AMERICAN TAP DANCE FOUNDATION INC

The American Tap Dance Foundation (ATDF) is a non-profit organization based in New York City. Founded in 1986, ATDF has grown from a performing group to a multifaceted organization dedicated to the preservation, education, and promotion of tap dance as an essential part of American culture. With a team of four employees, ATDF's impact extends beyond its $5 million in annual revenue. ATDF offers a wide range of programs and services aimed at both aspiring and established tap dancers. These include ongoing classes for youth, teens, and adults, a pre-professional ensemble, an annual winter tap intensive, scholarship opportunities, and choreography showcases. Additionally, ATDF hosts the International Tap Dance Hall of Fame and the New York City Tap Festival, a week-long event featuring adult training programs, performances, youth programs, awards ceremonies, and a variety of tap-related talks, films, and jams. A unique aspect of ATDF is its collaboration with the Dance Division of the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Together, they have developed the Gregory Hines Collection of American Tap Dance, an extensive archive encompassing film, print, audio, and photographic materials documenting the history and evolution of tap dance. Those interested in learning more about ATDF or its programs can visit their website at atdf.org.