A note from the Artistic Director |
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It's October? Really? What happened to September? |
Hi everyone,
Big News!
Our Youth Program began again on September 20th, virtually, and then starting on Sunday, October 4th we will be adding in person classes as well! If you know of anyone who is interested in our youth programming let us know. I can't wait to see some of these kids again and I believe we've done a VERY good job at organizing and creating a safe environment for our students and staff.
Meanwhile, our Virtual Adult Program online is moving right along, and it will continue until December 20th. Check out the schedule at atdf.org/virtual for a complete listing.
PLEASE take special note and visit our website often for updates and special announcements concerning any and all future programming. In this current atmosphere anything could change and I'm proud to say that I think we are pretty much prepared to "pivit" at anytime and quickly if all of a sudden we are force to close up shop again, or return to virtual programming only, etc.
The next Tap TV presentation will be Tap Divas and it will premiere on Sunday, October 11th at 2pm.
Brenda, Lynn and Sarah will all be there as we talk about the program LIVE in the CHAT ROOM!
So, thanks again everyone for your support and participation in any or ALL of these programs. As we hold tight, push through and continue to work towards recovering from this crazy Covid period and experience, I really appreciate your help, your questions and your suggestions. I'm here to create. I'm here to help, and I'm here to listen and grow.
Keep healthy, keep safe, and keep time please!
Tony Waag
Founding Artistic Director
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VIRTUAL
Classes for Adults
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Sep 8 - Dec 19, 2020
On-Going/All Levels
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Classes
for Kids & Teens
Sept 20 - Dec 19, 2020
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The ATDF Youth Program begins this season with options for BOTH dedicated virtual classes and small in-person classes in our studios.
Registration for returning students is in process now! Stay tuned for weekly updates.
We encourage early registration, but will work with families who need more time to decide how to choose their class options for the fall.
All students will start the season on Zoom for the first two weeks to establish fallback protocols for virtual study if needed.
And we’ll try to do a bit of outdoor dancing on tap boards in the park when we can!
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TAP DIVAS
Sunday, October 11, 2020
(2pm EST)
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Twenty years ago three artists, dancers, choreographers and pioneers in the field of Tap Dance got together and created this very special and one of a kind themed show. Produced by Tony Waag and collaboratively conceived and written by Brenda Bufalino, Lynn Dally, Sarah Petronio and director Avra Petrides, this iconic production was originally premiered on Saturday, July 14th & Sunday, July 15th at Tap City in 2001.
Live moderation and discussion
in the chat room!
Free and Open to the Public! Or pay what you want and we will consider it a donation!
Visit: atdf.org/donate
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Sarah Petronio, Brenda Bufalino and Lynn Dally
Tap Divas/Tap City: July 2001 (photo by Peter Petronio
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RELATED RHYTHMS
These are New York City, national and international tap dance events
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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Racism & the Dance World - Part 1 - Live Online Seminar
Back by popular demand...If you missed it in June (or want to watch again), I'm offering this again on Saturday, October 3rd. Click below to register!
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Racism & the Dance World - Part 2 - Live Online Seminar
This one is also back by popular demand for those who want to check out this program, where we'll dive into the idea of "systems" in the dance world.
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FREE Workshop for Dance Educators
"3 Common Missteps to Avoid When Discussing Dance History (and Race) with Your Students".
Seating is limited so click below to get the details & reserve your spot!
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A Six-Week Professional Development Program for Dance Educators
Work with me to discover ways to confidently introduce age-appropriate lessons around race and history to your students. Registration closes Sunday, October 11th.
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Staff
Tony Waag - Artistic/Executive Director
Susan Hebach - Youth Program/TCYE Director
Liz Carroll - Studio Operations Manager
Margaret Morrison - Education Advisor
Mark Kellogg - Design
Morgan McMahon - Social Marketing
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, Jerome Robbins Foundation, the Tsunami Foundation - Anson and Debra Beard, Jr. and Family, and numerous individuals, friends and families.
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