PERFORMANCES & EVENTS About the Adult Program and Master Classes About the Youth Program Tuesday, July 8 – Friday, July 11, 2008 2537 Broadway at 95th Street Once again, the Mayor of Tap City Tony Waag brings together an international cast of legendary tap dance veterans, cutting edge soloists, contemporary ensembles, and the hottest new hoofers on the scene today, in honor of America’s most virtuosic and entertaining art form. Celebrating its’ 8th year anniversary, Tap City creates a rich and diverse kaleidoscope of tap artists and a unique variety of styles, rhythms and musical feet.
Tap Forward Tuesday, July 8 (8:00 pm) An evening of contemporary choreography created by leading choreographers for cutting edge ensembles. Artists list TBA. The annual HOOFER AWARDS will be presented to tap dancers e xtraordinaire Tina Pratt and Derick K. Grant and the TAP PRESERVATION AWARD will be presented to teacher, historian and professor Ann Kilkelly. Tickets: General $45 Children under 12/Symph. Member/College Student/Senior: $23
Youth Showcase of Talent: (ages 9-19) Wednesday, July 9 (3:00 - 6:00 pm) An opportunity for Tap City students to share their talents. Includes Student Awards Ceremony. See Student Performance Opportunities and how to apply! Tickets: General $20 Children under 12/Symph. Member/College Student/Senior: $10
Adult Showcase (ages 16 and up) Wednesday, July 9 (8:00 - 10:00 pm) An opportunity for Tap City adult students to share their talents. See Student Performance Opportunities and how to apply! Tickets: General $20 Children under 12/Symph. Member/College Student/Senior: $10
Tap Youth/Tap Future Thursday, July 10 (8:00 pm) Performances by kids, teens and youth ensembles from across the nation. Hosted by Tap City’s Youth Program Director Michele Ribble. The 5th annual TAP TEACHER AWARDS will be presented. Tickets: General $45 Children under 12/Symph. Member/College Student/Senior: $23
Tap & Song Tony Waag and friends take us on a rhythmic romp celebrating traditional vaudeville, comedy and classic song and dance. Artists list TBA. Tap legends Ernest "Brownie" Brown (Cook and Brown) , Harold Cromer (Stump and Stumpy) Mable Lee, and Dr. Jimmy Slyde will be inducted into the INTERNATIONAL TAP DANCE HALL OF FAME. Tickets: General $45 Children under 12/Symph. Member/College Student/Senior: $23 All Performances an Events listed above will be presented at:
2537 Broadway at 95th Street
Box Office: 212.864.5400 Hours: Tues - Sun from 11am until 7pm. Or visit: www.symphonyspace.org SPECIAL EVENTS (list incomplete!) The Return of the Boat Ride & Jam Monday, July 7 (7:30pm – 10:30pm) Boarding Time 7:00pm Circle Line Marina, Pier 83 (West 42nd Street at the Hudson River) Tickets: $35 (cash bar/bring your own picnic dinner) Join us for the social event of the festival! New York’s famous Circle Line Tours takes Tap City on a Jam/Cruise around Manhattan. Meet your fellow students, and party with our incredible staff, faculty and performers. Bring your shoes and Jam (on the water) with three incredible Hoofers that will be hosting mini “jam” sessions in separate locations throughout the boat. Let’s get down while the sun goes down! Do not miss this event. Advance ticket purchases only! Please visit the Registration Form to purchase tickets. Tap Talks/Tap Films Sunday, July 6 – Friday, July 11 (12:45pm - 1:45pm) Tap City honors the collective history of tap dance as a vitally important and beautiful American art form. Tap Talks/Tap Films brings together teachers, writers, historians, students and performers to view a wide selection of tap dance on film, and discuss current issues within the field. Free for registered Tap City students only. Curated by Constance Valis Hill Schedule TBA! RELATED RHYTHMS Check out other tap related events presented by us and our friends and colleagues! JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER |
