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Collins Productions |
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“Tappin’ in the Twin Cities” |
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*Our Mission* Collins Productions strives to present, from an African American Perspective, the history of tap, jazz, and swing and the racial and cultural integration that have resulted from these art forms. It is our aim to unveil dance legends and their stories to the upper Midwest. Collins Productions has worked diligently since 1992 to bring in talent from all over the world. Providing opportunity to present programs, classes, demonstrations and live performances that promote jazz, tap and swing dance in many forms, here in Minnesota. Collins Productions has always endeavored to provide the community with knowledgeable instructors from a variety of backgrounds. AFK Dance Troupe Adoption, Foster Care and Kinship Family Children is a group of inner-city kids that dance and perform to help them deal with their complex lives. AFK coaches teach life skills, foster self-worth, respect and self-confidence. Collins Productions Accomplishments 1995—2001 Tappin’ in the Twin Cities O’Shaughnessy Auditorium 1995—Featuring Savion Glover 1996—Featuring Savion Glover 1997—Featuring National Tap dancers & local studios 1998—Featuring Savion Golver 1999—Featuring Legends of Tap: Nicholas Brother, Prince Spence, Ernest Brown, Bunny Briggs, Buster Brown, & Norma Miller 2000—Featuring Tap dancers from around the world 1998—Sunday’s at Landmark Center 2001 National Tap Dance, honoring Bill Boja Robinson in May 2001—2005 Reorganization period due to fire 2006—A Tribute to Norma Miller at Orchestra Hall with Opus One Big Band from Los Angeles and Chester Whitmore |
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It Don’t Mean a Thing...If It Ain’t Got That Swing! A Weekend of Swing, Tap and Jazz with Norma Miller September, 2007 Tapestry Folkdance Center with TC Swing Saturday, September 1st 2:30 p.m. 3748 Minnehaha Avenue S., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406 Suggested Donations: Movie: $10 Soul Food Sampler $10 Swedenborgian Church Friday, September 7th 7:30 p.m. 170 Virginia Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 Suggested Donations: $10 for Adults, $5 for Youth and Seniors Arnella’s Monday, September 10th 7:00 p.m. 1183 University Avenue St. Paul, Minnesota 55104 Suggested Donation: Movie: $10 Soul Food Sampler $10 Redeemer Lutheran Church Special Children’s Screening Friday, September 14th 4:30 p.m. 1800 Glenwood Avenue (Corner of Logan), Minneapolis, MN 55405 Suggested Donation: $1 for children, $5 for adults Jordan New Life Church Friday, September 14, 2007 7:00 p.m. 1922 25th Avenue (26th & Newton Avenue N.) Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411 Suggested Donation: $10 for Adults, $5 for Youth and Seniors ************ Classes are forming in Fall for Beginning, Intermediate & Advanced youth & adult dancers. Learn this art form and perform with us May 2008 for “National Tap Day.” 2008 Black History Month (February) National Tap Dance Day (May 25th) Harvest Moon Ball (September) |
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Join Us Collins Productions has provided master classes for small & large groups as well as private lessons. We strive to teach the underserved children. Upon request, VHS or DVDs of all shows are available. |
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Contact Collins Productions for a Variety of Cultural Diversity Events & Services including; On-Site Workshops Movement & Dance Classes Historical Presentations Traveling Exhibits Talent Bookings Archive Preservation Keynote Speakers Event Entertainment Full-Scale Productions |
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Collins Productions & Tappin’ in the Twin Cities 965 Selby Avenue Saint Paul, MN (651) 231-7718 501 (c)3 Status |
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