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2011

September
Workshops from the World Beat Series

August
Swing to the Beat at Circuit Productions's August 2011 Rhythm Journeys: Masters of World Music and Dance.

July
Swing to the Beat at Circuit Productions's July 2011 Rhythm Journeys: Masters of World Music and Dance.


April
Circuit Productions, Inc. present World Beat: A Study of Diverse Cultures in NYC through Dance and Music


March
Circuit Productions, Inc. and Park Slope community partners present World Beat: A Study of Diverse Cultures in NYC through Dance and Music


February
Circuit Productions, Inc. and Park Slope community partners present World Beat: A Study of Diverse Cultures in NYC through Dance and Music


January
December-January 2010-2011 presentations of Tap, Jazz and All That Blues


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Archives


2010

December
World Beat: A Study of Diverse Cultures in NYC through Dance and Music


November
Rhythm Journeys: Masters of World Music and Dance events


October
Latin Heritage Month Celebrations- October 2010 Programs


September
Rhythm Journeys: Masters of World Music and Dance events


July
Summer Events Calendar- July 2010 Programs


April
World Beat: A Study of Diverse Cultures in NYC events


March
Rhythm Journeys: Masters of World Music and Dance events


February
World Beat: A Study of Diverse Cultures in NYC events


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2009

December
Tap and Jazz Masters


November
World Beat: A Study of Diverse Cultures in NYC events
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Tap and Jazz Masters


October
Rhythm Journeys: Masters of World Music and Dance events
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World Beat events
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Tap and Jazz Masters


September
Rhythm Journeys: Masters of World Music and Dance events
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World Beat events


August
Rhythm Journeys: Masters of World Music and Dance events
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Blues & Jazz Heritage Project events


July
World Beat Series events
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Rhythm Journeys: Masters of World Music and Dance events
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Blues & Jazz Heritage Project events


May
World Beat Series events - Rhythm Journeys: Masters of World Music and Dance events - Blues & Jazz Heritage Project events


April
World Beat Series events
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Rhythm Journeys: Masters of World Music and Dance events
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Blues & Jazz Heritage Project events


March
Jazz and Blues Heritage Project
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Rhythm Journeys: Masters of World Music and Dance events


February
Blues and Jazz Heritage Series: Two performance dates with Sarah McLawler and Teddy Williams
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Rhythm Journeys: Masters of World Music and Dance performances featuring the Burdetsky Family Circus at Bronx Library Center


January
Rhythm Journeys: Masters of World Music and Dance performances featuring the Burdetsky Family Circus at Bronx Library Center
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Blues and Jazz Heritage Series: Two performance dates with Sarah McLawler and Teddy Williams

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2008

December
Rhythm Journeys: Masters of World Music and Dance performances featuring Sonido Costeno at Bronx Library Center and
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Charles Moore Dance Theatre at Queens Public Library
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Arts-In-Education Events


November
Rhythm Journeys: Masters of World Music and Dance performance featuring Irene Koloseus’ Feraba: African Rhythm Tap Dance Company
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Orlando Marin: The Last Mambo King- Music concert featuring the Orlando Marin Quintet


October
Rhythm Journeys with performances by The Charles Moore Dance Theatre and Dance Workshops featuring Wayne Daniels
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Special programming in November featuring Witch Bungle and Teddy Williams


September
Sept & Nov music performances of Rhythm Journeys


May
June music performances of Rhythm Journeys
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Free World Beat performances to feature Feraba; Burdetsky Family Circus duet in Brooklyn


January
Free concerts announced with McLawler
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2007

Fall performances of Rhythm Journeys feat. 3 composers



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Circuit Productions Inc. (CPI) is supported, in part, with public funds from New York State Council on the Arts and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.

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Rhythm Journeys: Masters of Jazz and World Music, was made possible with funds provided by The New York State Music Fund, established by the New York State Attorney General at Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, provided additional support to Circuit Productions, Inc.

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The New York State Music Fund published guidelines and criteria and accepted grant applications in a number of categories, including music education and public performances of music by artists working in hip hop, reggae, fusion, jazz, classical and folk music of all cultures.

Applications related to recording, distribution, or broadcast through traditional or new media were also eligible. Special emphasis was placed on reaching underserved populations and broadening awareness of artists, genres or styles with limited access to commercial broadcast or other mass distribution vehicles.

Advisory Panels comprised of recognized leaders from a cross-section of the music world evaluated and recommended applications based on criteria focusing on artistic merit and community impact. The award to Circuit Productions was among nearly 400 grants totaling more than $35 million made by the Music Fund.



News and Press

For press and publicity inquiries please contact: Serena Rockower, Bookings/Outreach
Circuit Productions, Inc. || Tel/Fax: (718) 638-4878

2011 September | Brooklyn, New York

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(Brooklyn, NY – September 1, 2011)“World Beat: A Study of Diverse Cultures in NYC Through Dance and Music”.  The goal of World Beat is to enrich the education of cultural music and dance by direct services through a series of professional interactive concerts.  This month the World Beat Series will focus on Latin dance with Salsa dance workshops with esteemed dancer Nydia Ocasio.

Nydia Ocasio

Nydia is known for her Latin, Caribbean, and Afro-Cuban style of dancing. Her unique teaching style combines Salsa, Puerto Rican, Afro-Cuban and Brazilian Folklore dance; with contemporary Latin dance style techniques to help “ground the students and strengthen their relationship to the music. This ultimately improves their personal dance style. It is here, during the styling portion of the class that she instills the basic understanding of her trademark to her students. Pointers are periodically given to body movement and footwork that involve specific arm, eye and shoulder placement. She incorporates lyrical and rhythmic combinations designed to stretch and strengthen the body and develop its expressive possibilities. She carefully demonstrates body technique and styling that is applied to a variety of Latin music she progressively uses in her class. It is here where she shows her students to understand the role of each specified movement and positioning, their relationship being masculine or feminine to the associated music. She firmly suggests to whose leading the other on the dance floor, to avoid using your partner as a "spinning prop" and just dance. Nydia’s ultimate goal is to assist her students to further develop not only their skills as Latin dancers but also develop their appreciation to the Latin music and Artists.


2011 August | Brooklyn, New York

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(Brooklyn, NY – August 1, 2011) – For more than two decades Circuit has produced senior and emerging dancers, musicians and singers in partnership with educational and cultural institutions in the five boroughs of NYC. Circuit Productions, Inc. continues this tradition in August with Rhythm Journeys: Masters of World Music and Dance.

Rhythm Journeys encourages public access to the work of emerging and established artists who reflect the ethnic diversity of world music and dance idioms. The Rhythm Journeys August 2011 line-up includes: gospel voices of Sounds of Deliverance (appearing in two locations!); Orlando Marin “The Last Mambo King”; Tony Terrell Caribbean Jazz (at the beautiful Highline in Chelsea); African dance and music with Charles Moore Dance Theatre (part of Brooklyn Children's Museum's annual Free Friday Night Family Jam); and Señor Lucky Blues Duet at the Andrew Heighskell Library.

2011 July | Brooklyn, New York

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Learn some early country string music at St. George Library on Staten Island or at Central Park's Harlem Meer Performance Festival.  Or come watch tap dancing to African music or hear the Brooklyn Arabic Music Trio - all this - when Circuit Productions partners with museums, libraries and outdoor festivals city-wide in its July 2011 Rhythm Journeys: Masters of World Music and Dance.

Rythm Journeys highlights the work of senior and emerging composers in world music and dance.  Percussionist, Andy Algire will be presenting music from his diverse compositions when he performs with Irene Koloseus's Feraba:  African Rhythm Tap Dance.  In addition, Amir El Saffar's Brooklyn Arabic Music Trio will present diverse styles of their traditional and contemporary music style.  Finally, the Ebony Hillbillies

Rhythm Journeys featuring senior and emerging jazz, tap, blues and string artists from Circuit Productions's roster will take place in venues throughout the city including the Harlem Meer Performance Festival at the Charles A. Dana Conservancy Center in Central Park, New York Public Library on Staten Island and Brooklyn Children's Museum (BCM). For more than two decades Circuit has produced senior and emerging dancers, musicians and singers in partnership with educational and cultural institutions in the five boroughs of NYC.


2011 June | Brooklyn, New York

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Learn some swing dance on the Plaza steps at Central Library, Brooklyn or dance to the beat of steel drums at libraries in Queens and much more when Circuit Productions partners with museums, libraries and cultural centers city-wide in its June 2011 "Tap & Jazz Masters Series".

Tap & Jazz Masters Series featuring senior and emerging jazz, tap, blues and swing artists from Circuit Productions's roster will take place in venues throughout the city including the Brooklyn Public Library, the Museum at Eldridge Street, Queens Borough Public Library and Brooklyn Children's Museum. For more than two decades Circuit has produced senior and emerging dancers, musicians and singers in partnership with educational and cultural institutions in the five boroughs of NYC.

The June 2011 line-up includes: Ray Musiker Klezmer Trio (part of Museum at Eldridge Street's annual folklore festival, "Egg Rolls & Egg Creams"); the legendary Harlem Blues & Jazz Band (whose roots reach to the classic swing period of the 1920's and 30's) performing at Central Library's outdoor Plaza. (Part of Jazz: Brooklyn's Beat produced by WBGOJazz 88.3 FM and Heart of Brooklyn - a Cultural Partnership); Tony Terrell, steel pan player extraordinaire with this Caribbean Jazz Trio (part of music series of the Queens Borough library); and jazz and blues duo DeeDee Michels & Michael Max Fleming (part of Brooklyn's Best Jazz Fest - Father's Day weekend at Brooklyn Children's Museum.


2011 May | Brooklyn, New York

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Highlights:
› Circuit Productions, Inc. (CPI) receives FY2011 funding through the office of Council Member Darlene Mealy administered by the Department for the Aging for four “World Beat” performances to take place in public libraries in the 41st Council District, Brooklyn.
› Upcoming live concerts will feature jawzz artists Sarah McLawler and Teddy Williams; the Charles Moore Dance Theatre; and Feraba: African Rhythm Tap Dance Ensemble

Brooklyn, New York, April 1, 2011 — Circuit Productions, Inc. - along with Community Partners – Brooklyn Public Library and Public School 40, in collaboration with Council Member Darlene Mealy, 41st Council District, Brooklyn, will be hosting World Beat: A Study of Diverse Cultures in NYC through Dance and Music. All four performances are part of a two month long series with the goal of bringing together senior and emerging artists with senior and youth audiences.

The four performances are free to the public and will feature jazz vocalist/keyboardist, Sarah McLawler and jazz singer/dancer, Teddy Williams; members of Charles Moore Dance Theatre and; Feraba: African Rhythm Tap Dance Ensemble. "We are thrilled to advocate for and present such a diverse group of artists,” said Susan Goldbetter, Executive Director of Circuit Productions, “who bring their contemporary, world music and dance to new communities."


2011 April | Brooklyn, New York

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Highlights:
› Apr 9—Irish Dance Workshop a “Community Ceili” with Darrah Carr
› Apr 12—Gitanjali: Song Offerings from Bangladesh
› Apr 16—African Dance and Drumming Workshop with Feraba Duet
› Apr 30—Irish Dance Workshop a “Community Ceili” with Darrah

Brooklyn, New York, April 1, 2011 — Circuit Productions is pleased to announce its partnership at The New York Public Library (NYPL) in hosting World Beat: A Study of Diverse Cultures in NYC through Dance and Music. These special interactive performances and workshops will feature Tap and Irish dance, as well as African, Irish, and Bangla music. The "World Beat” initiative was launched in 2005 to provide skill based learning workshops and performances to the public citywide.


2011 March | Brooklyn, New York

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Highlights:
› Performances on April 14th feature Something Positive: An Afro-Caribbean Experience
› Join us at Park Slope Senior Citizens Center

Brooklyn, New York, March 1, 2011 — Circuit Productions, Inc., the Brooklyn Public Library, PS 39K, and the Park Slope Senior Citizens Center (PSSCC) will be hosting World Beat: A Study of Diverse Cultures in NYC through Dance and Music. On April 14th, 2011 music and dance performance by Something Positive: An Afro-Caribbean Experience will display traditional song and dance from the Afro-Caribbean Diasporas. Two performances will take place from 1:05-1:50pm and 2:05 – 2:50pm at Park Slope Senior Citizens Center located at 463A 7th Street 11215.

The "World Beat” initiative was launched two years ago in the 39th council district to provide skill based learning workshops and performances to youth and seniors. The yearlong series of intergenerational programs – a result of an alliance forged among the Brooklyn Public Library (BPL), P.S. 39K/The Landmark School, the PSSCC and Circuit Productions, Inc. (CPI) - brings thematic presentations of interactive music and dance to audiences comprising all grades of the elementary school AND participants from PSSCC, simultaneously. “It is refreshing and inspiring to watch intergenerational audiences interact in a lively and diverse cultural setting. If you experience one of these World Beat programs you can feel the positive impact they have in our communities”, said Serena Rockower, Director of Bookings and Outreach at Circuit Productions.

Additional Performances: Next performance will be on June 23rd, 2011 join us for Keep the Country Dancing featuring tap, clog, swing dancer, Pat Cannon and her trio. Please check our website for all Arts Education performances.



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2010 April | Brooklyn, New York

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Circuit Productions, Inc. and Park Slope community partners present World Beat: A Study of Diverse Cultures in NYC through Dance and Music


- Citations awarded by Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz to four Park Slope partners for the community collaboration of “World Beat”
- Next two programs at Camp Friendship are on April 22nd featuring poet, Gary Glazner; and June 14th featuring African dance and drumming


Brooklyn, New York, April, 2010 –Circuit Productions, Inc. - along with three other Park Slope community partners –  the Brooklyn Public Library, PS 39K, and the Park Slope Senior Citizens Center - will receive Citations from the Brooklyn Borough President, Marty Markowitz at the June 14, 2010 performances of “World Beat:  A Study in Diverse Cultures in NYC through Dance and Music. The two 45-minute performances will take place at Camp Friendship Auditorium located at 339 8th St. Brooklyn, 11215, Entrance closer to 6th Ave. Presentation of awards at 10:15 am.  Special Note:  For parents, seniors and all other guests in and outside of council district #39 please call 718.638.4878 to confirm your attendance.


The performance is the last in a yearlong series of intergenerational programs. The “World Beat” series resulting from an alliance forged among the Brooklyn Public Library (BPL), P.S. 39K/The Landmark School, the PSSCC and Circuit Productions, Inc. (CPI) brings four thematic presentations of interactive music and dance to audiences comprising all grades of the elementary school AND participants from PSSCC, simultaneously. “We are thrilled to advocate for and present such a diverse group of artists,” said Susan Goldbetter, Executive Director of Circuit Productions, “who bring their contemporary and world music to new communities.” 

The "World Beat” initiative was launched in September 2009. Each program component provides skill-based learning opportunities, enriches the lives of youth and seniors, and celebrates the diversity that is so central to Brooklyn culture. The first two programs, designed to coincide with Latin Heritage month (October) and the holiday season (an International Stories presentation for December), have already taken place. The next presentation, a poetry celebration, is scheduled for National Poetry Month (specifically, April 22nd). The final performance - scheduled for June 14th - African Dance and Percussion - features dancer, Jerbean Gilkes and percussionist, Sanga of the Valley from the Charles Moore Dance Theatre.


2010 February | Brooklyn, New York

Brooklyn, New York – February 1, 2010. Serena Rockower, Director of Marketing and Outreach at Circuit Productions, Inc., announced the upcoming presentation of World Beat: A Study of Diverse Cultures in NYC through Music and Dance. The following program is part of Circuit’s arts-in-education programming. If you would like details on attending these Arts Education and other cultural programs please call us at 718.638.4878

Come celebrate Black History Month with the exuberant dancing and drumming of Africa and the Caribbean. Members of the Charles Moore Dance Theatre - Jerbean Gilkes and “Sanga of the Valley” - will be presenting a lively interactive performance of Afro-Caribbean dance and percussion.

. . . . Thursday, February 11, 2010.
. . . . Workshops from 9:30 am - 11:00am
. . . . Site: Park Slope Senior Citizens Center
. . . . 463A 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11215
. . . . Info/Directions: 718.638.4878.



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2009 August | Brooklyn, New York

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Brooklyn, New York, August 1, 2009, Serena Rockower, Director of Marketing and Outreach at Circuit Productions, Inc., announced the upcoming August dates for Rhythm Journeys: Masters of World Music and Dance, and the Blues & Jazz Heritage Project.  All performances are in collaboration with public libraries, city festivals, and museums.

Rhythm Journeys: Masters of World Music and Dance encourages public access to the work of emerging and established artists of color who reflect the ethnic diversity of world music and dance idioms.  Rockower says “We’re thrilled to have innovative and diverse programming featuring NYC artists: Michela Marino-Lerman and her fresh dancing style brings a new perspective to tap dance choreography; Puppeteers Cooperative has a spectacular show featuring large scale puppets that stimulate young imaginations; Something Positive demonstrates the resplendent music and dance of the Afro-Caribbean Diaspora.  The diversity of our programming is aimed at the rainbow of cultures that New York City has to offer.”

Live programs in August 2009 include:

. . . . Michela Marino Lerman & Company in “Beat Street”
. . . . Friday August 7, 2009 6:30-7:30pm
. . . . Brooklyn Children’s Museum at 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213
. . . . Info/Directions: 718-735-4400

. . . . Puppeteers Cooperative
. . . . presents “The Beautiful Princess Rat of the MTA”
. . . . Friday August 21, 2009 6:30-7:30pm
. . . . Brooklyn Children’s Museum at 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213
. . . . Info/Directions: 718-735-4400

. . . . Something Positive – Afro-Caribbean Dance and Music<
. . . . Friday August 28, 2009 6:30-7:30pm
. . . . Brooklyn Children’s Museum at 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213
. . . . Info/Directions: 718-735-4400

Blues & Jazz Heritage Project showcases artists whose work preserves the rich culture of American music from the blues and jazz era. On August 4th, 2009 Bennie's Burrito will host Señor Lucky Blues Band. The band inspired by legendary blues musicians Muddy Waters, B.B. King, and Little Walter, pays homage to these blues masters who have influenced their own musical style. Señor Lucky known for its Chicago style jump blues sound has appeared at Chelsea Piers, “Chicago Blues” and Langston Hughes Cultural Center. Band Leader Paul Handelman says, “Listening to the group will remind you why it's still a great thing to hear live music performed by seasoned musicians who have a deep love for the Blues!”

Live programs in August 2009 include:

. . . .Señor Lucky Blues Band
. . . . August 4th, 2009 8:00-10:00pm
. . . .Bennies Burrito's located at 93 Avenue A at 6th street
. . . .Info/Directions: 914-833-2222


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2009 July | Brooklyn, New York

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Brooklyn, New York, July 1, 2009 – Serena Rockower, Director of Marketing and Outreach at Circuit Productions, Inc., announced today the upcoming July dates for Rhythm Journeys: Masters of World Music and Dance, the Blues & Jazz Heritage Project, and World Beat Series.

The World Beat Series events and workshops take place, in collaboration, with public libraries, senior centers, museums and parks. They include interactive workshops in drums, hip-hop, and African dance.

Also featured will be the antic skills of the Brooklyn-based Russian family circus - the Burdetsky Family Circus Duet and their Dancing Dogs. Come join us on Saturday, July 18, at 1pm and again at 2 pm at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum. This amazing family circus, led by Arkasha Burdetsky, spans three generations of circus artists. “Arkady”, as he is fondly known, was trained by and worked for the renowned Moscow Circus, as a distinguished acrobat and juggler. Of particular delight are the Burdetsky Dancing Dogs, Santa and Barbara, who keep audiences smiling as they sing, waltz, and perform hilarious tricks.

Live programs in July 2009 include:

. . . . Burdetsky Family Circus and Dancing Dogs
. . . .Saturday, July 18, 2009 1:00-1:30pm and 2:00-2:30pm
. . . . Brooklyn Children’s Museum
. . . . 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11213
. . . . Info/Directions: 718-735-4400

. . . . Irene Koloseus’ Feraba: African Rhythm Tap Dance Duo
. . . .Wednesday. July 22, 2009 10:00-3:00 (to be confirmed)
. . . . YMCA/Staten Island (participating YMCA summer camps)
. . . . Info/Directions: 718-638-4878

. . . . Wayne Daniels’s “From Jazz to Hip-Hop”
. . . .Thursday, July 23 2009 6:30-7:30pm
. . . . Queens Village Library, Queens
. . . . Info/Directions: 718-990-0896

Rhythm Journeys: Masters of World Music and Dance encourages public access to the work of emerging and established artists of color who reflect the ethnic diversity of world music and dance idioms.  We’re thrilled to have legendary salsa performer and bandleader, Orlando Marin – The Last Mambo King performing at the Harlem Meer Performance Festival. The Central Park Conservancy is sponsoring the summer series with Chase.

Audience members are encouraged to get there early and take the dance workshop preceding the performance.  In addition, audience members attending the Brooklyn Children’s Museum’s Free Family Fridays program are encouraged to participate in an evening of Salsa, Mambo and Latin Dance led by dancer/instructor, Nydia Ocasio from Brooklyn’s own, Salsa Salon.

. . . . Orlando Marin – The Last Mambo King
. . . . Friday, July 17, 2009 6:30-7:30pm
. . . . Free Family Fridays at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum,
. . . . 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11213
. . . . Info/Directions: 718-735-4400

. . . . Orlando Marin – The Last Mambo King
. . . . Sunday, July 26, 2009 2:00-4:00pm, Dance workshop: 1pm
. . . . Harlem Meer Performance Festival at the Charles A. Dana Discovery Center
. . . . located inside Central Park at 110th Street between 5th and Lenox Ave.
. . . . Info/Directions: 212-860-1370


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Blues & Jazz Heritage Project is aimed particularly at underserved youth and senior populations in Brooklyn and is presented in collaboration with Brooklyn parks, public libraries, senior centers, and/or health facilities.  On August 2, 2009 the legendary Harlem Blues & Jazz Band – a group of veteran jazz and blues musicians whose roots reach to the classic Swing period of the 1920’s and 1930’s will perform at the Harlem Meer Performance Festival.  Scheduled to appear will be the 94 year “young” Fred Staton on horn, Michael Max Flemming, bass, Bertha Hope, keyboard and Paul Handelman, harmonica. The featured vocalist will be Ruth Brisbane.  A swing dance workshop precedes the event. The Central Park Conservancy and CHASE at the Dana Center in the North end of Central Park sponsor this program, part of the Harlem Meer performance Festival.

. . . . Harlem Blues and Jazz Band
. . . . Sunday, August 2, 2009, 2:00-4:00 pm, 1 pm Swing Dance workshop
. . . . Kingsbridge Library located at 280 West 231st Street, Bronx, NY 10463
. . . . Info/Directions: 212-576-0021


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2009 April | Brooklyn, New York


April-May 2009 presentations of Jazz and Blues Heritage Project
& Rhythm Journeys: Masters of World Music and Dance

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Brooklyn, New York, April 1, 2009 – Serena Rockower, Director of Marketing and Outreach at Circuit Productions, Inc., announced the upcoming April and May dates for the World Beat Series, the Jazz & Blues Heritage Project and Rhythm Journeys: Masters of World Music and Dance.  All performances are in collaboration with public libraries, senior centers and other venues. They include:

The World Beat Series, in collaboration with New York Public Library. This series includes interactive Afro-Caribbean dance and drums as a means of preserving African and Caribbean cultures.

. . . . Jerbean Gilkes and Songa the Valley
. . . . Tuesday, April, 14th 2009 3:30-4:30pm
. . . . Woodstock Public Library 761 East 160th Street, Bronx, NY 10456
. . . . Info/Directions: 718-665-6255

. . . . Jerbean Gilkes and Songa the Valley
. . . . Saturday April, 18th 2009 2:00-3:00pm
. . . . Countee Cullen Library 104 West 136th street (near Lenox Ave.) NYC 10030
. . . . Info/Directions: 212-576-0021

. . . . Jerbean Gilkes and Songa the Valley
. . . . Saturday, April 25th 2009 2:00-3:00pm
. . . . Tremont Public Library 1866 Washington Ave. Bronx, NY 10457.
. . . . Info/Directions: 718-299-5177

. . . . Jerbean Gilkes and Songa the Valley
. . . . Saturday, May 30th 2009, 2:00-3:00pm
. . . . Baychester Public Library 2049 Asch Loop North Bronx, NY 10475
. . . . Info/Directions: 718-379-6700

Rhythm Journeys: Masters of World Music and Dance presents public access to the work of emerging and established artists of color who reflect the ethnic diversity of world music and dance idioms.

. . . . Irene Koloseus’s Feraba: African Rhythm Tap Dance
(produced in collaboration with Circuit Productions/Susan Goldbetter, producer
and HAI, Max Daniels Producer).
. . . . Monday, April 20th 2009
. . . . St. George Library (5 Central Avenue, Staten Island 10301)
. . . . Info/Directions: 212-575-7660 or 718-638-4878

. . . . Max Pollak's RumbaTap Trio
. . . . Thursday, April, 30th 2009
. . . . Bronx Community College 2155 University Place, Bronx, NY 10453 (gym).
. . . . Info/Directions: 718-289-5100* (Prof. Suzan Moss)

. . . . “Last Mambo King”Orlando Marin and his Quintet
. . . . Saturday, May 30th 2009, 2:30-3:30pm
. . . . Bronx Library Center located at 310 Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 10458
. . . . Info/Directions: 212-576-0021

Blues & Jazz Heritage Project: preserves the work of blues and jazz artists by facilitating opportunities for these artists to perform in underserved venues throughout the city.

. . . . Senor Lucky Blues Band
. . . . Saturday, April 25th 2009 2:00-3:00pm
. . . . Langston Hughes Library 100-01 Northern Boulevard, Corona, Queens, 11368
. . . . Info/Directions: 718-651-1100

. . . . Tom Smith’s Broadway & Nightclub Songs of New York
. . . . Saturday, May 16th 2009 2:00-3:00pm
. . . . Van Nest Library located at 2147 Barnes Avenue Bronx, NY 10462
. . . . Info/Directions: 212-576-0021

. . . . Tom Smith’s Broadway & Nightclub Songs of New York
. . . . Saturday, May 30th 2009, 2:30-3:30pm
. . . . Morris Park Library located at Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462
. . . . Info/Directions: 212-576-0021


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2009 March | Brooklyn, New York


March-April 2009 presentations of Jazz and Blues Heritage Project
& Rhythm Journeys: Masters of World Music and Dance

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2009 February | Brooklyn, New York


Programming at Circuit Productions in February 2009

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2009 January | Brooklyn, New York


Programming at Circuit Productions in January 2009

// “Rhythm Journeys: Masters of World Music and Dance” – performances featuring Burdetsky Family Circus Duet with Dancing Dogs at Bronx Library Center
// “Blues and Jazz Heritage Series” - Two performances featuring pianist/vocalist Sarah McLawler and Broadway stage dancer, Teddy Williams

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2008 December | Brooklyn, New York


Programming at Circuit Productions in December 2008

// “Rhythm Journeys: Masters of World Music and Dance” – performances featuring Sonido Costeno at Bronx Library Center
// “Rhythm Journeys” - Charles Moore Dance Theatre at Flushing Queens Public Library

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2008 November | Brooklyn, New York


Upcoming Programming at Circuit Productions in November 2008

// “Rhythm Journeys: Masters of World Music and Dance” – performance featuring Irene Koloseus’ Feraba: African Rhythm Tap Dance Company
// “Rhythm Journeys” - Orlando Marin: The Last Mambo King- Music concert featuring the Orlando Marin Quintet

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Special Programming at Circuit Productions in November 2008

// “Witch Bungle” –performance featuring puppeteer Theresa Linnihan.
// “Learn to Dance” workshop featuring choreographer Teddy Williams.

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2008 September | Brooklyn, New York


Circuit Productions, Inc. presents Fall 2008 Presentations of Rhythm Journeys: Masters of World Music and Dance

// Fall dance/music performances of Rhythm Journeys will take place at Brooklyn and Bronx Public Libraries. Performances to feature Tony Terrell Caribbean Jazz Quartet; Orlando Marin -“The Last Mambo King” and his Quintet; and the Charles Moore Dance Theatre.

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2008 May | Brooklyn, New York


Circuit Productions, Inc. presents Spring Presentations of Rhythm Journeys: Masters of Jazz and World Music and World Beat: Study of Diverse Cultures in NYC

// June music performances of Rhythm Journeys will take place at Museum of the City of New York, The Fort Green Market Concerts and the Harlem Meer Performance Festival
// Free World Beat performances to feature Feraba- African drumming and tap dance; Burdetsky Family Circus duet with dancing dogs at Brooklyn venues.


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2008 January | Brooklyn, New York


Circuit Productions, Inc. presents Winter Programs of Rhythm Journeys:
Masters of Jazz and World music

// February music performances highlight the work of composers and ensembles during Winter performances of Rhythm Journeys: Masters of Jazz and World Music.
// Free concerts feature Vocalist/Hammond Organist, Sarah McLawler at Brooklyn Heights Library, February 23, 2008.


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Circuit Productions, Inc. presents Winter Programs of Rhythm Journeys:
Masters of Jazz and World music

Features information about:
// February music performances highlight the work of composers and ensembles during Winter performances of Rhythm Journeys: Masters of Jazz and World Music.
// Free concerts feature the Harlem Blues and Jazz Trio in Long Island, Sarah McLawler in Brooklyn
and Andy Algire in Mt. Vernon.


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2007 October | Brooklyn, New York


Circuit Productions, Inc. presents Fall Programs Featuring Three Composers
and Their Music Commissions with a Grant from the New York State Music Fund

Features information about:
// Three composers present their music during Fall performances of Rhythm Journeys:
Masters of Jazz and World music.

// Concerts continue to take place in NYC and NYS beginning November 2007.


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