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PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES AND HOW TO APPLY From Premier Performances to Youth Showcases, the ATDF offers tap dance performance opportunities for professionals and students. See below for info on: 1) TAP CITY YOUTH SHOWCASE OF TALENT - JULY 2008 2) TAP YOUTH/TAP FUTURE AT TAP CITY - JULY 2008 3) ADULT STUDENT SHOWCASE AT TAP CITY - JULY 2008 5) TAP OFF (Amateur Hour) 6) NEW TAP CHOREOGRAPHY SHOWCASE - FEBRUARY 2009 7) PROFESSIONAL TAP WORKS FOR TAP CITY - JULY 2008 & 2009
TAP CITY YOUTH SHOWCASE and TAP YOUTH/TAP FUTURE PERFORMANCES The ATDF youth programming offers elite performance opportunities for children, teens and young adults during our annual Tap City Festival. You and your dancers will have the opportunity to perform in the Youth Showcase of Talent performance or the Tap Youth/Tap Future concert. These performance opportunities bring with them recognition in the field and are an asset to your school and individual dancers resumes. 1) TAP CITY YOUTH SHOWCASE OF TALENT (ages 6 –19) Wednesday, July 9, 2008, 3:00 - 6:00 PM Peter Jay Sharp Theatre 2537 Broadway at 95th Street Here is a real chance to show off your talents. All Tap City Students (ages 9-19) have the opportunity to perform in the Youth Showcase of Talent. The Tap City Youth Repertory groups will also perform. Groups, trios and duets are all accepted to perform. Some solos may be considered. Please see below for application details. 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 our Youth Program Director – Michele Ribble. (Includes Student Awards Ceremony) Tickets: General $20 Children under 12/Symph. Member/College Student/Senior: $10 Box Office: 212.864.5400 Hours: Tues - Sun from 11am until 7pm. Or visit: www.symphonyspace.org 2) TAP YOUTH/TAP FUTURE: (ages 9-19)
Peter Jay Sharp Theatre 2537 Broadway at 95th Street 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. Please see below for application details. Tap Youth/Tap Future highlights the world's most talented upcoming tap stars. (Includes Tap Teacher Awards Ceremony) Tickets: General $45 Children under 12/Symph. Member/College Student/Senior: $23 Box Office: 212.864.5400 Hours: Tues - Sun from 11am until 7pm. Or visit: www.symphonyspace.org YOUTH PERFORMANCE APPLICATION & AUDITION REQUIREMENTS: In order to be eligible for a performance opportunity in the Youth Showcase or Tap Youth/Tap Future, students must be registered participants in the Tap City Youth or Pre-Professional Programs only. For registration information visit (links) Youth Program, Pre-Professional Program, and Registration Form. Click here for a printable Performance Application. An audition video is NOT required for the Youth Showcase of Talent. Applications are accepted from teachers, schools, individuals, and independents. All festival goers in the Youth and Pre-Professional programs will have the opportunity to perform in the Youth Showcase. Youth Showcase of Talent pieces must be 3 minutes (or less) in duration. Read below for music requirements. We will accept Showcase Applications until July 6, 2008. Tap Youth / Tap Future Application: Performers are chosen by video submission. Students must fill out and submit a Performance Application with a video of their work following the directions below. Submissions are accepted from teachers, schools, individuals, and independents. Read below for music and video requirements. Deadline is May 15, 2008. Your Music: Only professional quality recorded CD's are acceptable for both the Youth Showcase and Tap Youth/Tap Future. 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 at the end of your performance day/evening. The ATDF is not responsible for any music that is left behind or left anywhere during our Festival. Video Requirements for Tap Youth/Tap Future: Performers are chosen for Tap Youth/Tap Future by video submission. To submit for the Tap Youth/Tap Future performance, your submissions may be 5 minutes (or less) in duration. Your sending must represent the exact piece of work that you wish to be considered, to the same music, 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. We will not accept multiple packages of separate submission information or materials. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Notification: We will send email notification by May 23 to all Youth Showcase and Tap Youth/Tap Future applicants informing you as to which shows you will be performing in. All decisions are final. Students who have not registered yet for classes at this time must register immediately to hold their performance spot. Dancers who are not chosen for Tap Youth/Tap Future will be given a performance opportunity in the Youth Showcase. 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. If you are given a spot in the Youth Showcase, please be prepared with an alternate selection that is 3 minutes or less. We are excited to see our new tappers for Festival 2008, and we can't wait to see our returning student's improvements each year, so start sending now! Deadline: Tap Youth/Tap Future submissions deadline is May 15, 2008. Send all audition footage, application and materials to: The New York City Tap Festival American Tap Dance Foundation Attn: Youth Program Director - Michele Ribble 18 West 27th Street - 6th Floor New York, NY 10001 For more info contact Michele Ribble at mribble@atdf.org 3) ADULT STUDENT SHOWCASE AT TAP CITY (AGES 16 +)
Wednesday, July 9, 2008, 8:00 PM
Peter Jay Sharp Theatre 2537 Broadway at 95th Street Tap City 2008 offers a performance opportunity to adult students, teachers, professional 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 Residencies. Tickets: General $20 Children under 12/Symph. Member/College Student/Senior: $10 Box Office: 212.864.5400 Hours: Tues - Sun from 11am until 7pm. Or visit: www.symphonyspace.org ADULT SHOWCASE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Click here for a printable Performance Application. Who is eligible to perform: The Adult Student Showcase is an opportunity for Tap City students (ages 16 +) to share their talents with each other. Because of time constraints, ensembles, duets, and trios are encouraged to apply. Soloists will be considered only if time permits. All Showcase performers must be enrolled in a minimum of three adult master classes or one adult residency. There is no audition and a video submission is not required.
There are two ways to get a performance opportunity:
Adult Showcase Application: Students must fill out and submit a Performance Application and must register for classes. An audition video is NOT required for the Adult Showcase. All festival goers in the Adult Program and Master Classes will have the opportunity to perform in the Adult Showcase. Showcase pieces must be 3 minutes (or less) in duration. Read below for music requirements. This application will reserve your spot in the Adult Showcase, but participation is not confirmed until all performers have registered for Tap City classes. Performance slots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, and we encourage ensembles to apply early. Space permitting, we will accept Showcase Applications until July 6, 2008. Adult Residencies: Students who wish to learn a piece of choreography to perform at the Adult Showcase at Symphony Space may register for one or more 4-Day Adult Residencies, July 6 – 9. Our 2008 Master Choreographers are:
Visit Adult Programs for full Residency information. Students study for four days with a master choreographer. The Residencies culminate on the evening of July 9 with an informal, 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.
Need more info? Contact Margaret Morrison, Education Director, at mmorrison@atdf.org 5) TAP OFF (2008/2009 dates TBA) The Tap Off is contest for adult, teen and youth tap students. Amateur ensembles and youth groups are encouraged to participate. Open to tap ensembles, soloists, duets and trios, Tap Off winners receive scholarships to the New York City Tap Festival. 6) NEW TAP CHOREOGRAPHY SHOWCASE (Feb 2009 Date TBA) New Tap Choreography is a showcase with live music presented during our annual Winter Tap Intensive. We are looking for professional quality choreography with adult performers and will also consider professional quality work by young dancers ages 13 and older. Please, no recital or competition pieces. Submissions should be choreographed tap works. New tap compositions and works-in-progress are especially encouraged. We will consider structured works that include improvisation, but since the focus is on New Tap Choreography, please do not submit 100% improvised work. Live musical accompaniment preferred. Performers have the option of working with our jazz trio (piano, bass & drums). Rehearsal time is limited. There is no performance fee and the venue in New York City will be announced soon. How to Apply: Mail the video to: New Tap Choreography Showcase, American Tap Dance Foundation, 18 West 27th Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10001
If you have performed with us previously and we are familiar with your work, no video tape is required. For more information contact Tony Waage at twaag@atdf.org.
7) PROFESSIONAL TAP WORKS FOR TAP CITY 2008 & 2009
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:
Deadline for performances in Tap City 2008 (July 2008): January 31, 2008 Deadline for Tap City 2009 TBA
Tony Waag, c/o ATDF, 18 West 27th Street - 6th Fl, New York City, NY 10001 |
