WRITING ON TAP Set for American Tap Dance Center, 6/23
By: Kelsey Denette May. 25, 2012
Hosted by Tony Waag at the American Tap Dance Center, 154 Christopher Street, #2B, NYC (between Greenwich and Washington Streets) the Collective for Dance Writing and New Media (http://collectivedwnm.com) and the American Tap Dance Foundation (http://www.atdf.org/) will present to "Writing on Tap: Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Tap But Were Afraid to Ask" on Saturday, June 23, from 12 Noon to 4pm.
Here’s your chance to hear more about the international tap dance phenomenon directly from its top professionals and experts! "Writing on Tap" will offer a provocative, interactive forum featuring talks by Constance Valis Hill, dancer and author of the essential and lively tap history, "Tap Dancing America, A Cultural History," renowned dancer-choreographer-director Derick K. Grant ("Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk" and "Imagine Tap!") and the multi-talented Brenda Bufalino, internationally acclaimed for her singular style and innovation in dance and choreography, among other special guests to be named later. Other particpants will soon be announced. Fans, performers and dance writers are all welcome to this afternoon of informative talks and small group discussions on issues in tap. Admission: $10 (cash at door). Space is limited and reservations are required. Please RSVP to collectiveDWNM@gmail.com.
The American Tap Dance Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to establishing and legitimizing Tap Dance as a vital component of American Dance through creation, presentation, education and preservation. American Tap Dance Foundation, Inc. was formerly the American Tap Dance Orchestra. It was founded in 1986 by master tap dancers Brenda Bufalino, Tony Waag, and the late Charles ‘Honi’ Coles. From 1986-1999, the Orchestra performed in hundreds of concert, stage, and film projects and thrilled audiences around the world. From 1989 to 1995, the company also operated Woodpeckers Tap Dance Center in NYC, and presented year-round programming of performances, workshops, daily classes for adults and children, tap jams, lectures, and film presentations. In 2002, with a new generation of tap dancers and enthusiasts, the organization was renamed, and under the direction of Tony Waag, renewed its vision of establishing the first-ever Center for Tap, -- an international home for dancers, based in NYC. They are located at 154 Christopher Street #2B NYC, NY 10014. For information contact: 646-230-9564 and?Fax 646-230-7777; Email: info@atdf.org or visit the website at http://atdf.org/
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