The Kitchen (Venue Partner)
512 W 19th St
212.255.5793
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Photo: Betty Bastidas
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Monday Feb 1, 2010 (8pm)
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“This free event hosted by creative tap dancer and poet Joseph Webb is the open-mic equivalent for those who are fast and agile on their feet. Webb strives to innovate this sometimes overlooked style of movement, pulling it from a Fred Astaire context into an urban milieu, gathering people from all walks of life and varying abilities to join in the jam. The Joseph Webb Quartet keeps the time, leaving the rest up to the dancers. This improvisational structure is rarely seen and allows participants the opportunity to find their own singular sensations.”
Chris Kompanek, Flavorpill
Hosted by Joseph Webb
Featuring the Joseph Webb Quartet
Curated by Rashida Bumbray
Tap dancer and poet Joseph Webb is known for live performances that meld his diverse musical and rhythmic influences to create a unique blend of tap dance, hip hop, soul, jazz and spoken word. An original cast member of Bring in 'Da Noise Bring in 'Da Funk on Broadway with Savion Glover, Webb’s career has spanned the worlds of both rhythm tap and improvisational music as a vocalist and emcee. Join Webb at this free open jam session in which some of the finest of
Featuring live musical accompaniment by Webb’s quartet, this evening promises to make for a unique and exciting gathering of rhythmic exchange. The jam is open to tap dancers of all levels and concludes with Leonard Reed’s famous Shim Sham Shimmy, the hoofers’ international anthem. So come enjoy the show or bring your shoes and join the jam!
