SPECIAL TAP MASTER CLASSES IN CHICAGO!!!

SPECIAL TAP MASTER CLASSES in CHICAGO - TWO DAYS ONLY!!!

with TRE DUMAS

(credits include Imagine Tap, Riverdance, Jason Samuels Smith's A.C.G.I.)

Join Tre as he shares concepts, exercises, and combos designed to enhance your performing, teaching, and choreography!

Saturday April 14th
St. Alphonsus Academy
1439 West Wellington

11-12:20 Intermediate
12:30-1:50 Advanced
2-3:30 Teachers
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Sunday April 15th
Joel Hall Dance Center
1511 West Berwyn Avenue

3-4:20 Intermediate
4:30-5:50 Advanced
6-7:20 Teachers
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$25 single class
$5 off additional class

SIGN UP NOW!!!
e-mail: tretaps@comcast.net
phone: 773-9603805www.myspace.com/tre_dumas



Martin “Tre’” Dumas III is a tap dancer and choreographer hailing from Chicago, IL. Mr. Dumas received most of his early dance (tap & jazz) training and his first teaching experience (at age 16) at Tommy Sutton’s Mayfair Academy of fine Arts on Chicago’s south side. He graduated from (HBC) Clark Atlanta University with a B.A. in Mass Media Arts with a concentration in Speech and Theatre Arts. In 1995 he had his first tap festival teaching experience at the Chicago Human Rhythm Project as a representative of Mayfair and Mr. Sutton’s tap legacy. This led to Mr. Dumas being offered and accepting an opportunity to reprise the role of Daddy Bates in a national touring revival of Broadway's The Tap Dance Kid where he first encountered Bril Barrett. Later on, together as two thirds of Steppin’ Out, they performed and taught at the St. Louis Tap Festival, Detroit Tap Festival, and (performed at) The Democratic National Convention among many other performance opportunities. Mr. Dumas was featured in the North American, and European tours of Riverdance for three years. Mr. Dumas rejoined Bril Barrett in January 2001, helping him develop his vision (of a lasting institution to train and create work for tap dancers in Chicago) into the internationally renowned company, M.A.D.D Rhythms. He also co-founded the M.A.D.D. Rhythms Tap Academy (in residence at the South Shore Cultural Center in Chicago) later that year. From September 2001-February 2002 Mr. Dumas lived in Stuutgart Germany during which time he conceived and implemented a complete teen through senior citizen tap program teaching five days a week at the New York City Dance School and performing and sitting in with live musicians at several Stuutgart jazz and R&B clubs by night. Together over the past six years, Bril & Tre’ have trained a formidable crew of young dancers who are all individually beginning to make their own marks in “the dance.” They also built a thriving young (tap specific) dance school at a beautiful facility in inner city Chicag! o. In 2 005, Mr. Dumas (along with Bril Barrett and Lisa LaTouche)co-founded The Chicago Tap Summit. Recently, Mr. Dumas has stepped down from his position as M.A.D.D. Rhythms co-artistic and technical director. In the summer of 2006, He was a featured soloist portraying a fiery tap dancing preacher in David Danced in director/choreographer Derick Grant’s tap musical extravaganza, Imagine Tap. Most recently, he was honored to become the newest “extended member” of Jason Samuel’s Smith’s ACGI performing in London at Sadler’s Wells (archive footage available at http://www.sadlerswells.makeni.net/sampled/). Mr. Dumas has taught and performed extensively throughout the continental U.S., Canada and Germany as well as other parts of Europe, and South America. Aside from his beautiful daughter, Lauren, his greatest joy lies in dancing and sharing his love and knowledge of “the art-form” with others and receiving the same from his elders, peers and yes his students as well.

A message from SUE SAMUELS!

Hi Everyone,

Happy Spring! I have just returned from a wonderful trip to Japan. That was a beautiful place to visit! I was teaching and choreographing at a few schools. So, now, I have returned to teach my classes! I hope you enjoyed my classes taught by my wonderful, long-time subs, Kelly, Allison, Judy, and Grant. I have an exciting announcement to make!!! Starting April 17th, I will be teaching one class each week at the Ailey Extension School! Isn't that great? The new class will be Advanced/beginner level. Tuesday nights from 6-7:30. At the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater located at: 405 West 55th Street (at Nineth Avenue) 212-405-9500. The class rates are: Single class: $15.00 Professional rate $13.50 10-class card $130.00 Professional rate $120.00 25-class card $300.00 Professional rate $275.00

Many of you have asked me for more evening classes. I hope you will come to the new class. If I can get a good response, maybe I can get more evening classes! What levels are you looking for?

I will continue my schedule at Broadway Dance Center. Beginner level - Monday,Wednesday,Friday 10:30-12 @ 939 8th Avenue bet. 55th and 56th St. Monday nights, 6-7:30 @ 520 8th Ave bet 36th and 37th Street

Advanced/Beginner level - Tues, Thurs 10:30-12 @ 939 8th Ave bet. 55th and 56th St Tues nights beginning April 17 6-7:30 @ Alvin Ailey School @ 405 West 55th St.(at Ninth Ave) Saturdays 12-1:30 @ 939 8TH AVE bet. 55th and 56th St.

Basic level - Tues, Thurs 3-4:30 @ 520 8th Ave. bet 36th and 37th St Wed nights 6-7:30 @ 520 8th Ave. bet 36th and 37th St Sunday mornings 10:30-12 @ 939 8th Ave bet. 55th and 56th St.

Take care, and...Live, Love, and DANCE!!!

HAWAIIAN ISLANDS TAP DANCE FESTIVAL!

SAVE THE DATE:

2007 Hawaiian Islands Tap Dance Festival

October 25, 26, 27, & 28

Experience a four day rhythm tap extravaganza on Maui, the number one Island in the world! Enjoy great beaches and warm tropical breezes and dance with some of tap's finest: Jason Samuels Smith, Dianne Walker, Martin “Tre” Dumas, Chloe Arnold, John Kloss, and Yukiko “Smilie” Misumi. Surrounded by the beauty of the Island, activities at the spectacular Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului include 34 classes for all levels, a participants' showcase & jam, and the professionals' performance in Castle Theater on Saturday, October 27. An artists' reception on opening night provides an opportunity to “Party with the Stars”. Information, pictures, artists' bios, schedules, and registration forms are on the website :
www.MauiTapExperience.org or phone ( 808) 878-1482.

ATTENTION: Master Class...Chicago Style with LISA LA TOUCHE'!

SUNDAY April 15

11:00 - 12:15 Beg/Int
12:30 - 1:45 Int/Adv

Come on over to
MILLERS DANCE STUDIO
15162 E. Hampden Ave.
Aurora, Colorado

$30/Class

2 classes $50
Limited Space!

CALL NOW TO REGISTER

(303) 257-9004 or email tapconnections@runbox.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION on...

ADVANCED INTENSIVES (taking Tap to M.A.D.D. levels!)TEACHER CLASSES (get M.A.D.D. about teaching!)ADULT MASTERCLASS CLASSES (Adults are M.A.D.D. too!)Please contact tapconnections@msn.com or (303) 257-9004

Originating from Calgary, Lisa La Touche is Founder and Artistic Director of M.A.D.D. Rhythms Canada. She teaches for the renowned Jazz company Decidedly Jazz Danceworks, and has been a featured choreographer in Dancers Studio West's "Alberta Dance Explosions" 2004 and 2005, guest choreographer with Vancouver's Urban Tap Squad, and Calgary's Encorps Dance Collective. She has even worked at the international level guest teaching for "New York City Dance School", and "Gluckerschule" both located in Stuttgart, Germany. Lisa's recent collaboration with Bril Barrett developing the Calgary based "M.A.D.D Rhythms Canada" has lead her to great new heights in her tap dance endeavors. She has successfully produced numerous tap productions in Calgary and recently just launched the 1st annual Calgary Tap Summit. Lisa works with many talented Canadian tap dancers working to achieve the goal of promoting and preserving the art of tap dance and bringing it to the next level.

Watch for More TAP M.A.D.D.NESS
coming your way...soon!

Monday Night Tap Jams at DEBBIE ALLEN DANCE ACADEMY!

A message from Sarah Reich:

The monday night tap jams are starting again at DADA!!! There is an advanced tap class, taught by Josette Wiggan, and a jam follows. Class is from 7:30- 8:30 pm and the jam is right after starting at 8:30 pm.I'm also holding a tap class at my home studio tuesday nights , 8-9 pm and a jam afterwards.Also heads up! I'm starting a master class tap workshop series at DADA…I'll give more info about it as soon as everything is settled.

GROOVE ON TAP!

GROOVE ON TAP!

WITH TOBY AHRENS ---Drums and percussion (http://www.tobyahrens.com/about.html)

& CLAUDIA GOMEZ VORCE ---Tap dance

WITH SPECIAL GUEST

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THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2007
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Robin Dunn's F.A.C.E.

DON'T MISS!!!
ROBIN'S DUNN'S F.A.C.E.
WEDNESDAYS
MAY 2ND THROUGH JUNE 6, 2007
7:00-9:30pm

After a successful Winter Workshop in NY, and a return speaking engagement in Russia coming this summer, addressing 5,000 Marketing Representatives, Robin will offer another F.A.C.E. Workshop. F.A.C.E. an acronym for "Focus, Attitude, Confidence, Energy and Eye Contact" is what vocal coach, Craig Derry calls, Robin's "Inside Work."

Robin Dunn's F.A.C.E. class is designed to aid performing artists, business professionals and indivduals with the ultimate in personal development aiding you with seeing your true self.F.A.C.E.brings out the best in you.Work on improving your performance on stage, on camera, in the work place and in your daily life.

Robin has worked with some of the top artists in the business. Don't miss this unique opportunity taught in an atmosphere of support and positivtiy.

Robin has worked with Saturday Night Live, Pepsi, Nickelodeon, Apollo Amateur Night, Missy Elliot, Tony award winner and recording artist, Heather Headley, The Braxtons featuring Jay Z (Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards), Teen Vogue featuring Jive recording artist Chris Brown, Jive recording artist Joe, Raven Symone, and more...

Please email or call to reserve your spot and for location, rates and other information.
Robin Dunn
-E.D. Entertainment
-Robin Dunn's F.A.C.E.
-E.D. P & P (Products & Production)
(212) 642-8188 Telephone
(212) 265-3633 Fax
edent1304@aol.com
www.myspace.com/birddance

"Count to Ten" -- A New Family Musical!

Justin Boccitto & The Group Theatre Too present:

"Count to Ten" -- A New Family Musical!

When: April 13, 2007, 8 PM
April 15, 2007, 2 PM

Where: Centenary College Little Theatre
400 Jefferson Street
Hackettstown, NJ 07840

Purchase Tickets Online at: www.CountToTenTheMusical.com

Harlem Swing Dance: Remembering the Savoy Ballroom!

WHAT: A Cultural Harlem Anniversary Event: “Harlem’s Savoy Ballroom 70th Anniversary Swing Dance” commemorating the Historical Band Battle of 1937 between Benny Goodman and Chick Webb.

A Free Dance Lesson, Historic Film Clips, Live Band, Performances and more are surprises are in store.

WHEN: Friday May 11th 2007

WHERE: The Julia De Burgos Cultural Center1680 Lexington Avenue (and East 106th Street)New York, New York 10029

WHY: Jazz, Dance, Swing, Tap and more was part of the original Harlem Renaissance and it is experiencing a resurgence and interest today. Celebrating Harlem’s Living Legacy of its Cultural impact with remembering the Savoy Ballroom will reinvigorate a community, a city, and world that has long admired it’s spontaneity!

Check out TAP CITY 2007!

Tap City 2007

Youth & Pre-Professional Program

Tap City Programs for kids & teens
* Youth Program

* Pre-Professional Program

Tap intensives for kids & teens

Tap City 2007 is July 7 - 14 and registration will begin on April 1st. Check out this sneak-preview of our tap dance summer intensives for kids and teens: our newly designed Youth Program and the return of our popular Pre-Professional Program.

Tap City Youth Program NEW YOUTH PROGRAM for 2007! The 4-day all-inclusive program includes:

* Tap Repertory Intensives with professional choreographers

* Master Classes in Bucket Drumming, Classic Tap Technique and Tap Films & History

* Youth Showcase of Talent

Tap City 2007 Youth Program, July 7 - 10, 2007 is for intermediate and advanced tap dancers ages 9 - 14. Our newly designed program offers young dancers a fun, supportive and challenging environment to develop well-rounded tap skills.

Sat 7/7 Sun 7/8 Mon 7/9 Tue 7/10

10:30-1:00

Youth Rep A: Ayodele Casel

Youth Rep B: Michele Ribble & Terry Brock

Youth Rep C: Jason Samuels Smith

1:00-2:00

Lunch Break

2:00-3:15

Youth Master Classes: Bucket Drumming with Bernice Brooks & Robin Burdulis; Classic Tap with Harold Cromer; Tap Films, History & Fun with Susan Hebach

Youth Showcase of Talent Tuesday 7/10 5:00 - 8:00

YOUTH PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

Students will work each morning learning and polishing a piece of tap repertory. The first morning of the program will begin with a placement class led by the choreographers. Students will be placed in one of three groups based on skill level. Each afternoon, after a supervised lunch-break, students will take special Master Classes in Bucket Drumming, Classic Tap, and Tap Films & History. The program ends on Tuesday evening with the Youth Showcase, when dancers perform their newly learned tap piece for family, faculty and fellow students.

Registration begins April 1st. Visit www.atdf.org for details.

Pre-Professional Program OUR 3RD HIT YEAR!

The Pre-Professional Program, July 7 - 11, is designed especially for advanced young adults (ages 14 - 19). Selected by audition, students will work intensively with either Michelle Dorrance or Derick K. Grant, two of tap's hottest and most innovative young choreographers. The all-inclusive program focuses on developing well-rounded tap skills in a professional environment that stresses self-discipline and excellence. Dancers will work each morning on the preparation of two new pieces of choreography that will be performed on Wednesday evening in the Tap Youth/Tap Future performances at the Duke on 42nd Street theater.

Sat 7/7 Sun 7/8 Mon 7/9 Tue 7/10

Wed 7/11 9:45-12:45

PPP Repertory A: Michelle Dorrance

PPP Repertory B: Derick K. Grant

Lunch Break: Orientation, Tap History, Career Options

2:00-3:30

PPP Master Classes: Bernice Brooks (Bucket Drumming) Barbara Duffy & Margaret Morrison (Improv) & Randy Skinner (Broadway Choreography)

4:00-6:00

Additional afternoon rehearsal time TBA

Tap Youth/ Tap Future 7:00 & 9:30

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Each day begins with an intensive rehearsal experience in which you'll work with other advanced dancers in the development of new choreography. Lunch times include time for socializing and panel discussions on Career Options for Tap Dancers and Tap History. A different master class is offered Saturday through Tuesday. Wednesday is set aside for tech rehearsals at the Duke on 42nd Street theater for the Tap Youth/Tap Future performances at 7:00 and 9:30.

American Tap Dance Foundation
33 Little West 12th Street, Suite 105B
New York, NY 10014
646-230-9564

Tap City 2007 also offers 8 days of Master Classes, Courses and Residencies for Adults, Premiere Performances at the Duke on 42nd Street theater, Tap Talks/Tap Films, & Special Events. Registration begins April 1st. Visit www.atdf.org for details.

Full Circle presents: "Hip-hop to da Head"

In celebration of its tenth year anniversary, Full Circle presents "Hip-hop to da Head," a fusion of dance, song, rhyme and monologues emotionally driven by the multi-ethnic cast offering a unique palate of new and old school themes of urban theater. The work "...manages to educate and raise spirits sky high" - NY Times (4/10/06 Jennifer Dunning) and delivers a festival within the B.O.B. festival. Artistic Directors Kwikstep and Rokafella are street dance veterans who have built a worldwide reputation for straddling the two worlds of commercial and community hip-hop expression. As a husband and wife team they represent each side of the gender tug of war, yet as passionate dancers they prove that music is a universal language healing all wounds. In 1992, Kwikstep performed at P.S. 122 in the critically acclaimed "So What Happens Now?," considered to be the very first hip-hop theatre production. This April will mark the 15th anniversary of the return of Kwikstep to the P.S. 122 stage. Short film clippings will be shown to highlight his career by his street dance mentors and peers. Rokafella is widely known as among the pre-eminent B-Girlz in the world, and was recently a featured contributor to the first ever female break dance photo book by Martha Cooper entitled "We B *Girlz" published by powerHouse books. She is working on her docu-film of a six city tour of panel discussions entitled the "B Girl Sitdowns" - excerpts of which will also be screened during B.O.B.. Full Circle will also show excerpts of their work in progress "Shine," in development at P.S. 122 and premiering at Dance Theater Workshop in the Fall of 2007.Partner: Full Circle Productions, Bronx

Thursday, April 19 at 7 PM; Friday, April 20 at 9:30 PM; Saturday, April 21 at 7 PM; Sunday, April 22 at 5 PM

For more information, visit:
http://www.ps122.org/
www.fullcirclesoul.com

RENNES TAP INTENSIVE!

A message from Tap Breizh:

Hi, all

It’s a great pleasure to send you from France the complete program of our new formula, for our summer session, which replaces the Rennes Tap Festival, becoming … Rennes Tap Intensive.

This workshop (and the 3 tap-jams) will take place from Sunday 1st to Friday 6th of July 2007, in Rennes (Brittany-France) with our precious guests : Heather Cornell (New York) et Max Pollak (New York)

-- What’s the concept of Rennes Tap Intensive? It’s to give you the possibility, regardless of your level, to work intensively with Heather Cornell and Max Pollak between 12 to 36 hours, in order to get one step further in your use and understanding of tap.

Explore their universe …

Absorb their technique …

Feed from their style …

Discover or intensify your relationship with musicians and instruments …

Get ready to live an intense musical experience, from head to toe!

We’re of course at your disposal for any information, by mail or by phone (+33 2 99 92 03 82), to facilitate your coming in this nice part of France (not far from the sea), for a whole week of tap and happiness.

All the very best,
Tap Breizh team
Phone: +33 2 99 92 03 82
Email: info@tapbreizh.net
Website: www.tapbreizh.net

ATTENTION: AFRICAN AMERICAN VOICEOVER WORK!

A message from Ilya Janos:

hey, i found this link and thought of you guys. hope it leads to work for somebody...
God bless,
ilya

http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/tlg/300625289.html ;

URGENT!!!

One Destiny Productions, a creative services company specializing in voiceovers, is currently accepting submissions from actors/broadcasters who are NATIVE/ FLUENT in AFRICAN dialects, especially SOTHO. Effective immediately. Please submit an e-mail of interest to faith@1destinyprodu ctions.com as soon as possible.

Compensation: $100-$500/hr

At the moment, we are primarily searching for SOTHO, but we also have need for the following dialects:

Nigerian
Woloff
Hausa
[Ki-]Kongo
South African [English]
Shona
Swahili
Yoruba
Xhosa
Zulu
Twi
(As well as any other dialects that I have left out!) Questions:
Faith Williams
One Destiny Productions
250 5th Avenue, Suite 400 New York, NY 10001
(212) 213-9420
http://www.1destiny productions. com

Dance and Tourism in Australia!

Dance and Tourism in Australia
with Teachers from The Royal Ballet & Around the World!

Come and join our unique and exciting Dance Seminars, combining your love of dance with the very best of Australian tourism.

info@dancetoursaustralia.com
www.dancetoursaustralia.com

Melba's is 50!

Melba’s is 50 and Fabulous Celebrating 50 Years in Business in McAllen, Texas!

www.melbasdance.com

Former and present students and friends are invited to visit our Registry on line at Melbasdance.com. Some of the quotes may be published and placed on the website.

We are planning a celebration in the fall and want to keep everyone posted on the events.

International Performing Arts Laboratory

International Performing Arts Laboratory

July 25-30, 2007

Bovec , Slovenia

Accommodation and meals are provided for participants. The Laboratory will take place in the mountain resort and the ancient alpine town which is over 800 years old. To register, please send your detailed CV and a brief letter of motivation to lab@iugte.com or iugte@london.com
A limited number of places are available.Programme details, accommodation, photos… ?http://www.iugte.com/projects/OstrenkoLab.php

A message from Rhythm n Grooves!

Hi All and Welcome to Rhythm n Grooves...

MELBOURNE'S HOME OF AFRICAN DANCE, TAP DANCE,AFRICAN DRUMMING, AFRO-CUBAN DRUMMING and SPECIAL KIDS CLASSES.

FOR LATEST NEWS AND UPDATES ON THIS WEEKS CLASSES - CLICK THE LINK BELOW

http://www.rhythmngrooves.com/news-APRIL14.html

ALL CLASSES RESUME THIS WEEKCome along this week to a class and burn off that chocolate from the Easter period.

REMINDER FOR STUDENTS AND FRIENDS AND FAMILYSunday 15th APRIL - STUDENT PERFORMANCE AT VIVA CABARET

RHYTHM N GROOVES Student performance and percussion jam.Invite friends and family and show them what you’ve been working on.$10 entry for all. 5pm doors open More details on the website.

TERM 2 - SNEAK PREVIEW

Beginner Hip Hop and Break Dance classes coming toRhythm N Grooves on Saturdays in Term 2. ENROLL NOW. Ages 10 - Adult.

DOWNLOAD TIMETABLE TODAY FROM OUR WEBSITE
www.rhythmngrooves.com

Good health to everyone and we'll see you next time at Rhythm n Grooves.

Aaron Cusack
Director - Rhythm n Grooves

Located at - 70 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford Victoria 3067.
www.rhythmngrooves.com