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Hi everyone,
Yes, tis the season! A season to be thankful for so many great things! The return to in-person programming! New energy. New interest. New programming. A new year! A new era. A new beginning!
In the meantime, we will be closed for the holidays from December 19th - January 2nd. Then, all classes and programming resume on Monday, January 3rd. Most of our daily schedule remains the same in the new year, but always take a look at our website for any changes or updates.
Our Next Tap Jam hosted by one of our Artists in Residence Jared Alexander is scheduled for Sunday, December 12th. Join us if you can. You never know who might show up.
Also, our annual Youth Program Holiday Showcase is back and scheduled for two evenings at local PS3. If you're interested in more details it's probably best to contact reception at 646-230-9564 for questions and details. This is generally part of our year-round youth program and attended by our youth program students and their families, but if you're so inclined, and if you want to see what we've been up to, feel free to join us. You can purchase tickets by contacting reception at 646-230-9564.
As usual, feel free to email us at info@atdf.org if you have any questions or concerns.
Have a very happy holiday season and meanwhile, see you in the funny papers,
Tony Waag
Founding Artistic Director
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We offer a range of both virtual & drop-in classes and special workshops for adult amateurs of all levels—and professionals (adults & teens 13+).
Classes focus on the fundamentals and advanced artistry of rhythm tap, including clean technique, classic and contemporary tap repertory, jazz musicality, and improvisation skills. Our faculty brings decades of experience to the studio to create a supportive, fun, and rigorous environment for rhythm tap learning.
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Our youth program classes offer children and teens a chance to become immersed in tap culture. Classes focus on the fundamentals of rhythm tap, including clean technique, classic and contemporary tap repertory, and improvisation skills. Tap history, films, jazz music, and special guests deepen students’ appreciation of this great American art form. Our teachers bring decades of experience to the studio and create a warm, supportive and fun environment for learning.
The ATDF Youth Program is designed as a nine month program that runs from mid-September through mid-June. Each class builds cumulatively using a specific tap curriculum towards a performance at the end of the year. Please plan to make a full year commitment to your child’s tap class so that she/he has a satisfying learning experience.
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Sunday, December 12, 2021 (2:30-4pm)
The ATDF kicks off a new season with this dynamic and rhythmic event. Tappers from around the world join for an afternoon of tap improvisation that is not to be missed. The evening will be hosted by local hoofer extraordinaire and ATDF Artist in Residence Jared Alexander with guest appearances by American Tap Dance Center Faculty and Students. All levels are encouraged to attend.
Fee: $5:00
Space is limited. To reserve your place visit: Jam
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Youth Program Holiday Showcase |
Sat, Dec 11, & Sun, Dec 12, 2021 (5:00pm)
PS3/490 Hudson Street
Join our Year-Round Youth Program students as they perform for their friends and family and each other first time of the new season. All classes all levels participate in this annual event celebrating another year and the holidays with guest appearances by ATDC Faculty and Artists in Residence.
Tickets:
Adults: $10/Children under 12: $5
VIP Priority Seating: $20
To purchase tickets and reserve your place call us at (646) 230-9564
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GIVE THE GIFT
OF TAP DANCE!
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Virtual Classes for Adults
Single Class: $12
4 Class Card: $45
8 Class Card: $82
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YOUR SUPPORT IS APPRECIATED! |
Thanks to the amazing support from our friends, funders, students and their families, we have had a tremendous year of activity and we look forward to a new one.
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There are numerous instructional and performance products for purchase available now on-line. This is another way you can support the ATDF in this time of need.
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RELATED RHYTHMS
These are tap dance events we support but they are not produced by the American Tap Dance Foundation.
If you would like your tap dance event or news included, please email info@atdf.org with the who, what, where, and when by the 25th of the month prior to your event.
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Staff
Tony Waag - Artistic/Executive Director
Susan Hebach - Youth Program/TCYE Director
Margaret Morrison - Education Advisor
Mark Kellogg - Design
Board of Directors
Debra Beard
Mercedes Ellington
Maurice Hines
Pamela Koslow Hines
Nancy Kremsdorf
Linda Murray
Cynthia J. Roush
Randy Skinner
Kim Thacker - ATDF President
Tony Waag - ATDF Artistic/Executive Director
Emeritus Board
Brenda Bufalino
Hoagy B. Carmichael
the late Charles "Honi" Coles
the late Gregory Hines
the late Bobby Short
Supporters
The American Tap Dance Foundation, Inc. would like to thank the following for their generous support: New York Community Trust, New York Department of Cultural Affairs, Howard Gilman Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, New York State Council on the Arts, the David Kellogg Family Foundation, Jerome Robbins Foundation, the Tsunami Foundation - Anson and Debra Beard, Jr. and Family, and numerous individuals, friends and families.
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