Friday, December 2, 2022 (8pm)
First Friday Film Festival
Tap Treasures

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

Tap Treasures was presented at the Duke on 42nd Street during Tap City, the New York City Tap Festival on July 14, 2016. Directed by Tony Waag with new work created by and featuring a global community of the brightest and boldest soloists, contemporary ensembles, emerging raw talent and leading tap masters, performers included Christina Carminucci, Felipe Galganni, Richard James, Kwikstep, Ted Levy, Tapman Myers, Max Pollak, Rokafella, Leonardo Sandoval, Lynn Schwab, Samara Seligsohn, Randy Skinner, Melinda Sullivan, the Tap City Youth Ensemble, Caleb Teicher, Tony Waag & Karen Callaway Williams.

Tap Treasures is a contemporary “mash up” of tap dance, hip hop, waacking, body percussion, soft-shoe, swing combined with vintage video and photographs remixed to classic songs such as Fascinating Rhythm and I Can’t Give You Anything But Love. Tap Treasures reinvestigates and revisits eight historic locations in Manhattan that contributed to the evolution of tap dance.

“As we celebrate an almost forgotten history of this fascinating art form, let us not forget the people, the places and events that have influenced, perpetuated and molded our very own American art-form Tap Dance, born and raised right here in New York City.”
Tony Waag, Artistic Director/Producer

The evening is hosted by ATDF Artistic Director Tony Waag with an open discussion 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
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