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M.A.D.D. Rhythms' Chicago Tap Summit Returns In October With A World Premiere And More
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2024

M.A.D.D. Rhythms announced the return of the Chicago Tap Summit this October, featuring the world premiere of 'To Love You All Ways' by Andrew Carr on October 5 at 7:30 p.m., along with additional events.

The American Tap Dance Foundation To Be Celebrated At Lincoln Center In July
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2024

The American Tap Dance Foundation will be celebrated at Lincoln Center on July 11 with special honors.

The American Tap Dance Foundation Will Be Celebrated at Lincoln Center This July
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2024

The American Tap Dance Foundation (ATDF) will be honored on Thursday, July 11 at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.

AN EVENING WITH... Prepares For Series Debut at The Laurie Beechman Theatre May 7th
by Stephen Mosher - May 5, 2023

The program, produced by NiCori Studios & Productions will kick off on Sunday, May 7th at 7 pm at the Midtown Manhattan West cabaret theater The Laurie Beechman. 

Special Event A NIGHT AT THE ELLINGTON Will Be Presented at The Ellington Restaurant This Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2023

Tony Waag, Executive Director of The American Tap Dance Foundation, and Mercedes Ellington, CEO/Artistic Director of The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts, announced a special event on Sunday, April 30 honoring the birthday of jazz great Duke Ellington at The Ellington Restaurant, 2745 Broadway (105th St and Broadway) in NYC, 6-9pm.

92NY Harkness Dance Center Presents LADIES IN THE SHOE
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2023

The 92nd Street Y Harkness Dance Center presents “Ladies in the Shoe” LIVE SHOW with Dormeshia & Guests, on Saturday, March 25. In honor of Women's History Month, “Ladies in the Shoe” LIVE SHOW is a celebration of accomplished female tap dancers and well-respected ambassadors, presenting history and a variety of styles.

American Tap Dance Foundation Film Series Continues With TAP TREASURES
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2022

The third installment of the American Tap Dance Foundation's First Friday Film Festival, Tap Treasures, will take place on Friday, December 2, in-studio at The American Tap Dance Center.

TAP CITY Returns in July With All New Festival Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 25, 2022

Live, in-person tap dance workshops, performances and special events herald the return of Tap City, the NYC Tap Festival, the American Tap Dance Foundation's week-long tap festival Monday, July 4 through Sunday, July 10 right in in tap’s hometown, New York City. The TAP CITY Festival week, celebrating its 22nd year, will return LIVE for the first time since the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic - in 2020 Tap City was virtual, and in 2021 hybrid.

TAP CITY Returns With Special Events, Performances, and Residencies in July
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2022

Live, in-person tap dance workshops, performances and special events herald the return of Tap City, the NYC Tap Festival, the American Tap Dance Foundation's week-long tap festival Monday, July 4 through Sunday, July 10 right in in tap's hometown, New York City.

TAP CITY Returns With Special Events, Performances, and Residencies, July 4-10
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2022

Tap City, the NYC Tap Festival, the American Tap Dance Foundation's week-long tap dance festival, will return Monday, July 4 through Sunday, July 10 with special events, performances, ATDF tap dance awards, workshops and residencies. The TAP CITY Festival week, celebrating its 22nd year, will return LIVE for the first time since the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic.

TAP CITY, THE NYC TAP FESTIVAL Returns Live in July 2022
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 23, 2022

Live, in-person tap dance workshops, performances and special events herald the return of Tap City, the NYC Tap Festival, the American Tap Dance Foundation's week-long tap festival Saturday, July 4 through Friday July 10 right in in tap's hometown, New York City.

TAP CITY, THE NYC TAP FESTIVAL Returns Live in July 2022
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2022

Live, in-person tap dance workshops, performances and special events herald the return of Tap City, the NYC Tap Festival, the American Tap Dance Foundation's week-long tap festival Saturday, July 4 through Friday July 10 right in in tap's hometown, New York City.

Celebrate Duke Ellington at A Free, Outdoor, Special Event This Sunday
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2021

Tony Waag, executive director of The American Tap Dance Foundation, and Mercedes Ellington, CEO/Artistic Director of The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts, announce the return of their FREE, annual outdoor event to commemorate Duke Ellington's birthday.

The American Tap Dance Foundation and The Duke Ellington Center Present A DUKE ELLINGTON BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2021

Tony Waag, executive director of The American Tap Dance Foundation, and Mercedes Ellington, CEO/Artistic Director of The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts, announced today the return of their free, annual outdoor event to commemorate Duke Ellington's birthday.

André De Shields and DECFA to Celebrate Jazz Greats Live In Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2020

The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts is thrilled to present The Great Reunion: a virtual concert celebrating Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington.

The Duke Ellington Center Big Band Will Perform At Birdland Jazz Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2019

 The Duke Ellington Center Big Band, conducted by multi-Grammy nominated Bobby Sanabria, will perform CrackerJazz, the third of a monthly performance series honoring jazz icon Duke Ellington on Sunday, November 3 at Birdland Jazz Club, 315 West 44th Street, NYC. Doors open at 4:30pm; performance at 5:30pm.

The American Tap Dance Foundation And The Duke Ellington Center For The Arts Present CRACKERJAZZ
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2019

The Duke Ellington Center Big Band, conducted by multi-Grammy nominated Bobby Sanabria, will perform CrackerJazz, the third of a monthly performance series honoring jazz icon Duke Ellington on Sunday, November 3 at Birdland Jazz Club, 315 West 44th Street, NYC. Doors open at 4:30pm; performance at 5:30pm.

Performance Series Honoring Jazz Great Duke Ellington Continues At Birdland Jazz Club
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2019

The Duke Ellington Center Big Band, conducted by multi-Grammy nominated Bobby Sanabria, will perform CrackerJazz, the third of a monthly performance series honoring jazz icon Duke Ellington on Sunday, November 3 at Birdland Jazz Club, 315 West 44th Street, NYC. Doors open at 4:30pm; performance at 5:30pm.

Duke Ellington Honored With Performance Series At Birdland Jazz Club
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2019

ELLINGTON ON BROADWAY, featuring songs from the hit musicals PLAY ON and SOPHISTICATED LADIES, will kick off a monthly performance series honoring Jazz Great Duke Ellington at Birdland Jazz Club, 315 West 44th Street, NYC.

ELLINGTON ON BROADWAY to Kick Off Monthly Performance Series at Birdland
by Julie Musbach - Jul 23, 2019

ELLINGTON ON BROADWAY, featuring songs from the hit musicals PLAY ON and SOPHISTICATED LADIES, will kick off a monthly performance series honoring Jazz Great Duke Ellington at Birdland Jazz Club, 315 West 44th Street, NYC.