RHYTHM IN MOTION: Tap Dance Concert Performance
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THE AMERICAN TAP DANCE FOUNDATION
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 from 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.
This year’s Tap City events will include a “Copasetic” Boat Ride (July 6 - Circle LIne Marina), Tap Future performances and ATDF Tap Dance Awards (July 8 at Symphony Space, Peter Jay Sharp Theatre, 2537 Broadway at 95th St), Rhythm in Motion concert (July 9 at Symphony Space, Peter Jay Sharp Theatre, 2537 Broadway at 95th St) and the return of “Tap It Out,” Tap City’s live, public tap dance event in the middle of Times Square (July 10).
MASTER CLASSES for the Tap City week will be taught by top tappers Terry Brock, Brenda Bufalino, Barbara Duffy, DeWitt Fleming Jr., Bill Irwin, Michela Marino Lerman, Deborah Mitchell, Max Pollak, Demi Remik, Tamii Sakurai, Leonardo Sandoval, Byron Tittle, Karen Callaway Williams and Nicholas Young. CHOREOGRAPHIC RESIDENCIES will be hosted by Felipe Galganni, Dexter Jones, Kaleena Miller, Lynn Schwab and Jared Alexander. Register Here
The American Tap Dance Foundation was founded 37 years ago by tap master Charles “Honi” Coles, his protégée Brenda Bufalino, and the Foundation’s current Artistic and Executive Director, Tony Waag. TAP CITY, The New York City Tap Festival is an emblem of the Foundation’s commitment to establish and legitimize tap dance as a vital component of American dance through creation, presentation, education, and preservation. Read More
Saturday, JULY 9
RHYTHM IN MOTION Tap Dance Concert Performance (8-10pm) - Symphony Space, Peter Jay Sharp Theatre, 2537 Broadway at 95th St.
Showcasing boundary breaking takes on tap by NYC’s finest tappers & choreographers. Rhythm in Motion premieres fresh and innovative new work, showcasing the rich diversity of contemporary tap dance by young and emerging talent and premiere choreographers in the field. Directed and Curated by ATDF Artistic Director Tony Waag. RIM Choreographers include: Jared Alexander, Vikas Arun, Felipe Galganni, Dexter Jones, Kaleena Miller, Ivan Owens, Demi Remick, Tamii Sakurai, and the ACM Collective.
Tickets: General: $45, Children 17 & under/Student/Senior: $25
To Purchase Tickets: Click Here
For More Info: Call (646) 230-9564
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