PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES AND HOW TO APPLY
See below for info on:
1) ADULT STUDENT SHOWCASE AT TAP CITY 2007
2) TAP CITY ADULT RESIDENCIES WITH ADULT STUDENT SHOWCASE
3) TAP CITY YOUTH SHOWCASE OF TALENT
4) TAP YOUTH/TAP FUTURE AT TAP CITY 2007
5) NEW TAP CHOREOGRAPHY SHOWCASE 2008
6) PROFESSIONAL TAP WORKS FOR TAP CITY 2008
1) ADULT STUDENT SHOWCASE AT TAP CITY (AGES 16 +)
2) TAP CITY ADULT RESIDENCIES WITH ADULT STUDENT SHOWCASE
Tuesday, July 10, 2007 (9:00PM – 11:00PM)
PS 41
116 West 11th Street (Between 6th & 7th Aves)
General Admission: $15.00
Tap City 2007 offers a performance opportunity to adult students, teachers and senior ensembles who have the urge to emerge. It’s a chance to see and be seen, showcasing amateur and professional groups from around the US and around the world, as well as works-in-progress showings by students in the Adult 3-Day Residencies.
Who is eligible to perform:
The Adult Showcase of Talent is an opportunity for Tap City students (ages 16 +) to share their talents with each other. Because of time constraints, only ensembles, duets, and trios will be considered, no soloists. All Showcase performers must be enrolled in a minimum of one Tap City adult 3-day course or one 3-day residency. There are two ways to get a performance opportunity: 1) send an Adult Showcase application and register for classes, or 2) register for an Adult Program 3-Day Residency.
There is no audition.
There are two ways to get a performance opportunity:
1) Groups who wish to perform their own material should send an Adult Showcase application and register for classes;
2) Students who wish to learn material to perform may register for an Adult 3-Day Residency.
Adult Showcase Application:
(For ensembles who want to perform their material) email the info below to Margaret Morrison mmorrison@atdf.org
Name, phone, email, and mailing address of a contact person
name of ensemble
name of director
title of work
choreographer’s name
music credits
length of work
list of all performers’ names and emails who plan to participate.
This application will reserve your spot in the Adult Showcase, but participation is not confirmed until all performers have registered for Tap City classes. Application Deadline is May 4, 2007 but performance slots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, and we encourage ensembles to apply early. All performers in each ensemble must register in a minimum of one Adult 3-Day Course or one 3-Day Residency. Registration for courses and residencies will begin in March. A video submission is not required for the Adult Showcase.
Adult Residencies (for students who want to learn material to perform):
There are three different residencies offered on Sunday, July 8 through Tuesday, July 10. Residency choreographers for 2007 will be announced in the Spring when Tap City registration begins. Check out Adult Programs (Info available April 1st) for Residency descriptions and levels. Each residency meets with a choreographer for three days, 2 hours and 45 minutes each day, to learn a work. On Tuesday afternoon the Residencies will have a short stage rehearsal. The Residencies culminate on the evening of July 10 with a work-in-progress showing by the students of the material they have learned. Full details about the Residencies and Showcase will be sent to students after registration.
Registration for Tap City 2007:
See Registration Info (Info available April 1st). Full information on courses, faculty, levels, fees, and event.
Tickets for the Adult Showcase: See Registration Form (Info available April 1st)
Need more info? Contact Margaret Morrison, Education Director, at mmorrison@atdf.org
YOUTH SHOWCASE and TAP YOUTH/TAP FUTURE
The ATDF youth programming offers elite performance opportunities for children, teens and young adults during our annual NYC Tap City Festival. You and your dancers will have the opportunity to perform in the Youth Showcase of Talent or the Tap Youth/Tap Future concert. These elite performance opportunities bring with them recognition in the field and are an asset to your school and individual dancers resumes.
3) YOUTH SHOWCASE OF TALENT: (ages 9 -19)
Tuesday, July 10th 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
PS 41
116 West 11th Street (Between 6th & 7th Aves)
Here is a real chance to show off your talents. Groups, trios and duets are all accepted to perform. Some solos may be considered. This event is known to bring out some curious tap talent scouts and is often frequented by the finest tap stars and masters of the field. Hosted by the lovely Yvette Glover. (Includes Student Awards Ceremony)
General Admission: $15.00
For tickets see Registration Form (Info available April 1st)
4) TAP YOUTH/TAP FUTURE: (ages 9-19)
Wednesday, July 11th Two Shows 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM (same show)
Here is the ultimate performance opportunity. Groups, solo dancers, duets, or trios have a chance to dance on Broadway in a professionally produced concert. This is an incredible opportunity for teachers to showcase their choreography. (Includes Tap Teacher Awards Ceremony)
The Duke on 42nd Street Theater
229 West 42nd Street (between 7th & 8th Ave)
General Admission: $40.00
For Tickets: (After May 1st)
Call Telecharge: 212-239-6200 or visit the web: www.telecharge.com
Regular box office hours: Tuesday-Friday 4 p.m.-7 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m.-6 p.m.
Day of performances: Tuesday-Friday 4 p.m.- curtain, Saturday-Sunday 12 p.m.- curtain
YOUTH PERFORMANCE AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
In order to be eligible for a performance opportunity in the Youth Showcase or Tap Youth/Tap Future, students must be registered Festival participants enrolled in the Youth or Pre-Professional Programs, and submit an application and video of their work by following the directions below. Submissions are accepted from teachers, schools, individuals, and independents.
Click here for a printable Youth Audition Application
Video Requirements:
Performers are chosen for Tap Youth/Tap Future or the Youth Showcase by video submission. All festival goers in the youth and pre-professional programs will have the opportunity to perform in the Youth Showcase. Dancers will be chosen for one or two performances only, and you will be notified by late May as to which ones that you will be performing in. All decisions are final. To submit for the Tap Youth Tap Future performance, your submissions may be 6 minutes (or less) in duration. Tap Youth Showcase of Talent submissions are to be 3 minutes (or less) in duration. Your sending must represent the exact piece of work that you wish to be considered, and in the same exact attire that you will be wearing for this performance. Tap Youth/Tap Future performers may perform to recorded music or (if applicable) may perform with a live jazz trio (piano, bass, and drums) which will be available. Audition footage must be in DVD or VHS American NTSC Format only. European and overseas applicants: video must be compatible with American video systems; we cannot accept PAL or SECAM formats.
Please do not send in multiple packages of separate information or materials.
Incomplete submissions will not be considered.
Your Music:
Only professional quality recorded CD's are acceptable. Badly burned CD's that are inaudible will result in your dancing a cappella. Please bring one copy for your performance and bring a backup copy with you. Both CD's should include name of school and name of piece. Only the piece that you are performing should be on your CD. Please leave a 5 second lead in. If you are planning to perform with our live band (Tap Youth/Tap Future ONLY), please include a copy of your chart(s) with your complete submission. Remember to collect your CD’s, and all musical charts. The ATDF is not responsible for music that is left any where during our Festival.
Important:
Don’t get left out of a performance opportunity… think ahead!
If you are auditioning for our Tap Youth Tap Future show with an audition piece that is over 3 minutes in duration, this piece WOULD NOT be eligible for a performance opportunity in the Youth Showcase of Talent. Please prepare an additional selection (3 minutes or less) for our Youth Showcase should your longer piece not be accepted in to the Tap Youth Tap Future performance. Performance slots in all of our shows are limited, send your videos ASAP.
We are excited to see our new tappers for Festival 2007, and we can’t wait to see our returning student’s improvements each year, so start sending now! We are awaiting your videos with great anticipation, Good Luck!
Deadline:
Youth Performance Audition submissions deadline is May 10, 2007.
Send all audition footage, application and materials to:
The New York City Tap Festival
c/o American Tap Dance Foundation
Attn: Youth Program Director – Michele Ribble
33 Little West 12th Street - #105 B
New York, NY 10014
For more info contact Michele Ribble at mribble@atdf.org
5) NEW TAP CHOREOGRAPHY 2008
Current works by local tap masters and rising artists.
Location, Time & Date TBA
Performance Opportunity for Registered Students:
Ensembles interested in performing at New Tap Choreography may submit an audition tape for consideration. Video can be either DVD or VHS, American NTSC format only. Videos will not be returned. We will accept a maximum of 2 submissions, not to exceed 10 minutes. Video submission deadline is January 15, 2008, and you will be notified by February 1, 2008. Mail to: New Tap Choreography Showcase, American Tap Dance Foundation, 33 Little West 12th Street, Suite 105B, New York, NY 10014
If you have performed with us previously and we are familiar with your work, no video tape is required. Please email info@atdf.org. All performers must be registered students at the Winter Tap Intensive. We are viewing submissions from ensembles only, no soloists. Video should show advanced or professional tap dancers performing professional quality material.
6) PROFESSIONAL TAP WORKS FOR TAP CITY 2008
We are seeking professional quality tap works that demonstrate excellence and originality. Performers must be adult professionals. WORK MUST BE NO LONGER THAN FIVE MINUTES.
Each year Tap City, the New York City Tap Festival, produces a series of professional concerts showcasing the top soloists and ensembles in tap dance today. Tap professionals are invited to submit an application and demo recording of completed work for consideration to be performed at a Tap City concert. Tap City presents new innovations in the form as well as traditional tap styles. Tap composition or improvisation, solo or ensemble work, to live music or recorded are all welcome.
Please note:This is NOT an audition for dancers; please submit short completed works only.
APPLICATION
Please submit:
- 1) Name of performer or name of ensemble & artistic director
- 2) Contact information: name, email, phone, mailing address
- 3) A short description (100 words) of the work submitted on your demo tape
- 4) A demo recording showing a work (no longer than 5 minutes) submitted for consideration. You may submit up to three 5-minute works. Recordings must be DVD or VHS (US system only) Demo tapes and discs will not be returned.
- 5) Optional: bio, reviews or other press information
Deadline for performances in Tap City 2008 (July 2008): December 31, 2007
Mail application and demo to:
Tony Waag, c/o ATDF, 33 Little West 12th Street #105B, New York City, NY 10014
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