Chloe Arnold- Master Class in LA

Chloe Arnold -
Master Class in LA
Monday, July 21
(limited engagement)

When: Monday, July 21st
Adv. Beg/Int. - 6:00 - 7:00 - $15
Adv. Int/Adv. - 7:00 - 9:00 - $20

What: Technique, Choreography, Improvisation

Who: All ages are welcome.

Where: Debbie Allen Dance Academy
3623 Hayden Ave. Culver City, CA 90232

Space is limited!
Please RSVP to chloearnold@gmail.com
Get your Chloe Tap Couture - New styles available!!
For more information on Chloe:
www.chloearnold.com


SAVE THE DATE - AUGUST 4 - 9, 2008 WWW.LATAPFEST.COM

LA Tap Festival - August 4-9th, 2008

Debbie Allen Dance Academy presents...
LA TAP FESTIVAL
August 4-9th, 2008
Faculty and Schedule Published...

This Year We've added more exciting classes

-Beg, Int,Int/Adv., Adv levels
-Adult Beg Evening Classes daily
-4-7 year old program
-Repertory Courses
Schedule online...www.latapfest.com

This Year's amazing Faculty -
Debbie Allen - Founder, Jason Samuels Smith - Director, Chloe Arnold - Co-Director, Arthur Duncan, Harold Cromer, Dianne Walker, Derrick Grant, Dormeshia Sumbry Edwards, Ted Levy, Michelle Dorrance, Tre Dumas III, Jared Grimes, Josette Wiggan, Arlen Kennedy, Denise Sheerer, Ivory Wheeler, Steve Zee, Nicole Nicholas, Maud Arnold, Lee Howard, Sarah Reich, Chantel Heath.

Plus electives - in African, Hip Hop, Flamenco, and Jazz

Nightly Events - Jam Session, Business of Showbiz, Cutting Contest, Panel Discussion, Student Showcase

Saturday, 9th - Concert - 7pm @ Norman J. Pattiz Concert Hall
Tickets on sale now @ 310.280.9145

REGISTER ONLINE TODAY!

New Websties by Mr. Wiggles!

NEW WEBSITES BY MR.WIGGLES:

www.learnpopping.com
www.toprockcity.net

CHECK IT OUT!!!!

Lincoln Center presents Midsummer Night Swing

Mart'nalia brings the real samba from Rio to Midsummer Night Swing July 23
Lincoln Center presents
Midsummer Night Swing
Lincoln Center'S Damrosch Park

Check out sambista Mart'nalia, live at Midsummer Night Swing this coming Wednesday!

"Her sambas make it seem as if every pleasure or sorrow can be handled with grace."
-The New York Times on Mart'nalia
Come to Midsummer Night Swing, New York's hottest outdoor dance party, for a sizzling evening of classic sambas and swinging originals from Rio's next generation star Mart'nália, who extends the legacy of her father, legendary sambista Martinho Da Vila.
Mart'nalia
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Dance lesson at 6:30
Live music and dancing at 7:30
Tickets: $15

Lesson: Marcos & Cristiani Leite, Samba Society
DJ: Greg Caz, Brazilian Beat Brooklyn

Damrosch Park
West 62nd Street between Columbus and Amsterdam

For tickets and more information:
LincolnCenter.org
CenterCharge (212.721.6500)
Avery Fisher Hall Box Office (Broadway at 65th Street)
Visit the Midsummer Night Swing Listening Lounge to listen to an audio clip of Mart'nalia, and get your tickets today!

Midsummer Night Swing continues tonight with the NY debut of Chicago's Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra. On Wednesday, July 16, we present the explosive Gypsy brass band, the Boban Markovic Orkestar. Thursday, July 17 showcases the torrid tangos of the Argentinean band Orquesta Típica Imperial. On Friday, July 18, New York's underground club scene comes uptown when Swing welcomes the Budos Band, Chico Mann, and Jeannie Hopper's Liquid Sound Lounge with Jay Rodriguez. And Grammy-winner Albita brings the rhythms of her native Cuba via Miami's Little Havana to Damrosch Park on Saturday, July 19.

On Tuesday, July 22, the Harlem Renaissance Orchestra arrives with its big-band sound and special guest jazz vocalist Mary Stallings. And on Friday, July 25, Catalan rumba pioneer Peret is joined by his younger rock-'n'-roll-influenced Spanish countrymen, La Troba Kung-Fú. The Spanish Harlem Orchestra wraps up the season on Saturday, July 26.

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc.,
70 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023
Administrative Offices 212.875.5000 | CenterCharge 212.721.6500

The Paul Carlon Octet Newsletter

Our New CD is finished!
w/ guets Christelle Durandy, Max Pollak and Pete Smith

Upcoming Gigs
8/01/08 Summerstage in Central Park as guests of Rumbatap
8/28/08 CD Release Party at Cachaça Jazz 'n' Samba Club


Rumbatap at Summerstage August 1st!

Max Pollak's Rumbatap will be appearing Friday night, August 1st at 8 pm at Central Park's Summerstage. This is an expanded version of the group (with six dancers, two vocalists, three saxes and marimba), performing new material and choreography. I will be performing with Rumbatap as saxophonist, arranger and musical director.

My Octet will also be on the program, performing two numbers with Max and his group.
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Roots Propaganda CD Release Party August 28th!

7-9:30 PM at Cachaça Jazz 'n' Samba Club: Come out and celebrate the official release of our new CD at this beautiful club in the West Village. Brazilian drinks are a specialty of the house!
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Tracks from Roots Propaganda featured on NPR's Morning Edition

Excerpts from "The Limiter" and "New Life" were used as Music Interludes on NPR's Morning Edition on July 10.
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New Projects

NEW CD RELEASE: Michel Gentile and Tony Romano: Flesh and Steel (DT 003)
Michel (flute) and Tony (acoustic guitar) have recorded a beautiful CD of Brazilian classics and originals including bossa nova, jazz, and choro. Their interplay and unique interpretations are full of fire and imagination. CD Release date coming soon!

NEW QUARTET CD: This August I'll be recording a new quartet project with guitarist Mark McCarron, bassist Doug Largent and drummer Russ Meissner. We've been writing and rehearsing a pile of new songs and I'm really looking forward to hearing this one!

MAX POLLAK/PAUL CARLON DUO CD: Max and I had so much fun recording the two duo tracks on ROOTS PROPAGANDA that we decided to plan an entire CD of Carlon/Pollak madness. We're currently sorting through material and brainstorming ideas. Stay tuned!

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Greetings Folks,
This here's my official first newsletter. I will be sending newsletters out intermittenltly with news of interest about gigs, CDs, and general goings-on. If you prefer not to receive this newsletter, my apologies for the inconvenience. To Unsubscribe, click on the link below.

kind regards,
Paul

DanceWorks Chicago

Dear Artist:

DanceWorks Chicago is committed to building a foundation for the
individual artistic growth of dancers and choreographers. As we embark on
our first full season, we are looking for a new dancer to join our family.
Artistic Director Julie Nakagawa will be hosting an audition at The Ruth
Page Center for the Arts on Friday, July 25.

For more information or to print the flyer, please go to

www.danceworkschicago.org/auditions.html

Your participation, your assistance in spreading the word, and your
passion for dance are much appreciated.

Warm regards,

Andreas Böttcher
CEO
DanceWorks Chicago
1016 N. Dearborn Pkwy
Chicago, Illinois 60610
Tel 312 334-3718
Fax 312 873-4300
abottcher@danceworkschicago.org
www.danceworkschicago.org

SHOWCASE 2008 - Early Bird registration EXTENDED to July 25, 2008

SHOWCASE 2008 - Early Bird registration EXTENDED to July 25, 2008

THE 31st ANNUAL Centre East Showcase
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 & THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2008


EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION EXTENDED!!!

Register now and SAVE! We have just extended our "Early-Bird" registration for one more week until Friday, July 25, 2008. Don't miss this great opportunity for your organization.

Register now and save: http://www.centreeast.org/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=SHOWCASE&Category_Code=home

Centre East SHOWCASE is an annual trade show of talent, attracting more than 150 performers, speakers, and educational enrichment programs throughout a two-day conference. Through this event, it is our goal at Centre East to keep the arts alive in Chicagoland area schools and neighborhoods by giving parents, teachers, educators, arts programmers, and event planners the opportunity to observe the different styles of educational entertainment.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at 847-679-9501 ext. 3100 or visit our website at www.centreeast.org.

We look forward to receiving your registration.

OPPORTUNITY: "In the Rhythm of the Night"

OPPORTUNITY:

Attention all Singers, Dancers, Dance Troupes, and Musicians!

Casting Call for the

"In the Rhythm of the Night"
Variety Show

The Central Lake View Merchants Association
is bringing a little bit of Broadway to Lake View
for one spectacular evening!

We are in search of an enchanting mosaic of singers and dancers to entertain Lake View residents and visitors at the beautiful Brixen Ivy Theater Community Center (1242 West Addison). The event, which will be held on Saturday, August 23rd, 2008, from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., was an unbelievable success last year.

Auditions will be held at the Slaymaker Gallery @ 934 W. Roscoe (Clark and Roscoe) on the following dates:

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Thursday, July10th, 2008
6:00pm-- 8:30 pm

Wednesday July 16th, 2008
6:00 pm-- 8:30 pm

Thursday July 17th, 2008
6:00 pm-- 8:30 pm

If you are interested in auditioning, please send an email with your name, skill, description of your performance, and the day you will auditon to clma@mylakeview.com. Or mail your materials to:

The Central Lake View Merchants Association
Attn: In the Rhythm of the Night
867 W. Buckingham Place, Lower Level
Chicago, IL 60657

Compensation for the performance is $75 and a gift basket comprised of donations from Central Lake View Merchants businesses. All local press is will be invited. For additional information please call 773-665-2100.

Guests will also be treated to delicious hors d'oeuvres and a display of striking gallery artwork, so mark your calendars and plan to join us!

www.mylakeview.com

Larissa M. Tyler
Executive Director
The Central Lake View Merchants Association
867 W. Buckingham Place
Chicago IL 60657
773-665-2100 - ph.
773-665-2101- fax
larissa@mylakeview.com

Shuffles presents

June 2008

Shuffles presents
“Make A Wish ”
An all dancing, all singing tap revue,
For kids, by kids.

Sunday, June 1 at 3:00 PM

Tickets: $30
Contact: The Kaye Playhouse Box Office (212) 772-4448
Further information: www.shufflestap.com

Vote for The Swift Brothers - Australia's Got Talent!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-06EKNcVbvQ

To vote SMS: TAP to 19977772 (55cents for an sms) if you can spare a few seconds and cents it would be great if you could vote and tell anyone who might also be impressed by their talents!!
Voting closes Midday on Friday (30/05/08)

Go the Swift Bros!! Let’s get them to the finals!

More info: www.mitf.com.au

Jason Samuels Smith in Michigan May 30-June 1st!

Catch Jason Samuels Smith in Michigan this weekend at part of

THE SHOOTOUT

May 30th-June 1st

With live webcast at 7pm est!

For information, visit: http://www.shootoutdance.com/default.aspx

News from Keane Sense of Rhythm

Greetings!
Join us as Keane Sense of Rhythm re-stages their best repetoire of the past 10 years. Familiar faces as well as dancers from the original company will take the stage for this rare performance. Definitely a show not to miss!

See you on the after-beat,

Ellen Keane & Cathy Wind
Co-Artistic Directors
About a Mile
A 10th Anniversary celebration!
Get your tickets now!

Their renowned choreography has been called "rambunctiously playful" and, executed with "equal parts goofiness and grace" by the Star Tribune. The Chicago Human Rhythm Project calls them "innovative and polished!" They have been seen at some of the top venues nationally and internationally over the past 10 years!

Keane Sense of Rhythm brings it all back to celebrate their 10 years brining tap to the Twin Cities with ABOUT A MILE.

Event Info
June 19-21, 2008
7:30pm
SteppingStone Theatre
55 Victoria Street North
St. Paul, MN 55104

Tickets: $22 Adults
$18 Students/Seniors

PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE AT TICKETWORKS.COM


Rhythm Tappers on a Mission

To preserve, present, create, and expand the boundaries of American Tap Dance.

We accomplish our mission through education, creation of new works, performing, presenting tap events, collaborating with other artists and investing in talented youth.

About a Mile: June 19-21

Keane Sense of Rhythm and friends celebrate a 10 year journey of exploring rhythms and relationships through tap!


Upcoming Events
KSR at Minneapolis MOSAIC Festival!

Don't miss KSR in a special performance of Tap & Taiko fusion!

Sat. June 7th, 2008
9:30-10:30pm
Pantages Theater
FREE!

Youth Tap Ensemble Auditions!

The KSR Youth Tap Ensemble will be having an additional audition. If you are age 8-18 and love to tap, don't miss your chance to be a part of this exciting group!

Please contact Ellen Keane to discuss audition date & time: ellen@tapcompany.org

Broadway Underground in NYC

Broadway Underground
Monday, June 2nd at 8:00 pm


Restoring the spirit of entertainment, Broadway Underground floors audiences of every age with spontaneous and rhythmic comedy. Tappers, Jared Grimes and DeWitt Fleming host this "blast from the past" phenomenon filled with amazing talent straight off the New York City streets. The open session ends the evening where artists flock to the stage for their minute of fame as they launch themselves into the den of live talent to be seen by all the world.

Promo Video: www.broadwayunderground.org
Tickets: www.goldstar.com ($12) www.ticketmaster.com $25 at the door
$10 Food/Drink Minimum

News from ATDF

Tap Forward
Tuesday, July 8 (8:00 pm)
An evening of contemporary choreography created by leading choreographers for cutting edge ensembles including Chloe Arnold, Michelle Dorrance, Barbara Duffy & Company, Acia Gray, Derick K. Grant, Josh Hilberman, Jason Janas, Kazu Kumagai, Michela Marino-Lerman, Carson Murphy, Jason Samuels Smith, Tapestry Dance Company, Josette C. Wiggan, Zen & others!

The annual HOOFER AWARDS will be presented to tap dancers extraordinaire Tina Pratt and Derick K. Grant and the TAP PRESERVATION AWARD will be presented to teacher, historian and Professor Ann Kilkelly.

Tap & Song
Friday, July 11 (8:00 pm)
Tony Waag and friends take us on a rhythmic romp celebrating traditional vaudeville, comedy and classic song and dance. Performers include Brenda Bufalino, C3 Tap Cooperative, Barbara Duffy, DeWitt Fleming, Acia Gray, Susan Hebach, Jason Janas, Kendrick Jones, Ann Kilkelly, Mable Lee and her Dancing Ladies, Reggio McLaughlin, Margaret Morrison, Claudia Rahardjanoto, Mathew Sheilds, Hank Smith, Melinda Sullivan, the Tap City Youth Ensemble, Tapestry Dance Company, Tony Waag, Karen Callaway Williams and others.

Tap legends Ernest "Brownie" Brown (Cook and Brown), Harold Cromer (Stump and Stumpy) Mable Lee, and Dr. Jimmy Slyde will be inducted into the INTERNATIONAL TAP DANCE HALL OF FAME.

Visit our website for information about:
Youth Showcase of Talent - July 9 at 3 pm
Adult Showcase of Talent - July 9 at 8 pm
Tap Youth / Tap Future - July 10 at 8 pm

All performances will be presented at:

2537 Broadway at 95th Street

Tickets:
General $45
Children under 12, Symphony Space Member, College Student & Senior: $23

Showcase Ticket Prices:
General $20; Children under 12, Symphony Space Member, College Student & Senior: $10

*NOTE: Reduced rate tickets avaulable by phone or at box office window only

Box Office: 212-864-5400
Hours: Tues - Sun from 11am until 7pm
Or visit: www.symphonyspace.org
ATDF Youth Program & Open House

Open House: Saturday June 28, 10:30 - 11:30 am
Take a sample class, meet our faculty, see performances by our Tap City Youth Ensemble and get information about our Fall 2008 Tap Programs. For ages 3 1/2 to teens. No tap shoes required!

Location:
Chelsea Studios
151 West 26th Street, 5th or 6th Floor, btwn 6th & 7th Ave.

Register for Fall Tap Classes Now!
ATDF youth programs, for children and teens, teach students about America's own indigenous art form - Tap. Our distinguished faculty shares their knowledge of the artistry and history of tap with each student in a fun, safe and supportive environment.
Exciting new classes for kids/teens of all levels!
New!! Advanced Technique for teens/adults with a roster of rotating guest master teachers!
Full schedule on our website: Youth Program
Classes begin September 14
*All classes are held at Chelsea Studios*
REGISTER TODAY!

Tap City Youth Ensemble Audition

Saturday, June 28th

The American Tap Dance Foundation is seeking new members, ages 11 - 19, to be a part of the Tap City Youth Ensemble for the 2008 - 2009 Season!

Audition Schedule:
12:00 Check in for int/adv dancers ages 11-13
12:30-1:30 Audition for int/adv dancers ages 11-13
2:00 Check-in for adv dancers ages 13-19
2:30 - 3:30 Audition for adv dancers ages 13-19
3:30 - 4:00 Call back for advanced dancers

All dancers who plan to audition MUST pre-register for the audition via email by June 20.
Copy, paste and complete the information below and send to Susan Hebach at: shebach@atdf.org.
Please send information by June 20.
1. Student name
2. Date of birth and current age
3. Parent/Guardian names
4. Parent email address
5. Parent's home phone
6. Cell or alternate phone
7. Student email (optional)
8. Mailing address
9. Home dance studio & current tap instructor
10. Where do you go to school?
11. Are you a member of any other performing group or organization?
Please list (i.e. a competition group, chorus, sports team)

Please contact Susan Hebach at shebach@atdf.org with any questions.
www.atdf.org

The Jazz Brunch at Cafe Loup

CAFÉ LOUP

105 West 13th Street

New York, N.Y 10011

212-255-4746



May 25, 2008







FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE





The Jazz Brunch at Café Loup with Bob Kindred and his group will become a JAZZ TAP BRUNCH REUNION CELEBRATION on SUNDAY, JUNE 22nd 12:30 – 3:30. Tappers from all over the world will join with co-host, Barbara Duffy in recreating the classic Jazz Tap Brunch Kindred played for several years across the street at Zinno. Max Pollak, Maurice Chestnut, Andrew Nemr and Claudia Rahardjanoto are some of the many dancers lined up as guests.



Café Loup

105 West 13th St.

No Cover Brunch menu from $9.50 to $16.50 Reservations: 212-255-4746



Subway: 1,2,3 to 14th Street F,V,L PATH



Contact: Anne Phillips 212-580-2349 annep14@gmail.com

Chloe Arnold Spring Tap Workshops

Los Angeles - May 5 & 12
Debbie Allen Dance Academy

Master Classes w/
Chloe Arnold

6:30-7:30 Adv. Beg. $15
7:30-9:30 Int/Adv. $20

Debbie Allen Dance Academy
3623 Hayden Ave
Culver City, CA 90232

RSVP to chloetapcouture@gmail.com
www.chloearnold.com

(pay at the door cash/check)

WASHINGTON, DC - May 21st
DC Dance Collective
Chloe Arnold - Wed. May 21st
Technique/Warm Up:
7.30pm - 8.30pm
Adv.Beg/Int/Adv - Cost: $25


Technique/Choreography:
8.30pm - 9.30pm
Adv./Pro- Cost: $35
Both Classes: $50

Ayodele Casel - Thursday, May 22nd - same schedule and prices


www.dcdancecollective.com

Kathak Master Class w/ Pandit Chitresh Das and participation by Jason Samuels Smith

Divine Rhythm Productions & American Tap Dance Foundation
present
Pandit Chitresh Das
Renowned master of Kathak
(Special participation by Jason Samuels Smith)
Monday, May 26th
6:00 - 8:00 pm
$30...limited space
Pre registration is suggested

This master class is specifically for Kathak and Tap
students and will accommodate multiple levels, as Pandit
Das makes the class accessible for beginners and
challenging for more advanced students.

Jason Samuels Smith will be in attendance and he and Pandit
Das will end the class by giving a demonstration of how
these two great artists communicate through their deep
understanding of their respective traditions.

"The Master Class with Pandit Chitresh Das will be
spiritually enlightening and technically challenging for
people of all walks of life."
Jason Samuels Smith

Press Release: The Kichen & The Studio Music in Harlem present Hoofers' House

The Kitchen & The Studio Museum in Harlem present Hoofers'
House
Press Contact:
Blake Zidell & Associates
tel: 718.643.9052
fax: 718.643.9502 blake@blakezidell.com
For Immediate Release
The Kitchen and The Studio Museum in Harlem present
Hoofers’ House, May 23 Hosted by Jason Samuels Smith;
Featuring DJ Reborn and video artist Rashaad Newsome
Evening is part of citywide weekend of events celebrating
National Tap Dance Day

New York, NY, April 29, 2008—On Friday, May 23, The Kitchen
and The Studio Museum in Harlem present Hoofers’ House, an
ongoing quarterly series in which some of the best of New
York City’s rhythm tap community come together to share and
showcase their work. The evening will be hosted by
performer, choreographer and director Jason Samuels Smith
and will feature DJ Reborn. Film and video artist Rashaad
Newsome will create unique visuals to accompany the
performance. Tap dancers of all ages are invited to take
the floor for a jam session. Curated by Rashida Bumbray,
Hoofers’ House will take place at 8:00 P.M. at The Kitchen
(512 West 19th Street). Admission is free. Among the most
unique and cutting edge tap jam sessions in the city,
Hoofers’ House has been propelling a rejuvenation of the
genre for the last several years with the addition of live
and electronic music and projected visuals. This year,
Rashaad Newsome has reprogrammed a Logitec duel action
video game controller to manipulate moving images live
during the performance. Past hosts and performers include
Chloe Arnold, Jason Bernard, Ayodele Casel, Marshall Davis,
Omar Edwards, Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards, Michaela Lerman,
Tamango and Joseph Wiggan. Tap Legends including Harold
Kromer, Fayard Nicholas, Tina Pratt and Jimmy Slyde have
also attended. From the 1920’s through the 1940’s, the back
room of Harlem’s Comedy Club on 131st Street, owned by
Lonnie Hicks, was the home of the legendary “Hoofer’s
Club,” a site for the creation of, the listening to and
stealing of steps. Among the rhythm tap dancers given the
esteemed title of “hoofer,” celebrated performers including
Legendary Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, King Raustus Brown,
John Bubbles, Charles “Honi” Coles and many more graced the
floor of this intimate room. In honor of this important
place in Harlem’s history, The Studio Museum in Harlem and
The Kitchen are proud to co-host a new home for hoofers.
Jason Samuels Smith (performer, choreographer, director) is
a leader in the art form of Tap. He won both an Emmy and
American Choreography Award for “Outstanding Choreography”
for the opening number of the 2003 Jerry Lewis/MDA
Telethon—a tribute to the late Gregory Hines. Samuels Smith
recently received the Gregory Hines Humanitarian Award.
Past honors include a Certificate of Appreciation by the
City of Los Angeles for creating the First Annual Los
Angeles Tap Festival in 2003; the “Ivy of Education” from
Brainerd Institute; the “President Kenny Award” from Stony
Brook; an Alpert/McDowell Residency Award; and an Arts
International Grant among others. Samuels Smith recently
appeared as a choreographer for Grammy Recording Artist Mya
on CBS’s Secret Talents of the Stars, and as a special
guest on Fox’s hit series So You Think You Can Dance. He
also co-starred in Dean Hargrove’s Tap Heat, an
award-winning short film; Outkast’s feature film Idlewild;
and Debbie Allen’s AMC television series Cool Women.
Performance credits include Sammy (a tribute to Sammy Davis
jr.), a leading role of the production of Soul Possessed;
the Tony Award winning Broadway cast of Bring in Da’Noise,
Bring in Da’Funk; and starring in the critically acclaimed
production of Imagine Tap! Mr. Samuels Smith continues to
tour the U.S. and beyond with India Jazz Suites, a dynamic
collaboration with Kathak Master Pandit Chitresh Das, his
own tap company A.C.G.I (Anybody Can Get It), JaJa
Productions Band featuring jazz-influenced hip hop music,
and Charlie’s Angels: A Tribute to Charlie Parker,
featuring some of the best women performers today. DJ
Reborn spins a mix of soul, hip-hop, reggae, house,
afro-beat, nu-jazz, rock and more. A Chicago native, she
now resides in New York and spins at clubs, parties,
museums including The Studio Museum in Harlem and the Bronx
Museum and live performances with The Roots, Common, Talib
Kweli, India Arie, John Legend, Alice Smith and Goapele.
Reborn is also a mentor/workshop facilitator for N.Y.C.
teens. She has crafted a new workshop specifically for teen
girls, which explores djing, creative writing and women’s
images in music and media culture. Since 2002, DJ Reborn
has been the musical director and a live on stage DJ with
Will Power on the off Broadway Hip Hop theatre hit show
Flow. She partnered with Will Power again in 2007 as the
musical director and sound designer for his original
children’s theatre production Little Honey Bo. Reborn was
the 2004- 2005 international tour DJ with Russell Simmons
Def Poetry Jam and she has made four appearances on BET’s
Rap City. She has been featured in Trace, NRG, URB,
Scratch, DJ Times and recently appeared on the cover of The
Village Voice. Born in New Orleans, LA, Rashaad Newsome
received a B.A. in Art History at Tulane University before
studying Film at Film Video Arts in New York. He has been
the recipient of several awards and grants including the
2008 Location 1 International Residency Program, New York,
NY; the 2007 BCAT/Rotunda Gallery Joint Multimedia
Residency, New York, NY; the 2006 Franklin Furnace grant
for Performance Art, New York, NY; the 2005/2006
l’Entreprise Culturelle Artist in Residence, Paris, France
and the 2005 Harvestworks Artist in Residence,
Harvestworks, New York, NY. Newsome has also exhibited and
performed nationally and internationally at such renewed
institutions and galleries as K.U.E.L., Berlin, Germany;
Glassbox Gallery, Paris, France; Rush Arts Gallery, New
York, NY; Veletrzni Palace, Prague, Czech Republic; Ingalls
& Associates Gallery, Miami, FL; Fondation Cartier, Paris,
France as well as The Contemporary Arts Center, New
Orleans, LA. The Studio Museum in Harlem is the nexus for
black artists locally, nationally and internationally, and
for work that has been inspired by black culture. It is a
site for the dynamic exchange of ideas about art and
society. Located on 125th Street, between Adam Clayton
Powell, Jr. Blvd. and Lenox Avenue in the Harlem
neighborhood of New York City, New York, The Studio Museum
in Harlem was founded in 1968 as the first museum in the
U.S. devoted to the art of African-Americans. The museum
specializes in 19th and 20th century African-American art;
20th century Caribbean and African art; and traditional
African art and artifacts. It has a collection of over
1,600 works including pieces by Romare Bearden, Robert
Colescott, Jacob Lawrence, Norman Lewis, Chris Ofili, Betye
Saar, Lorna Simpson, Kara Walker and Hale Woodruff. The
museum also maintains an extensive archive of the work of
James VanDerZee, photographer of the Harlem community from
1906 to 1983. Funding Credits This program is made possible
with generous support from Altria Group, Inc., The Harkness
Foundation for Dance, The Jerome Robbins Foundation, the
Mertz Gilmore Foundation, and with public funds from the
New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and the New
York State Council on the Arts, a state agency. ABOUT THE
KITCHEN The Kitchen is one of New York City’s oldest
nonprofit performance and exhibition spaces, showing
experimental work by innovative artists, both emerging and
established. Programs range from dance, music, and
theatrical performances to video and media arts exhibitions
to literary events, film screenings, and artists’ talks.
Since its inception in 1971, The Kitchen has been a
powerful force in shaping the cultural landscape of this
country and has helped launch the careers of many artists
who have gone on to worldwide prominence. Box Office
Information: 212.255.5793 ext. 11 Tue-Sat, 2-6pm The
Kitchen 512 West 19th Street New York, NY 10011
www.thekitchen.org

>>>CHECK OUT THIS INTERVIEW ABOUT THE UPCOMING EVENT:

http://infinitebody.blogspot.com/2008/05/rashida-bumbray-body-and-soul-podcast_01.html

Mr. Wiggles in NYC May 11-17th- Private Lessons Available!

HIP HOP LEGEND MR WIGGLES IS IN NYC FROM MAY 11th-17th
2008...

PRIVATE LESSONS AVAILABLE NOW
(act now as slots fill up fast!)

Focus on: ONE ON ONE POPPIN, TUTTING, or BRONX FREESTYLE
TOP ROCK CLASSES

CONTACT ELKA SAMUELS SMITH AT:

E-MAIL: divinerhythmnyc@gmail.com
PHONE: 212-262-1394
www.divinerhythmproductions.com
EMPOWER YOUR SOLE!

VISIT WWW.MRWIGGLES.BIZ for new products, history, footage
and so much more!

*Catch MR.WIGGLES as featured in Scene Interactive's "IN
THE SCENE" with Kelly Peters on www.SceneInteractive.com!

An in depth conversation with In the SCENE Host Kelly
Peters. From The Bronx to Paris, The Legendary Mr. Wiggles
has been a force unparalleled. Not only in Dance but as
part of the very fabric of pop culture itself.

http://www.sceneinteractive.com/podcast_video.php

So much of the movement we see globally today in studios,
stages, music videos and movies can be traced directly to
this man. He is the energy and creative force behind much
of what we may frequently take for granted in the world of
Dance. We are honored to present to you a true master of
his craft. A Conversation with Mr. Wiggles and our host
Kelly Peters

Master Tap Workshop Series w/ Jason Samuels Smith & Chloe Arnold

The Ailey Extension and Divine Rhythm Productions present

MASTER TAP WORKSHOP SERIES with

Jason Samuels Smith

and

Chloe Arnold

IN HONOR OF NATIONAL TAP DANCE DAY!

http://www.alvinailey.org/page.php?p=arti&v=125

MAY 24th 2008

1-2pm - Intermediate Advanced Level - Chloe
2-3pm - Intermediate Advanced Level - Jason
3-4pm - OPEN FLOOR/TAP JAM
4-5pm - Advanced Beg Level - Chloe
5-6pm - Beginner Level - Jason

1- class = $20
2- classes = $35
All four = $70
*Any Class Purchase Includes Open Floor/Tap Jam with the
artists hour
*Tap Jam with Artists only - $5 entry

***STAY TUNED FOR UPCOMING REGULAR TAP PROGRAMMING AT THE
AILEY EXTENSION***
www.divinerhythmproductions.com
www.alvinailey.org