PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM Registration Information & Form
About the Adult Program and Master Classes Public Performances and Events Special Events for Students PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM 2010 PPP Repertory Choreographer: Barbara Duffy Program information is below. If you have further questions or concerns, please contact Pre-Professional Program Director Susan Hebach at shebach@atdf.org, or call (646) 230-9564. Classes at: Chelsea Studios, 151 West 26th St, 6th floor, btwn 6th – 7th Avenues. PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
PPP OVERVIEW: The week begins with orientation for parents and dancers on Monday, July 5 from 9:15-9:45 for a discussion about the week’s activities and an informal meet and greet with PPP participants and our choreographer, Barbara Duffy. Breakfast snacks will be provided. Each day begins with an intensive class experience in which you’ll work with other advanced dancers in the development of new choreography. Monday and Wednesday lunch times are structured activities for PPP participants. Optional lunch activities are available on Tuesday. A different master class is offered Monday through Wednesday afternoons. An additional performance opportunity “Take it to the Studio” (an informal studio showcase featuring PPP participants) is scheduled for Monday afternoon from 4:00– 5:30. Thursday evening PPP students perform their newly learned repertory piece at Tap Future: All Student Performance, 7:00 pm. The week ends with students attending Friday’s Tap City Premier Performance to see the finest professional tap dancers from across the globe. Students who wish may take Master Classes on Friday and Saturday for an additional fee.
See below for information: PPP Course Description How to Apply for the PPP Printable PPP Application Form Gregory Hines Youth Scholarship Program COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: PPP REPERTORY (9:45 – 12:30) Monday – Thursday Barbara Duffy: Melodies, Grooves & Rhythms
The Residency with Barbara Duffy will focus on finding the melodies in your rhythms while feeling the groove. The group will learn a work of Barbara’s dynamic tap choreography and spend four days immersed in her detailed approach to tap technique and performance.
LUNCH TIME EVENTS: (12:45 – 1:45) Monday – Wednesday
Monday: PPP talk & video with Choreographer Barbara Duffy (required attendance) Join our PPP choreographer for video and discussion of her work, style and thoughts on choreography and working as a professional tap dancer.
Wednesday: Attend Tap City’s popular lunchtime “Tap Talks, Tap Films” led by Tony Waag and historian Constance Valis Hill. (required attendance)
MASTER CLASSES: (2:00 – 3:30) Monday – Wednesday African Dance with Audrey Davis Improvisation with Brenda Bufalino Flamenco/Tap with Juan de Juan & Guillem Alonso EVENING ACTIVITIES & OPTIONAL EVENTS: Monday – Tap City "Meet & Greet" American Tap Dance Center (optional event) Tuesday - Wednesday - Check out other optional Events at Public Performances and Events Thursday – 7:00 pm at Symphony Space Tap Future will be presented in one show this year at the spacious Symphony Space Theater. The PPP piece will be presented along with repertory pieces from the Youth Program and the Adult Residencies. Friday – Tap City Premier Performance 8:00 pm at Symphony Space Join other PPP participants at Symphony Space on Friday evening at 8:00pm for the cutting edge Tap City concert featuring today’s hottest tap stars. A ticket to this exciting evening event is included in your PPP tuition. More discussion about this social event will take place at the Orientation Meeting. Friday & Saturday – Master Classes at Chelsea Studios Tap City ends with two days of amazing Master Classes at the American Tap Dance Center (Optional Classes, not included in tuition). HOW TO APPLY Pre-Professional Program Application Information: HOW TO APPLY Pre-Professional Program Application Information: The Pre-Professional Program is for advanced tap dancers ages 14 – 19 who are ready for an intensive class and performance experience. Dancers will be selected by video audition. We do not guarantee that dancers will be accepted into the PPP. The cast will be balanced to include dancers from diverse areas of the world, representing different ages, gender, and experience. If you are not accepted into the PPP, there are alternative options to participate in the adult residency program. Notice of acceptance into PPP will be made by e-mail. Students who are accepted will need to send full payment and registration fee to reserve their spot in the program.
Click here for PPP Application Form Please check out the Information and FAQs to help prepare you for this exciting experience. Check out the Adult Program for additional Master Classes (for ages 12 and up) TEEN PERFORMANCES 1) TEEN “TAKE IT TO THE STUDIO” SHOWCASE An informal in-studio performance opportunity for TEENS (PPP only ages 14 - 19) Monday, July 5, 2010 4:00 – 5:30 PM Chelsea Studios 151 West 26th Street Free to all registered Festival participants and guests Share your solo, duo, trio and ensemble pieces in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. No costumes, no gimmicks, just BRING IT! Please use link below to fill out form. SHOWCASE APPLICATION & REQUIREMENTS: In order to be eligible for the above performance opportunities, students must be registered participants in the Pre-Professional Program. We're sorry, but due to space constraints, Mini-Fest students or students registered in Master Classes only are NOT eligible to apply to perform in the showcases. Click here for a printable Showcase Application Form
2) TAP FUTURE - ALL STUDENT PERFORMANCE: (ages 6 - 96)
Peter Jay Sharp Theatre 2537 Broadway at 95th Street Do you have the urge to emerge? Tap City puts ALL of our students on stage in a fun show of youth, teen and adult students. Tap dancers will perform for each other—on Broadway!--in an informal performance featuring the newly minted work from all of the Tap City Residencies from the Mini-Fest, Youth, Pre-Professional and Adult Programs. It’s a chance to see and be seen, with all performers sitting in the audience to watch the works of fellow students, amateurs and professionals from around the US and around the world. A few dancers and ensembles will be selected from the Adult, Teen and Youth “Take it to the Studio” Showcases to perform also on this evening. Hosted by our entire Education Program Faculty and ATDF Artistic Director Tony Waag. Tickets: General $22 Children 17 & under/Symph. Member/College Student/Senior: $12 Box Office: 212.864.5400 Hours: Tues - Sun from 1 - 6pm. (Box office windows remain open on the night of a show until one half hour after curtain) Or visit: www.symphonyspace.org
Audition & Application Requirements: In order to be eligible for the above performance opportunities, students must be registered Festival participants in the Tap City Mini-Fest, Youth or Pre-Professional Programs only. Visit Performance Opportunities for full information and application.
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