PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM Festival Overview (PDF) * To view the Overview you will need a copy of the Free Adobe Acrobat Reader About the Adult Program and Master Classes About the Youth Program PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM Tap City proudly presents the 2007 Pre-Professional Program, geared especially for the advanced young adult (ages 14 - 19) seeking a challenging and unique educational and performance opportunity. The all-inclusive program focuses on developing well-rounded tap skills in a professional environment that stresses self-discipline and excellence. Selected by audition, students will work intensively with either Michelle Dorrance or Derick Grant, two of tap’s hottest and most innovative young choreographers. Dancers will work each morning on the preparation of two new pieces of choreography that will be performed on Wednesday evening in the Tap Youth/Tap Future performances at the Duke Theatre on 42nd Street. Full program information is below. If you have further questions or concerns, please contact Pre-Professional Program Coordinator Thelma Goldberg at tgoldberg@atdf.org, or call 781-863-5360 (The Dance Inn). Tap City classes are at: Chelsea Studios, 151 West 26th Street, 6th floor, between 6th – 7th Avenues.
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM OVERVIEW As you can see from the schedule, each day begins with an intensive class experience in which you’ll work with other advanced dancers in the development of new choreography. Saturday and Monday lunch times are structured activities for PPP participants. Optional activities are available on Sunday and Tuesday. A different master class is offered Saturday through Tuesday. Wednesday is set aside for tech rehearsals at the Duke Theatre for the Tap Youth/Tap Future performances at 7:00 and 9:30. PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
REP REHEARSALS (9:45 – 12:30) Saturday - Tuesday - Michelle Dorrance – Repertory A- Derick Grant – Repertory B – "Music"MASTER CLASSES (2:00 – 3:30) Saturday - Tuesday - Improvisation Workshop with Margaret Morrison or Barbara Duffy – creative rhythm-making in a fun relaxed setting – tap games to get over your fear and strengthen your solo improv skills.
- Bucket Drumming with Bernice “Boom-Boom” Brooks – hone your percussion skills with fun exercises that will build better understanding of music theory, timing, and improvisation.
- Body Percussion & Steppin’ with Wyatt Jackson - Leave your tap shoes at the door – loosen up and turn your body into a rhythmic instrument with a challenging workshop in body percussion. - Broadway Rhythms with Randy Skinner – study with Broadway’s most popular choreographer as he teaches his unique Broadway style and audition techniques. LUNCH TIME EVENTS - Saturday, 12:30 – 2:00: PPP Orientation Join Thelma Goldberg, Coordinator, for a discussion about the week’s activities and an informal meet and greet with other participants. Lunch will be provided. - Sunday 12:45– 1:45: Lunch Time Tap Talks/Tap Films
- Monday, 12:30 – 2:00 What’s next??? Real People, Real Stories, Real Options Thelma Goldberg leads a panel discussion with Michelle Dorrance, Derick Grant, Randy Skinner and other special guests about routes to achieving your dance goals after high school. Don’t miss this informative and very helpful discussion about the options available to young dancers who want to continue their training and explore opportunities in the professional and college dance world. - Tuesday 12:45– 1:45: Lunch Time Tap Talks/Tap Films
- Wednesday – Tech Rehearsal at the Duke (times to be announced) 7:00 pm and 9:30 pm performances - Last year’s performances sold-out before the week began.
Tap Youth/Tap Future
229 West 42nd Street (between 7th & 8th Ave) Wednesday, July 11 (7:00 pm & 9:30 pm) Performance presented at The Duke on 42nd Street Tickets $40 For Tickets: ( After May 1st): Call Telecharge.com: 212-239-6200 or visit the web: www.telecharge.com Regular box office hours at The Duke: Tuesday-Friday 4 p.m.-7 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m.-6 p.m. PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM APPLICATION INFORMATION Dancers ages 14 – 19 will be selected by video audition (returning PPP students may submit an application without a video). The tuition for the program is $370 ($450 after June 8, 2007). To apply, complete application form and video audition (see below) and send with $35 registration fee (do not send tuition with application). Notice of acceptance in the program will be made by e-mail. Students who are accepted will need to send full payment to reserve their spot in the program. There is no deadline for the PPP application, but last year we did sell out and we encourage students to apply by May 1st. Video Application Send application with a video (American format VHS or DVD) that is from 3-5 minutes long and demonstrates advanced tap technique, good timing, musicality and performance skills. An audition video should include: a brief personal introduction that tells us your name, motivation for being in the program, and the choreographer of the work you are presenting in the video; a 2 minute demonstration of advanced tap technique: rudiments, pull-backs, cramprolls, a shuffle series; and a 1-3 minute demonstration of performance skills. Send to: ATDF, 33 Little West 12th St., NY, NY 10014, attention: Thelma Goldberg. 1. Click here for Application Form. Please check out the Information and FAQs to help prepare you for this exciting experience. HOW TO APPLY FOR AN ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITY One of the unique offerings of the New York City Tap Festival is the extraordinary opportunity to perform in New York City. Participants of the Pre Professional Program will perform the choreography of Michelle Dorrance or Derick Grant at The Duke Theater on 42nd Street on Wednesday evening in two shows: 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. We strongly urge you to purchase tickets as soon as you are accepted into the program. Last year’s performance was sold-out before the festival even began. In addition to this performance there are two other opportunities that may be available to participants.
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