New York City to Host First-Ever New York Oud Festival in April
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 20, 2024
At the end of this month, music lovers in New York City will have an exciting opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of the oud - the short-necked fretless lute prominent in Arabic Music and throughout the Near East, North Africa, and beyond.
BWW Dance Review: New Sounds of Tap at the AMERICAN TAP DANCE FOUNDATION
by Caryn Cooper - Apr 22, 2016
Last week, the American Tap Dance Foundation (ATDF) presented new works by both veterans and emerging tap dancers and choreographers at its spring Rhythm in Motion show in the Theater at the 14th Street Y. This production, curated by Tony Waag, Artistic/Executive Director of ATDF, stretches the boundaries of tap dance to present groundbreaking choreography, showcase innovative technique, and provide a platform to present, move forward, and grow the art of tap.