HISTORY

TAP CITY/THE NEW YORK CITY TAP FESITVAL

July 7 - 15, 2001
Tap City 2001, 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.

Sunday, 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
Tap & Jazz Masters Series
Tap City 2001 and Circuit Productions, Inc. hosted a number of free events throughout the five boroughs.

Saturday, July 7
Tap Jam
Broadway Dance Center (7:30 pm - 10:00 pm)
Welcome party with informal showcase followed
by “Jam” with live musicians.

Sunday, July 8
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.

Sat. & Sun., July 7 - 8
Master Classes
Alvin Ailey Studios (10:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Upper West Side. Professional level classes taught by leading tap artists.

Sat. - Tues., July 7 - 10
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.

Mon. - Sun., July 9 - 15
Tap Intensive Workshop
Nola Rehearsal Studios (9:00 am - 5:30 pm)
Times Square. Twenty Eight different (3) day courses will be offered.

Monday, July 9
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.

Monday, July 9
“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.

Tuesday, July 10
“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.

Tuesday, July 10
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.

Wednesday, July 11
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.

Wednesday, July 11
“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.

Thursday, July 12
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.

Friday, July 13
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 perform.

Saturday, July 14
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.

Sunday, July 15
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.

Wednesday, August 22
“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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