So here is something a little different we thought we'd do. As our staffers scour the web we come across some great products for tap dancers - information found in some interesting places. Every month we're going to feature one of those products. So here is our first, just in time for the holidays.


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Starring: Gregory Hines, Sammy Davis, Jr., Suzzanne Douglas, Joe Morton, and a young Savion Glover
Also featuring tap dancers: Bunny Briggs, Steve Condos, Arthur Duncan, Henry LeTang, Harold Nicholas, Sandman Sims, and Jimmy Slyde, with others including Dianne Walker, Jane Goldberg, Dorothy Wasserman, Van Porter, Chance Taylor, and more.
Description: Max Washington (Gregory Hines), a jewel thief just released from prison, finds himself torn between the high life that landed him in jail and the rhythm of tap dance that he grew up with and ultimately saves his life.
The film is filled with great tap dance sequences including the "Jail Scene" (Gregory Hines solo), the "Challenge Scene" (Bunny Briggs, Steve Condos, Sammy Davis, Jr., Arthur Duncan, Gregory Hines, Henry LeTang, Harold Nicholas, Pat Rico, Sandman Sims, and Jimmy Slyde), the "Audition Scene" (Gregory Hines solo), the "Classroom Scene" (Savion Glover solo), and the "Finale" (Gregory Hines solo).

This film is a must have for every tap dance enthusiast's collection. It's also the perfect starter for the up-and-coming tap dancer.

This film is rated PG-13.

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Tickets go On Sale December 1st for the first Tap Legacy Anniversary Celebration. When: February 14, 2009 - 8PM What: Tap Legacy Foundation's 7th Anniversary Celebration Special Screening of the movie TAP (20th Anniversary) Special announcement launching TLF's Capital Campaign Champagne Reception (in honor of Gregory Hines' 63rd Birthday) Where: Directors Guild Theater 110 West 57th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues) New York, NY 10036 Tickets: On Sale December 1, 2008 www.ticketcentral.com 212-279-4200 Original 1989 prices Limited Supply use discount code TAP7 for $7.00 tickets (regularly $25.00)

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On this, the 93rd birthday of Dr. Henry LeTang, we're proud to announce a public calendar that celebrates the birthdays of Tap Dancers all year round. We want this calendar to be as complete as possible, so if you feel that a name is not present please emails us at info@taplegacy.org.

View the calendar HERE

Special option for iCal users: You can subscribe to the Tap Legacy™ Tap Dancer's Birthday Calendar by visiting the link above and clicking the "subscribe" button.

Here is the information regarding services for our beloved Dr. Jimmy Slyde.

Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Union Methodist Church
485 Columbus Avenue
Boston, MA 02118

Viewing - 11am

Services will begin at approximately - 12pm

Burial to follow

Post-Burial Reception - Limited attendance so please RSVP.

NOTE: All services open to the public, please RSVP if you plan to attend
the Reception by calling 617-594-7533.