| HISTORY
AMERICAN TAP DANCE FOUNDATION,
INC.
April 27, 1997
Tribute to Charles "Honi" Coles
Artistic Director Brenda Bufalino and Executive Director Tony Waag performed new work entitled "Stroll'n with Honi" in tribute to the late great Charles "Honi" Coles at Lincoln Center's Walter Reade Theater.
May 1, 1997
Dancers Responding to Aids
Benefit Featured dancers of the ATDO perform at the Riverside Church Theater for National Dance Week, sponsored by the NYC Dance Alliance.
May 25, 1997
National Tap Dance Day
Executive Director Tony Waag performed a tribute to honoree Donald O'Connor at Town Hall.
Aug 1, 1997
Mohonk Mountain House
Brenda Bufalino, Tony Waag and Margaret Morrison perform with Frank Kimbrough on piano.
Feb 14 - 21, 1997
Winter Tap Intensive
Master classes with Buster Brown, Lynn Dally, Margaret Morrison, Tony Waag, Baakari Wilder, Sam Weber, Billy Siegenfeld, Barbara Duffy, and Brenda Bufalino at Dick Shea Dance Studios and Dance Manhattan.
Nov 6, 1997
Germany
An ATDO and ITDO (International Tap Dance Orchestra) repeat performance and co-production at the Stadttheater Furth, Germany. Included in the program was a reconstruction of "American Landscape" and sections from Gertrude's Nose' with guest artist Jay Clayton.
Nov 11, 1997
Cafe Charlotten Theatre, Berlin
Artistic Director Brenda Bufalino and Executive Director Tony Waag performed "Stroll'n with Honi" in tribute to Charles "Honi" Coles.
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Feb 14-16, 1998
Valentine's Day Weekend Tap Intensive
Workshop and master classes with Brenda Bufalino, Margaret Morrison and Tony Waag at Musical Theater Works.
May 23-25, 1998
Klicke-Di-Klack/Tap-O-Mania Stuttgart
Tap Dance Festival, Germany International Tap Dance Orchestra performed and taught for National Tap Dance Day.
June 2 - 3, 1998
Teatro San Babila, Milan, Italy
Artistic Director Brenda Bufalino and Executive Director Tony Waag performed new show entitled AShall We Dance.
Nov 6-7, 1998
Jazz Tap Summit
ATDO performance at Hill Auditorium, Ann Arbor, Michigan and master classes at the University Musical Society, University of Michigan.
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Jan 21-24 & 28-31, 1999
Vaudeville 2000
Solo performances by members of the ATDO at La MaMa E.T.C.
Feb 13-15, 1999
Valentine's Weekend Tap Intensive
Master Classes and Tap Courses with Brenda Bufalino, Margaret Morrison and Tony Waag.
May 10-16, 1999
Tap Encontro 99
Featured dancers Brenda Bufalino, Barbara Duffy, Margaret Morrison and Tony Waag perform and teach at the Rio de Janiero Festival, Brazil.
May 23, 1999
Tap Extravaganza 1999
ATDO performs a tribute to honoree Brenda Bufalino at The Town Hall.
July 12-18, 1999
New York City Summer Tap Intensive
Master Classes with Buster Brown, Brenda Bufalino, Barbara Duffy, Margaret Morrison, Billy Siegenfeld and Tony Waag.
Nov 13-14, 1999
Tap Dance Spectacular/Dayton, Ohio
Brenda Bufalino, Tony Waag, Margaret Morrison & Buster Brown teach master classes and perform at the Dayton Convention Center Theater presented by City Folk.
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July 8-16, 2000
Tap Intensive 2000
Master classes with Buster Brown, Brenda Bufalino, Barbara Duffy, Josh Hilberman, Margaret Morrison, Tony Waag and Baakari Wilder. Tap Jam at Swing 46.
Feb 9-11, 2001
Tap Intensive 2001
Master Classes with Buster Brown, Brenda Bufalino, Margaret Morrison, and Tony Waag.
July 7 - 15, 2001
Tony Waag's Tap City, the New York City Tap Festival
Performers and teachers included Susan Abbott, Kurt Albert, Lane Alexander, A.T.D.O., Ofer Ben, Klaus Bleis, Buster Brown, Brenda Bufalino, Roxane Butterfly, Karen Callaway, Hoagy Bix Carmichael, Ayodele Casel, Cintia Chamecki, Marion Coles, Heather Cornell, Lynn Dally, Cristina Delius, Barbara Duffy, Feraba, Rod Ferrone, Claudio Figueira, Mari Fujibayashi, Savion Glover, Yvette Glover, Jane Goldberg, Susan Goldbetter, Acia Gray, Steven Harper, Susan Hebach, Josh Hilberman, Jeannie Hill, Gregory Hines, Melba Huber, Germaine Ingram, Alexander Ivashkevich, Chikako Iwahori, Rhythm Kaneko, Ann Kilkelly, Marda Kirn, Sali Ann Kriegsman, Irene Koloseus, Anina Kruger, Ted Levy, Cintia Martin, Gene Medler, Avi Miller, Deborah Mitchell, Margaret Morrison, N.C. Youth Ensemble, Leela Petronio, Sarah Petronio, Max Pollak, Tina Pratt, Michele Ribble, LaVaughn Robinson, Olivia Rosenkrantz, Germaine Salsberg, Jason Samuels Smith, Lynn Schwab, Billy Siegenfeld, Silver Belles, Jimmy Slyde, Ernie Smith, Hank Smith, So De Sapato, Prince Spencer, Swinging Seniors, Tap & Tray, Tapage, TapaToe, Tap Tel-Aviv, Tappers With Attitude, Vanaver Caravan and Tony Waag.
June 3, 2001
“Born in a Trunk”
Walter Reade Theater (11:30 am and 2:00 pm)
A tribute to the last great song and dance men of Hollywood Ray Bolger and Donald O’Connor. Presented as part of Lincoln Center’s “Reel to Real” series. Tony Waag, Rod Ferrone and David Rider performed.
June – August, 2001
Tap & Jazz Masters Series
Tap City 2001 and Circuit Productions, Inc. hosted a number of free events throughout the five boroughs.
July 7, 2001
Tap Jam
Broadway Dance Center (7:30 pm - 10:00 pm)
Welcome party with informal showcase followed by “Jam” with live musicians.
July 8, 2001
Kids Jam Session
Starbucks Coffee (11:00 am - 12:30 pm)
Special performance and jam event for the Children's Program.
Free Public Performance
Harlem/Meer Festival in Central Park (4:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
Performance by Feraba Dance Company, Collaborative event between Tap City and Circuit Productions, Inc.
July 7 – 8, 2001
Master Classes
Alvin Ailey Studios (10:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Upper West Side. Professional level classes taught by leading tap artists.
July 7 – 10, 2001
Children’s Program
Steps on Broadway Studio (11:00 am - 6:00 pm)
Upper West Side. All levels of instruction will be offered by local teachers.
July 9 – 15, 2001
Tap Intensive Workshop
Nola Rehearsal Studios (9:00 am - 5:30 pm)
Times Square. Twenty Eight different (3) day courses will be offered.
July 9, 2001
Lunch with the Masters
Nola Rehearsal Studios (1:30 pm - 2:30 pm)
Times Square. Free lunchtime event hosted by tap critic, writer, and historian Melba Huber, talking with tap masters Prince Spencer, LaVaughn Robinson, Buster Brown and more.
July 9, 2001
“Tap Kids”
The Duke on 42nd Street (Two Shows/6:00 pm & 8:00 pm)
Times Square. A special event for children. Students in the program will have a chance to perform.
July 10, 2001
“Tap Internationals”
The Duke on 42nd Street (Two shows/7:00 pm & 9:00 pm)
Times Square. Soloists and ensembles from Brazil, Spain, Germany, Israel, Japan, France, Russia, Estonia, etc... will have a chance to perform.
July 10, 2001
Tap Dance Lecture
Nola Rehearsal Studios (1:30 pm - 2:30 pm)
Times Square. Free lunchtime event hosted by writer, historian, performer and educator Ann Kilkelly, focusing on Women in Tap.
July 11, 2001
Crazy Feet - Film Presentation
Nola Rehearsal Studios (1:30 pm - 2:30 pm)
Times Square. Free lunchtime event hosted by film archivist and collector Ernie Smith, who will present vintage eccentric tap film footage.
“Tap Master - Tap Mentors”
The Duke on 42nd Street (Two shows/7:00 pm & 9:00 pm)
Times Square. Focusing on tributes to our master teachers and mentors, professional soloists and ensembles will perform.
July 12, 2001
Fascinating Rhythms – Film Presentation
The Duke on 42nd Street (4:30 pm - 6:00 pm)
Times Square.
VIP Reception
The Duke on 42nd Street (6:30 pm - 7:30 pm)
Times Square. The Tap Preservation Award was given to Marda Kirn and the Committee to Celebrate National Tap Dance Day, and the Hoofer Award was given to Gregory Hines.
“Tap City”
The Duke on 42nd Street (8:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
Times Square. Progressive benefit and sponsors performance taking the audience on a rhythmic journey through the history of tap in a multi media production with Gregory Hines, Savion Glover, Jimmy Slyde, Brenda Bufalino, Lynn Dally, Sarah Petronio, Yvette Gover, Vannaver Caravan, and local percussionists and ensembles.
July 13, 2001
Tap Talks
Nola Rehearsal Studios (1:30 pm - 2:30 pm)
Times Square. Free lunchtime event focused on tap dance issues hosted by Sali Ann Kriegsman and Marda Kirn. Leaders in the tap dance field will conduct panel discussions focusing on tap dance history, personal careers, current issues, etc...
“Tap All Stars”
The Duke on 42nd Street (Two shows/7:00 pm & 9:00 pm)
Times Square. Festival teaching Staff performed.
July 14, 2001
Lady Be Good - Film Presentation
Nola Rehearsal Studios (1:30 pm - 2:30 pm)
Times Square. Free lunchtime event hosted by film archivist and collector Ernie Smith, presenting vintage tap film footage featuring women in tap.
“Tap Divas”
The Duke on 42nd Street (Two Shows/7:00 pm & 9:00 pm)
Times Square. An evening concert devoted to the women of tap dance Brenda Bufalino, Lynn Dally, Sarah Petronio, and others.
July 15, 2001
Lunch with the Swingin’ Seniors
Nola Rehearsal Studios (1:30 pm - 2:30 pm)
Times Square. Free lunchtime event hosted by Tina Pratt and legendary women who danced at the Apollo Theater and the Cotton Club
“Tap Divas”
The Duke on 42nd Street (Two Shows/7:00 pm & 9:00 pm)
Times Square. An evening concert devoted to the women of tap dance Brenda Bufalino, Lynn Dally, and Sarah Petronio.
Aug. 6-12, 2001
Chicago Human Rhythm Project
Featured dancers Barbara Duffy, Margaret Morrison & Tony Waag teach and perform at the annual Chicago Tap Dance Festival.
August 22, 2001
“Rhythm & Romance”
Lincoln Center “Out of Doors” Festival
Outdoor concert located at the fountain plaza. Hosted by Tap City’s Producer Tony Waag, this concert will feature numerous local tap soloists and tap ensembles. Free and open to the public.
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Feb. 15-18, 2002
Winter Tap Intensive
Master Classes/Cap 21 Studios (10:30 am - 5:45 pm)
Professional level master classes by Brenda Bufalino, Margaret Morrison and Tony Waag.
Feb. 15, 2002
Tap Jam
Studio Showcase Hosted by Margaret Morrison with special guests and live music.
July 6 - 14, 2002
Tony Waag's Tap City, the New York City Tap Festival
Performers, teachers and presenters included: Charon Aldredge, Lane Alexander, Ben Allison, Jerry Ames, Robyn Astaire, Cholly Atkins, Kathy Banks-Wilson, Shana Beeble, Richard Bennett , Molly Blodgett, Becky Bowen, Jaimee Bradshaw, Jill Braverman, Terry Brock, Adrianne Brown, Robin Burdulis, Alyssa Burton, Crystal Burton, Roxane Butterfly, Dana Bynum, Karen Callaway-Williams, Ayodele Casel, Dani Center, Daryn Center, Lynda Cervo, Felix Chen, Matthew Chin-Quee, Jane Cho, Hazel Collett, Lorraine Condos, Marie Confroy, Heather Cornell, Rebecca Cote, Jila Cothran, Brett Covington, Korinne Covington, Trent Covington, Warren Craft, Courtney Craven, Harold Cromer, Andrea D'Alessandro, Jenna D'Onza, Claudio da Silva, Alison Daguio, Lynn Dally, Brenna Dasilva, Jennie DaSilva, Alyse DaSilva, David Rider’s World of Tap, Todd Davis, Ariana Davis, Marshall Davis Jr., DC Artistry Tap and Drum, Santi Debriano, Andrea Demetriou, Allison Dessert, Dha Fuzion, John Di Martino, Jovana Di Prisco, Kristina Dobosz, Meghan Dodd, Amanda Donato, Susan Abbott Doskocil, Michelle Dorrance, Barbara Duffy, Barbara Duffy and Co., Melissa Dussin, Omar Edwards, Yvonne Edwards, Yaron Englerm, Liza Enrich, Danielle Fisher, Thomas Ford, Kayla Forseth, Mari Fujibayashi, Fulton Feet Express, Anna Gallio, Brett Gallio, Charles Gartman, Devon Gibbons, Katelyn Giliberti, Yvette Glover, Savion Glover, Roman Gnezdilov, Jane Goldberg, Thelma Goldberg, Sebastian Goldberg, Susan Goldbetter, Laraine Goodman, Germaine Goodson, Acia Gray, Asha Griffith, Half Pint Hoofers, Jennifer Hall, Larry Ham, Hamilton Dance, Brooke Handfield, Steven Harper, Megan Haungs, Anne Hearn, Shannon Hearn, Susan Hebach, Jessie Hedman, Ezra Herbert, Joshua Hilberman, Jeannie Hill, Clareese Hill, Constance Valis-Hill, Nichole Hockenberry, Channing Cook Holmes, Benjamin Hosig, Melba Huber, Corey Hutchins, Toni-Anne Idzinski, Germaine Ingram, Bill Irwin, Alexander Ivashkevich, Ivo 9, Chikako Iwahori, Delilah Jackson, Emily Jackson-Carlon, Kendrick Jones II, Jump Rhythm Jazz Project, Joelle Kairys, Kids on Tap, Ann Kilkelly, Frank Kimbrough, Vladimir Kirsanov, Kazunori Kumagai, La Danse School of Performing Arts, Evie Ladin, Jenny Lane, Julie LaPadula, Konstantin Larin, Jamie Larowitz Sherman, Stephanie Larriere, Sharon Lavi, Orlangelo Leal, Mable Lee, Legacy Dancers, Herve LeGoff, Jeni LeGon, Michela Lerman, Anita Lewis, Stephan Maffia, Maurice Malcolm, Anneliese Marcojohn, Andrea Marshall, Kelly Martin, Orlangelo Martins, Angelo Marcio Martins, Kristina Massa, Laura Mauriello, Metro-Gnomes, Shawna McCartney Frey, Megan McCarty, Mary McElduff, Stacey McFadin, Leroy Meyers, Kym Meyers, Jessica Miklowcic, Jacqueline Miller, Deborah Mitchell, Yako Miyamoto, Margaret Morrison, Neel Murgui, Akim Ndlovu, Konstantin Nevretdinov, Nancy Newell, New Jersey Tap Ensemble, Fayard Nicholas, Katherine Nicholas, Rigmor Newman Nicholas, Madeleine Nichols, Katie Norris, O’D n Tap, Clare O'Donnell, Ashley Orifice, Eddie Ornowski, Misty Owens, Nicki Parrott, Isaac Perez, Jennifer Perez, Anthony Peters, Sarah Petronio, Keri Phelan, Tara Picaro, Valeria Pinheiro, Andrew Pirozzi, Elizabeth Poitras, Max Pollak, Van Porter, Abby Puca, Rachael Rachon, Leif Rawson-Ahern, Trisha Regan, Priscilla Rendon, Kelly Reynolds, Rhinebeck Taps, Michele Ribble, David Rider, LaVaughn Robinson, Sabrina Rollo, Olivia Rosenkrantz, Kathleen Ross, Igor Sabla, Adam Sabla, Christine Scanlon, Rebecca Scanlon, Susan Scanlon, Emilie Schmidt, Kristen, Schoen-Rene, Kelsey Schools, Lynn Schwab, Mattie Sheik, Jamie Sherman, Billy Siegenfeld, Coulee Slatnick, Jesse Sloman, Jimmy Slyde, Valerie Smith, Kristen Smith, Tina Socci, Kristen Socci, Sally Sommer, Prince Spencer, Peggy Spina, Grace Sroka, Al'Muquran Starling, Step Aside Tap Company, Sherry Stregack, Manuel Suarez, Melinda Sullivan, Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards, Lisa Swenton, Shareef Swindell, Tap Collective, Tap Dance for Young People, Jimmy Tate, Keith Terry, Terry Brocks School of Dance, Garth Thomas, Karin Thompson, Giuliana Tittarelli, Barbara Anne Titus, Pat Tortorici, Frederique Trunk, Cacau Arco Verde, Tony Waag, Dianne Walker, Andy Wasserman, Sam Weber, Sebastian Weber, Janine Weekley, Katherine Wood, Michelle Yiznitsky, Vanneza Zabala, and Qing Hua Zhang.
July 6, 2002
Public Tap Jam
Jimmy’s Uptown Cafe (8:00 pm - 11:00 pm)
Welcome party/showcase followed by a Tap “Jam” with live Jazz musicians.
July 6 & 7, 2002
Master Classes
Chelsea Dance Studios (10:00 am - 6:00 pm)
Professional level master classes by leading tap artists.
July 8 - 12, 2002
Tap Intensive Workshops
Chelsea Dance Studios (10:00 am - 5:30 pm)
20 different (5) day courses focusing on Technique, Improvisation, Clog, Body Percussion, Jazz, Funk, Rhythm, Music for dancers and Swing.
July 8, 2002
“Tap Youth/Tap Future”
The Duke on 42nd Street (Two shows/7:00 pm & 9:30 pm)
Performances by youth ensembles and teens.
July 9 - 12, 2002
Youth Program
Dick Shea’s Dance Studio (11:00 am - 4:00 pm)
All levels of instruction to children and teens taught by top local teachers.
July 9, 2002
“Tap Internationals”
The Duke on 42nd Street (Two shows/7:00 pm & 9:30 pm)
Soloists and ensembles from Brazil, Spain, Germany, Israel, Japan, France, Russia, Estonia, etc. have a chance to perform.
July 10, 2002
“Tap Choreography”
The Duke on 42nd Street (Two shows/7:00 pm & 9:30 pm)
New works presented by leading soloists and ensembles from around the world.
July 11, 2002
“Tap City” VIP Benefit/Reception
The Duke on 42nd Street (6:00 pm - 7:30 pm)
The The Tap Preservation Award was given to Sali Ann Kriesman and the Hoofer Award was given to both Buster Brown and Jimmy Slyde. Performances followed with special appearances by Gregory Hines, Savion Glover, Dianne Walker, Tony Waag, Jimmy Slyde, Sarah Petronio and others.
July 12, 2002
“Tap All - Stars”
The Duke on 42nd Street (Two shows/7:00 pm & 9:30 pm)
Teaching staff and other professional soloists perform.
July 13, 2002
“Tap Master - Tap Mentors”
The Duke on 42nd Street (Two shows/7:00 pm & 9:30 pm)
Focusing on tributes to master teachers and mentors, professional soloists and ensembles will perform.
Master Classes
Chelsea Dance Studios (10:00 am - 6:00 pm)
Professional level master classes by leading tap artists.
July 14, 2002
“Tap Talks – Tap Films”
The Duke on 42nd Street (11:00 am & 2:00 pm)
Leading educators and masters in the tap field will present and conduct panel discussions, lectures, and film presentations on tap dance history, personal careers, and current issues, culminating with a presentation and announcement of this year’s NYC Tap Dance Hall of Fame inductees.
Aug. 5-18, 2002
Chicago Human Rhythm Project
Dancers Brenda Bufalino, Margaret Morrison & Tony Waag teach and perform at the annual Chicago Tap Dance Festival.
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Feb. 15-17, 2003
Winter Tap Intensive
Master Classes/Chelsea Studios (10:00 am - 6:00 pm)
Professional level master classes by Brenda Bufalino, Harold Cromer, Barbara Duffy, Omar Edwards, Derick Grant, Bill Irwin, Ted Levy, Margaret Morrison, Max Pollak, Michele Ribble, Jimmy Tate, Karen Callaway Williams, & Maya and Reggie Workman for children, teens and adults.
Teacher Training Program
Chelsea Studios (10:00 am - 6:00 pm)
The first in an ongoing series of seminars dedicated to providing tap teachers with the very best information on rhythm tap, focusing on technique, the use of the body for sound, tone, styles and speed, injury prevention, tap exercises, improvisation, music for tap dance and history. Faculty included Brenda Bufalino, Debra Goodman, MS, PT, Michele Ribble and Margaret Morrison.
Choreography Residency
Chelsea Dance Studios (10:00 am - 6:00 pm)
A 9 hour series of classes to learn Brenda Bufalino's ground breaking work entitled "The White Buffalo Suite" which was originally created for the American Tap Dance Orchestra touring company. Some participating students perform this work at Tap City in July!
Feb. 16, 2003
Showcase & Tap Jam
Swing 46 (8:00pm - 11:00 pm)
An informal performance showcasing youth and adult ensembles, as well as soloists, from around the world. This event was followed by a Tap Jam with live Jazz musicians.
May 16, 2003
Benefit for the Tito Puente Performing Arts Academy
Jr. High School 117 in East Harlem
Benefit for the school’s tap program (we helped raise over $1,000)
Performers included Tony Waag as the Master of Ceremonies, Tap Dancers: The Tito Puente Tappers, Cintia Chamecki, Michelle Dorrance, Rod Ferrone, Walter Freeman, Charles Gartman, Andrea Goodman, Derick K. Grant, Susan Hebach, Corey Hutchins, Margaret Morrison, Max Pollak, Lynn Schwab, Coulee Slatnick, Kirsten Burke Smith, Sherry Stregack, Tony Waag, Karen Callaway Williams and Musicians: Larry Ham, Lee Hudson, Eddie Ornowski, Lissa Freeman & Bobby Sanabria. Stage Manager: Hjördis Linn.
June 16, 2003
Casita Maria’s Third Annual Community Event
(part of Bronx Week)
Honoring Michael Bloomberg and Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrión. Performers included ATDF’s partner Tap Dance for Young People. Directed by Susan Hebach featuring Charley Gartman & Coulee Slatnick
June 21, 2003
NYC & Company Sales Meeting
Held at Jimmy’s Uptown in Harlem
Performance by scholarship student Corey Hutchins
And we were graced by the inimitable company of Mable Lee
July 12 - 20, 2003
Tony Waag's Tap City, the New York City Tap Festival
Performers and teachers included: Kurt Albert, Guillem Alonso, Bob Audy, Klaus Bleis, Terry Brock, Ernest "Brownie" Brown, Brenda Bufalino, Robin Burdulis, Roxane Butterfly, Gabriella Carrubba, Cintia Chamecki, Jay Clayton, Heather Cornell, Harold Cromer, Jenai Cutcher, Dance 10, David Rider’s World of Tap, Marshall Davis Jr., Mark Delpriora, Michelle Dorrance, Barbara Duffy, Dormeshia Sumbry Edwards, Yvonne Edwards, Rod Ferrone, Roser Font, Walter Freeman, Lissa Freeman, Mari Fujibayashi, Fulton Feet Express, Brett Gallio, Savion Glover, Yvette Glover, Charles Goddertz, Jane Goldberg, Thelma Goldberg, Susan Goldbetter, Laraine Goodman, Debra Goodman, Germaine Goodson, Derick Grant, Acia Gray, Larry Ham, Hamilton Dance, Susan Hebach, Jeannie Hill, Ben Hosig, Melba Huber, Corey Hutchins, Chikako Iwahori, Tommy James, Montego Joe, Kendrick Jones II, Kids on Tap, Ann Kilkelly, Tyler Knowlin, Kazunori Kumagai, La Danse School of Performing Arts, Sharon Lavi, Mable Lee, Samara Manger-Weil, Earl May, Reggio McLaughlin, Katherine McManus, Metro-Gnomes, Deborah Mitchell, Margaret Morrison, Andrew Nemr, New Jersey Tap Ensemble, North Carolina Youth Ensemble, O’D n Tap, Eddie Ornowski, Drika Overton & Company, Atlantic City Dance Theatre, Sarah Petronio, Valeria Pinheiro, Max Pollak, Pedro Ramos, Michele Ribble, David Rider, LaVaughn Robinson, Olivia Rosenkrantz, Germaine Salsberg, Lynn Schwab, Rita Silva, Dr. Jimmy Slyde, Jason Samuels Smith, Sherry Stregack, Melinda Sullivan, Tap Dance for Young People, Tap Dance Studio, Tapeplas, Jimmy Tate, The Legacy Dancers, The New Jersey Tap Ensemble Youth Co., Constance Valis Hill, Vanaver Caravan, Tony Waag, Dianne Walker, Andy Wasserman, Curtis Watts, Joseph Wiggan , Karen Callaway Williams, Maya Milenovic Workman, Reggie Workman, Nicholas Young, and Qinghua Zhang.
July 11, 2003
“Tap Your Feet” 2 Beat Street
Brooklyn Children’s Museum (6:30-7:30 p.m.)
Evening performance by Tap City’s Tap Youth/Tap Future. Created by Michele Ribble. Produced by Susan Goldbetter and Circuit Productions, Inc. in association with Tap City.
July 12, 2003
Master Classes
Chelsea Dance Studios (10:00 am - 5:30 pm)
Professional level master classes by leading tap artists.
July 13, 2003
Master Classes
Chelsea Dance Studios (10:00 am - 3:30 pm)
Professional level master classes by leading tap artists.
Opening Night in Harlem
Jimmy’s Uptown Café (5:30pm - 8:30 pm)
Welcome Party. Tap “Jam” with live Jazz musicians.
July 14 - 18, 2003
Adult Training Program
Chelsea Dance Studios (10:00 am - 5:30 pm)
20 different (5) day courses: Technique, Improvisation, Clog Dance, Body Percussion, Jazz, Funk, Rhythm, Eccentric, Music and Swing.
Tap Talks – Tap Films
Chelsea Dance Studios (12:45 pm & 1:45 pm)
Discussions, lectures, and film presentations on tap dance history, careers, and current issues by leading educators and masters.
The Rattle Club
Various Locations
Open rooms for participants to practice, warm up, view video tapes and socialize.
July 14, 2003
“Tap Youth/Tap Future I”
Duke on 42nd Street (9:30 pm only)
Performances by teens and youth ensembles.
July 15, 2003
“Tap Youth/Tap Future II”
Duke on 42nd Street (Two shows/7:00 pm & 9:30 pm)
Performances by teens and youth ensembles.
July 15 – 19, 2003
Youth Program
New York Dance Center (10:30 am - 5:30 pm)
Top instructors - all levels of instruction to children and teens.
July 16, 2003
“Tap City Gala”
Duke on 42nd Street (7:00 pm)
Benefit performance in support of the American Tap Dance Foundation and its on going effort of creating an American Tap Dance Center. Special appearances by Sevion Glover, Brenda Bufalino, Tony Waag, Jimmy Slyde, Sarah Petronio and others.
“Meet the Artists”
Duke on 42nd Street (8:30 pm - 9:00 pm)
Sponsors and supporters meet the artists after the show.
July 17, 2003
“Tap Spectacular I”
Duke on 42nd Street (2 shows/7 pm & 9:30 pm)
International kaleidoscopes of legendary tap masters, contemporary soloists, cutting edge ensembles and up and coming hoofers. The annual “Tap Preservation” Award for outstanding achievement presented to a tap dancer, educator and/or organization.
July 18, 2003
“Tap Spectacular II”
Duke on 42nd Street (2 shows/7 pm/9:30 pm)
International kaleidoscopes of legendary tap masters, contemporary soloists, cutting edge ensembles and up and coming hoofers. The annual “Hoofer” Awards for outstanding achievement presented to leading dancers in the field.
July 19, 2003
Master Classes
Chelsea Dance Studios (10:00 am - 5:30 pm)
Professional level master classes by leading tap artists.
Youth Showcase
New York Dance Center Hosted by Yvette Glover
“Tap Spectacular III”
Duke on 42nd Street (2 shows/7 pm & 9:30 pm)
International kaleidoscopes of legendary tap masters, contemporary soloists, cutting edge ensembles and up and coming hoofers. Presentation and announcements of this year’s NYC “Tap Dance Hall of Fame” inductees.
July 20, 2003
Master Classes
Chelsea Dance Studios (10:00 am - 1:30 pm)
Professional level master classes by leading tap artists.
Adult Student Showcase
Chelsea Dance Studios (1:30 pm - 4:00 pm)
An informal studio showcase of student talent.
Oct-Nov, 2003
Year-Round Classes
New York Dance Center 8 Week Tap Courses and On-going daily classes with Brenda Bufalino, Barbara Duffy, Michele Ribble, & Lynn Schwab.
Oct 22, 2003
Change for Kid’s 6th Annual Talent Extravaganza
Studio 54
Dancers included Barbara Duffy and Co. dancers Cintia Chamecki, Michelle Dorrance, Barbara Duffy & Lynn Schwab
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Jan – June, 2004
Year-Round Classes
New York Dance Center 8 Week Tap Courses and On-going daily classes with Brenda Bufalino, Barbara Duffy, Michele Ribble, & Lynn Schwab.
February 13 – 16, 2004
ATDF Winter Tap Intensive
A weekend of 12 dynamic Master Classes for adults and teens, 3 Choreography Residencies, and the 2nd Annual Tap Teacher Seminar.
Master Classes
Chelsea Dance Studios & New York Dance Center (10:00 am - 6:00 pm) Professional level master classes by leading tap artists for children, teens and adults.
Teacher Training Program
Chelsea Dance Studios (10:00 am - 6:00 pm)
The second in an ongoing series of seminars dedicated to providing tap teachers with the very best information on rhythm tap, focusing on technique, the use of the body for sound, tone, styles and speed, injury prevention, tap exercises, improvisation, music for tap dance and history.
Choreography Residencies
Chelsea Dance Studios (10:00 am - 6:00 pm)
Three 9 hour residencies where students will learn ground breaking choreography created by leading soloists and choreographers in the field. Some participating students were chosen to perform these new works at Tap City in July!
February 13, 2004
Tap Choreography Showcase (8 - 10PM)
Works in progress and new tap endeavors are presented. Hosted by Brenda Bufalino and Tony Waag. New works by tap ensembles and soloists in an informal setting with live accompaniment by pianist Larry Ham. (Admission: $15 for the evening)
February 14, 2004
Open House, Party and Tap Jam (8 -11PM)
In honor of Gregory Hines on his birthday! An open house and a piece of birthday cake, followed by a tap jam.
March 22, 2004
ATDF Fundraising Reception and Performance (6 – 9PM)
Experience an exclusive preview performance of Tap City, the annual NYC Tap Festival held in July! This event was hosted in a private, residential loft in the East Village of Manhattan. All proceeds supported future ATDF programming.
April 15, 2004
Tap City on Tour Performance
Westminster School
Simsbury, CT
April 17, 2004
Tap City on Tour Performance
Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NY
July 3 – July 10, 2004
Tony Waag's Tap City, the New York City Tap Festival
Performers and teachers included: Charon Aldredge, American Stardom Dance Academy, April Andreu Peter Apfelbaum, Chloe Arnold, Samantha Arnow, Caitlin Ayres, Kirsten Ayres, Bruno Barros, Erika Bauerlein, Amanda Blauer, Michael Blevins, Justin Boccitto, Terry Brock, Bernice Brooks, Ernest "Brownie" Brown, Oskar Bucki, Brenda Bufalino, Robin Burdulis, Alyssa Burton, Crystal Burton, Roxane Butterfly, Brooke Capel, Edmar Castaneda, Dani Center, Daryn Center, Cintia Chamecki, Nora Clark, Flavia Costa, Warren Craft, Courtney Craven, Harold Cromer, Katie Currier, Jenai Cutcher, Andreas Daenel, Christine D'Aguillo, Lynn Dally, Dance 10, Dancers Corner, Shelby Davis, David Rider’s World of Tap, Jovana Di Prisco, Kristina Dobosz, Stephanie Dobosz, Amanda Donato, Michelle Dorrance, Barbara Duffy, Barbara Duffy & Company, Allegra Durante, Dormeshia Sumbry Edwards, Mia Feagin, Andrew Fee, Natalie Feinberg, David Fien, Sarah Flaherty, Flamenco Latino, Joe Fonda, Melissa Fopiano, Eddy Francisco, Kaitlyn Frank, Alice Fucs, Ana Fucs, Mari Fujibayashi, Katy Galli, Charley Gartman, Generation Tap, Basilio Georges, Devon Gibbons, Yvette Glover, Charles Goddertz, Jane Goldberg, Sebastian Goldberg, Germaine Goodson, Derick K. Grant, Larry Ham, Hamilton Dance, Steven Harper, Audra Harris, Josh Hilberman, Jeannie Hill, Tara Holmes, Kira Hosbein, Lee Howard, Molly Humphrey, Samantha Inho, Chikako Iwahori, Jazz Tap Ensemble, Sarah Johnson, Kendrick Jones II, Kelsey Jordan, Kids On Tap, Gabrielle Kotkov, Kazunori Kumagai, Sean Kupisz, Sarah Larsen, Mable Lee, The Legacy Dancers, Carly Levin, Steve Maffia, Michela Marino-Lerman, Earl May, Reggio McLaughlin, The Metro-Gnomes, Deborah Mitchell, Michael Morabito, Tricia Moree, Janine Moretti, Margaret Morrison, The Movement Dance Company, Hamish Murray, Iliana Lis Paris, Lisa Parrott, Keri Phelan, Andrew Pirozzi, Max Pollak, Van Porter, Pamela Raff, Pedro Ramos, Courtney Rauch, Raw Metal Dance Company, Aurora Reyes, Kelly Reynolds, Michele Ribble, Ritmico, Alby Roblejo, Amanda Rodriguez, Nicky Romaniello, Olivia Rosenkrantz, Kathleen Ross, Jennifer Salazar, Adriana Salomao, Germaine Salsberg, Ileana Santamaria, Alexandra Schroll, Lynn Schwab, Brad Shepik, Kelsey Shepparg, Shoehorn, Rachel Shoemaker, Allison Singer, Coulee Slatnick, Jimmy Slyde, Jason Samuels Smith, Al'Muquran Starling, Steven Harper Company, Catherine Strycharz, Grant Swift, Tapag, Tap Dance for Young People, Ryann Taylor, The Rhythm Queens, Byron Tittle, Shamfa Tittle, Amanda Todaro, Reindert Toia, Samuel Torres, Megan Tursi, Elka Samuels Vian, Tony Waag, Dianne Walker, Kaitlyn Way, Janine Weekley, Lillias White, Joseph Wiggan, Josette Wiggan, Baakari Wilder, Karen Callaway Williams, Paul Wilson, Simon Wright, and Nicholas Young.
July 3, 2004
Master Classes
Chelsea Dance Studios (10:00 am - 5:30 pm)
Professional level master classes for adults, seniors, teens and youth taught by leading tap artists.
July 4, 2004
Master Classes
Chelsea Dance Studios (10:00 am - 3:30 pm)
Professional level master classes by leading tap artists.
July 5, 2004
Boat Ride
Circle Line Hudson River (7:30pm - 10:30 pm)
Welcome Party & “Jam” with live Jazz.
July 5 - 7, 2004
Youth Program
Chelsea Dance Studios (10:00 am - 5:30 pm)
All levels of instruction to children and teens.
The Rattle Club
Various Locations Open rooms for participants to practice, warm up, view video tapes and socialize.
July 5 - 9, 2004
Adult Training Program
Chelsea Dance Studios (10:00 am - 5:30 pm)
20 different (5) day courses: Technique, Improvisation, Clog Dance, Body Percussion, Jazz, Funk,
Rhythm, Eccentric, Music & Swing.
Tap Talks/Tap Films
Chelsea Dance Studios (Lunchtime Sessions)
Discussions, lectures, and film presentations on tap dance history, careers, and current issues by
leading educators and masters.
July 6, 2004
“Tap City Gala”
Duke on 42nd Street (7:00 pm)
A party in two acts! Opening night benefit performance with tributes to the late tap Ambassador Gregory Hines and MGM’s tap dance royalty the late Donald O’Connor and Ann Miller. All three
will be inducted into the International Tap Dance Hall of Fame. The evening begins in the theater with performances by Brenda Bufalino, Jazz Tap Ensemble, Kendrick Jones II, The Legacy
Dancers, Michela Marino Lerman, Van “the Man” Porter, Dr. Jimmy Slyde, Lillias White, Tony Waag and others. The second half of the show continues upstairs at the Tap Lounge featuring Roxane Butterfly, Max Pollak, Tamango, Tapage and other dancers and musicians from New York’s hottest world beat scene. All proceeds supported future programming of the American Tap Dance Foundation.
July 7, 2004
“Tap Internationals”
Duke on 42nd Street (Two shows/7:00 pm & 9:30 pm)
Performances by unique international artists and ensembles from around the globe including Grant Swift (Australia/New Zealand), Flavia Costa (Brazil), Steven Harper Company (Brazil), Tapage
(France/Japan), Kazu Kumagai (Japan), Andreas Dänel (Germany) and more. This evening has become the favorite show among those who are in the know!
July 8, 2004
“Tap Youth/Tap Future”
Duke on 42nd Street (Two shows/7:00 pm & 9:30 pm)
Performances by kids, teens and youth ensembles from across the nation with special guest ensemble Tap Kids. Hosted by Tap City’s Youth Program Director Michele Ribble, these performances also include the presentation of the 2nd annual Tap Teacher Awards presented to leading tap educators in the field.
July 9, 2004
“Tap New York”
Duke on 42nd Street (Two shows/7:00 pm & 9:30 pm)
The best New York City can offer, featuring local masters, soloists, and ensembles including Brenda Bufalino, Barbara Duffy & Company, Dormeshia Sumbry Edwards, Yvette Glover, Charles Goddertz, Mable Lee, Reggio McLaughlin, Margaret Morrison, Michele Ribble, Germaine Salsberg, Baakari Wilder and others. Ensemble pieces created during the festival by Karen Callaway Williams and Tony Waag will also premiere. The annual Tap Preservation Award was presented to Jane Goldberg for outstanding achievement in the preservation of tap dance.
July 10, 2004
Master Classes
Chelsea Dance Studios (10:00 am - 5:30 pm)
Professional level master classes by leading tap artists.
“Tap Treasures”
Duke on 42nd Street (Two shows/7:00 pm & 9:30 pm)
Tap tributes to legendary masters and teachers, and new choreography by contemporary soloists, cutting edge ensembles and up and coming hoofers including performances by Chloe Arnold, Terry Brock, Harold Cromer, Lynn Dally, Generation Tap, Josh Hilberman, Pamela Raff, Rhythm ISS, the Rhythm Queens (Germaine Goodson and Deborah Mitchell), Shoehorn, Jason Samuels Smith, and tributes to Charles “Honi” Coles, the Copasetics, Paul Draper, Henry LeTang, Bettye Morrow and Leonard Reed. The annual Hoofer Awards were presented to tap masters, Ernest “Brownie” Brown, Dianne Walker and LaVaughn Robinson.
November, 2004
Tap City on Tour Tour
Tap City presented the best of the annual New York City Tap Festival, touring North America with an international cast of legendary tap veterans, cutting-edge tap soloists, and up-and-coming young talent. The cast of Tap City was drawn from a list of performers who have been featured in the New York City Tap Festival since it’s inception in 2001.
Nov 10, 2004
Tap City on Tour Performance
Kutztown University
Kutztown, PA
Nov 13, 2004
Tap City on Tour Performance
Merrick-Bellmore Community Concert Assn.
Merrick, NY
Nov 18, 2004
Tap City on Tour Performance
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI
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Jan – April, 2005
Tap City on Tour
Tap City presented the best of the annual New York City Tap Festival, touring North America with an international cast of legendary tap veterans, cutting-edge tap soloists, and up-and-coming young talent. The cast of Tap City was drawn from a list of performers who have been featured in the New York City Tap Festival since it’s inception in 2001.
January 19, 2005
Tap City on Tour Performance
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Johnstown, PA
Feb 18 –21, 2005
ATDF Annual Winter Tap Intensive
A weekend of 12 dynamic Master Classes for adults and teens taught by Ayodele Casel, Barbara Duffy, Walter “Sundance” Freeman, Margaret Morrison, Michele Ribble, Randy Skinner, Tony Waag, Karen Callaway Williams and Nicholas Young, a three-day course with Brenda Bufalino, Tap Talks/Tap History & Free Events.
Feb 19, 2005
Dancing Against the Wind
Dancing with the Wind
Dancing with the Wind at Her Back
Fashion Institute of Technology
Katie Murphy Amphitheater
Brenda Bufalino's New One-Woman Show
Feb 20, 2005
New Tap Choreography Showcase
Cutting edges performances by local soloists and ensembles.
February 26, 2005
Tap City on Tour Performance
Barrier Island Group for the Arts
Sanibel, FL
March 6, 2005
Tap City on Tour Performance
Riverside Theatre
Vero Beach, FL
March 8, 2005
Tap City on Tour Performance
Truman State University
Kirksville, MO
March 10, 2005
Tap City on Tour Performance
Baker University
Baldwin City, KS
March 12, 2005
Tap City on Tour Performance
Piney Woods Fine Arts Association
Crockett, TX
March 14, 2005
Tap City on Tour Performance
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS
Monday, March 28, 2005
ATDF’s Second Annual Fundraising Party (6:00 - 9:00pm)
O’Neal’s Café’
50 West 65th Street
An exclusive preview performance of Tap City, the annual NYC Tap Festival held in July, Cocktails and Buffet Dinner. Presentations & Performances by Brenda Bufalino, Tony Waag Kendrick Jones II, Mable Lee, Michela Marino Lerman, Max Pollak, Joseph Wiggan and others!
April 9-11, 2005
Tap City on Tour Performance
Performing Arts Society of Acadiana
Lafayette, LA
April 13-14, 2005
Tap City on Tour Performance
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA
April 16, 2005
Tap City on Tour Performance
Terry Clark Dance Centre
Fresno, CA
April 23, 2005
Tap City on Tour Performance
Danville Concert Association
Danville, VA
May 12, 2005
The Gregory Hines Collection of American Tap Dance
Free program : Screenings and Official celebration of the creation of the new Archive Project in collaboration with the Jerome Robbins Dance Division. Hosted and curated by Tony Waag, Constance Valis Hill and Madeleine Nichols
Bruno Walter Auditorium
New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
May 19-21, 2005
THANK YOU GREGORY! A Tribute to the Legends of Tap
Zellerbach Theatre
Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia, PA.
Produced and curated by Randy Swartz, Artistic Director of Dance Affiliates/Dance Celebration, in association with Executive/Artistic Director of the American Tap Dance Foundation and TapCity/The New York City Tap Festival Tony Waag. THANK YOU GREGORY was a show designed to honor Gregory while tributing numerous legends of tap dance, and featured outstanding tap soloists in the field today including: Brenda Bufalino, Jason Samuels Smith, Roxanne Butterfly, Karen Callaway Williams, Van Porter, Josh Hilberman, and Nate Cooper. I acted as the Master of Ceremonies. The program also featured live music, and projected images of tap’s rich history. Tributes included production numbers honoring all the great tap artists throughout history and celebrated the careers of Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, John Bubbles, Charles “Honi” Coles, Sammy Davis Jr., Eleanor Powell, the Nicholas Brothers, Ruby Keeler, Dr. Jimmy Slyde, Fred Astaire, Ann Miller and a host of others!
June 25 – July 3, 2005
Tony Waag’s Tap City, the New York City Tap Festival
June 25 - July 3, 2005
Master Classes and courses for kids, teens & adults
June 27, 2005
Jazz Boat Ride & Tap Jam
Circle Line Marina and Hudson River
Opening social event for Tap City
June 28 – July 3, 2005
Premiere Performances
Joyce Theater
175 Eighth Avenue at 19th Street
June 28, 2005
Tap City Gala/Reception
Annual gala performance with a potpurrie of Tap Masters, Tap All-Stars, Tap Divas, Tap Internationals and Tap Legends. Performers include Brenda Bufalino, Lynn Dally, Michelle Dorance & Friends, Barbara Duffy & Company, Walter “Sundance” Freeman, Kendrick Jones II, Mable Lee, Thomas Marek, the North Carolina Youth Ensemble, Sarah Petronio, Dr. Jimmy Slyde, Jason Samuels Smith, Tapage (Olivia Rosenkrantz & Mari Fujibayashi), Tony Waag, Dianne Walker, Joseph Wiggan and Karen Callaway Williams.
The performance was followed by a reception at Dance Theater Workshop (right down the street) where we announced this years Hoofer, Tap Preservation and International Tap Dance Hall of Fame recipients. All proceeds support future programming of the American Tap Dance Foundation.
The annual Hoofer Award was presented to tap master Sarah Petronio. The annual Tap Preservation Award was presented to Delilah Jackson for outstanding achievement in the preservation of tap dance. The 2005 International Tap Dance Hall of Fame Inductees were Sammy Davis Jr. and Peg Leg Bates.
June 29, July 1 & July 3, 2005
Program A:
Tap All-Stars/Tap Internationals
Tap All-Stars focuses on contemporary work created by the leading tap choreographers and improvographers that are transforming the traditions with passion, humor and joy. Tap Internationals explores new frontiers by blending with international rhythms from around the world with dancers Ayodele Casel, Derick K. Grant, Kazu Kumagai, Michelle Dorrance & Friends, Walter “Sundance” Freeman, Kendrick Jones II, Thomas Marek, the Legacy Dancers, Michela Marino Lerman, the New Jersey Tap Ensemble, Leela Petronio, Max Pollak and Rumba Tap, Michele Ribble, Tapage (Olivia Rosenkrantz & Mari Fujibayashi), Joseph Wiggan and master of ceremonies Tony Waag.
June 30, July 2 & July 3, 2005
Program B:
Tap Masters/Tap Mentors/Tap Divas/Tap Legends
A legacy of tap tributes to our beloved Tap Masters/Tap Mentors with historic material handed down by tap dance legends Buster Brown, Charles “Honi” Coles, Gregory Hines, and the Copasetics with performances by Barbara Duffy & Company, Jeannie Hill, Kendrick Jones II, Margaret Morrison, the North Carolina Youth Ensemble, Lynn Schwab, Jason Samuels Smith, Tony Waag, Joseph Wiggan and Karen Callaway Williams. The evening also highlights the return of tap divas Brenda Bufalino, Lynn Dally, Mable Lee, Sarah Petronio, and Dianne Walker and a special guest appearance by Dr. Jimmy Slyde.
July 2, 2005
Youth Program:
Tap Youth/Tap Future
Tap City promotes the education of our youth by opening new doors of opportunity to future generations with a showcase of young talent in Tap Youth/Tap Future. Performances by kids, teens and youth ensembles and hosted by Youth Program Director Michele Ribble. These performances also include the presentation of the 2nd annual Tap Teacher Awards presented to leading tap educators in the field.
Oct 19 – Dec 14, 2005
Fall Youth Tap Classes
Teachers included David Rider and Kirsten Smith
Stepping Out Studios
Sept 2-5, 2005
Vancouver International Tap Dance Festival
Executive Director Tony Waag performs and teaches master classes.
Sept 21 – Dec 14, 2005
Adult Technique Classes for Adults
Wednesdays, 12-2pm
Taught by Brenda Bufalino
Dec 4, 2005
Audition - Tap City Youth Ensemble and Junior Repertory Ensemble
For tap dancers ages 8 – 20 / 12:00 – 3:00
Stepping Out Studios, 37 West 26th Street, 9th fl
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Jan 8, 2006
Youth Program Open House
Stepping Out Studios, 37 West 26th Street 12:00 - 3:00 FREE
ATDF Open House celebrating the start of the Winter/Spring term with an afternoon of free tap classes, performances and fun for kids, teens, and grown-up tap lovers too. Drop in, try a class, meet our teachers and learn about the American Tap Dance Foundation's programming for children and teens.
Jan 15 – June 25, 2006
ATDF Youth Classes
Tap Levels 1 - 4 with instructors David Rider & Kirsten Burke Smith
Junior Repertory and Tap City Youth Ensemble classes with Ensemble Director Susan Hebach and guest instructors Brenda Bufalino, Ayodele Casel, Harold Cromer, Michelle Dorrance, Derick K. Grant, Margaret Morrison & Tony Waag
March 1 - 29, 2006
May 10 - June 7, 2006
5-Week Workshops
Intermediate/Advanced tap technique and new repertory with Brenda Bufalino Wednesdays (12-2pm)
Oct 14 - Jan 20, 2006
Feb 10 – June 9, 2006
Churchill School
Weekly tap class taught by Mellisa Frakman
January – March, 2006
Tap City on Tour
Tap City presented the best of the annual New York City Tap Festival, touring North America with an international cast of legendary tap veterans, cutting-edge tap soloists, and up-and-coming young talent. The cast of Tap City was drawn from a list of performers who have been featured in the New York City Tap Festival since it’s inception in 2001.
Jan 18 & Jan 19, 2006
Tap City on Tour Community Tap Jam & Performance
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Rose Lehrman Arts Center
Harrisburg Area Community College
Jan 21, 2006
Tap City on Tour Performance
Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston Municipal Auditorium
Feb 17 – 20, 2006
Annual ATDF Winter Tap Intensive
A weekend of 16 dynamic master classes with Harold Cromer, Barbara Duffy, Thelma Goldberg, Derick K. Grant, Constance Valis Hill, Molutsi Mogami, Margaret Morrison, Jimmy Tate, Lynn Schwab, Tony Waag, and Karen Callaway Williams as well as a new tap choreography showcase, and an annual field trip to the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts to visit the Gregory Hines Collection of American Tap Dance Archives.
Feb 17, 2006
3rd Annual Field Trip to the Gregory Hines Collection of American Tap Dance
New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
Lincoln Center Plaza, 3rd Floor Seminar Room 12-2pm
Free tour and orientation of the Gregory Hines Collection of American Tap Dance, housed in the Dance Collection at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center, the largest repository for dance materials in the world. 100s of hours of tap dance video footage and materials are available to all for viewing and research.
Feb 19, 2006
Tap Talks / Tap Films (1:30 - 3:00 PM)
Chelsea Studios
151 West 26th Street (6th Floor)
FREE for all registered students
Historian Constance Valis Hill returns to the Winter Tap Intensive with a lunch time session of extraordinary tap dance video footage and tap history.
Feb 20, 2006
New Tap Choreography (7:30 - 9:00 PM)
Stepping Out Studios
37 W. 26th Street, 9th Floor
NYC Works by tap masters and rising artists, including a works-in-progress showing by students from Harold Cromer's new repertory residency, the All New Tap City and Junior Repertory Youth Ensembles. Hosted by Tony Waag.
March 5, 2006
Tap City on Tour Performance
Vineland, New Jersey
Cumberland County College
Guaracini Fine Arts Center
March 9, 2006
Tap City on Tour Performance
Beaumont, TX
The Jefferson Theatre
March 10, 2006
Ardmore, Oklahoma
Tap City on Tour Performance & Master Class
Charles B. Goddard Center Theater
March 11, 2006
Idabel, Oklahoma
Tap City on Tour Performance & Master Class
Idabel Regional Arts Council
W. Darrell Buzan Auditorium
April 23, 2006
Jam it up at Capezio Dance Theatre Shop (5:00pm – 6:00pm)
1650 Broadway, 2nd Floor
(51st Street between B-way & 7th Avenue)
Performance by the Tap City Youth Ensemble with surprise appearances by other local hoofers!
April 27, 2006
National Dance Week NYC
Madame Tussaud’s (6:30 – 7:45 PM)
234 West 42nd Street
The Tap City Youth Ensemble performed in a great line up including: Dance Manhattan, Ailey School, Joffrey Ballet School, Martha Graham Ensemble, Dance Times Square, American Bolero Dance Co., & Creative Outlet.
May 14, 2006
National Tap Plan Committee Meeting
Tony Waag met with Chloe Arnold, Brill Barrett, Suzanne Callahan Lynn Dally, Acia Gray, Marda Kirn, Sali Ann Kriegsman (by Phone), Robert Reed, and Jason Samuels Smith in Boulder, Colorado to further the development of a strategic plan for the tap dance field.
May 18, 2006
Brookdale Elementary School
Bloomfield, New Jersey (10 – 11am)
Tap City Youth Ensemble performed for children grades K-6. Margaret Morrison acted as Mistress of Ceremonies and Kendrick Jones II was the guest artist.
May 21, 2006
Jam it up at Capezio Dance Theatre Shop (5:00pm – 6:00pm)
1650 Broadway, 2nd Floor
(51st Street between B-way & 7th Avenue)
Performance by the Tap City Youth Ensemble with surprise appearances by other local hoofers!
May 23, 2006
ATDF’s First Annual Spring Gala
Reception, Performance and Silent Auction in support of the Gregory Hines Youth Scholarship Fund. Performing artists included Chole Arnold, Nate Cooper, Warren Craft, Jenai Cutcher, DeWitt Fleming, Amy Gordon, DJ Don Gramercy, DJ Supreme, Luke Hawkins, Chikako Iwahori, Kendrick Jones II, Mable Lee, Michela Marino Lerman, Jason Samuels Smith, Tap City Youth Ensemble, Max Pollak’s Rumba Tap, Lynn Schwab, Tony Waag and Joseph Wiggin. Guest speakers included Andre DeShields, Zackary Hines and Ben Vereen.
June 18, 2006
Jam it up at Capezio Dance Theatre Shop (5:00pm – 6:00pm)
1650 Broadway, 2nd Floor
(51st Street between B-way & 7th Avenue)
Performances by the Tap City Youth Ensemble with surprise appearances by other local hoofers!
June 29, 2006
Five Points to Harlem - Four Shows at Five Points
(4) Performances: 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 4:30pm & 5:30pm
Foley Square (Worth Street between Lafayette & Centre Streets)
Four outdoor performances presented by the American Tap Dance Foundation. Performers include the Tap City Youth Ensemble, Guillem Alonso, Nate Cooper, Jenai Cutcher, Omar Edwards, DeWitt Fleming, Chikako Iwahori, Margaret Morrison, Max Pollak, Lynn Schwab, Karen Callaway Williams, and Tony Waag.
July 5, 2006
Tap City at Barnes & Noble (7:00pm – 8:00pm)
Broadway and 66th Street
Tap dancing, tap discussion, questions and answers with Tony Waag, Mable Lee, Harold Cromer, Margaret Morrison, Nate Cooper and the Tap City Youth Ensemble.
July 8 – July 22, 2006
Tap City, the New York City Tap Festival
July 8 – 15, 2006
Adult, Pre-Professional and Youth Training Programs
Chelsea Studios, 151 West 26th Street
Daily tap classes taught by a star-studded faculty including: Kurt Albert, Guillem Alonso, Bob Audy, Klaus Bleis, Bernice Brooks, Roxane Butterfly, Karen Callaway Williams, Nathan Cooper, Harold Cromer, Marshall Davis Jr., Barbara Duffy, Omar Edwards, Edwin Fion, DeWitt Fleming, Rusty Frank, Walter Freeman, Mari Fujibayashi, Charles Goddertz, Jane Goldberg, Thelma Goldberg, Germaine Goodson, Susan Hebach, Josh Hilberman, Jeannie Hill, Theo Hill, Sharon Lavi, Christiane Matallo, Michael Minery, Deborah Mitchell, Molutsi Mogami, Margaret Morrison, Max Pollak, Fay Ray, Michele Ribble, David Rider, Olivia Rosenkrantz, Germaine Salsberg, Lynn Schwab, Randy Skinner, Linda Sohl-Ellison, Jimmy Tate, Constance Valis Hill, & Tony Waag
July 9, 2006 (8:00pm – 11:00pm)
Tap City 2006 - Opening Weekend Tap Jam
Pier 63 Maritime (West 23rd Street at the Hudson River)
Join us for the opening social event of Tap City 2006, the New York City Tap Festival! Meet fellow dancers, and party with our incredible faculty, performers and staff. Bring your shoes and Jam on the water while watching the sun go down. Cash bar and food available at the Tiki Hut Bar & Grill. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Five Points to Harlem was made possible, in part, by the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council with the generous support of The September 11th Fund.
July 9 – 14, 2006
Daily Tap Talks/Tap Films Presentations (12:45 – 1:45pm)
Chelsea Studios, 151 West 26th Street
Daily discussions, film presentations and screenings conducted by leading professionals in the field including: Jenai Cutcher, Rusty Frank, Jane Goldberg, Laraine Goodman, Constance Valis Hill, and Mica Scalin.
July 10, 2006
Sand Dance at Sunset (7:00 – 9:00pm)
Marcus Garvey Park Amphitheater, Harlem
Please join dancer Guillem Alonso from Barcelona who will teach the basics of the traditional “Sand Dance” from the golden age of American Vaudeville. Bring your leather soled shoes.
July 11, 2006
An Evening of Rare Tap Dance Films (7:00 pm)
The Duke on 42nd Street, 229 West 42 Street
Hosted by Constance Valis Hill, with special guest Mercedes Ellington with an emphasis on Tap Dance and Orchestral Collaborations. Rarely seen tap films going back to the 1920's will be shown including: Duke Ellington's Black & Tan (1929), featuring the 5 Dancing Blazers, Duke Ellington's Concert of Sacred Music (1965) featuring Bunny Briggs and Jon Hendricks, and Touch, Turn, Return (1991) featuring Brenda Bufalino and the American Tap Dance Orchestra. As an added attraction, the program opened with a short preview from an upcoming feature documentary about the lives of four legendary women tappers: Brenda Bufalino, Lynn Dally, Sara Petronio, and Dianne Walker directed by Jenai Cutcher of JamJam Productions (jamjamproductions.org).
Adult Showcase of Talent (9:30 pm)
The Duke on 42nd Street, 229 West 42 Street
Tap City offers a performance opportunity to adult students, teachers, studio owners and senior ensembles who have the urge to emerge. Hosted by ATDF Education Director Margaret Morrison.
July 12, 2006
Youth Showcase of Talent (7:00 pm & 9:30 pm)
The Duke on 42nd Street, 229 West 42 Street
Tap City promotes the education of our youth by opening new doors of opportunity to future generations with a showcase of younger talent. Hosted by the lovely Yvette Glover.
July 13, 2006
Tap Youth/Tap Future (7:00 pm & 9:30 pm)
Performances by kids, teens and youth ensembles from across the nation. Hosted by Tap City’s Youth Program Director Michele Ribble. The 4th annual TAP TEACHER AWARDS were presented.
July 14, 2006
Tap Internationals (7:00 pm & 9:30 pm)
Performances by unique international artists and ensembles that converge from around the globe exploring new frontiers in tap dance! Artists include: Guillem Alonso (Spain), Nate Cooper (USA), Feet Beat Tap Ensemble (Finland), Kazu Kumagai (Japan), Sharon Lavi (Spain/Israel), Christiane Matallo (Brazil), Ritmico (Brazil/NYC), Max Pollak’s Rumba Tap (Austria/NYC), Sonidos (Brazil), Tapage (France/Japan), and Tap and Tray (Germany).
July 15, 2006
Tap Forward (7:00 pm & 9:30 pm)
An evening of contemporary choreography created by leading soloists, cutting edge ensembles, and up and coming hoofers including Barbara Duffy & Company, Omar Edwards, Linda Sohl Ellison, DeWitt Fleming, Walter Freeman, Innovative Soul Productions, Michela Marino Lerman Mike Minery, David Rider, DJ Supreme, the Tap City Youth Ensemble and the Tap Collective. The annual HOOFER AWARD was presented to tap dancer/choreographer Lynn Dally and the TAP PRESERVATION AWARD will be presented to historian and performer Rusty Frank.
July 16, 2006
Tap & Song (3:00 pm & 7:00 pm)
Tony Waag and friends take us on a rhythmic romp celebrating traditional vaudeville, comedy and classic song and dance. Performers include Nate Cooper, Warren Craft, Rusty Frank, Charles Goddertz, Josh Hilberman, Jeannie Hill, Mable Lee, Margaret Morrison, the New Jersey Tap Ensemble, Michele Ribble, the Tap City Youth Ensemble, Tony Waag and Karen Callaway Williams. Tap legend Bunny Briggs was inducted into the INTERNATIONAL TAP DANCE HALL OF FAME.
July 18, July 20 & July 22, 2006
Tap Forward (7:00 pm & 9:30 pm)
An evening of contemporary choreography created by leading soloists, cutting edge ensembles, and up and coming hoofers including Barbara Duffy & Company, Omar Edwards, DeWitt Fleming, Walter Freeman, Innovative Soul Productions, Kazu Kumagai, Sharon Lavi, Michela Marino Lerman, Ritmico, Max Pollak’s Rumba Tap, DJ Supreme, the Tap City Youth Ensemble, and the Tap Collective.
July 19 & July 21, 2006
Tap and Song (7:00 pm & 9:30 pm)
Tony Waag and friends take us on a rhythmic romp celebrating traditional vaudeville, comedy and classic song and dance. Performers include Nate Cooper, Warren Craft, Charles Goddertz, Mable Lee, Margaret Morrison, Michele Ribble, David Rider, Kirsten Burke Smith, Tapage, Tap and Tray, Tap City Youth Ensemble, Tony Waag, Karen Callaway Williams and surprise guests!
July 28, 2006
Tap City on Tour Performance
Britt Festival
Medford/Jacksonville, OR
Outdoor Concert /Tony Waag conducts pre-performance Lecture.
Sept 16, 2006
Tap City Youth Ensemble Performance
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