Kittery, Maine- On Friday, May 25th The Dance Hall in Kittery celebrates National Tap Dance Day with ‘Doin the New Lowdown’ in honor of Bill ‘Bojangles’ Robinson. National Tap Dance Day falls on May 25th every year, in honor of Bill ‘Bojangles' Robinson's birthday, considered the father of the uniquely American art of tap dance. The idea of National Tap Dance Day was first presented to U.S. Congress on February 7, 1989 and was signed into American law by President George H.W. Bush on November 8, 2004.
There will be a discussion, performances, and jam session. Live music with Mark Shilansky and friends with tap dancers Ryan Casey, Drika Overton, Gay Nardone and many more. The evening begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.
On Saturday, May 26, Maitri Music will take the stage at 8 p.m. Translated from Sanskrit, Maitri (my tree) is an unconditional friendship and acceptance of yourself that extends outward to the world. This group was formed by Caroline Davis (voice/woodwinds) to embrace both the hardship and ecstasy of life through song, and it is now a collective songwriting outlet for both herself and Ben Hoffmann (voice/keyboards).
Featuring driving keyboards and a powerful rhythm section that includes Sam Weber (bass) and Jay Sawyer (drums), Maitri incorporates a heavy dose of soul and R&B, while also drawing upon various other influences including Indie music. Based in Brooklyn, NY, Maitri is a new sound that reflects modern day struggle and offers hope for a better reality.
"Seductive, Interstellar Funk" - Okayplayer
“Maitri is taking from the past and molding it to meet the sound of the future, where Soul, R&B, Jazz and Rock melt to create a Super-Beat that crosses the boundaries and appeal to all music lovers." - Indie Pulse Music
Tickets are $16 in advance and $20 at the door and can be purchased at www.thedancehallkittery.org.
Tap Shoes drawing by Dean Diggins
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