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The upcoming workshop in the Tradition In Tap--Series will be dedicated to the work and legacy of Tap Giants: living legend Mr. Ernest 'Brownie' Brown and the late great Mr. Charles 'Cookie' Cook. Featuring: the master himself - Ernest Brownie Brown, Ofer Ben, Kathleen Cirioli, Prof. Mickey Davidson, David Tula Gilmore, Jane Goldberg, Prof. Susan Goldbetter, Melba Huber, Reggio The Hoofer McLaughlin, Avi Miller, Shelley Oliver, Tina Pratt, Prof. Robert L. Reed, Germaine Salsberg, Prof. Hank Smith & many more.
The workshop will take place at Nola Studios in New York City on May 27-29, 2006. The Participants Showcase will take place at Peter Norton Symphony Space--Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theater (on Broadway).
• Three days of intensive tap experience.
• Five original choreographies by the Master himself and direct protégés.
• Honorary Master Classes by leading tap artists.
• Participants Showcase.
• Tradition In Tap--Award Presentation.
• Tap History Talks.
• Video Clips.
• Tap Technique.
• Related Events.
The workshop includes:
• Two parallel adult programs --
Intermediate / Advanced /
Professionals.
• Youth program for tappers age
10-13, exposing them to the
genius of the masters.
The Tradition In Tap Advisory Committee offers a variety of scholarships as well as special group rates. Extensive information is on the web site: www.TraditionInTap.org. Space is limited - register early!
H.T. Chen & Dancers, May 3-7 to celebrate Asian Heritage Month. Performances at Mulberry Street Theater in Chinatown. H.T. Chen & Dancers will have two New York seasons: their "Teahouse Performances" at their own Mulberry Street Theater and a Spring Season at Dance Theater Workshop, with the premiere of a full-evening work by H.T. Chen. May 3-7 at 7:30 PM, Mulberry Street Theater, 70 Mulberry Street, Chinatown, Tickets: $15; $10 for students, Reservations: 212/349-0126; June 14-18 at 7:30 PM, Dance Theater Workshop, 219 West 19th Street, Tickets: $25; $15 for students & seniors, Reservations: 212/924-0077.
ZVIDANCE, choreography by Israeli Zvi Gotheiner, will present two new works for the 10-member company: May 24-28 at 7:30 PM, Dance Theater Workshop, 219 West 19th Street, Tickets: $25; $15 for students & seniors. Reservations: 212/924-0077.
Florida Youth Ballet Theatre will come into its 4th year! "A milestone in Florida dance world. "Says artistic director, Juan Sanchez. I am very proud of this unique dance program. We bring in an international faculty that gives individualized attention to each student. Classes will remain small allowing for better interaction with dancers. "This is the edge that we have over the bigger dance programs." Says co-director Judy James. The dancers who have attended larger programs continue to come to FYBT because they can be seen, and they receive constant help in developing their dance training.
FYBT summer ballet intensive is hosted by the James Dance Center's spacious studios in historic downtown Kissimmee, Florida. Close to restaurants, hotels, shopping, and theme parks makes the program ideal for the non dancers too! This season FYBT's summer ballet intensive will be held week 1 July 17th - July 22nd. Week 2 is held July 24th - July 29th. For more information: www.floridayouthballettheatre.com. You can also contact them via e-mail at: floridayouthballettheatre@hotmail.com or you can call 863-424-7880 ext 3 or 407-846-7380.
Tapestry Dance Company (Austin, TX) presents an exciting week of rhythm with the Sixth Annual Soul to Sole Festival May 31st - June 4th ! Master classes, panel discussions, archive film showing of classic tap footage and incredible jazz tap performances including the Soul to Sole Concert with the Mark Rubinstein Jazz Trio on June 3rd at the Helm Fine Arts Center!
Austin's Soul to Sole Festival - May 31st - June 4th; Master Classes - May 31st - 3rd; St. Stephen's Episcopal School, 2900 Bunny Run, Austin, TX, 512-773-7827 or www.soultosole.org for registration and master class information! Tappy Hour May 31st, 8:00pm, St. Stephen's Episcopal School / Hines Hall, 2900 Bunny Run, Austin, TX; Participant's Showcase June 2nd, 8:30pm, The Helm Fine Arts Center, St. Stephen's School. $10.00 tickets available at the door. Soul to Sole Faculty Concert - Saturday, June 3rd at 8:00pm S2S Faculty and The Mark Rubenstein Jazz Trio! Helm Fine Arts Center, St. Stephen's School For tickets: 512-773-7827 or at the door ($25)
From May 25 - June 4, 2006 Houston Ballet presents Moby in Motion, a supercharged mixed repertory program featuring Houston Ballet Artistic Director Stanton Welch's acclaimed work, "Play." Set to music by DJ/Techno artist Moby from his popular album, "Play," this hip ballet examines city life on pointe. Dancers dressed in everyday clothing capture the frenetic rhythms and vibes of modern urban life, translating them into classical ballet technique. The company will also give the American premiere of Mr. Welch's hyper-kinetic tutu ballet, Velocity, which will showcase the classical technique of Houston Ballet's dancers. Sir Kenneth MacMillan's neo-classical masterpiece "Gloria" rounds out the program. Houston Ballet will give six performances of Moby in Motion at Wortham Theater Center in downtown Houston.
Dennis Nahat, the Founding/Artistic Director of Ballet San Jose Silicon Valley heads the list of four influential, Bay Area choreographers to receive Arts Council Silicon Valley?s Artist Fellowship Grants for contributions to the field of Performing Arts (Choreography). Arts Council Silicon Valley annually awards Artist Fellowships in rotating categories to recognize local professional working artists and to enable them to continue to pursue their creative work...Artistic Director/Choreographer Herci Marsden and company will celebrate The State Ballet of Rhode Island's 46th Spring celebration with the company's "Heart & Soul" signature ballet, Giselle, on May 12th at 7:30 pm and May 13th at 5:00 pm at Roberts Auditorium, Rhode Island College in Providence. Call the RIC Box Office at 401.456.8144 to reserve your tickets...The American College Dance Festival (ACDFA), in cooperation with the Kennedy Center's Education Department, presents the Twelfth National College Dance Festival, May 16-18 at the Terrace Theater at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts...Manassas School of Dance will have their 2006 Summer Intensive Workshop for High Intermediate and Advanced Ballet students, July 3-28 and July 31-Aug. 25. For more information, contact MSD at 703.368.6621, manassasedance@aol.com, www.manassasdanceschool.com.