// July 9th, 2010 // No Comments » // Hillary-Marie, Joy Foster, Kyle Wilder, Recaps & Reviews, Skippers, Newark, NJ, Yvette Glover
The Skippers stage was on fire last night! (And no, it wasn’t because of this oppressive heat we’ve been having lately.) I’m talking about the talented tap dancers, singers and musicians that took part in Thursday’s Tap Jam.
// July 6th, 2010 // No Comments » // Hillary-Marie, News, Tap Events, Yvette Glover
The 1st Annual Jersey Tap Fest will debut at the South Orange Performing Arts Center in New Jersey, July 14th - 17th, 2010 IMAGE CREDIT: JerseyTapFest.com
Tap dancers from far and wide will be converging at the South Orange Performing Arts Center in just over a week to participate in the 1st Annual Jersey Tap Fest.
An educational experience that includes 40+ classes taught by major stars from the world of tap, the event will culminate in a main stage show where both students and teachers will perform for an audience.
// May 31st, 2010 // No Comments » // News, Tap Events
The New Jersey Tap Dance Ensemble practices. PHOTO CREDIT: Tom White for The New York Times
I came across two recent stories covering the New Jersey Tap Dance Ensemble’s work. The first, from NJ.com, focuses on the latest set of shows the troupe did at NJPAC May 20th through the 22nd.
// May 26th, 2010 // No Comments » // Amiri Baraka, Frank Clemente, Hillary-Marie, Jazz Events, Jeffry Foote, Justin Ballasy, Kyle Wilder, Lucas Ballasy, Skippers, Newark, NJ, Tap Events, Yvette Glover
We here at Jazzville love any occasion to celebrate. So what better way to observe National Tap Dance Day than to have a Tap Jam at Skippers? Hosted by Yvette Glover, mother of famed tapper, Savion Glover, last night’s festivities honored American tap legend Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, whose birthday was chosen for the holiday. Best known for dancing with Shirley Temple in several 1930s films, Mr. Bojangles has since inspired many generations to take the stage and show off their own skills. (more…)
// May 23rd, 2010 // No Comments » // Blues Events, Jazz Events, News, Tap Events
Our goal here at Jazzville, NJ is to keep you informed about the local Jazz, Blues & Tap scenes. To that end, we’re introducing a new feature on the site: a comprehensive calendar of Jazz, Blues & Tap events all over New Jersey.
// May 16th, 2010 // No Comments » // Jazz Events, Skippers, Newark, NJ, Tap Events
I was browsing through tap dance videos on YouTube recently, when I found one featuring Savion Glover with his troupe, Bare Soundz.
Almost immediately, I recognized the two male dancers in his group as Marshall Davis Jr and Maurice Chestnut. Both of these tremendous talents have performed at previous Tap Jams!
// April 25th, 2010 // No Comments » // Alicia Smith, Frank Clemente, Frank Noviello, Greg Bufford, Hillary-Marie, Jazz Events, Jeffry Foote, Justin Ballasy, Kyle Wilder, Radam Schwartz, Recaps & Reviews, Skippers, Newark, NJ, Tap Events, Yvette Glover
14-year-old Tap phenom, Justin Ballasy commands admiration when he takes to the stage.
Hoofers, vocalists and jazz enthusiasts alike flocked to Skippers in droves this past Thursday for the Tap Jam extravaganza. After an unbearably long three-month hiatus, the night’s event more than met our need for rhythm and soul that’s been missing all this time.
As soon as you entered the popular pub, you could feel the electricity in the air. While the band set up, performers and their supporters bustled about in great anticipation for the exciting evening ahead. Serenading the crowd were music masterminds Radam Schwartz on the piano, bassist Michael Logan and Gregory Bufford playing drums. The lively set also included feel-good, rousing performances from jazz vocalists Frank Noviello and Joy Foster, getting hearts pumping for what was to follow.
// April 21st, 2010 // No Comments » // Skippers, Newark, NJ, Tap Events
It’s been a while since the last Tap Jam at Skippers back in January. Usually they are held every 6-8 weeks, but with a 12 week stretch since the last one, we’re positively itching for a dose of some rhythmic tapping.
Be at Skippers this Thursday, April 22nd @ 8pm for a show that will absolutely bring down the house. Here’s a little video to get your blood pumping: Skippers Tap Jam – Join us Thursday 4/22 @ 8pm
Skipper’s is located at:
304 University Avenue
Newark, NJ
973-733-9300
// January 16th, 2010 // No Comments » // Dai Oyama, Greg Bufford, Hillary-Marie, Jazz Events, Jeffry Foote, Justin Ballasy, Kyle Wilder, Lisle Atkinson, Lucas Ballasy, Radam Schwartz, Recaps & Reviews, Robin Young, Skippers, Newark, NJ, Tap Events, Yvette Glover
It certainly has been brutally cold these last few weeks, but the stage at Skippers Plane Street Pub was ablaze with talent during this past Thursday’s Tap Jam.
A tradition started by Yvette Glover, mother of renowned tap superstar Savion Glover, Thursday night Tap Jams are designed to showcase the tap community’s rising stars as well as professional dancers. Those in attendance that night were definitely not left disappointed by the show. (more…)
// January 1st, 2010 // No Comments » // Jazz Events, Skippers, Newark, NJ, Tap Events
If there is only one event you attend in January, make it to the Tap Jam at Skippers. This showcase of talent – young and not-so-young is always the event to be at.
Showtime is Thursday Jan 14th at 8pm. Skippers information is located below. I HIGHLY suggest you get there early to get a seat up front – this event always fills up and we’re going to be right up front!
Skippers Plane Street Pub
304 University Avenue
Newark, NJ
Tel: 973-733-9300
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