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Friday, November 30, 2007

News from American Tap Dance Foundation!

American Tap Dance Foundation

We've Moved!!

Our classes will still be held at Chelsea Studios; however,
our
administrative office has moved. Please update your records
with our
new address:

American Tap Dance Foundation
18 West 27th St. - 6th Floor
New York, NY 10001
…………………………………………………………………………

Brenda Bufalino teaches 4 week workshop

Tap Technique & Repertory


Class will focus on: Building technique, tone, texture
speed and
clarity. Developing material in a variety of modes...swing,
bop,
latin...Musicality...learning words and melodies of
Standards and
Blues Heads. Improvisation...improvising in multiple modes.
Conscious
improvisation leading to spontaneous composition. Trading
fours,
eights, and whole choruses. Simultaneous and collective
group
improvisation. Repertory...Ms. Bufalino will teach new
original
repertory, as well as repertory created for the American
Tap Dance
Orchestra which was founded in 1986 by master tap dancers
Brenda
Bufalino, Tony Waag, and the late Charles 'Honi' Coles.
From 1986
through 1999, the Orchestra performed in hundreds of
concert, stage,
and film projects and thrilled audiences around the world.

When:
Nov. 28, Dec. 5, Dec. 12, Dec. 19
Wednesdays 12:00 - 2:00 pm

How Much:
$30/single class
$105 for all 4 classes

Where:
Stepping Out Studios
37 W. 26th St. 9th Floor
between Broadway & 6th

Reggio "THE HOOFER" as THE NUT TAPPER!

Reggio “THE HOOFER” as THE NUT TAPPER!

December 9, 2007

Sunday 4:00 PM

The Nut Tapper is a uniquely spirited annual Christmas
show, an
exhilarating twist on Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic that
uses
percussive dance instead of ballet to tell a tale of
holiday
celebration. The Nut Tapper draws its fascinating rhythms
from multiple
percussive dance traditions including Spanish gypsy
flamenco, Mexican
Zapateado, Appalachian Clog, and, of course, American Tap.

Athenaeum Theatre
2936 N. Southport Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60657
773.935.6860

Tickets available through TicketMaster
$25 Main Floor - $20 Balcony
Senior/Children discount $5
www.reggiothehoofer.com

Tap Legacy Websites New Look + Shop Amazon.com now to support!!!

Check out Our New Look
Tap Legacy Online Family of Websites

We've been hard at work redesigning our websites to provide
our
visitors with the best possible online experience. All Tap
Legacy™
Online websites are now linked together and have the same
look and
feel. Be sure to visit them all.

Tap Legacy Online

Finger Lakes Tap Dance Festival

Gregory Hines Tribute Site

Dr. Henry LeTang Tribute Site
--------

Shop Amazon.com - Support Tap Legacy

Shop Amazon.com NOW

Get your holiday shopping done and support TLF all at the
same time.
Simply visit Tap Legacy Online and click on the Shop
Amazon.com link.

Amazon.com will then donate a percentage of the total of
your purchase
to the Tap Legacy Foundation.

You don't have to do anything but click and shop.

Tap Legacy Online


Sincerely,

Andrew J. Nemr
President and Co-founder
Tap Legacy Foundation, Inc.

The Gift of Dance --Rustyfrank.com!

Dear Dancers,

The Holidays are upon us! Do you need help with your
holiday shopping and "wish lists"? If so, here I am, at
your service.

THE GIFT OF DANCE

HERE ARE SOME OF THE NEAT THINGS IN MY STORE:

Instructional Tap and Lindy DVDs*
Great Dance Music CDs
"TAP! The Greatest Tap Dance Stars and Their Stories
(which I can personally autograph).
and
If you are local, my classes and passes to the Rhythm Club
can even be neat gifts!

*GREAT DISCOUNTS!

In making your order, make sure to leave us plenty of time
for shipping to arrive in time for the holiday. Click HERE
to go right to my dance store.

Happy Holidays to all of you, and best wishes for a great
New Year!

Dancingly,

Rusty
http://rustyfrank.com
310 606 5606

Entertainment Industry Expo

ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY EXPO

ONLY 3 WEEKS LEFT TO RESERVE YOUR EXHIBITOR SPACE!

CALL TODAY - 212.404.2465

The Entertainment Industry Expo ("EIE") is a bi-annual
event that
provides businesses direct access to thousands of
Entertainment
Industry Professionals. Combined with elite exhibitors,
intensive
industry workshops, and live interviews and casting calls,
EIE
provides your company with the ultimate opportunity to
brand your
business and convert thousands of leads into new customers.

Generate NEW CUSTOMERS
Gain direct face-to-face contact with thousands of
entertainment
professionals
Introduce your company to new prospects
Make immediate on-the-spot sales
Generate NEW CUSTOMERS
Reach a large prospect pool within a short period of time
Brand your business
Direct access to your target market
Introduce new products and services
Generate NEW CUSTOMERS
Conduct market research
Direct access to the press
Live product and service demonstrations
Distribute product samples
Stay a step ahead of your competition
Did we mention generate NEW CUSTOMERS?

SAG, Network Solutions, Hairspray, FedEx, eEmerge Office
Space, Bank
of America, 2(x)ist, Variety, Theatrical Stage Employees
Local One,
New York Film Academy, Crunch Fitness, BroadwayWorld.com,
Blue Man
Group, Constant Contact Email Marketing, Alex Kaplan's
Professional
Headshots, Telsey & Company, MMG Model Management Group,
Davenport
Theatrical Enterprises, ImageworksNYC, NY411, ZFX, Film in
the City,
The Zipper Theater, ZFX, and many many more.... (for a
complete list
visit our website)

It's time you joined the HOTTEST event that brings the
Entertainment
Industry right to you.


EXHIBITOR DEADLINE: December 14th.

3 easy ways to book your exhibitor space:
Call 212.404.2465

Download the Exhibitor
Guide Here

Visit us online at
www.EIENYC.com.

CALL TODAY & RESERVE YOUR SPACE!

OPPORTUNITY: Dance Audition Notice

OPPORTUNITY:

The Annette Hawkins Dance Ensemble

Expressing the Ecstasy of Movement

312-842-2402

www.annettehawkins.org

Annettehawkinsdance@hotmail.com


DANCE AUDITION NOTICE

ALL LEVELS

The Annette Hawkins Dance Ensemble is looking for dancers
to fill
company positions, and to perform in the 4th Annual "DANCE
SISTAH,
DANCE" FESTIVAL. Dancers interested in auditioning may do
so by
presenting a 30 second routine, or by completing a few
technique
exercises and a short routine given by the choreographer.
We are
seeking 10 female dancers who enjoy Jazz, Hip Hop and
African dance
styles. Experience is not necessary, but a positive
attitude and the
ability to learn quickly is. Auditions will be done on an
individual
basis, and rehearsals will be held on Saturdays from 10:30
to 12:30.
Please call 312-842-2401 for South Side location and to
schedule your
audition, or e-mail at the address listed above.

The Hawkins Dance Ensemble exists purely for the joy of
dance and for
inspiring others to dance. This is non-paid position and a
small
monthly fee is necessary to cover expenses. As members of
our company,
you will receive continued education in various dance
styles. Members
also receive discounted classes and the opportunity to
perform several
times a year. We aim to provide opportunities for dancers
to indulge
themselves in the many expressions of dance. This includes
the
opportunity to learn, teach, choreograph and perform pieces
of several
styles. We produce two major concerts per year to showcase
the talent
of our members and students.

The Annette Hawkins Dance Ensemble performs regularly at
Cultural
Events, Festivals, Schools, Universities, Churches,
Community Centers
and Private Parties.

OPPORTUNITY: Open Auditions for "Temptations"

OPPORTUNITY:

Open Auditions
For the stage play
"Temptations"
SEX, TEEN PREGNANCY, DRUGS, GANGS
Is it really worth it?


Date: December 8, 2007
Time: 8:00 a.m. at 2:00 p.m.
Where: The Hilton Hotel in the Executive Room
Address: 9333 S. Cicero
Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453
Who: Adults and Chicago Public High School
Students

***PLEASE BE ON TIME. EARLY SIGN IN 7:45 A.M.
LAST SIGN IN IS AT 1:45 P.M. ***

Friday, November 02, 2007

Mr. Wiggles with Rock Steady Crew on DANCING WITH THE STARS! November 6th!

Hip Hop Legend Mr. Wiggles will chreograph and appear with
Rock Steady Crew on

DANCING WITH THE STARS on November 6th...

Don't miss it!
www.mrwiggles.biz

Just a Reminder: Sue Samuels' Teaching Schedule!

BROADWAY DANCE CENTER - 322 W. 45th St. between 8th and 9th
Ave.

*BEGINNER LEVEL: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
mornings 10:30-12

Friday night 7:30-9

*BASIC LEVEL: Tuesday and Thursday 2-3:30


ALVIN AILEY - 405 W. 55th St. @ 9th Avenue

*BASIC/BEGINNER LEVEL: Monday 7:30-9

*ADVANCED/BEGINNER LEVEL: Tuesday and Thursday 10-11:30am

Wednesday 7:30-9

Saturday 4-5:30

Jason Samuels Smith teaches at Ailey in November!

***Jason Samuels Smith will be teaching at the Ailey
Studios for the month of November... please check their
website for up to the minute scheduling at
www.alvinailey.org

Dance Chicago Workshop featuring M.A.D.D. Rhythms' own Jummane Taylor!

Dance Chicago Workshop featuring M.A.D.D. Rhythms' own
Jummane Taylor

Dance Chicago 2007
New Talent Workshop & Showcase

Balle/Jazz/Modern/Tap/Hip Hop

* Internationally Acclaimed Faculty
* Small Size Classes
* Winning Prizes

Students ages 7 throught teens

November 3rd & 4th, 2007

S.P.A.C.E.
1439 W. Wellington Ave., 3rd Floor,
Chicago, IL. 60657


For more information visit:
www.spacentertainment.com
RSVP @ 773-880-1701
Download Registration form:
http://www.spacentertainment.com/new_talent_workshop

TRADITION IN TAP's Upcoming Workshop!

The upcoming workshop in the 'Tradition In Tap - Series'
will be
dedicated to the work of 'Hollywood Tap Star' Ms. Miriam
Nelson.

The workshop is scheduled to take place in New York City on
the
weekend of November 9-11 2007.

This workshop will feature original choreography taught by
the master
herself - Ms. Miriam Nelson, and honorary Tap Master
Classes by
leading tap artists: Ofer Ben, Karen Callaway Williams,
Debbi Dee,
Rusty Frank, Ray Hesselink, Melba Huber, Avi Miller,
Germaine
Salsberg, Prof. Hank Smith, Shea Sullivan & Dianne "Lady
Di" Walker.

The workshop is sponsored in part by New York City
Department of
Cultural Affairs & Dance Spirit / Dance Teacher Magazines,
and will
take place at Nola Studios in midtown Manhattan.

The Participants Showcase will take place on Saturday Nov.
10, at The
Theatre at St. Peter's Church, Citigroup Center. See the
website for
guidelines and application form.

The workshop includes:

- Three days of intensive tap experience.

- Original Choreography created and taught by the 'Master'
herself.

- Honorary Master Classes by leading tap artists.

- Participants Showcase.

- Tradition In Tap - Award Presentation.

- Tap History Talks.

- Video Presentation.

- Tap Technique.

- 'Dance Teacher Recognizes' certificate (For Teachers
Only).


The workshop consists of:

- Two separate adult programs for intermediate, advanced
and
professional levels.

- Youth program for tappers age 10-13, exposing them to
the genius of
the masters.

Tradition In Tap is proud to announce an expanded
scholarship program,
so that more aspiring tap dancers may attend The Miriam
Nelson Tap
Experience.

Scholarships are made possible by funds granted by, New
York City
Department of Cultural Affairs, 'Sponsor A Tap Dancer'
program &
Tradition In Tap - Advisory Committee. Please refer to the
web site
for more information and an application form.

If you are interested in becoming a personal sponsor to a
tap dancer
in need, join our 'Sponsor A Tap Dancer' program and
provide
additional dancers with the partial or full tuition for a
workshop in
the Tradition In Tap Series.

Extensive information and an online registration form is
available now
on the web site: www.TraditionInTap.org

The workshop's poster will be sent out in few days - please
be sure to
update us with your current mailing address.

Space is limited - register early!

Monsters of HipHop 5th Anniversary Tour!

Excited To Celebrate Our
5th year of Bringing You The Only Dance Convention &
Workshops
Featuring The Top Choreographers In The Industry
Plus More Opportunities
Than Any Dance Convention!

Dance with us when we come to your city.


Monsters of HipHop Portland, OR

*MR.WIGGLES will be there...

November 10-11, 2007
Red Lion on the River
*CONVENTION AT 85% CAPACITY, CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
TODAY &
RESERVE YOUR SPOT*

Monsters of HipHop East Brunswick NJ
November 17-18, 2007
Hilton East Brunswick, NJ
*ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN!*
"Early Registration Rates Expire On November 4th For Online
Registration"

Monsters of HipHop Dallas TX
January 5-6, 2008
Westin Park Central
MOHH Rate of $109 Available Thru Dec 12th
Call to reserve now - 888-627-7032
**ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAIL. NOV 1st**

Monsters of HipHop Tuscon, AZ
January 19-20, 2008
Doubletree Hotel Tucson at Reid Park
MOHH Rate of $139 Available Thru Dec 17th
Call to reserve now - 800-222-8733
**ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAIL. NOV 1st**

Don't miss Bril Barrett and Viola Elkin's performance- NOV 14TH!

DANCE CHICAGO PRESENTS
EXTENDED VIEW: HIP HOP
PROGRAM 3
ATHENAEUM THEATRE
2936 N SOUTHPORT-CHICAGO
WED NOV 14 2007 7:30PM
tickets are available at ticketmaster www.ticketmaster.com
type in
Dance Chicago and then look for Extended View Hip Hop
program 3
or click this link www.ticketmaster.com/artist/1160339
tickets are $20
I will be presenting 2 shows in one
The first half will be Music Gave Me Life: The R.A.G.E.
Project
presents a theatrical journey as what music has give me and
allowed me
to give to other people. Strong powerful movements with a
message:
Featured dancers Anthony Michelle Cathy Tammy Kiki Kathy
Tarik Angie
Culture Shock Chicago

The second half is RawFunkyStreetFlav- me showcasing
dancers who
embody what is Raw, Funky, Street, and have a unique Flav
to them. I
will be hosting this show with Anthony Wolfe as well as
performing, it
should be tons of fun!
featuring: Culture Shock Chicago, Bril Barrett, Hip Hop
Force, Roberto
Lebron and Justin Roberts, Icon and friends, Eilleen
Mallary and
Christina Santarelli, Perfect Tymin, Willie White, Kendra
Hill and
friends, NonStop, Nico and friends, Onyx, Sapana, Chris
Nazadoski and
friends.......and more!

Soulful and funky!
I would love for you ALL to come. I am always trying to get
you to
come take class but this time you get to watch and enjoy. I
will be
featuring dancers from LeT tHE fuNk fLOw as promised they
worked hard
and we are celebrating our first year of classes. Let this
show
inspire you to stay true to what you feel, release through
movement,
and change the world!
Tickets are on sale now! Support Dance Chicago, it takes
one person to
believe in you, and I am so thankful that Dance Chicago
believes in
me. This showcase is where I got my first start as a
performer in a
theater back in 1999 and it has pushed me to work harder
each year as
I presented work for Culture Shock Chicago. Yes Culture
Shock Chicago
dancers will be in this show...OF COURSE! They are my life,
my family
my love, my growth so support them too we will also be in
some other
programs in Dance Chicago as well as all these other great
performers!
They will be apart of Dance Chicago too! So check out the
whole series
of shows.....BUT DON'T MISS MINE!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9yAmGeJedY

Thanks so much for your support
VioLa E. Elkins

PERF. WORKSHOP WITH CHANNING COOK-HOLMES AND COMMUNITY SHOWCASE!

He's been on Broadway and the big screen, won multiple
Princess Grace
awards, danced and served as Musical Director for
STEPOLOGY's Bay Area
Rhythm Exchange, delighted thousands around the world with
his
talents, and now Channing Cook-Holmes wants to work with
YOU!

From Nov. 17-18, STEPOLOGY presents an OPEN LEVEL
Performance Workshop
with Channing Cook-Holmes. Participants will spend 6 hours
of class
time working closely with Channing to compile a rhythm tap
performance
piece. The weekend will conclude with a public performance
of the
piece in a Community Showcase Performance! Details are:

Classes: Sat.-Sun. 11/17-11/18, 12-3:30pm (All levels
welcome)

Performance: Sun. 11/18 at 3:30pm -- This performance will
feature
Channing's workshop class and will also include an open
stage for
additional performances from Bay Area tappers. ***A small
donation
will be requested of audience members at the door***.

Location: All events take place at ODC Theater, 3153 17th
St. @
Shotwell, SF, CA 94110

Adv. Registration (Postmarked by 11/11): $60 participation
fee
includes 6 class hours and performance

On-site Registration or after 11/11: $70 participation fee

To Register in advance: Mail check to STEPOLOGY, P.O. Box
420889, San
Francisco, CA 94142

More info: Anyone interested in participating in either
the workshop,
the performance, or both, should email stepology@yahoo.com
or visit
www.stepology.com/classes.html for more information.

This event is made possible through the generous support of
the San
Francisco Foundation.

News from STEPOLOGY!

STEPOLOGY now offers the following ongoing classes in San
Francisco:

Sundays: 12-1pm -- Int./Adv. Tap Choreography and
Performance

San Francisco Dance Center
26 Seventh Street, 5th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
415.863.3040

www.sfdancecenter.org

Tuesdays: 5:30-6:30pm -- Beginning/Intermediate Rhythm Tap
6:30-7:30pm -- Intermediate/Advanced Rhythm
Tap

Rhythm and Motion Dance Center @

ODC Dance Commons

351 Shotwell St.

San Francisco, CA 94110

415.863.9830

www.odcschool.org

www.rhythmandmotion.com

Note: Classes held in the ODC Dance Commons Skirball
Studio feature a
sprung wood floor and a state of the art sound system.
Check it out!

Wednesdays: 7-8pm -- Beginning/Intermediate Rhythm Tap
8-9pm -- Intermediate/Advanced Rhythm
Tap

City Dance Center

32 Otis St..

San Francisco, CA 94103

415.297.1172

www.citydance.org

Thursdays: 6-7pm -- Beginning/Intermediate Rhythm Tap
7-8pm -- Intermediate/Advanced Rhythm Tap

San Francisco Dance Center
26 Seventh Street, 5th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
415.863.3040

www.sfdancecenter.org

(NOTE: All classes are subject to change. Contact the
specific studio
for class schedules, policies, prices and directions.)
V. 2007 BAY AREA TAP FEST COMMEMORATIVE SHIRTS NOW
AVAILABLE
ONLINE!

2007 Bay Area Tap Festival commemorative shirts and more
are available
for purchase online through www.cafepress.com/2007batf/

Check out these cool new STEPOLOGY women's and men's tops,
hats, and
more at www.cafepress.com/stepology.
=============================

STEPOLOGY GROWTH -- HOW YOU CAN BE INVOLVED!

Love tap dance? Looking to help make a difference for tap,
dance,
and/or the arts in general? In search of a proven yet
progressive
cause to which to lend your talents? STEPOLOGY is actively
seeking
individuals to help as the organization continues its
unprecedented
expansion in the San Francisco Bay Area into a year-round
presenting
organization.

Since inception in 2003, STEPOLOGY has been fortunate to
present a
wide array of incredibly talented tap artists, and to
garner an
unparalleled amount of general audience appreciation,
critical
acclaim, and government/foundational support for tap in the
San
Francisco Bay Area. However, 2007-2008 marks a new era for
the
organization -- an era of even more growth in which the
collective
efforts of many more individuals will be necessary to
continue
STEPOLOGY's mission of preserving and propelling the
American art form
of tap dancing.

If you feel you would like to play a part in these
groundbreaking
efforts on behalf of tap in the Bay Area -- from stamping
letters to
planning fundraising events to serving on the STEPOLOGY
Board of
Directors -- please contact STEPOLOGY at 415-294-4941, or
email
stepology@yahoo.com to find out more.

And please, don't wait. Preparations for next year's 2008
Bay Area
Tap Festival are already underway. To get an idea of the
magnitude of
the impact that your efforts can have, check the links
below for what
the critics have to say about the spectacular 2007 Bay Area
Rhythm
Exchange Concert Performance!

News from TapHeritage.org!

Mark Your Calendar:

The 2008 St. Louis Tap Festival will be
July 21 - July 26, 2008!!!
………………………………….

Make sure to catch the fusion of Kathak and Tap in MILAN!

Saturday November 3rd, 7:30 PM

Clayton High School Auditorium, St. Louis, MO

……………………………………

November 10 - Parker Dance Academy - Parker, Colorado -

Robert L. Reed Master Classes - 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM & 7:00 -
8:30 PM

St. Louis Hoofers Club Auditions Workshops

For more information: www.tapheritage.org

News from The Ailey Extension!

DECEMBER WORKSHOP: OM yoga for Dancers

GET ONE FREE EXTENSION CLASS!

If Monday is your only night off from performing,
rejuvenate your
spirit and energize your body!

OM YOGA FOR DANCERS
Monday, December 10, 2007
6:30-8:30PM
With OM yoga instructor and professional dancer Shila
Tirabassi

$20 per person
Open to dancers and non-dancers alike!

This special OM yoga class will shed light on alignment
principles and
breath awareness to help dancers prevent and heal injuries.

To register, call 212-405-9500 or click here.


GET ONE FREE EXTENSION CLASS!

Come see Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York
City Center!

Bring your Ailey ticket stub to The AILEY Extension and
receive:

RETURNING STUDENTS: 1 free class with the purchase of a
10-class card.

NEW STUDENTS: 1 free class

November 28 - December 31, 2007
Tickets start at $25!

Call CityTix at 212-581-1212 or click here

Groups of 10 or more save! Call 212-405-9082.


CLASS SCHEDULE UPDATES

Changes to Schedule:

THEATRE DANCE with David Marquez, Tuesdays & Thursdays
New time: 3-4:30PM (changes from 4:30-6pm)

Additions to Schedule:

OPEN HIP HOP with Steven Williams, Fridays 3-4:30PM

CONGOLESE with Funmilayo, Sundays 1-2:30PM

6-Week CUBAN POPULAR DANCE COURSE with LaMora
Sunday 4-5:30pm
Nov. 4 - Dec. 16 (no class 11/25/07)

ZUMBA LATIN DANCE FITNESS with Ben Byrd, Sundays
Two Classes: 10:35-11:25AM and 11:35-12:25PM
STARTS NOVEMBER 11!

POWERFUL BODY PILATES with Sarita Allen, Sundays
Two Classes: 1:05-1:55PM and 2:05-2:55PM
STARTS NOVEMBER 11!

BEGINNER SAMBA/AFRO BRAZILIAN with Quenia Ribeiro, Mondays
6-7:30PM
STARTS NOVEMBER 12!
________________________________

ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER
The Joan Weill Center for Dance
405 West 55th Street (at 9th Avenue)
New York, NY 10019
(212) 405-9500

www.alvinailey.org

JUDITH JAMISON ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Masazumi Chaya ASSOCIATE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Sharon Gersten Luckman Executive Director
Yvette L. Campbell Director of The Ailey Extension

New Tap Teachers Classes with Ellie Sciarra

Ellie Sciarra, the artistic director of Taps Are Talking:
Women in
Tap, will lead teachers through the amazing process and
exploration of
tap and their bodies. Supported by her dance captain
Danielle Heller,
this workshop will open up new concepts for teaching tap in
today's
dance field.


Saturday & Sunday, January 5 and 6 2008

Cost $375

Listen to the Language of the Body(Sat 10:00 - 12:30)

· weight shifting, letting go

· tap technique concepts taught from a full-body
perspective

· Dancing in the Living Room - get the body moving

Rhythm and Soul (Sat 1:30 - 4:30)

· creating rhythm possibilities outside the box

· improvisation: easy class formats to teach from

· counterpoint: good ways to explore overlaying
rhythms


Toss Salad (Sun 10:00 - 12:00)

· African Full-Body Warm-Up

· time and musicality: how to teach it!

· important repertoire to know


Swing with Ella(Sun 1:00 - 3:00)

· Experience the choreographic process as Ellie
Sciarra
creates a new work to the legendary music of Ella
Fitzgerald.


Rap it Up(Sun 3:00 - 4:00)

· open tap forum

· Women In Tap presentation

· feedback


For Info* Peak Academy of Dance 303.838.5556 or Ellie
Sciarra
303.443.5612

Jump Rhythm Company Performances at Dance Chicago!

Jump Rhythm Jazz Project,

Performances

Dance Chicago: International Rhythms

Saturday, November 10 at 8:00PM

Sunday, November 11 at 3:00PM

http://www.dancechicago.com/htmls/programs.php

Thursday-Saturday, December 6-8, 2007: Jump Rhythm Company
Performance

Where: Northwestern University, Josephine Louis Theatre

When: Thursday, Friday & Saturday,

December 6,7 & 8, 2007

8:00 PM

Tickets: (847) 491-7282

Swingtime in Winter: JRJP Winter Benefit, Friday, December 7, 2007

Mark your social calendars for Swingtime in Winter, the
Jump Rhythm
winter benefit on Friday, December 7, immediately following
the
performance. Join us after a wonderful evening of live
performance
for an exclusive post-show benefit

A message from Grant Swift:

Hi All,

After performing in the recent jazz tap musical "Sammi D",
Thomas
Wadelton
will be back in the studios on Saturdays at 4pm to teach
footwork he has
brought back from L.A to anyone who wants to learn. (see
timetable page
for time and place).

Congrats to the Swift Rhythm Kids on their performance at
the Royal
Childrens Hospitals' Starlight Room last Sunday. Some
photos of the
event
will be posted up in the photo gallery soon.

Upcoming performances by the Swift Rhythm Hoofers in
November:
-Perfomance with "Asiko" (African Drum and Dance band) at
the Melbourne
Town Hall.
-Performance with Lamine Sonko and King Marongs' "One
Africa".
The exact dates will be posted on news page when they are
made
available.

Sunday 2nd December: Swift Rhythm Hoofers and Tap Student
show at the
Athenaeum Theatre (Collins St, Melbourne). The shows begin
at 11am and
9pm as part of the Kinetic Dance school concert.

Please note last class for the year will be Wednesday 19th
of December.
After 4 weeks break, classes will resume 12th of January.

Good Health!!

Grant

Check out Melba Huber's Tap Dance History Columns!

- View years of her coverage of the tap world!!!

At www.melbasdance.com

Don't Miss: Women of the World the TOUR!

Beijing Modern Dance Company presents
in coproduction with anoukvandijk dc and Holland Dance
Festival
Women of the world
Choreography: Gao Yanjinzi, Anouk van Dijk

The Beijing Modern Dance Company is China's most renowned
modern
dance company. Founded in 1995, BMDC has gained
international acclaim
with its surprising performances that mix the rich
tradition of China
with technically masterful modern dance.

The title Women of the World finds it source in the two
female
choreographers who create this double bill: China's Gao
Yanjinzi and
Holland's Anouk van Dijk. Two women from completely
different
cultures, with differing values and traditions, but at the
same time
two strong and selfwilled women who are in many ways
universal.

The work of Chinese choreographer Yanjinzi Gao finds it's
artistic
source in her Buddhist upbringing and traditional Chinese
dance
training. In a contemplative, harmonious world her dancers
move with a
natural flow of energy, yet surprises lurk around every
turn, causing
the audience to question the meaning of such labels as
"tradition,"
"modern," and "East/West."

The Dutch choreographer Anouk van Dijk makes work of a very
personal
nature. Her choreographic work intriguingly combines
virtuoso dance
with a strong theatrical concept. With tangible characters
in an
abstract setting, she creates powerful worlds in which
everyday
realities run smoothly into absurd fantasies.

Women of the World makes up a surprising double bill, in
which the
differences and similarities of East and West both contrast
and
interact in a most original way.


TOURSCHEDULE 2007, Netherlands and China
Th. 8 Nov. - The Hague, www.hollanddancefestival.com
Fr. 9 Nov. - The Hague (+introd.),
www.hollanddancefestival.com
Sa. 10 Nov. - The Hague (+introd.),
www.hollanddancefestival.com
Tu. 13 Nov. - Amsterdam (+introd.),
www.stadsschouwburgamsterdam.nl
Th. 15 Nov. - Tilburg, www.theaterstilburg.nl
Tu. 20 Nov. - Heerlen (+introd.),
www.parkstadlimburgtheaters.nl
We. 21 Nov. - Gouda, www.goudseschouwburg.nl
Th. 22 Nov. - Groningen (+introd.), www.de-oosterpoort.nl
Fr. 23 Nov. - Alkmaar (+introd.), www.theaterdevest.nl
Sa. 24 Nov. - Delft, www.theaterdeveste.nl
Tu. 27 Nov. - Eindhoven, www.parktheatereindhoven.nl
We. 28 Nov. - Arnhem, www.musis-sacrum.nl
Th. 29 Nov. - Rotterdam (+introd.),
www.schouwburg.rotterdam.nl
Sa. 1 Dec. - Drachten, www.lawei.nl
Tu. 4 Dec. - Haarlem, www.toneelschuur.nl
We. 5 Dec. - Enschede (+introd.), www.podiumtwente.nl
Th. 20 Dec. - Beijing, TNT Nine Theatres
Fr. 21 Dec. - Beijing, TNT Nine Theatres
Sa. 22 Dec. - Beijing, TNT Nine Theatres

BMDC
Executive director: ZHANG Changcheng
Artistic director: GAO Yanjinzi
Artistic advisor: WANG Lan-Lan
International management: Alison Friedman

Artistic staff Women of the World
Choreography: GAO Yanjinzi (Offering), Anouk van Dijk
(Bliss)
Dancers: GAO Yanjinzi, SHI Xiaojuan, CHAOKE, TAO Ye, CAO
Peizhong,
WANG Tao, WANG Hao, XIN Xin, YANG Chang, LAI Weiyi*
Lighting Design: HUANG Zhigao, Amelia Davies**, Anouk van
Dijk **
Costumes: ZHONG Jiani, Ah Kuan
Music: Du Wei, FM3**
Dramaturgy: Jerry Remkes**
Artistic assistant: Nina Wollny**

* Offering only
** Bliss only

Beijing Modern Dance Company
www.bmdc.com.cn

Holland Dance Festival
www.hollanddancefestival.com

AFRO-CUBAN-HAITIAN DANCE WORKSHOPS

AFRO-CUBAN-HAITIAN DANCE WORKSHOPS


with special guest, master dancer & teacher

JOSÉ CARRIÓN
of BALLET FOLKLÓRICO CUTUMBA
de Santiago de Cuba

NOVEMBER 16th - 18th
Fri 6:30 -7:45 pm - Orishas
Fri 7:45 - 9:30 pm - Rumba
Sat 2:00 -3:30 pm - Orishas
Sat 3:30 - 5:00pm – Afro- Cuban-Haitian

Sun 2:00 - 3:30 pm – Afro-Cuban-Haitian
Sun 3:30 - 5:00 pm - Rumba

CAP21 (Collaborative Arts Project 21)
18 W 18th Street #6
NY, NY 10011

$15/class or $75/6 classes
For more information, contact Nici @ 917.771.209 8

José will be in NYC for a very limited engagement! Don't
miss this
rare opportunity to learn traditional Cuban folklore from a
master
dancer and teacher of Cuba's rich traditional folklore;
www.cubanfolkloricdance.com

Check out: Lynette Washington!

Check out:
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Winner of the the Jazzmobile/Anheuser-Busch Jazz Vocal
Competition
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ALL NEW HOLIDAY SONGS..
A JAZZ CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS, CHANUKAH & KWANZAA
featuringJazz Saxophonist Gerry Niewood (Chuck Mangione)

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THE PERFECT FUSION OF DANCE, R&B and JAZZ
Featuring Jazz Saxophonist Casey Benjamin (Mos Def, DJ
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Carnaval with Dendê in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil

Carnaval with Dendê in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil
January 27 - February 10th, 2008
Experience Carnaval with Master Afro-Brazilian
Percussionist Dendê

Spend the week before Carnaval in intensive classes at the
Office of
Musical Investigation in Pelourinho, the historic center of
Bahia.
Then spend the week of Carnaval playing in bloco Kizumba
and parading
with bands like Ile Aiye, Timbalada, Olodum and Muzenza.
Traveling
with Dendê will give you access to a side of Carnaval that
most
tourists never see. If you love to drum or want to learn
how, this is
the way to experience Carnaval in Bahia!

A former member of Timbalada, Dendê has been performing
professionally since the age of 14. With Timbalada he
toured all over
Brazil, Europe and Asia, and has performed and recorded
with such
artists as Marisa Monte, Gilberto Gil, Carlinhos Brown,
Yvette Sangalo
and Sepultura. Having left Brazil in 2001, Dendê now lives
in the US,
performing with his groups Hãhãhães, Arrastão, Ologundê,
and Samba de
Três. He has also performed with such notable artists as
Giovanni
Hidalgo, Zakir Hussain, Cheikh Tidiane Seck, Graham Haynes,
Adam
Rudolph, Daniel Moreno and many other exceptional
musicians. He has
been featured in performances with the Italian
singer/percussionist
Alessandra Belloni and has peformed internationally with
Vinicius
Cantuaria. Dendê also teaches Afro-Brazilian percussion
classes in the
New York City to both children and adults.

For further information contact:
Mamadêlê Productions
mamadele@mamadele.com
718-438-6554

Newark Symphony Hall Presents a Jazz Marathon in November

NEWARK SYMPHONY HALL
presents:

A JAZZ MARATHON

The Jazz Marathon is a critical first step in reconnecting
with the
larger community by extending an invitation for members of the greater
Newark community to play a significant role in the future of Newark
Symphony Hall and take ownership for its success.

Philip S. Thomas
Executive Director, NSH

Other Featured Artists

Rufus Reid

TK Blue

Iqua & Steve Colson

Cynthia Holiday

Jason 'Malletman' Taylor

Carrie Jackson

Leo Johnson

The historic Newark Symphony Hall (NSH) is staging a comeback,
launching its first event of the fall 2007 season -- A Jazz Marathon,
Thursday, November 15 from 5:00 pm to 1:00 am in the legendary Terrace
Ballroom. The event, presented in cooperation with WBGO-FM Jazz 88 and
the Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District features over 50 jazz
musicians, singers, tap dancers, and spoken word artists who will
donate their talent for the benefit of restoring this great facility.

Look Who's Performing
(l) Sherry Winston
Featured Jazz Ensembles include: Rufus Reid Quintet, Spirit of Life
Ensemble, Carrie Jackson & The Jazzin' All Star Trio, Roseanna Vitro
Quartet, Don Williams & Lady CiCi and the Swinging Just Us Band,
Antoinette Montague and the Bill Easley Quartet, and Steve & Iqua
Colson.

TK Blue, Cecil Brooks, III, Chris Brown, Melvin Davis, James Gibbs,
Bradford Hayes, Leo Johnson, Cornell McGhee, Dion Parson, Jason
'Malletman' Taylor, Sherry Winston are the featured musicians.

Vocalists Cynthia Holiday, Tulivu Donna Cumberbatch, Yvette Glover,
Jan Carden and Antoinette Montague will grace the stage with melodic
tunes.

Dancers Savion Glover, Maurice Chestnut,,Deborah Mitchell and Karen
Calloway Williams will display the artistry of jazz tap. The art of
the spoken word will be presented by Juba Dowdell.

below l-r) Maurice Chestnut, Savion Glover & Deborah Mitchell

WBGO's Dorthaan Kirk Honored
The all-star program will pay tribute to WBGO-FM Jazz Fridays, a
pivotal series in the history of jazz music in the city of Newark from
1986-1991. The series' artistic creator, Dorthaan Kirk (right),
currently the station's special events and programs coordinator, will
be honored for producing the series that featured some the greatest
names in jazz.

The Revival Renovation Fund
Newark Symphony Hall is one of New Jersey's most impressive and
legendary centers of community arts, education and entertainment, and
has greatly enriched the lives of thousands of patrons from the
metropolitan area.

The Revival Renovation Fund will help us undertake some urgent
renovation projects. Upgrading the NSH facilities will increase our
tenant occupancy, expand our programming, and stabilize our revenue
stream.

The Jazz Marathon is sponsored by PSE&G and presented in collaboration
with WBGO-FM Jazz 88 and the Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District with
support from the Montclair Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority, Parker Music Productions and IATSE Local 21 Stagehands.

Tickets for the Jazz Marathon are $25 and available at the Newark
Symphony Hall Box Office and TICKETMASTER at 201-507-8900 or
TICKETMASTER.com. For information call 973-643-8014.

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Update from Circuit Productions

Circuit Productions, Inc.
Ph/Fax: (718) 638-4878
circuit635@earthlink.net

Circuit Productions, Inc. presents Fall Programs Featuring Three
Composers and Their Music Commissions with a Grant from the New York
State Music Fund
• Three composers present their music during Fall performances of
Rhythm Journeys: Masters of Jazz and World music
• Concerts continue to take place in NYC and NYS beginning
November 2007.
Brooklyn, New York, October 2007 – Circuit Productions, Inc., the
recipient of NYS Music
Fund grant ("Music Fund"), announced today that Fall programs will
feature the work of three commissioned composers for RHYTHM JOURNEYS:
MASTERS OF JAZZ AND WORLD MUSIC. The project is a series of free and
low-cost concerts showcasing jazz and world music throughout New York
City and State in collaboration with local cultural and educational
institutions.
Circuit Productions, through its new community outreach series, RHYTHM
JOURNEYS, will provide new music and live performances presenting
senior and emerging artists in a range of culturally relevant music
programming aimed primarily at youth and family audiences in
culturally under-served communities state-wide. "We are thrilled to
advocate for and present such a diverse group of artists," said Susan
Goldbetter, Executive Director of Circuit Productions, "who created
and/or revised their music for new underserved communities throughout
the city and state." The three composers, Sarah McLawler, John Miller
and Andy Algire will each be featured in performances this Fall.
Additional performances will take place through March 2008.
Sarah McLawler will be featured in Carol Sudhalter's Astoria Jazz
Band's program, Women Composers of Queens* on Friday, November 16,
2007, 7:00 pm at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center in LIC, Queens.
Tickets are $13 or $10 for students, seniors and musicians! Phone
number for tickets is: 718.482.5151. McLawler's earliest introduction
to music was piano and organ playing in her father's church in
Indiana. Later, she became interested in secular music – Jazz meeting
both the famous Hampton family (Lionel and Slyde) and the Wes
Montgomery family. Shortly after winning a music scholarship to Fisk
University in the 1940's she began touring with the Lucky Millander
Big Band. Striking out on her own she soon formed the "all-girls" band
known as The Syn-Co-Ettes. Their extraordinary popularity brought them
to Chicago where they became the house band at the great Savoy
Ballroom. Ms. McLawler's recordings for Brunswick and Vee-Jay Records
include some of the greatest standards in jazz music. Sarah is a
recipient of a Meet the Composer grant; Outstanding Jazz Artist Award,
St. Peters Church; WWRL's Jazz Woman of the Year; a Lifetime
Achievement from International Women in Jazz; and the Music Danceology
Award. In March 2005 she traveled to Virginia Tech University as part
of a Ford Foundation grant award through Circuit Productions.

"The Music Fund will allow me to create new work, and present it this
Fall (12/20/07) with the Harlem Blues and Jazz Band at the free
Trinity Concerts at One Series," said John Miller, accomplished
pianist, composer and arranger. He has recorded, performed and made
television appearances with the Stanley Turrentine Band for the past
seventeen years. He has also performed with George "Big Nick"
Nicholas, Frank Foster, Harold Ousley, Sy Austin, Bruce Hayden and Dee
Clark. In the past decade John has recorded albums with Count Basie,
Angela DeNiro and the Ron Aprea Orchestra, George Jackson, Mel Bliss,
The Baritone Saxophones, and Gene Gardener and the Jazz Recoverers.
Mr. Miller has also taught his art extensively throughout New York
State and has his own company, Jomil Music. Currently, he is the lead
pianist for the legendary Harlem Blues and Jazz Band. They recently
appeared at Westchester Community College, the Museum of the City of
New York and the Brooklyn Center for Performing Arts at Brooklyn
College.

"It's been an extraordinary opportunity having this source of funding
to encourage my work," said, Andy Algire, composer and performer. Andy
plays drum set, congas, African drums and percussion, balafon (wood
xylophone), kalimba (thumb piano), keyboards and piano. His
performances include the Kennedy Center with Rhythm Exchange World
Music Ensemble (REWME), Manhattan Tap, the Lakestreet Foundation and
clubs, theaters, festivals both nationally and internationally. For
the past five years Andy has worked closely with Irene Koloseus's
Féraba: African Rhythm Tap Dance. Artistic Director, Koloseus - a
prolific tap and African dance choreographer- creates unique rhythmic
patterns using her feet as an additional percussive instrument. The
two are currently working on Andy's new work "Sound Bridges" which
will be heard during their free performances in "Rhythm Journeys" at
Bronx Library Center (11/17/07) and in Westchester, Mt. Vernon and
Pelham in March 2008.

The New York State Music Fund published guidelines and criteria and
accepted grant applications in a number of categories, including music
education and public performances of music by artists working in hip
hop, reggae, fusion, jazz, classical and folk music of all cultures.
Applications related to recording, distribution, or broadcast through
traditional or new media were also eligible. Special emphasis was
placed on reaching underserved populations and broadening awareness of
artists, genres or styles with limited access to commercial broadcast
or other mass distribution vehicles.
Advisory Panels comprised of recognized leaders from a cross-section
of the music world evaluated and recommended applications based on
criteria focusing on artistic merit and community impact. The award to
Circuit Productions was among nearly 400 grants totaling more than $35
million made by the Music Fund.

All three performances were made possible, in part, with funding to
Circuit Productions, Inc. from the New York State Music Fund,
established by the New York State Attorney General at Rockefeller
Philanthropy Advisors.

*The performance, Women Composers of Queens is made possible (in part)
by the Queens Council on the Arts with public funding from the New
York City Department of Cultural Affairs."

About Circuit Productions, Inc.

Circuit Productions, Inc. was founded in 1986 as a non-profit
organization dedicated to the promotion, production and preservation
of the uniquely American art forms of jazz and tap dance. Our mission
is to inspire, entertain and educate underserved audiences in New York
through performances, public classes, workshops, and arts education
programs featuring senior artists of color who are living legends of
the city's rich tap and jazz history. Annually, Circuit provides
booking and management services for senior and emerging artists;
placing performers in museums, public libraries, community-based
organizations, local colleges, public schools, hospitals and nursing
homes.

For press and publicity please contact:
Circuit Productions, Inc.
635 Carroll Street, Ste. #2, Brooklyn, NY 11215
T: 718.638.4878
Tickets for November 16, 2007 at 7pm – LaGuardia Performing Arts
Center 718.482.5151
E-Mail: circuit635@earthlink.net or website: www.circuitproductions.org

U P C O M I N G E V E N T S: Fall 2007

* Saturday, November 10th, 2007, 3:30pm: Circuit Productions, Susan
Goldbetter, producer presents the Calpulli Mexican Dancers- celebrates
the rich, regional dance traditions of Mexico's diverse cultural
history - at the Bronx Library Center, 310 East Kingsbridge Road,
Bronx, Info/directions: 718-579-4240.

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007, 6:00pm: Circuit Productions, Susan
Goldbetter producer presents World Beat: African Dance and Drums -
with Jerbean Gilkes and Songs of the Valley at the Rugby Public
Library 1000 Utica Avenue (near Tilden Ave.) Brooklyn, NY 11203.
Info/Directions: 718-596-6972.

*+Friday, November 16th, 2007, Time: TBA: Circuit Productions, Susan
Goldbetter, producer presents Rhythm Journeys: Masters of Jazz and
World Music* featuring composer/performers, Sarah McLawler Emme Kemp
in "Women Composers of Queens". Saxophonist Carol Sudhalter leads her
11-piece band at the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center, 31-10 Thomson
Avenue, LIC, Queens. For ticket costs and general info/directions:
718-482-5151 or www.lagcc.cuny.edu/lpac.

*Saturday, November 17th, 2007, 6:00pm: Circuit Productions, Susan
Goldbetter, producer with presents
Rhythm Journeys: Masters of Jazz and World Music* featuring Irene
Koloseus's Feraba: African Rhythm Tap* at the Bronx Library Center,
310 East Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, Info/directions: 718-579-4240.

Saturday, December 15th, 2007, 12 noon: Circuit Productions, Susan
Goldbetter, producer presents World Beat: Burdetsky Family Circus at
the Holiday Hootenanny at Brooklyn Heights Library. 280 Cadman Plaza
West, Brooklyn, NY. Info. /Directions: Mr. Edward Robinson,
718-623-7100.

*Thursday, December 20th, 2007, 1:00pm: Circuit Productions, Susan
Goldbetter producer presents the legendary, Harlem Blues and Jazz Band
at Trinity Concerts – Concerts at One- 74 Trinity Place at Wall and
Broadway. For information check www.trinityconcerts.org or at Circuit
Productions, 718-638-4878.


*These performances were made possible, in part, with funding to
Circuit Productions, Inc. (CPI) for
" Rhythm Journey: Masters of Jazz and World Music" from the NYS Music
Fund, established by the NYS Attorney General at Rockefeller
Philanthropy Advisors.
+ Additional Support for this project was made possible in part, with
public funds from the Queens Council on the Arts

CPI is supported, in part, with public funds from New York State
Council on the Arts and the New York City Department of Cultural
Affairs. Generous support for programming made possible from the
Independence Community Foundation and the 2007 JPMorganChase Regrant
Program, administered by the Brooklyn Arts Council, Inc. (BAC).
Funding for World Beat workshops has been made possible by the Puffin
Foundation. Special thanks to Paquita Campoverde, Manager, Youth &
Family Programs and Meredith Walters, Director of Adult Services at
Brooklyn Public Library; Jean Harrapersaud, Adult Programs, Bronx
Library Center; Adult and Community Outreach Services, The New York
Public Library; and to Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz,
Council member Dominic M. Recchia, Jr. and the Brooklyn delegation to
the City Council.

CORRECTION: Gabby Glaser/Rock 4 Darfur-- NOVEMBER 10TH!

CORRECTION - Gabby Glaser/Rock 4 Darfur starts at 7:30pm, Sat. Nov
10th (NOT 11pm)

Here's the deal, folks,

if we go to one of the November 10th concerts on the Rock 4 Darfur
MySpace page, we'll have fun and be a part of this thing that will
hopefully become a movement or at least raise general awareness about
the criminal situation in Darfur in the Sudan. I don't know much
about this lady, but she seems pretty cool, and the cause is one I
care about. Can't see anything wrong with partying for a good cause,
in addition to partying being a good cause in and of itself:-)

The Annex NYC is located on 152 Orchard Street in the Lower East Side
- show begins at 11pm

GABBY GLASER BIOGRAPHY

Gabby Glaser, co-founder of Luscious Jackson, has always had her eyes
on the future, feet planted in past, and a sound that defies time. For
over a decade she has brought together the disparate sounds of rock
and roll, hip-hop, funk and country. She was a staple of rock clubs
and dance floors long before the dancepunk craze and continues to
bridge these worlds in a way no one else can. Since Luscious Jackson's
hiatus in 2000, the band's revolutionary sound has grown more mature
and far-reaching in Gabby's solo work. is all garage fuzz and reverb,
yet Gabby's uniquely lush warm sound permeates the entire album. One
minute she juxtaposes cowbell clicks with shrieking guitars and
blown-out boombox vocals and the next minute the sub woof growls
amidst keyboard blips and a hi-hat borrowed from the Dirty South.

The gritty "Spirit of Long Island" starts things off with a garage
stomp and one of her inimitable instantly memorable choruses. "Fruit
is Sweet" marries disco's guitars and live percussion with a downright
dirty synth bassline guaranteed to crowd dancefloors. All throughout,
her voice seduces you, particularly on the sultry "Find Love." Gabby's
solo debut, Gimme Splash, is the soundtrack to the best block party
of the summer. You will want to play it repeatedly and dance on your
stoop. It manages to be intelligent and innovative without ever
sacrificing the fun. They may be tearing down Coney Island but Gabby
has given us all of the energy, excitement, heat, and adventure of a
New York City summer in these songs.

Her band The Great Ones features Sammy Siegler (Nightmare of You,
Rival Schools, CIV) on drums, Tia Sprocket on bass, Ian Love (Rival
Schools, Cardia) on lead guitar, and of course, Gab herself on lead
vocals and guitar.

Gabby founded musical group Luscious Jackson with her old friend Jill
Cunniff in the early 90's. They combined their love of rock and roll,
early rap, 70's funk, dub, and whatever else they felt like throwing
in to create a sound all their own. Starting with looped beats, live
guitar riffs, samples and sloppy keys, they completed their demo. They
played a couple of shows with just the 2 of them and a DAT player but
decided it'd be far better to have a live band and found both the
great Kate Schellenbach to play drums and Vivian Trimble on keys.
Their demo got into the hands of their friend Mike D. of the Beastie
Boys and he and the rest of the boys asked them to be the 1st band to
be signed to their new label,"Grand Royal." With Gabby's mother's
teenage boyfriend on the cover of their 1st EP (and a bottle of Colt
45 between his legs), In Search of Manny was released. Soon after
they were booked on the Lollapalooza tour, things really started
taking off. They played with loads of fantastic bands throughout their
career, toured around the world, and released three more albums. After
a great run, they decided to call it a day in 2000. Since then, Gab's
been writing plenty of songs and jamming with various people. Most
recently, she's teamed up with three phenomonal musicians with whom
she's played some fun shows in NYC with and recorded an album's worth
of songs. The line- up is Sammy Siegler (Nightmare of You, Rival
Schools, CIV) on drums, Guyora Kats on bass, Ian Love (Rival Schools,
Cardia) on lead guitar, and Gab herself on vocals and guitar
--
ileana santamaria - finding new silver linings since 1979:-)

Pete's Theatrical Shoe Repair

Pete's Theatrical Shoe Repair

Keeping Broadway & The Ballet Dancing For Over 40 Years!

Original designer and fabricator of the "Build Up" Savion style

has relocated just minutes away from the previous

Manhattan location.

Come visit us and meet, (if you haven't already) Tony,

Pete's apprentice and grandson who for the past five years

has been handed down years of experience, craftsmanship and dedication
to dancers' soles. .....We're only a tap away!

All Savion Style build-up orders received by or on October 30th 2007
will be eligible to a 15% discount on work performed.

Enter promotion code 6444.

All other repair work will receive a 5% discount on work performed.
All bulk or show orders please call for separate discount.

Return message requested.

Our new address is:

28-05A Astoria Boulevard
Astoria N.Y.11102

For directions or info call:
T:1.718.274.4850
C:1.516.457.6444 (Tony)

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Thursday, November 01, 2007

OPPORTUNITY: Teaching Staff Needed!

Centre for Dance & the Performing Arts
Under the direction of Kathryn Austin, MA, RDE
111 West Plant Street
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(12 miles West of Orlando)

is looking for teachers in these disciplines:

Ballroom Dance (especially Swing and Latin styles)
African Dance
Hawaiian Dance
Bellydancing
Indian Dance
Other Cultural Dance Forms
Drumming (African or Brazilian)
Pilates
Yoga
Adult Classes
Art Classes
Music Classes
Other (you make a suggestion)

We are looking to broaden our class offerings and maximize the use of
our space. Winter Garden is a budding arts community that is anxiously
preparing for the re-opening of the Garden Theatre this Spring! Our
studio has been established in this area for 18 years. We have a
variety of daytime, late evening and weekend spaces available. Contact
director Kathryn Austin if you are interested in exploring some
mutually beneficial options for class offerings in this space!

Kathryn Austin, MA, RDE, CLM
Three Cousins Plus, Inc.
PO BOX 771518
Winter Garden, FL 34777
www.dancecdpa.com

Thursday, October 18, 2007

Don’t miss out: Hawaiian Islands Tap Festival & Masters of Rhythm!

Hawaiian Islands Tap Festival

October 25, 26, 27, & 28, 2007

Maui Arts & Cultural Center

Sharpen your dance skills and have a great time with some
of tap's
finest artists:


*Emmy and American Choreographer's Award winner Jason
Samuels Smith

*Chloe Arnold, co-director of the Los Angeles Tap Festival

*Chicago's internationally acclaimed Martin "Tre" Dumas

*The legendary Dianne Walker, recipient of the "Living
Treasure in Dance" award

*John Kloss, artistic director of the (S.F.) Bay Area
Rhythm Exchange

*Yukiko "Smilie" Misumi, creator of Japan's Artistic Rhythm
Tap Network

Surrounded by the beauty of the Island and spectacular
beaches, activities include an Artists' Reception, a
Participants'
Showcase & Jam (Friday), and the professionals'
performance.Thirty
five classes are offered in the pristine Omori Studios,
beginning to
advanced levels. We keep class sizes small, so reserve your
space
early! Information, Artists Bios, Schedule, and
Registration Forms
are online: www.MauiTapExperience.org

>>>ALSO

MASTERS OF RHYTHM
Saturday, October 27 at 7:30 pm
~ Hana Hou explodes onto the Castle Theater stage!
Tickets are on sale at the MACC Box Office: 808
242-(SHOW)7469 or
online: www.mauiarts.org .

Monsters of HipHop 07-08 5th Anniversary Tour

Monsters of HipHop 2007-2008 5th Anniversary Tour
WELCOME TO THE MONSTERHOOD
Our Biggest Tour To Date, Touching Down In A City Near You

MR. WIGGLES will be teaching at the following locations:

CHICAGO, IL - Online Registration Now Available

October 20-21, 2007
Crowne Plaza Hotel Chicago O'Hare
MOHH Rate of $109 Available Thru Oct 5, 2007
888-642-7344
NEW YORK, NY - Online Registration Now Available

October 27, 2007 (Special One-Day Event)
The Ailey Extension at the
The Joan Weill Center for Dance
(212) 405-9500 or (410) 313-8199

www.monstersofhiphop.com

The Career Transitions for Dancers Gala- DONT MISS IT!

ONE NIGHT ONLY! DANCE LOVERS - THIS IS AN EVENING NOT TO BE
MISSED!!!

The Career Transitions for Dancers Gala

*Mr. Wiggles & Jason Samuels Smith are among the amazing
list of performances!!! Check the website for the flyer
with full information.

DANCE ROCKS!

An entertaining, electrifying evening of dance
set to music through the decades, from the '50's to hip
hop.
With the eclectic fusion of dance and music, "Dance Rocks"
is sure to attract theatergoers and nostalgia seekers
of all generations for an evening of pulsating
entertainment.

City Center Box Office:
131 West 55th Street
(btwn 6th & 7th Aves.)
Call CITYTIX® 212-581-1212
Toll-free outside NYC, NJ and CT:
877-581-1212
www.nycitycenter.org

Dormeshia's Tap Classes in NYC, OCT-NOV!!!

Divine Rhythm Productions & Harlem Tap Studio presents

DORMESHIA SUMBRY-EDWARDS

Special Programming (NOW OPEN CLASSES) @ The Harlem Tap
Studio

"Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards, deceptively petite but forceful,
showed that she is a true jazz musician of the feet."

-Eva Yaa
Asantewaa, Dance Magazine

Credits include movies "Tap", award-winning film "The Rise
& Fall of Miss Thang", "Bamboozled", critically acclaimed
productions
of Broadway's "Black and Blue" and Bring In Da' Noise,
Bring In Da' Funk", Michael Jackson's music video "Rock My
World"
to name a few.
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Mondays in October: TECHNIQUE & M-FIT Heels OPEN CLASSES!

Oct. 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th

Int/Adv Technique 5:30-6:45

M-FIT (Heels Technique) 7-8:15pm


Mondays in November: "FALL INTO PHRASING" OPEN CLASSES!!!

November 5th,12th, 19th, 26th

Int/Adv Phrasing 5:30-6:45pm

Beginner Phrasing 7-8:15pm

SPECIAL DISCOUNT: Only $15 per class

Additional Private Lessons Available.


***Specializing in Small class sizes ***

E-mail: divinerhythmnyc@gmail.com

UPDATE: The Rise & Fall of Miss Thang

THE RISE & FALL OF MISS THANG starring Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards

Miss Thang wins best feature in Nashville/Nominated for 2
Black Excellence Awards

The good news just keeps on coming! The HD Feature, The
Rise and Fall
of Miss Thang, won the Best Feature Narrative Award this
past Saturday
at the International Black Film Festival of Nashville.
Earlier that
evening 'Miss Thang' screened in the historic Belcourt
theater in
Nashville's trendy Hillsboro Village neighborhood.
Audience members
included Hollywood Actor Mykelti Williamson and legendary
filmmaker,
Julie Dash, who went on to express how much she loved the
film during
the audience Q&A.

THIS JUST IN!
The African American Arts Alliance of Chicago has nominated
The Rise
and Fall of Miss Thang for two Black Excellence Awards.
One for
Outstanding Production of the year and the second
nomination goes to
Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards for Outstanding Actress. The
Seventh Annual
Black Excellence Awards Ceremony & Gala will take place on
Monday,
October 29, 2007 at the DuSable Museum of African American
History in
Chicago.

The movie will debut in NYC as part of the African Diaspora
Film Festival - www.myspace.com/missthangmovie.com

News from Teachers College

Video blogging, Self-expression, Community arts and an
African Diaspora film festival at Teachers College

Immerse yourself in the Arts World: Stimulating Offerings
from
Teachers College Fall 2007 Program

Creating Communities through Video Blogging
Online or On-Campus, October 12 - October 27 -- Register

Special Topics in Arts and Humanities: Youth 2.0 -
Self-Expression
and Exhibitionism at the Limit Sundays, November 4, 11, 18
& 25 --
Register

African Diaspora Film Festival
October 26, December 1, 7 , 8, 9;
Panel Discussions: December 7 & December 8;
Film Screenings: November 23 to December 6 -- Register

Conversations Across Culture: Community Arts Education,
Exploring
Possibilities
November 9 & 10 -- Register


FEATURE PROGRAM | THE CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH &
INNOVATION |
TEACHERS COLLEGE | COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Please call for more information or visit us online.
1.800.209.1245 |
www.tc.edu/continuingeducation

Robin's Teaching Sundays at The Ailey Extension & more!

JOIN THE FUN
SUNDAYS
2:30-4:00pm
ROBIN TEACHING
BEGINNER HIP HOP
at
THE AILEY EXTENSION

SO GET IN CLASS AND HAVE SOME ENERGIZING FUN WITH ROBIN:

THE AILEY SCHOOL/EXTENSION
The Joan Weill Center for Dance
405 West 55th Street, 9th Avenue
New York, NY 10019
Int Hip Hop, M & W 4:30-5:50pm
Advance Beginner Hip Hop, Tuesdays, 8:00-9:30pm (NEW
TIME!!!)
Beginner Hip Hop,
Sundays, 2:30-4:00pm
(NEW CLASS!!!)
~~~
Single Class: $16.00

>>>ALSO

CHECK OUT ROBIN
TEACHING OPEN LEVEL HIP HOP

Robin will be subbing for Kelly Peters
teaching Open Level Hip Hop
Saturday, October 20th, 5:00-6:30pm
@ STEPS ON BROADWAY
2121 Broadway, 3rd floor
New York, NY 10023
Single class: $15.50

SO GET IN CLASS AND HAVE SOME
ENERGIZING FUN WITH ROBIN:

STEPS ON BROADWAY
2121 Broadway, 3rd floor
New York, NY 10019
Beginner Hip Hop
Mondays, 7:45-9:15pm

COMING IN NOVEMBER!!!
ASK ABOUT

ROBIN DUNN'S F.A.C.E
{Aritst, Business & Personal Empowerment}
{"Tools for a better you"}
{See Yourself in Robin Dunn's F.A.C.E.}
~~~
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 individuals 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.
Don't miss this unique opportunity taught in an atmosphere
of support
and positivity.

Please feel free to email or call us with questions,
comments or for
other information.

Robin Dunn
-E.D. Entertainment-Robin Dunn's F.A.C.E.

DONT MISS: Steve Zee's LA Ironworks in Concert!

Steve Zee's LA Ironworks in Concert!

Saturday, October 20 @ 8 pm
Sunday, October 21 @ 2 pm

Martha B. Knoebel Dance Theater, CSU Long Beach
6200 East Atherton Street, Long Beach, California 90815

Featuring: Sebastian Chung, Maya Guice, Kenji Igus, Anissa
Irving, Dante Lara, Sarah Reich, Denise Scheerer, Aaron
Williams, Steve Zee, Director

Tickets: $20 (General Admission) $50 (Patron Tickets)

To purchase tickets, arrange group sales, get your student,
faculty or DRC member discount and get more information:

CONTACT: 310-645-1189 or info@laironworks.org

SPONSORED IN PART BY THE CSULB DEPARTMENT OF DANCE
www.laironworks.org

A message from Brian "Footwork" Green:

A message from Brian Footwork Green:

PARTY PEOPLE,

HOUSE DANCE CONFERENCE CONTESTS WINNERS OF OCT 4 CONTEST!!
WAACKING: OZ NINJA
LOCKING: ILL COSBY

HOUSE DANCE CONFERENCE IS NOW TWICE A MONTH!! NEXT ONE IS
OCTOBER
18!!! HOUSE DANCE CONFERENCE EVERY 1st and 3rd THURSDAY OF
EACH
MONTH!!

EVENT: HOUSE DANCE CONFERNECE
DATE: OCTOBER 18, 2007
PLACE: CLUB REMIX
ADDRESS: 27 Park Place between Broadway and Church
DJS: CHENZO ( House, House Classics, and Classics) and
JAZEREMOTE (
Funk, Hip-hop, Breaks, and Classics!!)
THEME: DANCE ALL NIGHT!!!!!
TIME: 10pm-4am
PRICE: $12 without flyer/$10 with flyer

HDC MOTTO TILL JANUARY IS DANCE ALL NIGHT!! NO SHOWS!! JUST
DANCE with
GUEST DJs in the next months: CHENZO, JAZEREMOTE, SHAN S,
and
more.......SAVE YOUR MONEY FOR JANUARY HDC!! THIS WILL BE
AN ALL OUT
HOUSE EVENT!! ALL QUESTIONS ASKED!!

www.myspace.com/housedanceconference (popular event for all
dance
styles)
www.housedanceconference (home website of the event for
basic info!!
Site changing soon!)
www.23prime.com/worldsoul. for bookings
www.eliteforcecrew.com. for bookings
www.kr3ts.com. for booking
www.23prime.com. ( CPD PLUS) for bookings
www.style2ouf.com ( french dance website for the world of
urban dance)
www.justedebout.com ( french dance website for the world of
urban dance)
www.mrwiggles.biz (U.S. website for history of
Funk,Hip-hop,
and urban related dance styles, Mr. Wiggles Products &
News)
www.housedancer.com (U.S. website focusing on House
culture)
www.freetylesession.com (U.S. website/event focusing on
Hip-hop and
Funk styles culture)
www.bboysummit ( U.S. website/event focusing on Hip-hop and
Funk
styles culture)
www.KR3ts (U.S. website/event/children foundation for kids
in the
Barrio!!)

MONEY FOR THE THEATRE SHOW IN JULY WAS DONATED TO KR3ts (
KR3ts.com),
and MUMATCHI; which is a new child foundation being created
by a
dancer named Natalie from France that lives here. This is
to help
teach kids in Nigeria, Africa about dance, education, and
give them
inspiration. THANKS FOR ALL THAT DID SUPORT!!

GOD BLESS ALL, SUPPORT EACH OTHER, and KEEP DANCING,

Brian "Footwork" Green

News from Chris Elam/Misnomer Dance Theater

Chris Elam/Misnomer Dance Theater
October Newsletter

"Whatever the rules of dancing or human encounter are
supposed to be,
choreographer Chris Elam finds 50 ways to subvert them."

Marcia Siegel, The Boston Phoenix, July 2007


October 2007
Greetings!

We hope you've had a wonderful September and that you've
enjoyed our
new online features; in addition to seeing us live, we
believe this is
an exciting way to offer you insight into our work.

We are working to make Misnomer a place of continued
engagement for
our audiences; if you have ideas about how you can be
included in our
work and art -- please send them our way!

Feature of the Month: Misnomer + The Baryshnikov Arts
Center

We spent September developing our new dances at the
Baryshnikov Arts
Center as part of the Summer Stages Dance / Baryshnikov
Arts Center
Residency Project.

The residency culminated with three performances of the
works-in-progress which will have their full premiere in
NYC in March
2008. It was a great honor to work in this beautiful studio
and to be
recognized by two vibrant and important organizations.

The new work features original music by Evan Ziporyn (from
The Bang on
a Can All-Stars). In March, Evan's music will be performed
live. For
now, you can see photos of the rehearsals, our showing, and
the
reception afterward!

It delights us that you follow our choreography. Your
continued
support is invaluable.
We'll see you online and later in the theater!

:: UPCOMING PERFORMANCES ::

Misnomer + The Danish Dance Theatre
The internationally acclaimed Danish Dance Theatre has
commissioned
Chris Elam to create a new choreography, "Labyrinth," on
the 10-dancer
company. "Labyrinth" will be performed on four stages
located within a
life-sized labyrinth through which the audience will
actively walk
during the performance.

Chris begins to choreograph this project throughout October
while the
company is in residence at the Joyce SoHo Theater. Chris
then will
fly to Denmark in April before the May premiere in
Copenhagen.

You are invited to see the creative process during two free
events: an
open rehearsal and a work-in-progress showing. For both of
these
events you need to RSVP at Joyce SoHo Theater, 155 Mercer
St., NYC
(212) 431-9233

Oct. 19, 2-4 pm
See Chris rehearse members of the Danish Dance Theatre to
get insight
into the process.

Oct. 25, 4-6 pm
Join the Artistic Director of the Danish Dance Theatre and
Chris Elam
when they show their work in progress and take questions
from the
audience.

:: NEWS ::

:: AUDIO INTERVIEW on GREAT DANCE

This month Doug Fox & Eva Yaa Asantewaa produced an audio
interview
with Chris that is featured on Great Dance, a dance
community site.
Past interviews have included Miguel Gutierrez, Nolini
Barretto,
Ashleigh Leite, and Tony Waag.

For the full article with pictures and video, visit Great
Dance.


:: BUSINESS SECTION of the NY TIMES

Marci Alboher of the NY Times wrote a feature that
highlighted
Misnomer's flexible office environment.

The article touched on the innovative ways that Misnomer is
incorporating transparency into our work for our audiences:

Misnomer is a big proponent of transparency. The company
videotapes
rehearsals and even office meetings for posting on its
video blog,
which allows audiences to get a behind-the-scenes look at
what it
takes to run a dance company.

"Dance audiences traditionally interact with a dance
company for only
two hours a year and maybe get a couple of postcards," Mr.
Elam said.
"But so much happens outside the performance, and we are
trying to
find ways of making the whole function of the company more
open-source."

Treehouse Shakers' Tenth Anniversary Party

Treehouse Shakers' Tenth Anniversary Party
October 22, 2007

Greetings!

There's still time to make your reservations!

On October 22, 2007 Treehouse Shakers invites you to the
annual
benefit party celebrating 10 years of making original and
professional
dance-theater. Enjoy an evening with dance, music, art,
comedy and
more! There will be delectable foods from ten local
restaurants (okay
maybe a few more), ten juicy entertainment acts and ten
divine raffle
drawings. Come celebrate with ten drinks, dance the evening
away with
ten songs, or bring ten of your closest friends and enjoy
the party on
us!

Invite Design: Appollo Bey

Benefit Performances & More

This years' event, co-sponsored by Kevin St. James, is
hosted By Emcee
Delight Brent Hankins, and will feature musical guests
Palms Down,
Becca Ayers, Little Embers, My Pet Dragon, Stand-Up
Comedienne Jenn
Wehrung of Caroline's Comedy, and much more!

Don't miss the annual Treehouse Shakers' benefit. All
proceeds go to
the 2007-2008 Treehouse Shakers' season featuring
dance-plays for the
whole family. Celebrate ten glorious years and our future
seasons to
come on October 22nd! This is an event you won't want to
miss.

Sincerely,
Mara McEwin
Artistic Director

Emily Bunning
Artistic Coordinator

Treehouse Shakers, Inc.
www.treehouseshakers.com
(212) 715-1914

You can pay for your tickets online or make a
tax-deductible donation!
Or, Pay for your tickets via mail:
Treehouse Shakers, Inc.
Radio City Station
P.O. Box 186
New York, NY 10101-0186

Or Pay At the Door.

Ask us about matching gifts...

We appreciate your donation. It is tax-deductible to the
full-extent
allowed. For a full financial statement, please contact:
Emily Bunning
at (212) 715-1914 or ebunning@treehouseshakers.com


Who We Are

Artistic Director
Mara McEwin

Artistic Coordinator
Emily Bunning

Intern Extraordinaire
Elise Smith

Stage Manager
Karen Oughtred

Lighting Designer
Jim French

BOARD MEMBERS
President
Joseph Stecher
Co-Vice-Presidents
Julia Morris
Mara McEwin
Co-Treasurers
Emily Bunning
Geri Pell
Secretary
Atul Singh
Additional Directors
Jeffrey Mousseau
Linda Novak
Lara Stein

PERFORMERS
Stephanie Angelil
Emily Bunning
Bryan Campo
Caroline Edelen
Sergio Fuenzalida
Roderick L. Jackson
Kristy Kuhn
Larissa Laurel
Mara McEwin
Alex Perez
Elise Smith
Michael Ulmer
Sarah Young

Dixon Place presents: SIDESHOW!

SIDESHOW

This Friday & Saturday only!

SIDESHOW

October 19th 7pm, 8pm, 8:45pm
Tickets!!!!!

October 20th 7pm, 8pm, 8:45pm
Tickets!!!!

Dixon Place 258 Bowery (Houston/Prince) Tickets $10:
dixonplace.org
Reservations: 212.219.0736 Christopherhutchings.com

Greetings!

So the time is here! This Friday and Saturday SIDESHOW will
make its
debut at Dixon place on the Bowery. The show runs 2 nights
on October
19th & 20th with 3 consecutive performances each night-
starting at
7pm, 8pm, and 8:45pm. The piece is called SIDESHOW, and is
an
avant-garde dance based on the traveling sideshows during
the 1920's
era. Please make sure to get your tickets for SIDESHOW at
Dixon Place.

SIDESHOW

Choreography: Christopher Hutchings

Ballet Mistress: Candice Thompson

Dancers: Grace Azmitia,Bobby Bernstein, Philip Bien, Eric
Bounds,
Breean Brasile, Christopher Hutchings

Costumes: Charles Youssef

DATE: October 19th & 20th
TIME: 7pm, 8pm, 8:45pm
LOCATION: Dixon Place
258 Bowery (Houston/ Prince)

For more information about this show and other upcoming
projects.
Please visit my website: www.christopherhutchings.com

Sincerely,
Christopher Hutchings
Christopher Hutchings concepts

email: chutchings99@hotmail.com
web: http://www.christopherhutchings.com

La MaMa e.t.c presents: A Brief Look @ Everything & Nothing

A Brief Look @ Everything & Nothing
November 20 & 21, 2007
Tuesday & Wednesday at 8:00pm
The Club @ LaMaMa, 74A E. 4th St., East Village, NY

By Laraine Goodman and her friends. Where do we come from?
What are we? Where are we going? Tapping into our times
from all sides

Tap thru time.....riffs on life cycles, survival....
adaptation,
evolution, change, absurdity... rhythmic takes on our
Times.
Interconnectedness of life and love, fullness /
emptiness....

how we'll survive...intersection of science, art, politics
and
faith....pulsing forward....evolving / revolving....

Cast of characters: Laraine Goodman, Rachelle Garniez,
Chikako Iwahori,
Hank Smith, Michela Lerman, Traci Mann, Megan Haungs, Toes
Tiranoff,
Jane Goldberg, Rashida Bumbray, Michael Arian, Scott Lyons,
Bernice
Brooks (drums), Debbie Kennedy (bass), Heather Paauwe
(violin) &
special guests

Rhapsody in Taps in Los Angeles!

Guests, TAP AND TRAY, from Germany, offer clean, double
time tapping, while spinning trays! Director Linda
Sohl-Ellison and RIT tap dancers will premiere: Tribute to
Foster Johnson featuring Johnson's choreography & archival
clips, Accent Simpatico Sextet, solos by fast feet Bob
Carroll, Higher Learning, Deciduous Dances and Tap/Klezmer
Project. Live jazz/ world music!

Sat, Oct 27, 8pm
Aratani Japan America Theatre,
244 S. San Pedro St. LA 90012.
Info/group rates: (310) 858-1676; Box Office (213)
680-3700, www.rhapsodyintaps.com

Salsa in Vegas- Updated!

Salsa in Vegas!

Change is good! Starting next week October 18th the SALSERO
Nights @
The SOUTH POINT CASINO will be switching from Tuesdays to
THURSDAY
NIGHTS! Tomorrow October 9th will be our last Tuesday
night. We would
like to invite you to help us say so long to Tuesday and a
BIG HELLO
TO THURSDAY! Congratulations to Oscar and Virginia. The
Grand prize
winners of the Final Salsa Dance Competition. Over 450
attendees last
week, the place was ROCKIN'. Thank you so much for your
support.
Without you were nothing!

NO COVER CHARGE!!!!

Free salsa dance lessons 8:00PM

Michito Sanchez Salsa Orchestra 9:30PM


Band: http://www.myspace.com/michitosanchezsalsaorchestra

Event Pictures:
http://nitefuze.com/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=photos.aspx

Where: http://www.southpointcasino.com/

PAA Presents: Broadway Connecton '07 w/ Roxane Butterfly!

Pennsylvania Academy of the Arts
Broadway Connection ‘07 w/ Roxane Butterfly!

Have you reserved YOUR spot in Roxane Butterfly's tap
classes?
PAA students and faculty are privileged and honored to
welcome Roxane
Butterfly, one of the top female tap dancers in the world!
Ms.
Butterfly is offering special master classes appropriate
for beginning,
intermediate & advanced dancers while she is here! Classes
are open to
the public, and university students and other local studios
will be
registering soon. Please be sure to sign up now so that you
don't miss
out on this awesome opportunity! Classes are $40.00 each.
Observers are
also welcome-the cost is $15.00.

Widely regarded as one of the most trendsetting female
voices on the
international tap scene, Roxane is also the Artistic
Director of
BeauteeZ'n The Beat and World Beats. She is a close
colleague of the
late Gregory Hines & the protégé of living tap legend Dr.
Jimmy Slyde!
Roxane has an extensive and distinguished resume, touring
all over the
world-the US, Canada, West Africa, Sri-Lanka, Korea,
Israel, Russia,
Slovania, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Italy, France,
Spain, England,
Holland, Austria, Spain, Germany, & Israel!
This year, we are also excited to present Miss Butterfly in
concert
with Jade Dance Project, Lumière Studio Company, Crunch!
Productions,
and Sarah Mason. Tickets for the
November 10th performance at Mount Nittany Middle School
are on sale
now-pick up your order form in the waiting room or contact
the Academy
at (814) 364-2424!

Please note: Roxane Butterfly is replacing Michelle
Dorrance, our
original guest artist, who is now training with STOMP!

Visit: www.pennacadarts.com

"How 2 Build A Rapper" - Special Screening at VLA!

Special Screening at VLA!

November 6, 2007

"How 2 Build A Rapper"


Dear Friends of VLA,

I hope you can join me for a special (free) screening of
the latest
project of VLA clients Cetre Pegues and Lewis Powell. The
party (with
free food!) gets started at 5:30pm and the film will roll
promptly at
6:15. A question-and-answer session will be held with the
filmmakers
after the screening.

Seating extremely limited. VLA must confirm that you are
on our guest
list in order to attend.

Additional details and a link to the trailer are attached
and noted
below.

RSVP to me by reply e-mail to ensure your seat at this
exciting event.

Hope to see you there!

Sincerely,

Ben


"How 2 Build A Rapper"

This DocuDramedy follows a young artist as he's put
through the paces
by two producers looking to answer the question: Can You
Build a
Rapper?

The producers, Lew and Cetre, set out for an open mic night
in Watts,
Calif., and find JP, a raw, 24-year- old kid from St.
Augustine, Fla.,
with no skills of any use to a rapper--he plays the
acoustic guitar,
for goodness sake! In the DocuDramedy, JP shares his
personal stories
and he takes us home to Florida to meet his friends and
family. Back
in LA, the Producers begin JP's transformation--he records
a demo and
learns the essentials of hip-hop culture, including the
"right way" to
tip an exotic dancer, get a haircut at a predominantly
black
barbershop, how to fire a firearm like a "gangsta," and a
host of
other hilarious scenarios.

Industry professionals such as Manager Mark Byers,
Celebrity Stylist
Patrick Cooper, Platinum Recording Artist Big Boi of
Outkast, Super
Producers Jazze Pha, Chucky Thompson, Zukhan Bey, and Sr.
VP of
Publishing Valerie Patton all lend a hand to teach what
he'll need to
know to make it. We'll follow scrawny JP as he becomes a
hip-hop savvy
cat who can kick it on Crenshaw. See Lew work diligently in
the studio
with JP and see Cetre pound the pavement in search of the
elusive
record deal. Watch JP at another Open Mic Night after much
practice to
see if he improves. The film culminates in an actual A&R
meeting with
both Capitol Records' Darius Jones and Interscope Records'
Angelo
Sanders.

Maybe the Producers are the "real artists" and you really
can build a
rapper!

Benjamin J. Brandow
email: bbrandow@vlany.org
phone: 212.319.ARTS x16
web: http://www.vlany.org

A message from Mark Lonergan:

Hello,

I want to share a very special offer with you, and hope
very much
that you can come. Thanks so much and talk to you soon!


SPECIAL OFFER!!!

I have a VERY limited number of "starving artist" tickets
available
for Parallel Exit's Halloween Gala with Barry "Grandma the
Clown"
Lubin at a special rate of just $15!


In order to take advantage of this offer, you must RSVP at
parallelexit@hotmail.com by FRIDAY OCTOBER 19TH. Details
are below.
I look forward to seeing you there!


Please join me for Parallel Exit's Halloween Gala Benefit for our
upcoming production CUT TO THE CHASE. The Gala includes entertainment
from the company along with headliner Barry "Grandma the Clown" Lubin.
The benefit takes place on Monday October 29, 2007 starting at 7:30pm
at the 45th Street Theatre, 354 West 45th Street. Tickets are $75 for
VIP's and $30 for patrons, and we ask that you RSVP by October 22nd at
917-407-7537 or parallelexit@hotmail.com.


Barry Lubin is the creator of Grandma, one of New York City's
best-loved cultural icons and the star of the Big Apple Circus. He
appears this season in their 30th Anniversary show Celebrate! at
Lincoln Center. Mr. Lubin's appearance at Parallel Exit's benefit
will allow audiences the chance to see his beloved Grandma in a rare
solo performance. Last season, Mr. Lubin starred with Parallel Exit's
Joel Jeske in the Big Apple Circus show Step Right Up! and they both
join us for an evening of Halloween fun, food, drink, and prizes.


Proceeds from the evening go towards producing Parallel Exit's newest
show CUT TO THE CHASE, the "biggest wee show in town" as part of the
holiday season at 59E59 Theaters from December 6-30, 2007. This
family vaudeville revue is directed by Mark Lonergan and features
Laura Dillman, Mike Dobson, Joel Jeske, Juliet Jeske, Ryan Kasprzak,
Andrea Kehler, and Derek Roland. Parallel Exit will present excerpts
from the show as part of the evening's festivities which also include
food, drinks, prizes, a raffle, and Halloween candy and fun. VIP
tickets include priority seating, a reception with Mr. Lubin and the
performers, and recognition in the evening's program and company
website.



HOW DO I GET MY TICKETS?

The easiest and quickest way is to buy them via paypal – just go to
http://parallelexit.net/support/ and click on "Make a Donation" to be
taken to the Parallel Exit paypal page. Parallel Exit is sponsored by
The Field, a 501c3 organization, and your donation will be
tax-deductible. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you
may have, and I hope to see you at the Gala!


Sincerely,

Mark Lonergan
Artistic Director
Parallel Exit
www.parallelexit.net
www.nycphysicaltheatre.com

A message from Loot Music Group:

What's up with you? I hope all is well in your world. Me...I've just
been grindin, as usual. I wanted to reach out to you and ask for your
help. I joined a website (http://www.slicethepie.com) based out of
London a couple months back and submitted 3 songs to be judged. It's
basically an online showcase where the people listen to all the
artists in a particular showcase and rank each song. The 20 artists
with the highest ranking are selected to move on to the next round.
Thousands of artists were in my showcase and after the judging was
complete, I finished in the top 20.

What makes this website different from all the other sites I've seen
out there is that they are providing the winning artist with $31,000
to release their project. Needless to say, $31,000 would be a
tremendous help. Therefore, I'm asking you to PLEASE help me out here
and vote for me.

I'm already a member of so many websites that I lose track of logins
and passwords as is, but this one is for your boy so please join. Go
to http://www.slicethepie.com and sign up for FREE. The signup should
be self-explanatory, but if you have ANY problems...just let me know
and I'll walk you through it. Once you've signed up, click on
"SHOWCASES". You will see the showcase labeled "ARENA 2". After
clicking on "ARENA 2", click on "VOTE". Scroll down the page until you
see LOOT. My name and 3 songs will be listed next to my picture. Just
click on "VOTE" next to my picture and you'll be good to go.

PLEASE FORWARD THIS ALONG TO YOUR PEOPLE AND ENCOURAGE THEM TO VOTE
TOO. YOUR LOVE & SUPPORT IS TRULY APPRECIATED!!

1 LOVE

LOOT
"get you some"
www.lootmusicgroup.com
www.myspace.com/absulootmusic

WOMAN IN ART

WOMAN IN ART

This is both Beautiful and Amazing - 500 years of women in art! Click
on the link below.

http://miraulam.multiply.com/video/item/38

CHECK IT OUT: New forums/chat on connecteddancer.com

The connecteddancer.com now has forums/chat!

Check it out by clicking the link:

http://www.yabbers.com/phpbb/connecteddancer.html

OPPORTUNITY: New TV dance competition series!

A new TV dance competition series is conducting a casting search to find the hottest, most dynamic professional dancers (up to $100,000 in cash & prizes). NYC: Oct 22, 23/ 11am-4pm, Dance New York, 237 W 54th St, 3rd fl, NY 10019 (betn Bdw'y & 8th Ave), DanceNationCasting@yahoo.com, 646.467.7538. L.A.: Oct 29/ 11am-4pm, Debbie Reynolds Dance, 6514 Lankershim Blvd, No. Hollywood, CA 91606, DanceNationCastingLA@yahoo.com, 818.563.4131. www.mysticartpictures.com

OPPORTUNITY: 'WONDERLAND', Tap Dancers/Singers

'WONDERLAND', Tap Dancers/Singers

"WONDERLAND", Choreographers Sarah Savelli and Ayodele Casel, dir. Dan
Call. Tandem Act Productions and Playhouse Square are seeking Tap
Dancers: male and female 18-30, any ethnicity, must have strong
technique, musicality and Improvisational skills. Also seeking
Singers: male and female 18+. Should prepare both a ballad and up
tempo selection by Stevie Wonder. Accompanist provided. 'Wonderland',
combines the incredible music of Stevie Wonder with the high-powered
art of tap dance. The show will workshop for 3 weeks in Cleveland
beginning Jan. 21st and will play one performance at prestigious
Playhouse Square on February 8th with additional performances to
follow. Lodging and pay provided. Auditions will be held in New York
City Sat. Nov. 3rd at Chelsea Studios (151 W. 26th St.) from 12-4.
Dance call 12pm. Singers 2pm. And in Cleveland on Saturday, Nov. 10th
at the Idea Center at Playhouse Square, 1375 Euclid Ave. from 10-2.
Dance call 10am. Singers 12pm. Bring pix and resumes.

www.ayodelecasel.com www.tandemact.com

OPPORTUNITY: Sterling's Upstairs at Vitello's

Sterling's Upstairs at Vitello's
Non-Union Theatre

NON-UNION

Tony Monsour, Talent Producer
John Peters, Talent Producer
Casting Director: Michael Sterling
Interview Dates: October, thru December, 2007
Shoot/Start Date: On-going October - November, 2007
Pay Rate: There is pay!
Location: VITELLO'S RESTAYRANT, 4349 Tujunga Ave, Studio City, Ca.
91604

Sterling’s Upstairs at Vitello’s in Studio City is an upscale supper
club which opened its doors June 9, 2006. It is produced by Michael
Sterling of Michael Sterling & Associates (MS&A), the Los Angeles-based
entertainment public relations company - in conjunction with Vitello's
- the legendary, world renowned restaurant. Associate Talent Producers
are theatre afficianado John Peters, and MS&A associate and theatre
star Tony Monsour.

Sterling's Upstairs is known for its high standards of artistic
excellence and welcomes submissions from artists who can sing Broadway
show tunes and/or from the Great American Song Book.

NOTE: ALSO INCLUDE PERFORMANCE VIDEOS OR ACTOR SLATES IF AVAILABLE. DO
NOT SEND DEMO TAPES.

[BROADWAY & NIGHTCLUB ARTIST ]
Guest-Star / Male or Female / All Ethnicities / 18-75, who can sing
Broadway show tunes and/or from the Great American Song Book.


Visit www.actorsaccess.com to submit electronically.

Sunday, October 07, 2007

Master Classes w/ Jason Samuels Smith in Colorado!

COLORADO
HAPPENINGS!!!

MASTER CLASSES

with

JASON SAMUELS SMITH

When: SUNDAY OCTOBER 7th, 2007
Where: MILLERS DANCE STUDIO

Intermediate Class 2:45 - 3:45
Advanced Class 4:00 - 5:30
Jam 5:30 - 6:00

Register NOW! Classes will sell out!

$30 / class - take both for $55
(includes Jam!)



Call now to reserve your place in one or both of the master
classes.

Sign up at Millers or call 303.257.9004 for to reserve.