PROGRAMS

TAP CITY, THE NEW YORK CITY TAP FESTIVAL
Tap City is the preeminent tap dance festival of the world and is the quintessential celebration of our collective American heritage – virtues that are certainly evident in tap’s hometown, New York City.

TAP CITY ON TOUR
Direct from New York City, “tap meister” Tony Waag brings you an international cast of legendary tap veterans, cutting edge tap soloists, and up and coming young talent.

MASTER TAP INTENSIVES
Master Tap Intensives give advanced students a chance to work with a top teacher and choreographer in the field. Students experience first hand the choreographic process and creation of original material.

THE GREGORY HINES COLLECTION
The American Tap Dance Foundation, in collaboration with the Dance Division of The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, is proud to announce the development of these new tap dance archives.

YEAR-ROUND TAP CLASSES

Throughout the year, the ATDF offers specialized training for kids, teens and adults, all levels, all ages. In 2005, the ATDF created The Youth Education Initiative, dedicated to youth and audience development. The Initiative consists of the Gregory Hines Youth Scholarship Fund; the Tap City Youth Ensemble; a Year - Round Training Program for kids and teens; Public Performances and a pilot Internship Program.

SCHOLARSHIPS & INTERNSHIPS
In 2006, the ATDF established the Gregory Hines Youth Scholarship Fund for serious tap students ages 7 – 19 who wish to study in one of ATDF's Training Programs. The scholarships are awarded to students based on both financial need and artistic merit. The goal of the program is not only to offer training and performance opportunities to ‘under-served’ youth, but also to encourage pre-professional level students to continue with their studies with on stage performing experience. The program brings together students from different socio-economic, and racial backgrounds