Tap Legacy Foundation, Inc.

Preserving and Advancing the Art of Tap Dance.

Announcements

National Tap Dance Day Thunderclap

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Have you heard about Thunderclap? We hadn’t either until recently. Thunderclap is a way for people to come together and share singular message by allowing participants in a campaign to share their social media reach. Anyone can “donate” their FaceBook and Twitter reach. If the campaign reaches its goal (in number of supporters) a single message will be posted to the feeds of everyone who has supported on a specified date and time – boom – just like a thunderclap.

So here’s the idea:
We thought it would be an amazing idea to get the hashtag #tapdance to trend on National Tap Dance Day. We think this is possible, but we everyone to be involved. We’re aiming for 500 supporters as our campaign goal, but we would need a lot more to get the hashtag to actually trend. Won’t you join us in shining the spotlight on tap dance for National Tap Dance Day??

Action:
USE THIS LINK to support the campaign!!! Then spread the word to everyone you know!!!!

National Tap Dance Day Listings

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Tap dancers love to celebrate, and our big day is coming up. Every year, throughout the month of May, events are held in celebration of National Tap Dance Day, officially May 25th. Nationally and internationally, May 25th, Bill “Bojangles” Robinson’s birthday, is held has a day to celebrate and focus attention on the art of tap dance. We want to let people know what’s going on. For the month of May, we are opening up the Community Blog to all National Tap Dance Day events. Let the Tap Legacy Foundation spread the word about your events.

Do you have an event that you are producing?

USE THIS FORM TO SUBMIT YOUR National Tap Dance Day LISTING

Do you know an organization that produces a National Tap Dance Day Event?

SEND THEM THE LINK (This link will open a new email in your email application).

Two New Programs Announced!!

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In celebration of Gregory Hines’ Birthday, and the founding of the Tap Legacy Foundation (both February 14th), the foundation is happy to announce two brand new programs. The Tap Legacy Ambassadors Program and the Gregory Hines Story Archive showcase a new focus for Tap Legacy programming. Together these new programs will connect and engage the foundation more fully with the people it serves while continuing to promote the oral tradition and history of tap dance.

About the Tap Legacy Ambassadors Program

The Tap Legacy Foundation has always recognized the importance of people, especially within the context of an oral history. However, it is also people that support the spread of ideas and the continuation of an oral tradition. The Tap Legacy Ambassadors Program provides an opportunity for tap dance enthusiasts all over the world to become an integral part in the promotion and celebration of the history of tap dance. Ambassadors will also play a key role in laying the foundation for the building of the Tap Legacy Center by spreading the ideas upon which the center will stand. Built on these four tenets: Join the Family; Spread the Word; Promote the Legacy; Advance the Art. The Ambassadors Program will ensure that those keen on promoting the legacy of tap dance are provided with the resources they need to do so.

About the Gregory Hines Story Archive

Gregory Hines’ contribution to the field of tap dance are innumerable. While Hines’ artistry is well recognized, his impact on people has had less of a public platform while being equally as important. The Gregory Hines Story Archive provides a public platform through which individuals may submit stories of personal encounters with Hines. The collection of stories will serve as a  reflection of Hines’ unique character and broad impact on those he crossed paths with. Stories submitted will be included in the Tap Legacy Digital Archive, while a curated selection of stories will be posted on GregoryHines.org on an ongoing basis.

Download the complete PRESS RELEASE here.

Exhibits Extended – Gallery Event Postponed

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Due to extreme weather in the New York Metropolitan Area, this evening’s Gallery Event has been postponed until next Thursday, February 20th. Additionally the Tap Legacy Exhibit has been extended for another week!! Be sure to take advantage of this extension, and we hope to see you at the gallery event next Thursday.

The Tap Legacy Exhibits in New York City are featuring items from the Tap Legacy Digital Archives as well as newly acquired paraphernalia from recognized tap dance masters.

A short announcement will be made by Tap Legacy Co-founder Andrew Nemr.

Cake will still be served in celebration of Gregory Hines’ Birthday.

Details:

OPEN GALLERY HOURS: 4:00-5:00pm DAILY

APPOINTMENTS Available – Contact the Gallery

Exhibit Gallery Event [NEW DATE]
February 20th, 7pm
International Arts Movement
38 West 39th Street, (between 5th and 6th Avenues)
New York City.

FACEBOOK EVENT

International Arts Movement Website

Shirley Temple Takes Final Bow

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(Photo Credit – Unknown; Gabriel Moulin Studios, San Francisco)

On February 10, 2014 Shirley Temple Black made her final exit. U.S. Ambassador, Hollywood Child Star and forever ‘America’s Little Darling,’ Shirley Temple Black peacefully passed away at her Woodside, California home from natural causes, at the age of 85. She was surrounded by her family and caregivers.

Born on April 23, 1928, Black’s career in film began in 1931 and spanned 30 years, during which Black starred in 14 short films, 43 feature films, and over 25 storybook movies. Singing, dancing, and acting, Black co-starred with Bill “Bojangles” Robinson in The Little Colonel (1935), The Littlest Rebel (1935), Just Around the Corner (1938) and Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (1938).

Following her astounding film career Black would go on to serve in a series of diplomatic posts including U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Ghana, U.S. Delegate to the 24th General Assembly of the United Nations, and U.S. Ambassador to the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic. She advocated for young peoples health issues, breast cancer early detection and treatment, and environmental-quality issues.

Awards include the Life Achievement Award from Screen Actors Guild (2006), the Kennedy Center Honors (1998), and a special Juvenile Academy Award presented by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for Black’s work in film in 1934.

Contributions in Shirley Temple Black’s memory may be made to the commonwealth club of California’s 2nd Century Campaign or to the Education Center at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles. A REMEMBRANCE GUESTBOOK is available at SHIRLEYTEMPLE.COM, and you can see Shirley Temple Black’s early film work by visiting Tap Legacy’s YOUTUBE Playlist for Shirley Temple.

Our hearts go out to the Black family as we reflect on Shirley Temple Black’s contributions.

February 13th, Tap Legacy Exhibit

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Join us as we celebrate the new year and Gregory Hines’ Birthday with a one week installation of the Tap Legacy Exhibits in New York City. The exhibits will feature items from the Tap Legacy Digital Archives as well as newly acquired paraphernalia from recognized tap dance masters.

A special announcement will be made by Tap Legacy Co-founder Andrew Nemr.

Cake will also be served in celebration of Gregory Hines’ Birthday.

Details:

OPEN GALLERY HOURS: 4:00-5:00pm DAILY

APPOINTMENTS Available – Contact the Gallery

Exhibit Gallery Event
February 13th, 7pm
International Arts Movement
38 West 39th Street, (between 5th and 6th Avenues)
New York City.

FACEBOOK EVENT

International Arts Movement Website