THEATER FOR THE NEW CITY
Executive Director, Crystal Field

Presents

TapEx 2024

Monday, June 3, 2024, at 7:00 PM
ONE NIGHT ONLY

Tickets: $25
Run Time: 2 hours
CINO THEATER

Theater for the New City
155 First Avenue (between 9th and 10th Street)

“TapEx 24” is all the way live again as we present our 2024 Honorees and cutting edge performances. “TapEx 24″, a production which features today’s great tap dancers and their choreography / improvography, and honors those who have contributed to the life, history, preservation and expansion of Tap Dance and the Jazz Arts.
Mickey Davidson will present her piece “Cobi’s Suite” dedicated to Cobi Narita and jazz pianist Frank Owens.
Gene Medler has taught renowned tap dancer and MacArthur Genius Award recipient Michelle Dorrance among other top tap dancers, including Adriana Ogle and others who will perform at this years show.

2024 HONOREES
Mickey Davidson – Jazz Dancer and Choreographer
Gene Medler – Renowned tap teacher, founder and artistic director of the North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble

Tap dancers:
Adriana Ogle & Toru Sakuragi

Jazz dancers:
Mickey D. and Friends

Other performers TBD

Hosts:
Laraine Goodman & Hank Smith

Producers:
New York Committe to Celebrate National Tap Dance Day & Flo-Bert
Ltd: Laraine Goodman, Chair

Committee Members:
Hank Smith
Barbara Shenton
Megan Haungs
Michael “Toes“ Tiranoff
Helene Berson

Special thanks: Jackie Heyward

 

COVID Protocol:
As of September 26th, 2022, we are no longer requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for our audience upon entry.
Wearing of masks is suggested in the lobby, restrooms and performance spaces at Theater for the New City, but they are not required.