Friday, November 4, 2022 (8pm)
First Friday Film Festival
Tap Ellington

American Tap Dance Center
154 Christopher Street #2B
Between Washington & Greenwich Streets

Tap Ellington was presented on Friday, July 14 in 2017 at the Appel Room, Jazz at Lincoln Center. It was a musical celebration of a man’s life, his music and a unique legacy of introducing, promoting and presenting tap dancers to audiences all over the world. Master of ceremonies Tony Waag and the Duke Ellington Center Big Band conducted by Eli Yamin join together in honor of this legendary icon of American Jazz with tap dance performances by emerging raw talent, contemporary soloists and leading tap masters including Brenda Bufalino, Ayodele Casel, Mercedes Ellington, Sarah Reich, Caleb Teicher, Sam Weber, Jossette and Joseph Wiggan and others.

The evening is hosted by ATDF Artistic Director Tony Waag with an open discussion with special guest artist Mercedes Ellington directly following. Popcorn and refreshments will be served!

First Friday Films revisit tap dance productions from the past direct from the ATDF archives! Open to the general public. Proof of vaccination is required and masks are optional.

Suggested Donation: $5:00
Space is limited. To reserve your place visit: Shows & Events