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Hold on to your hats! It's gonna be........
Hello there,
First off, many thanks go out to all of our recent donors, both to those who contributed outright and also to those who participated in our fundraising efforts by donating auction items and/or bidding on them. I am constantly amazed at the support we receive year after year, and we are ever so grateful to our supporters!
Moving right along, we have much ado in May! We have open houses scheduled, free out door events for our student body, the return of Tap Talks with Brenda Bufalino and a very special workshop in association with Nicholas Young and the Institute for the Rhythm Arts (IFTRA). Check out our list of upcoming events. I hope to see everyone at ALL of them!
Tony Waag
Artistic Director
Photo by: Lois Greenfield
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Student of the month!
LIZ COUSINS
Liz began her love affair with tap back in March 2011 at ATDF in a class with Lynn Schwab, and hasn't looked back. She dove in with head and heart and has volunteered her time for ATDF almost from the start. Originally from Southern California, she moved to NYC in 1997 to pursue the music industry, and has since run her own promotions company since 2002. In 2015 she also began to work in her other passion, professional cat sitting. She loves performing and has choreographed several pieces under the moniker Vaya Con Ritmo, her newest work will be performed at the Adult Showcase on June 24. Obsessed with Star Wars, horror, Woodstock and all things geeky, you can usually find Liz with a huge smile on her face at our events where she always says she is "happy to help".
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Friday, May 19, 2017 (7:30-9pm)
Brush Up Your Shim Sham Class w/Tony Waag for the NYC Dance Parade
All YOUTH, TEEN & ADULT Students are welcome!
American Tap Dance Center
FREE!
May 20 & May 21, 2017
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Sunday, May 21, 2017 (1-2pm)
Tap Attack/National Tap Dance Day
FREE public performance by ATDF Adult and Youth Program students, the Tap City Youth Ensemble and various special guests from the tap dance community.
Hudson River Park/Pier 45 (Christopher Street and the Hudson River)
Visit: May Events
Hudson River Park/Pier 45
(Christopher Street and the Hudson River)
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July 11, 2017
Copasetic Boat Ride
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July 14, 2017 
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| Tap Teacher Trainings 2017
Apply Early for Tuition Discount
The ATDF's comprehensive training
program in teaching rhythm tap to
children, teens, and adults
Level 1 - Teaching Beginners
July 16-23
, 2017
Level 2 - Advanced Beginners
July 18-23, 2017
- Rhythm tap technique
- Copasetic Canon repertory
- Pedagogy
- Jazz music concepts, tap composition & improvisation
- Tap history
- Mentored independent work
- Certificate issued by the ATDF
"Amazing amount of useful
information" "this training is
wonderful ... invaluable"
(our
graduates)
Accepting applications now for 2017.
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Saturday, April 29 & Sunday, April 30, 2017
YOUTH PROGRAM OPEN HOUSES
May 4, 10, 17 & 24, 2017
FOUR WEEK WORKSHOP w/BRENDA BUFALINO
May 12, 2017
TAP TALK
May 20, 2017
DANCE PARADE
May 21, 2017
YOUTH PROGRAM OPEN HOUSES
TAP ATTACK
May 27 - May 29, 2017
IFTRA WORKSHOP
Friday, June 16, 2017
ADULT STUDENT TASK FORCE MEETING
June 18, 2017
TAP CITY YOUTH CONCERT
June 24, 2017
ADULT PROGRAM SHOWCASE
July 8 - 15, 2017
TAP CITY 2017
July 16 - 23, 2017
TAP TEACHER TRAINING
August 14 - 18, 2017
TAP CAMP FOR KIDS
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Youth Program Open Houses
April 29 & 30, 2017
ATDF youth programs, for children and teens, teach students about America's own indigenous art form - Tap. Our distinguished faculty shares their knowledge of the artistry and history of tap with each student in a fun, safe and supportive environment.
Classes for all ages and levels begin September 12 and conclude with a June Concert!
For information on Youth Programs visit:
ATDF Youth
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Tap Talk with Brenda Bufalino
Choreography (Part Two)
May 12, 2017
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Four Week Workshop w/Brenda Bufalino
Wednesdays - May 4, 10, 17 & 24 (12-2pm)
Advanced Tech & Rep
Adults & Teens 13+
American Tap Dance Center
$30 - single class
$100 - 4 class card
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Saturday, May 20, 2017
(1pm)
NYC Dance Parade
All ATDC YOUTH, TEEN & ADULT students are asked to participate!
FREE!
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| IFTRA Workshop May 27-29, 2017  * Ali Bradley * Michelle Dorrance
* Max Pollak
* Nicholas Young
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|  * Youth, Teen & Adult Residencies
* Master Classes
* Daily Tap Talks/Tap Films
* Copasetic Boat Ride
* Tap Treasures Tour
* Tap Concerts
* Tap Awards
* Tap Heaven!
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Year-Round Adult Program
September 12, 2016 - June 23, 2017
Sign-In and pay before you come!
$9 New Students 1st Class
$18 Single Class
$80 5 Class Card
$140 10 Class Card
$180 15 Class Card
American Tap Dance Center,
154 Christopher St. #2B
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Aug 14 - 18, 2017
Tap Camp For Kids
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