NATIONAL TAP DANCE DAY Celebrated With Four Days Of Events, May 23-26

National Tap Dance Working day will be feted by the American Tap Dance Basis, Monday, Might 23 by Thursday, May possibly 26, with a 4-working day celebration of an American art form and national treasure. In-individual faucet dance workshops, jam classes, historical movies and cost-free sample tap dance lessons for small children, teens & adults will be between the choices. All gatherings will choose spot at The American Faucet Dance Heart, 154 Christopher Avenue, NYC 10014. Go to ATDF Situations for dates/instances/registration information and facts.

Nationwide Faucet Dance Day falls on May perhaps 25 every 12 months, picked to mark the birthday of faucet dance legend Invoice “Bojangles” Robinson (1878-1949). Even though celebrated during the United states, the getaway holds exclusive resonance in New York Town, the birthplace of American tap dance. National Tap Dance Day was signed into law by President George W. Bush in November 1989.

“We are on the lookout ahead to opening our doorways to students, their households, and their lecturers at our Nationwide Tap Dance Day events. I enjoy when dancers at all levels, starter to skilled, have a opportunity to dance alongside one another, clearly show off a new move and make tunes with their feet,” said Tony Waag, ATDF Artistic and Executive Director.

The American Faucet Dance Foundation was founded 37 a long time ago by tap grasp Charles “Honi” Coles, his protégée Brenda Bufalino, and the Foundation’s present Inventive and Govt Director, Tony Waag. National Faucet Dance Day will be celebrated in progress of the Foundation’s Faucet Metropolis, the NYC Tap Pageant, returning for the 22nd yr July 4-10. For one week each individual July, New York Metropolis turns into Faucet Town!

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· Monthly Faucet JAMS - Sunday, May possibly 15, 2022 (4:30-6pm) Tappers from close to the environment be a part of for an afternoon of tap improvisation. The Jam will be hosted by local hoofer extraordinaire and ATDF Artist-in-Home Jared Alexander, with visitor appearances by American Faucet Dance Middle Faculty and Students. All concentrations are encouraged to attend. Payment: $5:00 House is limited. To sign up go to: atdf.org/events

· Faucet City YOUTH Live performance - Saturday, Could 28, 2022 (7:30-9:30pm). Peter Jay Sharp Theatre, Peter Norton Symphony Area - 2537 Broadway at 95th Avenue. This calendar year-conclude concert will function ATDF college students ages 5-19 tapping up a storm with a stay jazz quartet and specific visitor performers, which includes The Faucet Town Youth Ensemble. To purchase tickets, stop by Tap Town Youth Live performance - VIP $40 Typical $20 Seniors, Children $10.

· Worldwide Tap DANCE ZOOM Forum - Tuesday, June 14 (10am - 11:30am EST) and Friday, June 17 (9pm-10pm). ATDF Artistic Director Tony Waag reconvenes a meeting of International Tap Artists, academics, and producers from all around the world to share data and discuss present-day issues in the discipline. The ATDF Global Faucet Dance Zoom Forum is held quarterly, hoping to forge a path of heightened comprehension amongst the world’s assorted tap dance scenes. Take a look at atdf.org/functions for far more details. Cell phone: 646-230-9564.

· Faucet Metropolis, THE NYC Faucet Pageant - Monday, July 4 - Sunday, July 10 (several moments and venues). In-person Learn Classes & Choreography Residencies for adults and youth (ages 12+), Copasetic Boat Trip, Awards Presentation, Tap Long term (performances by Faucet City school, students & visitor artists), Rhythm in Motion (premiere performances by ATDF Artists in Residence) and Tap it Out (free of charge public party in Moments Square). Go to Tap Metropolis, the NYC Tap Festival to learn extra.