Northwest Tap Connection
A Race & Social Justice Oriented Studio Connecting Dance Across Communities
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8732 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98118 | nwtapc@yahoo.com
Parent Volunteers
My name is Talonya Gabriel and I am the NWTAPC Volunteer Parent Representative coordinating all volunteer activity. If you would like to volunteer, please:
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1. Email your full name and birthday to:
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2. Complete the Online Form: Please click on the following web links to go to the signup sheet:
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Volunteer for the 2pm show:
https://volunteersignup.org/7WDYK -
Volunteer for the 6pm show:
​https://volunteersignup.org/JQTBE
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I will do my best to put you where you want to volunteer, some parents have already signed up so they will get priority. Even if you have signed up at the studio, you will still need to click on the links above to register.
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3. Attend volunteer meeting on tech night:
Thursday, 12/12, or Friday, 12/13 at 6:30pm.
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ALL volunteers are required to attend a volunteer orientation and pass a background check.
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Volunteer position(s) include: usher, ticket takers, security, class parent, sign in/out, room parent (boys/girls), backstage help
Show Information
Show information for our Fall and Spring shows will be posted to this page, so please check-in often to stay up-to-date. We are looking forward to another wonderful show made possible by NWTAPC students, staff, volunteers, and our amazing parents!! If you have any question please email nwtapc@yahoo.com
New Jack Swing
Saturday, December 14, 2019
Performances at 2pm and 6pm
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Show Call Times
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Noon for the 2 pm Show
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5pm for the 6pm Show
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Location: Paul Roberson Performing Art Center at Rainier Beach High School
8815 Seward Park Ave. South, Seattle, WA, 98118
Ticket Prices: https://newjackswing2019.brownpapertickets.com/
$16.00 in advance and $19.00 at the door (Tickets are inclusive of the required tax)
NOTE: NO FEES for tickets purchased at the studio. Online purchase has fees. The 6pm show sells out quickly!
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Ticket Sales: We are requesting each household sell 8 tickets, totaling $128.00. Tickets are required for all parents and families.
Proceeds from the show are used to offset the cost of GAP Scholarships (discounted GAP classes and family discounts).Our goal this year is to sell 1000 tickets.
Tech Rehearsal Information
Tech rehearsal is scheduled for the following dates and times, and will be held at the show location - Paul Robeson Performing Arts Center (address above).
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Overview of Parent Responsibilities for Drop off/Pick up:
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Please bring your children on-time and well fed
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Students to be dressed in:
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FOR THE SHOW: in their 1st costume of the show
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FOR TECH REHEARSAL: dance attire or as specified by teacher
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Parents must sign-in and drop-off their children at the check-in station.
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NWTAPC staff & volunteers will escort your children into the rehearsal space or/back stage where they will be supervised.
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Studio will provide a turkey sandwich, chips and water between shows for performers.
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Parents must sign their children out upon pick-up at the pick-up station.
Please note that Tech Rehearsals and Back Stage areas are closed. ONLY THE FOLLOWING ARE ALLOWED AT REHEARSALS OR BACK STAGE:
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NWTAPC Students
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NWTAPC Teachers and Staff
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Pre-registered Volunteers
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Stage & Lighting Technicians
Day of Show Tips
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Please label all costumes with your child's name.
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If you elect to send your child with additional food and snacks please make sure all packages and containers are labeled.
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Please do not send your child with expensive toys or electronics.
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No personal recording allowed - professional video will be available for purchase after the show.
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Enjoy the show!!
Costume Fees are PAST DUE!
Please pay as soon as possible.
Costume fees must be paid in order to receive your dancer's costume(s). Please see the front desk with any questions about payment or general costume info.
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Costume Prices:
$50.00 Costume Fee if performing in one dance
$75.00 Costume Fee if performing in two dances.
$100.00 Costume Fee if performing in three or more dances.
12/13, 6:00-9:00pm:
12/12, 6:00-9:00pm