The Big Apple Tap Festival

Sponsor A Tap Dancer

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We at The Big Apple Tap Festival believe that the next generation of tap dancers will be the ones to carry on the tradition and keep it alive. It is in our mission to provide scholarships for young and aspiring tappers, and grant them the opportunity to be exposed to the genius of the Tap Masters.

The Big Apple Tap Festival is already offering two full festival scholarships and three one day scholarships.

If you are interested in becoming a personal sponsor to a tap dancer in need, join our 'Sponsor A Tap Dancer' program and provide additional dancers with either the tuition for a day of classes ($195), two days ($360), or the tuition for the entire festival ($525).

You can write us a check payable to The Big Apple Tap Festival. Any amount can help provide more scholarships to our programs.

All donations made to the 'Sponsor A Tap Dancer' program will be divided between the scholarship recipients. Paying tuition to a specific individual will not be considered a donation.

In return for your kind donation, we will:

  • post your name / business on the The Big Apple Tap Festival website.
  • provide you with two complimentary tickets to the Participants Showcase (donation of $360 and up).
  • acknowledge you / your business in the showcase playbill.
  • thank you letters from dancers that were benefited from your generous donation will be posted on the website at the Scholarship Program section.
  • this donation is not tax deductible as The Big Apple Tap Festival is not a 501(c)(3) Incorporation. However, 100% of donations recieved goes to the scholarship recipients.





Sponsor A Tap Dancer - 2018

A big hug and thank you to our generous 2018 'Sponsor A Tap Dancer' donors:
  • Mr. Ofer Ben
  • Ms. Nancy Kremsdorf
  • Ms. Marie Koenig
  • Ms. Marjorie Liss -
    In the memory of Bettye Morrow
  • Mr. Avi Miller
  • Mr. Fred Schoenfeld -
    In the memory of Ms. Marlene Hartstein
  • Ms. Sue Zwit-Frantzen
  • The Prof. Robert L. Reed II Scholarship Fund
  • The Dina & Bobby Miller Scholarship Fund
With your kind donation more scholars can participate in:
The Big Apple Tap Festival 2018





Sponsor A Tap Dancer - 2017

A big hug and thank you to our generous 2017 'Sponsor A Tap Dancer' donors:
  • Mr. Ofer Ben
  • Ms. Nancy Kremsdorf
  • Ms. Marie Koenig
  • Ms. Marjorie Liss -
    In the memory of Dr. Harold 'Stumpy' Cromer
  • Mr. Avi Miller
  • Mr. Fred Schoenfeld -
    In the memory of Ms. Marlene Hartstein
  • Ms. Sue Zwit-Frantzen
  • The Prof. Robert L. Reed II Scholarship Fund
  • The Dina & Bobby Miller Scholarship Fund
With your kind donation more scholars can participate in:
The Big Apple Tap Festival 2017





Sponsor A Tap Dancer - 2016

A big hug and thank you to our generous 2016 'Sponsor A Tap Dancer' donors:
  • Ms. Betsie Andrews
  • Mr. Ofer Ben
  • Ms. Nancy Kremsdorf
  • Ms. Marie Koenig
  • Ms. Marjorie Liss -
    In the memory of Dr. Harold 'Stumpy' Cromer
  • Mr. Avi Miller
  • The Prof. Robert L. Reed II Scholarship Fund
  • The Dina & Bobby Miller Scholarship Fund
With your kind donation more scholars can participate in:
The Big Apple Tap Festival 2016





Sponsor A Tap Dancer - 2015

A big hug and thank you to our generous 2015 'Sponsor A Tap Dancer' donors:
  • Mr. Ofer Ben
  • Ms. Kathryn Holtzclaw
  • Ms. Nancy Kremsdorf
  • Ms. Marie Koenig
  • Ms. Marjorie Liss -
    In the memory of Dr. Harold 'Stumpy' Cromer
  • Mr. Avi Miller
  • Talia's Steak House
  • The Ann Bancroft Foundation
  • The Prof. Robert L. Reed II Scholarship Fund
  • The Dina & Bobby Miller Scholarship Fund
With your kind donation more scholars can participate in:
The Big Apple Tap Festival 2015





Sponsor A Tap Dancer - 2014

A big hug and thank you to our generous 2014 'Sponsor A Tap Dancer' donors:
  • Mr. Ofer Ben
  • Ms. Paula Gale -
    Sew-n-Tales Fashions
  • Ms. Nancy Kremsdorf
  • Ms. Marjorie Liss -
    In the memory of Dr. Harold 'Stumpy' Cromer
  • Mr. Avi Miller
  • Mr. Matt Rudansky -
    Salt Water Sandals
  • The Dina & Bobby Miller Scholarship Fund
With your kind donation more scholars can participate in:
The Big Apple Tap Festival 2014





Sponsor A Tap Dancer - 2013

A big hug and thank you to our generous 2013 'Sponsor A Tap Dancer' donors:
  • Mr. Ofer Ben
  • Ms. Melba Huber
  • Ms. Kathryn Holtzclaw
  • Ms. Marie Koenig
  • Ms. Marjorie Liss -
    In the memory of Dr. Harold 'Stumpy' Cromer
  • Mr. Avi Miller
  • Ms. Pamela Lanker-Vlach
  • The Dina & Bobby Miller Scholarship Fund
With your kind donation more scholars can participate in:
The Big Apple Tap Festival 2013







Donors in past workshops
produced by:

Tradition In Tap logo



Sponsor A Tap Dancer - 2011

A big hug and thank you to our generous 2011 'Sponsor A Tap Dancer' donors:
  • Mr. Ofer Ben
  • Ms. Denise Blackstone -
    Denise Daniele Dance Studios
  • Mr. Tony Corso - Astoria Dance Center
  • Ms. Maureen Gelchion - Astoria Dance Center
  • Ms. Melba Huber
  • Ms. Kathryn Holtzclaw
  • Ms. Nancy Kremsdorf
  • Ms. Marjorie Liss - producer of
    The 'Children Helping Children' Benefit Recital
  • Prof. Clare O'Donnell
  • Ms. Germaine Salsberg
  • The Dina & Bobby Miller Scholarship Fund
With your kind donation more scholars will participate in:
The Sarah Petronio Tap Experience





Sponsor A Tap Dancer - 2010

A big hug and thank you to our generous 2010 'Sponsor A Tap Dancer' donors:
  • BASEMENT, Mr. Masashi Fujii - Tokyo, Japan
  • Mr. Ofer Ben
  • Ms. Denise Blackstone
  • Ms. Kathleen Cirioli
  • Ms. Melba Huber
  • Ms. Kathryn Holtzclaw
  • Ms. Marie Koenig
  • Ms. Nancy Kremsdorf
  • Ms. Nanci Lanza
  • Ms. Marjorie Liss - producer of
    The 'Children Helping Children' Benefit Recital
  • Ms. Yukiko 'Smilie' Misumi
  • Prof. Clare O'Donnell
  • Ms. Germaine Salsberg
  • The Dina & Bobby Miller Scholarship Fund
With your kind donation more scholars will participate in:
The Bob Scheerer Tap Experience
and
The Autumn 2010 Tap Experience





Sponsor A Tap Dancer - 2009

A big hug and thank you to our generous 2009 'Sponsor A Tap Dancer' donors:
  • BASEMENT, Mr. Masashi Fujii - Tokyo, Japan
  • Mr. Ofer Ben
  • Ms. Melba Huber
  • Ms. Kathryn Holtzclaw
  • Ms. Nancy Kremsdorf
  • Ms. Marjorie Liss - producer of
    The 'Children Helping Children' Benefit Recital
  • Ms. Yukiko 'Smilie' Misumi
  • Ms. Cobi Narita
  • Prof. Clare O'Donnell
  • Mr. Frank Owens
  • Ms. Germaine Salsberg
  • Ms. Julie Schwait
  • Seneca Design - www.SenecaDesignCo.com
  • Prof. Hank Smith
  • The Dina & Bobby Miller Scholarship Fund
With your kind donation more scholars will participate in:
The Skip Cunningham Tap Experience
and
The Bob Audy Tap Experience





Sponsor A Tap Dancer - 2008

A big hug and thank you to our generous 2008 'Sponsor A Tap Dancer' donors:
  • Ms. Crystal Bartolacci
  • BASEMENT, Mr. Masashi Fujii - Tokyo, Japan
  • Mr. Ofer Ben
  • Ms. Kathryn Holtzclaw
  • Ms. Melba Huber
  • Ms. Nancy Kremsdorf
  • Ms. Marjorie Liss
  • Ms. Yukiko 'Smilie' Misumi
  • Prof. Clare O'Donnell
  • Dr. Joseph Russ
  • Ms. Germaine Salsberg
  • The Dina & Bobby Miller Scholarship Fund
With your kind donation more scholars will participate in:
The Winter Tap Residency with Prof. Robert L. Reed
The Danny Daniesl Tap Experience
and
The Prof. Ardie Bryant Tap Experience





Sponsor A Tap Dancer - 2007

A big hug and thank you to our generous 2007 'Sponsor A Tap Dancer' donors:
  • Ms. Kathleen Cirioli
  • Ms. Marguerite D'Aloia
  • Ms. Yasmin Fletcher
  • Ms. Marlene Hartstein-Schoenfeld
  • Ms. Melba Huber
  • Ms. Marie Joanne Koenig
  • Ms. Nancy Kremsdorf
  • Ms. Victoria Lee-Kocenski
  • Mr. Scott Leiendecker
  • Ms. Marjorie Liss
  • Mr. Avi Miller
  • Prof. Clare O'Donnell
  • Ms. Germaine Salsberg
With your kind donation more scholars will participate in:
The Winter Tap Residency with Prof. Robert L. Reed
The Harold 'Stumpy' Cromer Tap Experience
and
The Miriam Nelson Tap Experience





Sponsor A Tap Dancer - 2006

A big hug and thank you to our generous
2006 'Sponsor A Tap Dancer'
donors:
  • Ms. Crystal Bartolacci
  • Ms. Kathleen Cirioli
  • Ms. Melba Huber
  • Ms. Patty Jackson
  • Ms. Nancy Kremsdorf
  • Ms. Nanci Lanza
  • Ms. Marcey Mastbaum
    Out On A Limb Dance Company
  • Prof. Hank Smith
  • Prof. Clare O'Donnell
With your kind donation more scholars participated in:
The Cook & Brown Tap Experience
and
The Silver Belles Tap Experience