Knock On Wood Tap Studio
8700 Georgia Ave., Suite B
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 495-0395 phone
(301) 495-0185 fax
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Press Kit: Tappers With Attitude
Press Releases
April 15, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tappers With Attitude Youth Ensemble
“Tap Into the Energy”
18th Anniversary Concert Brings More Tap and Fun for the Family
(Silver Spring, MD) The Tappers With Attitude Youth Ensemble is poised to deliver another fresh and energetic performance during its 18th Anniversary Concert, "Tap Into the Energy!" TWA will deliver two energy-filled performances on June 13, 2009 at 8pm and June 14, 2009 at 3pm at the Atlas Performing Arts Center, located at 1333 H Street, NE, Washington, DC.
Known for fearless innovation and classic styling, this award-winning company will explode with energy during the family-friendly concerts, featuring original choreography and classic material by
Lane Alexander, Ayodele Casel, Heather Cornell, Michelle Dorrance, Barbara Duffy, Josh Hilberman, Germaine Ingram, and Baakari Wilder.
Special guests include classical guitarist and recording artist Myrna Sislen; the "young turks" on the local D.C. jazz scene, 3jazz Trio; and vocalist, Dana Bynum.
"TWA preserves the heritage of tap, while also nurturing expressive new voices of cutting-edge choreographers, so we have something for everyone," says Victoria Moss, Executive Artistic Director. "From classic tap set to traditional jazz, Latin-flavored pieces, high-style a cappella work, exuberant contemporary material, and more, TWA is excited to ‘wow' audiences during our 18th Anniversary concert."
Admission is as follows: Adults - $23.00, Seniors (65 & over)- $16.00, Students (College) - $16.00, and Children (17 & under) - $10.00. Tickets can be purchased via the Atlas Performing Arts Center box office by visiting http://www.atlasarts.org/tickets.php or calling (202) 399-7993.
[Note to Media: Advance interviews are available. Requests can be directed to Victoria Moss at 301-495-0395.]
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Tappers with Attitude, Inc. is home to Knock On Wood Tap Studio and Tappers With Attitude Youth Ensemble. TWA, Inc. is the only arts organizations in the Washington, D.C. area devoted to preserving and nurturing the uniquely American art form of tap dance. Tappers With Attitude, Inc. is located at Knock On Wood Tap Studio, 8700 Georgia Ave., Suite B; Silver Spring, MD 20910. Our programs are sponsored in part by funding from the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County, the Dallas Morse Coors Foundation, the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, and the Jim and Carol Trawick Foundation. For more information on classes, auditions and sponsorship opportunities, please visit: www.tapperswithattitude.org or call 301-495-0395.
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