Tuesday, December 17, 2024
(10am - 11:45am EST)
Virtual Event on Zoom

Artistic Director Tony Waag reconvenes a meeting of International Tap Artists, teachers and producers from around the globe to share information and discuss current issues in the field. Come to share or just listen and become informed. There’s a whole world out there creating and producing amazing tap dance works and events!

This event is free but you can also make a donation if you like. (see above)
To join the Forum click on these links:
PART 1 LINK
PART 2 LINK

From the ARCHIVES
Monday, December 2, 2024 (6-6:45pm)

ATDF Artistic Director Tony Waag hosts a monthly presentation on-line with rare footage direct from the American Tap Dance Foundation Archives.

Blast from the past! American Tap Dance Orchestra (Act 1 at the Joyce Theater 1991) with special guest Charles “Honi” Coles. Directed and choreographed by Brenda Bufalino.

To join us click on this link: ATDO in Performance

Monday, September 30, 2024 (6-7:30pm)
ATDF Artistic Director Tony Waag hosts a monthly presentation on-line with rare footage direct from the American Tap Dance Foundation Archives.

Footage: ATDF CELEBRATION/TRIBUTE TO TO WAAG
Thursday, July 11, 2024, 6pm
Bruno Walter Auditorium, New York Public Library, Lincoln Center, New York City

To join us click on this link: : (LINK TO WATCH!)

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 (10am EST)
Virtual Event on Zoom

Artistic Director Tony Waag reconvenes a meeting of International Tap Artists, teachers and producers from around the globe to share information and discuss current issues in the field. Come to share or just listen and become informed. There’s a whole world out there creating and producing amazing tap dance works and events!

This event is free but you can also make a donation if you like. (see above)
To join the Forum click on this: LINK

Thursday, July 11, 2024 (6-8pm)
New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at The Lincoln Center
Bruno Walter Auditorium
65th Street & Amsterdam Avenue

A Celebration of The American Tap Dance Foundation will honor it's decades-long sharing of the joy of tap dance through its engagement of dancers/choreographers and tap dance enthusiasts of all ages through year-round education and training programs, performance opportunities, an Artists in Residence Program, premiere concert performances such as Rhythm in Motion, Tap City, the annual New York City Tap Dance Festival and many more activities that supported the tap community, both locally and internationally.  

This special event will include the presentation of a Lifetime Achievement Award to Tony Waag, ATDF Founding Artistic/Executive Director, for his 24 years of service, leadership, and inspiration to the tap community.

Supervised by Randy Skinner & Kim Thacker, performers & speakers include Debra Beard, Terry Brock, Brenda Bufalino, Lynn Dally, Barbara Duffy, Jenai Cutcher, Michelle Dorrance, Felipe Galganni, Acia Gray, Deborah Mitchell, Margaret Morrison, Ivan Owens, Adante Power, Lynn Schwab, Tap & Tray (Kurt Albert & Klaus Bleis), Kim Thacker and of course Tony Waag.

Video greetings will also be presented from Chloe & Maud Arnold, DeWitt Fleming Jr., Bill Irwin, Lisa La Touche, Dario Natarelli, Max Pollak, Demi Remick, Caleb Teicher & a host of Brazilians!

This event is FREE and open to the public! For more info visit: NYPL WEBSITE
For tickets visit: EVENT BRITE TICKETS

Saturday, June 22, 2024 6pm
PS3/490 Hudson Street

Join our Year-Round Adult Program students as they perform for their friends and family. All classes all levels participate in this annual event celebrating another year of classes for adults!

Link to tickets!

Friday, June 21, 2024
American Tap Dance Center
154 Christopher Street #2B
Between Washington & Greenwich Streets

Monday, June 17, 2024 (3:30-4:30pm)
NYPL “Rap a Tap Tap” Program
67th St. Library
328 East 67th Street, New York, NY 10065

Great for ages 5-10
Free to the public

Sunday, June 16, 2024
American Tap Dance Center
154 Christopher Street #2B
Between Washington & Greenwich Streets

Saturday, June 8, 2024 (7:30pm)
Peter Jay Sharp Theatre, Peter Norton Symphony Space - 2537 Broadway at 95th Street

This evening performance showcases the American Tap Dance Foundation's Youth Program, highlighting budding young rhythm makers and advanced teens from the dynamic Tap City Youth Ensemble. Dancers age 5 - 19 tap up a storm with a live jazz trio and special guest performers. Fun for the whole family, the American Tap Dance Foundation's Youth Program invites you to join in celebrating the unique American art form of tap dance.

TICKETS:
VIP $40
Standard $20
Seniors, Children $10
To purchase visit: BUY YOUR TICKETS

18th Annual Dance Parade
Saturday, May 18, 2024

10,000+ DANCERS, DJS AND LIVE BANDS WILL LIGHT UP NEW YORK CITY!
This year ATDF dancers, students, teachers, parents, families and the entire Tap community can participated in both the Dance Parade and the DanceFest 2024.

The parade begins at 21st & Broadway and then ends in Tompkins Square Park for DanceFest 2024 with free performances and dance instruction. (2-7pm)

This year our very own Tap Master Brenda Bufalino is a Grand Marshal and the American Tap Dance Foundation will have its own float! Similar to last year, dancers will follow the float on foot and perform the Shim Sham in tennis shoes.
(There will be a few “brush up your Shim Sham” rehearsals early May.)

Join us as we celebrate Brenda, the ATDF & National Tap Dance Day! (May 25)

For more information on how to participate and to register visit: LINK TO ATDF DANCE PARADE

Friday, May 10, 2024 (10:00am EST)
Virtual Event on Zoom

Artistic Director Tony Waag reconvenes a meeting of International Tap Artists, teachers and producers from around the globe to share information and discuss current issues in the field. Come to share or just listen and become informed. There’s a whole world out there creating and producing amazing tap dance works and events!

This forum is focusing on what’s happening in Brazil!

This event is free but you can also make a donation if you like. (see above)
To register visit atdf.org/events for more information or give us a call at 646-230-9564.

Celebrating Duke Ellington’s 125th Birthday in the City of Jazz!
Monday, May 6, 2024 (8pm)
Peter Jay Sharp Theatre, Peter Norton Symphony Space
2537 Broadway at 95th Street

Presented by the Duke Ellington Center for the Arts
in association with the American Tap Dance Foundation

Co-hosted by Mercedes Ellington & Tony Waag

A celebration of the 125th birthday of jazz great Duke Ellington with The Duke Ellington Center Big Band under the musical direction of Eli Yamin. Special guest artist and eight-time Grammy Award winner Arturo O’Farrill will be featured in the evening’s lineup of dancers, vocalists, and surprise guests, including drummer Bobby Sanabria, Broadway veteran Ty Stephens, top tappers AC Lincoln, Max Pollak, Karen Callaway Williams, and jazz singers Antoinette Montague and Marion Cowings. The multiple award-winning icon of New York City cabaret, Sidney Myer, will be narrator for this special event.

Click here for tickets!

VIP ticket holder for $150.00 per ticket includes:

• Premium Seating: Your VIP ticket guarantees you the best seats in the house, ensuring an up-close and immersive experience.

• Post-Show Reception: Join us for a special post-show reception, where you'll have the chance to meet the performers, artists, and fellow VIP guests and Mercedes Ellington

• VIP tickets are tax deductible for $100.00

Advance General Public $45.00
Members/Students/Child/Senior (with valid I.D) $25.00

Friday, April 26, 2024 (10am - 6pm)
American Tap Dance Center
154 Christopher Street #2B
Between Washington & Greenwich Streets

Swing by and take a look at what’s gotta go! CRAZY low prices on all kinds of dance studio related items such as computers, sound equipment, artwork, photographs, portable tap boards, tap dance products, t-shirts, books, furniture, office supplies, tools and more!

Cash and carry only. See you there!

Saturday, April 20, 2024 (3-4pm)

NYPL "Rap A Tap Tap" Program
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library
455 5th Ave, New York, NY 10016, USA

Great for ages 5-10
Free to the public!

Here's the link to the library: Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) | The New York Public Library (nypl.org)

Thursday, April 11, 2024 (11:30am)
Rap a Tap Tap Gig!

Columbus Library
742 10th Avenue

https://www.nypl.org/locations/columbus

Great for ages 5-10
Free to the public

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 (10:00am EST)
Virtual Event on Zoom

Artistic Director Tony Waag reconvenes a meeting of International Tap Artists, teachers and producers from around the globe to share information and discuss current issues in the field. Come to share or just listen and become informed. There’s a whole world out there creating and producing amazing tap dance works and events!

This event is free but you can also make a donation if you like. (see above)
To register visit atdf.org/events for more information or give us a call at 646-230-9564.

Friday, March 8, 2024 (7pm)
ATDF Artistic Director Tony Waag hosts a monthly presentation on-line with rare footage direct from the American Tap Dance Foundation Archives.

Tap Choreography/Tap City 2002 (premieres March 8 at 7pm)
To view visit: Tap TV on YouTube

Saturday, February 17, 2024 (3-4pm)
Harry Belafonte Library
The New York Public Library
203 West 115th Street

nypl.org/115th

Great for ages 5-10
Free to the public

Monday, January 15, 2024
American Tap Dance Center
154 Christopher Street #2B
Between Washington & Greenwich Streets

Sunday, December 10, 2023 (6pm)
PS3/490 Hudson Street
Join our Year-Round Adult & Teen Youth Program students as they perform for their friends and family and each other first time of the new season. All classes all levels participate in this annual event celebrating another year and the holidays with guest appearances by the American Tap Dance Center Faculty and Artists in Residence.

TICKETS
General Seating: $10 LINK TO PURCHASE
VIP Priority Seating: $20 LINK TO PURCHASE
Only select  “in-store pickup” upon purchasing!

Children under 12/Students/Seniors: $5 Call us at (646) 230-9564
Or, you can purchase any/all tickets at the front desk with cash or credit card. Or over the phone with a credit card. (646) 230-9564

Saturday, December 9, 2023 (6-7:30pm)
PS3/490 Hudson Street
Join our Year-Round Youth Program students as they perform for their friends and family and each other first time of the new season. All classes all levels participate in this annual event celebrating another year and the holidays with guest appearances by the American Tap Dance Center Faculty and Artists in Residence.

TICKETS
General Seating: $10 LINK TO PURCHASE
VIP Priority Seating: $20 LINK TO PURCHASE
Only select  “in-store pickup” upon purchasing!

Children under 12/Students/Seniors: $5 Call us at (646) 230-9564
Or, you can purchase any/all tickets at the front desk with cash or credit card. Or over the phone with a credit card. (646) 230-9564

Thursday, November 16, 2023 (4-4:30pm)
American Tap Dance Center
154 Christopher Street #2B
Between Washington & Greenwich Streets

Tap City Youth Ensemble premieres the new Story Time Project heading to a NYC Public Library near you!  A special performance of “Rap a Tap Tap, Here’s Bojangles- Think of That!” By Leo and Diane Dillon.  Great for kids ages 5-10.  Free! 

Visit REGISTER to reserve your space as it is limited!

Or, give us a call at 646-230-9564, or email info@atdf.org for more information.

Saturday, November 11, 2023
American Tap Dance Center
154 Christopher Street #2B
Between Washington & Greenwich Streets

Friday, November 10, 2023
American Tap Dance Center
154 Christopher Street #2B
Between Washington & Greenwich Streets