| HISTORY
AMERICAN TAP DANCE FOUNDATION,
INC.
Feb. 24,
1986
Tap Jam & Presentation
Tap Works Studio (611 Broadway #624)
Presentation with the Amy Duncan Trio and guest tap dancers
Charles "Cookie" Cook, Halk Hawkins, and vocalist
Pat Tortorici.
June, 1986
Presentation/Video Taping
Michael Bennett Studios (890 Broadway)
Prior to ATDO's first performance for the Harbor Festival
in Battery Park, an informal video taping with an invited
audience was presented. 12 dancers, 2 vocalists, 4 musicians,
& guest artists: Charles "Cookie" Cook, Buster
Brown and Tina Pratt.
July 4, 5, 6,
1986
Harbor Festival
Six performances at the Battery Park
Salute to the Statue of Liberty. ATDO performed out of doors
before audiences of thousands. Guest soloists included the
late Charles "Cookie" Cook, the late Buster Brown
and Tina Pratt.
Sept. 28, 1986
42nd Street River to River Festival
Tap Jam from the steps of the New York Public Library at Fifth
Avenue and 42ndStreet
The orchestra performed on a specially designed tap stage
as part of the opening ceremonies of the 42nd Street Festival.
They were joined during the performance by Ginger Rogers.
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March 13
15, 1987
The Hudson Guild Theatre
The Four Seasons/Jazz Version
A premiere performance of an adaptation of Vivaldi's tribute
to nature. The Four Seasons/Jazz Version captured the many
styles of jazz music and tap dancing superimposed against
the changing moods of the seasons. Directed by Pulitzer Prize
recipient Edward Cornell, original music by Grammy Award winner
Benny Golson, Choreography by Ms. Bufalino, and starring Charles
"Honi" Coles.
May, 1987
OBIE Awards
The ATDO was one of two artistic groups asked to perform during
this prestigious Off Broadway award show at the Ritz Theatre.
They performed two numbers.
July 28, 1987
New York Telephone Jazz Festival
Two lunch time performances out of doors at New York Telephone
Plaza.
Part of an annual jazz series.
August 8, 1987
Lincoln Center "Out of Doors" Festival
The ATDO was a major element in an entire day devoted to tap,
performing a panoply of dances in front of the Lincoln Center
fountain in the main plaza.
Dec. 5, 7, 1987
The Cotton Club Benefit Performance
This black tie event, held at the legendary Cotton Club featured
guest performances by some of America's great tap masters
including Jimmy Slyde and the Copasetics. Other performers
included Bill Irwin, Michael Mochen, Bob Berky, Robert Duvall,
and Jazz pianist Barry Harris. The event was co chaired by
Charles "Honi" Cole and Tommy Tune. The December
5th performance was created and designed specifically with
students in mind. Reaching a younger audience introducing
them to Jazz Rhythm Tap.
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April 16,
1988
Wilson Concert Hall
A full length tap concert at Glassboro State College in Glassboro,
New Jersey. This two hour performance included the premiere
of two new works : "That's Jazz Suite" and "Inspired
by Gershwin".
April 25, 1988
Tap Jam & Presentation
Tap Works Studio (611 Broadway #624)
ATDO performed with Darrell Grant on piano
June 3, 1988
ATDO Presentation for Booking Agents Group
One Acting Co.,Inc. (420 West 42nd St.)
The ATDO organized a special performance in which potential
agents, benefactors, and board members attended. This one
hour presentation was attended by approximately 45 people
with 13 agencies represented.
June 7, 1988
Tap Jam & Presentation
Tap Works Studio (611 Broadway #624)
ATDO Jam with Darrell Grant on piano and Tarik Shah on Bass.
Informal Clog dance performance by ATDO dancer Ira Bernstein.
June 17, 1988
Central Park "Summerstage" Series
As part of the International Festival of The Arts, the ATDO
opened the Summer Stage Series at the Naumberg Bandshell in
Central Park. The group premiered two new works, "Inspired
by Gershwin" and the "All Jazz Suite", which
were very well received by a large and enthusiastic crowd.
The evening also included performances by Lenny Pickett and
the Borneo Horns and the Persuasions.
October 23, 1988
Columbus Dance Workshop
Four featured dancers from The American Tap Orchestra, performed
ATDO material in a full length concert at the North High School
Auditorium in Columbus, Indiana. This was a collaboration
between ATDO and NYC Tapworks.
November 7, 1988
Tap Jam & Presentation
Tap Works Studio (611 Broadway #624)
ATDO Jam with David Leonhardt on piano and a presentation
by tap dancer Jerry Ames
November, 1988
PBS "Great Performances"
The American Tap Dance Orchestra was featured in a "Dance
in America" special on tap dance for channel 13's Great
Performances. This program entitled "Tap Dance in America"
was aired in March of 1989. Other featured artists included
Gregory Hines, Tommy Tune, Jimmy Slyde, Buster Brown, Bunny
Briggs, Sandman Simms, and Savion Glover.
Dec. 19, 1988
Tap Jam
Tap Works Studio (611 Broadway #624)
Laurent De Wilde on piano, Tarik Shah on Bass, & David
Jernigan on Guitar.
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Jan. 30,
1989
Tap Jam & Performance
Tap Works Studio (611 Broadway #624)
ATDO showcased new works by choreographer Brenda Bufalino
then hosted an open jam. Guest artists included Buster Brown
and Chuck Green. Jim Roberts on the piano.
March 17, 1989
Airing of PBS "Great Performances"
(See November 1988)
March 20, 1989
Tap Jam
Tap Works Studio (611 Broadway #624)
Hosted by ATDO, this open tap jam was a send off and goodbye
to Tap Works Studio.
April 8, 1989
2nd Annual NYC Festival of Percussive Dance
The ATDO was featured in this full length concert produced
by Ten Toe Percussion at Symphony SpaceTheatre, NYC.Other
artists included soloists Brenda Bufalino, Keith Terry and
Ira Bernstein.
April 15, 1989
29th Annual Metropolitian Opera Ball
Benefit for the Metropolitian Opera Assoc.
ATDO was the featured talent for this gala honoring the USA
and its contributions to music and opera at the Metropolitian
Opera House at Lincoln Center, NYC.
May 5, 1989
"Touch, Turn, Return"
Choreographer Brenda Bufalino and Composer Carman Moore collaborated
on this contemporary tap concerto created for the ATDO ensemble
and premiered it at Judson Memorial Church, NYC.
May 8, 1989
LAMBDA Benefit
An evening commemorating Lambda Legal Defense and educational
Fund, Inc., its 15th Anniversary celebration presented at
Town Hall, NYC.
May 22, 1989
Lecture & Demonstration
Funded by the Queens Council on the Arts, the ATDO presented
an hour lecture and performance at P.S. 164 in Kew Gardens,
Queens.
May 22, 1989
National Tap Dance Day
ATDO members were among guests to perform at a benefit for
Black Patty Project, a New York City organization that preserves
rare footage of Jazz in Film.
June 13, 1989
Press Party
The American Tap Dance Orchestra was invited to perform at
LOLA Restaurant which inspired a series of tap performances
on Friday and Saturday evenings in August and September by
other local tap soloists and companies.
June 21, 1989
"Fete de la Musique"
Out door concert in celebration of the Bicentennial of the
French Revolution. Presented by The New York International
Festival of the Arts and the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council.
Guest artists with the ATDO: Dianne Walker, Jimmy Slyde, and
Savion Glover.
June 21, 1989
National Fitness Foundation Awards
ATDO was the featured performing group for this benefit for
the National Fitness Foundation at the Grand Ballroom in the
Waldorf Astoria Hotel, NYC.
Sept. 3, 1989
Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon
ATDO was flown to Las Vegas, Nevada to perform live on National
television for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Sept. 9 &
10, 1989
Atlanta Arts Festival
ATDO opened the 1989 Festival in Atlanta, Georgia in Piedmont
Park. Two full length evening concerts.
Sept. 18, 1989
World Trade Center Plaza
ATDO's second performance presented by the Lower Manhattan
Cultural Council. Summer series of Popular Dance.
Sept. 20 21, 1989
American Movie Classics
Members of the ATDO performed for an industrial convention
in Columbus, Ohio to promote American Movie Classics. Two
days of a series of 15 min. vignettes.
Oct. 3 & 4,
1989
American Movie Classics
Members of the ATDO performed for an industrial convention
in Atlantic City. (see above)
October 27, 1989
Lecture & Demonstration Augusta, Maine
ATDO lectured and performed at Cony High School for 800 students
and then presented a full length concert in the evening.
Oct. 27 28, 1989
Augusta, Maine
A full length evening concert presented by the University
of Augusta, and a children's lecture demonstration at Coney
High School.
Nov. 20, 1989
Sarasota Aids Support Center Benefit Sarasota, Florida
Benefit for Aids research with Tommy Tune, Charles "Honi"
Coles, Luci Arnez, Marvin Hamlisch, Roberta Peters, and Marilyn
Johnson
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Jan 13-14, 1990
University of Richmond
Two full length concerts presented by the University of Richmond in Virginia.
Feb 3, 1990
Woodpeckers Tap Dance Center
ATDO performed current repertory and works in progress. Jim Roberts on piano.
Feb 10, 1990
Woodpeckers Tap Dance Center
ATDO performances continued with featured pianist Amina Claudine Myers.
May 5, 1990
Lecture & Demonstration Children's Museum Brooklyn, New York
The ATDO was presented by Dance Giant Steps Inc., and performed for children.
May 5, 12, 1990
Woodpeckers Tap Dance Center
ATDO performances continued with Alki Steriopoulos on piano and vocalist Pat Tortorici.
May 14 - June 13, 1990
Classes in Harlem
Members of the ATDO were hired to teach in four different schools in District 5, Harlem, NYC. Produced by Dancing In The Streets, Inc., This project was designed to select 10 students to perform in piece choreographed by Savion Glover at the legendary Apollo Theater.
May 21, 1990
Julia Richmond High School
A collaborative event between ATDO staff, Flobert, Ltd., and other members of the NYC Chapter of the International Tap Assoc. This event was in celebration of National Tap Dance Day and honored the Copasetics.
May 25, 1990
City Hall Park
An out door performance and awards ceremony organized by the ATDO, the ITA and Flobert, Ltd. to receive official proclamation for National Tap Dance Day.
June 7, 1990
Children's Show
ATDO performed in the annual "Lets Make a Dream Concert" co sponsored by The Association for a Better New York and Arts Connection for 2500 children at Lehman College in the Bronx, NYC.
June 13, 1990
School Assembly at IS 10
ATDO presented their Harlem students and performed along with Savion Glover, Buster Brown, and Cookie Cook. ATDO then held an audition for the performance at the Apollo.
June 16, 1990
Woodpeckers Tap Dance Center
ATDO performs current repertory and works in progress with Jim Roberts on piano and vocalist Pat Tortorici.
June 19th, 1990
Grand Central Terminal
Two noon performances by the ATDO produced by MTA (Manhattan Transit Authority) in NYC's Grand Central Terminal.
July 2, 1990
Apollo Theatre "A Night of Tap at the Apollo"
Produced by Dancing In The Streets. ATDO performed along with Gregory Hines, Charles "Honi" Coles and the Copasetics, Brenda Bufalino, Savion Glover Sandman Simms, The Silver Bells and others.
July 8, 1990
Dance Masters of America
Awards ceremony at the Grande Hyatt ballroom, NYC. Special award given to Charles "Honi" Coles.
July 25, 1990
Children's Program
ATDO made a 30 minute presentation in a program for kids sponsored by The National Dance Institute at City Center, NYC.
Sept 21 - Oct 6, 1990
Woodpeckers Tap Dance Center
ATDO's first performance "series" presenting current works in progress and repertory.
Oct 2, 1990
Fete' de Famille
Artistic Director Brenda Bufalino and Executive Director Tony Waag performed for annual AIDS benefit at Mortimer’s Restaurant organized by board member Bobby Short.
Oct 11, 1990
The New Yorker Club
Benefit performance by the ATDO for the United Negro Foundation, the Korean WMCA in Fleshing, NY, & A Better Chance (a minority Business Men organization).
Oct 19, 1990
Larchmont Women's Club
Executive Director Tony Waag and Dance Captain Barbara Duffy perform and lecture about tap history.
Oct 31, 1990
The Intrepid Museum
The ATDO performed to benefit VETCO a local organization addressing the needs and views of our veterans of war.
Nov 8, 1990
Benefit Performance at Woodpeckers
An ATDO function with guests performances by board members Gregory Hines and Sean Young.
Nov 9 - Dec 2, 1990
Woodpeckers Tap Dance Center
ATDO's second performance "series". These (12) performances were considered the company's first New York Season.
Dec 17, 1990
The Village Gate
The ATDO performed to benefit The Steve Condos Scholarship/Emergency Fund along with Gregory Hines, Jimmy Slyde, Savion Glover, Chuck Green, and a host of other master tap dancers.
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Feb 6, 1991
Jr. High School of the Performing Arts
Brenda Bufalino and the ATDO present a lecture/demo and performance.
Feb 10, 1991
Las Vegas
ATDO performs a full length concert at the Charleston Heights Arts Center.
March 12 & 13, 1991
Alice Tully Hall
Brenda Bufalino and featured members of the ATDO performed two concerts for children along with Charles "Honi" Coles, Milt Hinton, and Savion Glover.
April 5, 6 & 12, 13, 1991
Woodpeckers Tap Dance Center
The ATDO Chamber Orchestra performs current repertory and works in progress. (4) full length concerts.
April 7, 1991
Cuneen Hackett Cultural Center
The ATDO premieres new work (untitled) with 7 additional apprentice dancers to benefit this newly renovated theatre. Other guest artists were Gregory Hines and Savion Glover.
May 25, 1991
National Tap Day
ATDO will perform with others at the Norman Thomas High School Auditorium to celebrate National Tap Dance Day and honor the original "Hoofers" and Peg Leg Bates.
June 13, 1991
Benefit for the NY Eye & Ear Infirmary
New York City
June 20, 1991
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council
Benefit performance for LMCC where ATDO was an honoree and received a cash grant of $5,000.
June 29, 1991
Salt Lake City Utah Arts Festival
ATDO Performance
July 27, 1991
Dance Cleveland Cain Park
ATDO Performance
Sept 21, 1991
University of New Hampshire
ATDO Performance
Sept 26, 1991
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
ATDO Performance
Bryn Mawr College/Goodhart Hall
Oct 8, 1991
The Studio Museum of Harlem
Benefit Performance with Bobby Short.
Oct 15 - 20, 1991
The JOYCE THEATER
The ATDO performs (8) full length tap concerts with an expanded company of (14) dancers, (9) musicians, (3) vocalists, and guest artists, Carman Moore, Yvette Glover and Charles "Honi" Coles. Premieres "American Landscape" and "Buff Loves Basie Blues"
Nov 7 - 24, 1991
Mid Western Tour
(8) full length concerts in Montana, Colorado, Utah, and Wisconsin.
Dec 13, 1991
New Paltz
ATDO performs with Brenda Bufalino.
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Feb 20 & Feb 22, 1992
Florida
ATDO performs in Ft. Lauderdale and Punta Gorda.
March 20, 21, 27, 28, & April 3, 4, 10, 11, 1992
Woodpeckers Tap Dance Center
ATDO performs repertory
April 28 - June 2, 1992
Eastern European Tour
Sponsored by The United States Information Agency, The ATDO toured for (5) weeks in Turkey, Cyprus, Poland, Latvia & Estonia
May 24, 1992
National Tap Dance Day
ATDO performance at Town Hall
May 30, 1992
Imagination Celebration
ATDO performs in Albany, New York June 30, 1992 World Trade Center ATDO performance sponsored by the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council.
July 9, 1992
Colorado Dance Festival
ATDO performs in Boulder, Colorado
Aug 7 & 8, 1992
Lincoln Center
ATDO performs for the second time at the annual Lincoln Center's "Out of Doors" Festival at the Damrosch Bandshell and Premiered "Six Against Two" (Mambo)
Oct 3, 1992
Queensborough Community College
ATDO performs in Bayside, New York
Oct 17, 1992
Nazareth College
ATDO performs in Rochester, New York
Oct 27, 1992
Williamson High School
ATDO performs in Williamson, West Virginia (Tug Valley Arts Council)
Nov 6, 7 & 13, 14, 1992
Woodpeckers Tap Dance Center
ATDO performances that presented the first work in progress series of "Wrap Around Sound"
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Jan 30, 1993
Staller Center for the Arts
ATDO performs at SUNY in Stony Brook, NY
Feb 24 - 28, 1993
Bermuda Arts Festival
ATDO performs at the annual Bermuda Arts Festival in Hamilton, Bermuda.
March 7 - 23, 1993
ATDO TOUR (12 Cities)
ATDO Performances in Wisconsin, Illinois, Tennessee, Ohio, Kansas, Arkansas, Texas, & Florida.
April 3, 1993
Birthday Tribute to Charles "Honi" Coles
ATDO guest appearance at the Murray Bergtraum High School, NYC
April 21, 1993
Woodpeckers Tap Dance Center
ATDO Showcase performance thanking the Corporate Volunteers of New York
May 25, 1993
National Tap Dance Day
ATDO makes a guest performance with the Jazz Tap Ensemble at the Joyce Theater
May 30, 1993
National Tap Dance Day Show
ATDO performs at the Fashion Institute of Technology with other local tap artists.
June 18 & 19, 1993
Woodpeckers Tap Dance Center
Members of the ATDO showcase New Choreography
June 30, 1993
Town Hall
ATDO presents an expanded evening of "American Landscape" and premieres "Georgia", "Skylark", and "Sing Me a Swing Song and Let Me & Dance"
Sept 28, 1993
World Trade Center Plaza
ATDO performs current repertory
Oct 16, 1993
Woodpeckers Tap Dance Center
ATDO performs with guest artist Savion Glover to benefit the studio
Nov 11, 1993
Hunter College
ATDO performs at The Sylvia and Danny Kaye Playhouse in its Inaugural Celebration and presents "American Landscape"
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Feb 4, 1994
University of Cortland, New York
ATDO Performance
March 10, 11, & 12, 1994
Galveston, Texas
ATDO performs at The Grand 1894 Opera House and conducts master classes
March 14, 1994
Knoxville, Tennessee
ATDO performs at The Clarence Brown Theatre at the University of Tennessee
March 24, 1994
Lorain County Community College, Elyria OH
ATDO performs @ The Stocker Center
March 26, 1994
Wabash, Indiana
ATDO performs at The Honeywell Memorial Center
March 28 - 30, 1994
University of Iowa, Iowa City
ATDO performs at The Hancher Auditorium and Conducts master classes
April 30, 1994
Kingsborough Community College
ATDO performs at their Performing Arts Center and conducts master classes
Oct 14, 1994
University of Gainsville, Florida
ATDO shares the bill with board member Gregory Hines
Nov 7, 1994
Benefit/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
ATDO is the featured entertainment at this annual fund-raising event in NYC at the Hudson Theatre
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Feb 5, 1995
The Philharmonic Center For the Arts
ATDO performs and premieres "Cantata and the Blues" at Hayes Hall in Naples, Florida
Feb 18, 24 & 25, 1995
Woodpeckers Tap Dance Center
The ATDO presented a new season's work entitled "The Cantata and the Blues".
March 23 - 28, 1995
Florida Tour
ATDO performs at the King Center for the Performing Arts in Melbourne, Bailey Concert Hall/Broward Community College in Ft. Lauderdale, the Duncan Theater/Palm Beach Community College in Lakeworth, West Palm Beach, the Harborside Convention Center in Fort Meyers, and Branscomb Auditorium/ Florida Southern College in Lakeland
May 31, 1995
Song Writer's Hall of Fame
ATDO performed with Merv Griffin at this annual benefit. Sheridan Hotel. Other performers included Betty Buckley, Bobby Short, The Boys Choir of Harlem, Etc...
June 30, 1995
Spain
Artistic Director Brenda Bufalino, Executive Director Tony Waag, and ATDO's Dance Captain Barbara Duffy will perform ATDO choreography at the 9th Annual Nit de Claque Festival in Reus, Spain.
Oct 13 - 21, 1995
Germany
The ATDO and ITDO had its premiere performance and co-produced Festival and Workshop in Furth, Germany at the Stadttheater Furth. Included in the Festival was master classes taught by members of the ATDO, a lecture demonstration by Ms. Bufalino, a full length evening performance, and a exhibit on tap dance history. This ITDO project included dancers representing Germany, Holland, Denmark, South Africa, Ireland, and dancers from the American Tap Dance Orchestra.
Oct 27-29, 1995
Germany
ATDO members (Brenda Bufalino, Barbara Duffy, Margaret Morrison, Tony Waag, Frank Kimbrough on Piano, and Jeff Fontaine (Lighting), traveled to Dortmond, Germany for (3) performances at the Theater Fletch Bizzel.
Nov 27-29, 1995
Walter Reade Theater
ATDO performed in the Young Audience Series at the Walter Reade Theater (Lincoln Center) (5) Afternoon concerts for children.
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April 1-3, 1996
Walter Reade Theater
The ATDO will again perform in the Young Audience Series at the Walter Reade Theater (Lincoln Center) Afternoon concerts for children.
May 17, 1996
Connecticut
ATDO will perform in Arthur Holde Hall at the West Port Arts Center in Connecticut.
May 25, 1996
Las Vegas
ATDO performs at the Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza on National Tap Dance Day!
June 26-29, 1996
Dance Theater Workshop
The ATDO presented "Cantata and the Blues" at Dance Theater Workshop where Artistic Director Brenda Bufalino recreated her highly acclaimed solo show to include the ensemble choreography of the American Tap Dance Orchestra for this engagement.
July 7, 1996
Kennedy Center
Artistic Director Brenda Bufalino, Tony Waag, and Margaret Morrison performed as guest artists in Gus Giordano's Jazz Dance Congress 96.
July 14, 1996
Gershwin Television Special
The ATDO performed for live television in Rome, Italy along with Chaka Khan, Dionne Warwick, Larry Adler and the Paul Whiteman Orchestra.
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