington Theatre

3500 R Street NW

Washington, DC

All events besides the All Start Tap Concert will be held at-

DC Dance Collective

4908 Wisconsin Ave NW

Washington, DC 202.362.7244

Thank you so much,

Chloé and Maud:


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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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MR WIGGLES and BBOY YNOT CLASSES JUSTE DEBOUT

Mr Wiggles and BBoy Ynot
teaching "Top Rock" and "Popping"
at Juste Debout School
March 1st-5th daily

please contact Bruce at: bruce@juste-debout.com??schedule is?Juste debout official daily Workshop Schedule:?11:30 to 1pm:- ?Top rock - Mr Wiggle...s - Rock steady Crew , EB's NY / LA??1PM to 2:30: - ?Popping - Mr Wiggles - Rock steady Crew , EB's NY / LA- ?Top Rock - Y Not - Rock steady crew NY
?please contact Bruce at: bruce@juste-debout.com??ALSO MR WIGGLES and YNOT will teach PRIVATE LESSONS!?for privates please contact: mrwiggleseb@cox.net or ynot@funkmail.net

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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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THE HARLEM TAP STUDIO
*Class Schedule*
When:
Tuesdays:
1:00-2:00 PM
7:00-8:10 PM
Thurs-Friday:
6:00-7:00 PM
8:00-9:15 PM
Saturday:
12:00-1:00 PM
2:00-3:15 PM?Where: Harlem Tap (W 149th Street, NYC)


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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: The 2nd Generation Silver Belles
"celebrate the Life and Legacy of Dr. Marion Coles"
What: Fundraiser
Start Time: Saturday, March 20 at 7:00pm
End Time: Saturday, March 20 at 11:00pm
Where: The Cotton Club

To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=345980177777&mid=1fb342cG2efdcaacG43ea167G7&n_m=divinerhythmnyc%40gmail.com
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY NJTAP!
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Dear Friends of NJTAP:


We are celebrating 16 years! Thanks to you, we are still going strong, but need
your continued support. Please send a donation today and help keep us tapping
and
support our programs below:
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Outreach Program

Providing community

classes and training
young artists.

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Generation Tap

Presenting School-Time assemblies to schools

throughout the state.
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"March of the Toys"

Performing with
New Jersey Symphonies
at Holiday time!
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In spite of this financially challenging situation, NJTAP remains committed to
serving
audiences with our outreach program, community concerts, arts education
assemblies
in schools and artist development. Your wonderful comments about our programs
and
your continued participation and support inspire us to keep moving forward and
do
all we can to keep our doors open. We know we can depend on you. A donation from
you in any amount would be deeply appreciated.

Please make checks payable to: New Jersey Tap Ensemble, 590 Bloomfield Avenue,
Suite
383, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 or simply follow the link below and click Donate Now:


http://njtap.org [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103110885816&s=1023&e=001fF_5FOvTCmIA71b2PojerUUIr4YjguDGvywvcZN4of9zl1iSt422WotmGFAMkJg7sKCDpDdWh0aA-5pB65ccRXCWsUiSV2FFRnikDBlvL7Q=]

Sincerely,
Deborah Mitchell
New Jersey Tap Dance Ensemble
973-743-0600

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JERSEY TAP FEST
Save the Date!
*July 14th-17th 2010*

www.jerseytapfest.com
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TAP JAM AT SMALL'S
Hosted by Michela Marino-Lerman
Theo Hill on Piano
Renee Cruz on Bass
Brandon Lewis on Drums
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When: Sunday, March 14th from 4:00 until 7:00PM
Where: Smalls Jazz Club (W 10th Street and 7th Ave, NYC)
Cost: $7 cover
Tapsploitation at A Philip Randolph High School

Event: Tapsploitation at A Philip Randolph High School
What: Performance
Start Time: Monday, March 22 at 8:00pm
End Time: Tuesday, March 23 at 2:00pm
Where: A Philip Randolph High School @ the corner of 135th Street and St. Nicholas Terrace


To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=336416772509&mid=1f62229G2efdcaacG43876d1G7

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San Melao & Grupo los Santos

On Monday March 15th, I'll be performing with San Melao in a double bill also featuring my ol' college buddy John Funkhouser's blazingly creative piano trio. John is now a professor at Berklee College of Music in Boston. This will be the NY Release Party for the trio's new CD Time


7:00pm JOHN FUNKHOUSER TRIO

John Funkhouser: piano
Greg Loughman: bass
Mike Conners: drums

8:30pm SAN MELAO

Co-Artistic Directors
Paul Carlon Max Pollak
saxophones & flute Rumbatap

Christelle Durandy: voice
Mike Fahie: trombone
John Stenger: piano
Ruben Rodriguez: bass
William "Beaver" Bausch: drums
Chikako Iwahori: RumbaTap
Rebecca Bliss: Afro-Cuban dance

Ida K. Lang Recital Hall @ Hunter College
North Building (E 69th St. between Lexington & Park; 6 Train to 68th St.)
$10 GA / $5 Students/
Free for Hunter College Students

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Tadeo's Cuerpaso Fitness classes @ the Reebok Sports Club/NY starts this MONDAY and next FRIDAY!!

SPRING INTO YOUR ULTIMATE BODY!
A 6-week fun-filled group training with
celebrity trainer

TADEO
TADEOGIVE YOURSELF THE GIFT OF HEALTH!
CUERPASO AS SEEN ON TV...

FOX GOOD DAY NEW YORK, TV GUIDE, LXTV,
DAILY CANDY, TIME OUT NY, US WEEKLY, VITAL JUICE



WHEN:
MONDAYS - MARCH 1st - APRIL 5th
FRIDAYS - MARCH 5th - APRIL 9th
5:30pm - 6:15pm

LOCATION:#1 Gym
Reebok Sports Club/NY
67th & Amsterdam

COST: only $249/non-members

SIGN UP:
Cheniqua Biaggrove
cblaggrove@reeboksportsclubny.com or 212.501.1476

DEALS:
**recommend someone and get a FREE MEAL PLAN
**sign up and get A FREE MEAL PLAN
email cuerpaso@cuerpaso.com for details

The experience: How do you say "Holy soccer balls, that hurts" en español? You'll be searching for the answer during this relentless workout that blends Latin-Caribbean dance moves with soccer-inspired athletic drills. Cuerpaso, which means "the ultimate body" in Spanish, is the brainchild of trainer Tadeo Arnold, who created the high-intensity exercises (rotating squats, jumping toe touches, etc.) to burn fat and sculpt lean muscle. If this is how Brazilian models get their killer beach bods, I don't resent them, because they've certainly worked hard for it. How fit you need to be: Fitness freak. -C

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Event: Moving Beauty Dance Concert
Start Time: Friday, March 5 at 8:00pm
End Time: Friday, March 5 at 10:00pm
Where: Nicu's Spoon Theater

To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=335782778548&mid=1f939e6G2efdcaacG43c6a2fG7&n_m=divinerhythmnyc%40gmail.com

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*MIDWEST *
NEWS UPDATES & EVENTS
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M.A.D.D. RHYTHMS AUDITION
Looking for
Adv/Professional tap dancers for the main company
Int/Adv tap dancers for "M.A.D.D. Rhythms Jr Squad" Training Company

When: Sunday, March 7th from 1:00PM-5:00PM
Where: Lou Conte Studios (1147 West Jackson, Chicago IL 60607)
**Note**: All attendees must have tap shoes, stay for entire duration of audition for consideration, and be available on Sundays from 1:00-5:00PM indefinitely
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ELITE TAP FEET AUDITION
Keane Sense of Rhythm
Dancers ages 12-18 are invited to audition for Elite Tap Feet
To be performed for a National Tap Dance Day Celebration on May 30th

When: Friday, March 14th at 6:30PM
Where: Ballare Teatro Dance Thaeter (4259 Minnehaha Ave S Mpls)
Audition Fee: $15 payable to: KSR
Note: Reserve your audition spot at cathy@tapcompany.org, responsibilities: attend 12 hours of choreography class (6 classes lasting 2 hours each), participation fee of $100 at first class), perform at Mall of America on May 30th, additional performances TBA
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*WEST COAST *
NEWS UPDATES & EVENTS
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TAP CON SABOR!
from Los Angeles
Look out for Sarah Reich's Tap Company
Coming soon!
World Premier at the DC Tap Festival
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OLIO THE SHOW

Event: OLIO THE SHOW
What: Performance
Start Time: Saturday, March 6 at 8:30pm
End Time: Saturday, March 6 at 10:00pm
Where: THE WOOD ROOM PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO


To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=334225276858&mid=1f624a4G2efdcaacG4387b63G7

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Monday Night Tap Experience March

Hey LA hoofers! It’s been a year and we’re still going strong! I put together this Monday Night Tap Experience for young hoofers to hone their teaching and improvisational skills. Each Monday night features a different teacher, who will teach an intermediate/ advanced level class for an hour and 15 minutes. After the class, everyone is welcome to participate in a tap jam.
All classes will be from 7:00- 8:15 pm. The tap jam is open to all tap dancers from 8:30- 9:30 pm.
This event will be held at my home studio: 4271 Madison Ave. Culver City, CA 90232, back house!
The class and jam are ONLY $5.00!!!
FEBRUARY’S LINE UP:
March 1, 2010- Greg Poland
March 8, 2010- Nori Shirasu

March 15, 2010- Katie Mae Anderson
March 22, 2010- Aaron Williams
March 29, 2010- Kenji Igus ?
***If you are interested in teaching at this event please contact me at sourtaps@yahoo.com or 310-963-3165
Please spread the word and lets get the LA Tap Community together!
Much love and Respect,
SARAH REICH
www.sourtaps.com

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TRAPS 'N TAPS
A Brief History of American Rhythm with
Acclaimed Drummer Clayton Cameron
World-Class Dance Chester Whitmore

When: Sunday, March 14th at 12:00 noon, doors open at 11:00AM
Where: Catalina Jazz Club (6725 W. Sunset Blvd. Hollywood CA90028)
Cost: $25/person plus brunch or two drink minimum
Reservations: 323-466-2210
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10th ANNUAL SOUL TO SOLE FESTIVAL
Save the Date!
*June 9th - 13th 2010*

www.soultosole.org

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*WORLD-WIDE *
NEWS UPDATES & EVENTS
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TAPAGE NOCTURNE special edition!

Event: TAPAGE NOCTURNE special edition!
What: Performance
Start Time: Saturday, May 8 at 7:00pm
End Time: Saturday, May 8 at 11:00pm
Where: Maison des métallos

To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=324977625249&mid=1f6cd59G2efdcaacG4394adbG7

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Dear Potential Razzamataz Principal!

Personal Invitation- learn about THE franchise opportunity from A DRAGON
Have you recently been invited to our Discovery Day and been unable to attend- Do NOT miss out on this fantastic opportunity ..........NEW DATE and NEW LOCATION!!!
The Razzamataz Discovery Den will visit selected locations across the UK and is open by invitation only.
This exclusive occasion is an informal setting to:
   Discover more about our package to establish and manage part-time theatre schools for children.
   Learn about the potential turnover of £46,000 with profit potential of £26,000 with only one school AND
the opportunity for multiple schools and managed outlets.
   Talk to franchisees
   See our exclusive finance package offered for 2010

Duncan Bannatyne said ‘As a successful business man, I instinctively recognize an excellent opportunity.
That’s why I chose to invest in Razzamataz Theatre Schools. The commitment, enthusiasm and sound business sense of the team, coupled with their proven track record of success led me to become part of the business.’
The first of our events is taking place:
At: London Spring Graduate Fair- University of London Senate House, Malet Street, WC1E 7HU
When: 17th March 2010
What time: 12.00pm-4.00pm however if you wish a one to one or group meeting, you must accept our invite and book an appointment.
To accept your invitation or to just request further information please call 01228 550129 or email franchise@razzamataz.co.uk or denise@razzamataz.co.uk stating your name, location and requested time.
If London is not suitable, please advise if you prefer to attend an Open Day in Scotland or Wales?
If you would like a franchise pack sent out email franchise@razzamataz.co.uk
Kind regards
Denise Hutton-Gosney

Managing Director: Denise Hutton-Gosney
Head Office: RTS Ltd Nelson Street Carlisle CA2 5NB
Tel: 01228 550129 Mobile: 07801 843077
Email: franchise@razzamataz.co.uk
denise@razzamataz.co.uk
Web: www.razzamataz.co.uk

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