ATDFGala2011

Guest Host

Brian Stokes Mitchell

"Rhythm is our Business"

An evening of fun, film and fancy footwork

in support of the Gregory Hines Youth Scholarship Fund!

Featuring guest appearances by
DERICK K. GRANT
of "Imagine Tap!" and choreographer for "So You Think you Can Dance"
MAX POLLAK
of "Rumba Tap", NYFA Fellow and named "25 to Watch" in Dance Magazine
CARTIER WILLIAMS
of "Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk and Spike Lee's "Bamboozled"

Plus performances by the Tap City Youth Ensemble, the Tap City Junior Ensemble, ATDF Youth Program Students and other surprise guests!

With Bernice “Boom Boom” Brooks on drums, Joe Fonda on bass, Vladimir Katz on piano.

How to Purchase Your Tickets!

Call us at: (646) 230-9564 Or click here to Purchase Tickets

Benefactor Tickets: $1,000

Patron Tickets: $500

Partner Tickets: $250

Friend Tickets: $125

If you are interested in Sponsorship Packages contact: twaag@atdf.org

Click on ATDF Auctions to view other ways you can support our efforts!

For 25 years we’ve been:

- creating new venues and original productions!
- presenting unique artists and contemporary choreography!

- educating the next generation and building new audience!
- preserving the American history of tap dance!

Our philosophy is that Tap Dance is MUSIC and a UNIVERSAL form of expression; plus it’s FUN, HEALTHY and ACCESSIBLE to everyone!

Our training promotes the joyful embodiment of rhythm and builds critical life skills through active cooperation, creative problem solving, patience, confidence, discipline and attuned listening. Supporting the Gregory Hines Youth Scholarship Fund guarantees our education programs are accessible to children whose families cannot afford them. Join us in CELEBRATING 25 YEARS of bringing Tap Dance into the world!

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The American Tap Dance Foundation (ATDF) is a 501c (3) non-profit organization committed to establishing and legitimizing Tap Dance as a vital component of the American heritage. All but $25 per ticket is tax-deductible.