#GivingTuesday THANK YOU.

Our first experience with Giving Tuesday was incredible. We were both overwhelmed and humbled by your generosity and support of Untapped on this wonderful giving holiday. It was a great experience to see so much selfless giving around the world. So much giving, in fact, that the website hosting our donation page was overloaded and unable to compensate for all of the site traffic all day long! This was both encouraging and frustrating, as our donors were unable to get into the site to donate for much of the day. For this reason, we have extended our gift offer for one more day. Our donation page is still live, so if you would still like to donate and were unable to, or did not get a chance to, you may still do so! 

THANK YOU all so much for supporting Untapped on Giving Tuesday. Your donations will directly affect people in your community. Thank you for giving spirit in this Holiday Season!

To make a donation, please visit JustGive.org/untappedlr.

#GivingTuesday and Untapped

We have a day for giving thanks. We have two for getting deals. Now, we have ‪#‎GivingTuesday‬, a global day dedicated to giving back. Just as the days following Thanksgiving are dedicated to holiday shopping, the Tuesday after is dedicated to holiday sharing. Tuesday, December 1st, charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students around the world will come together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to GIVE!

This year, we have an opportunity to take part in this national giving campaign.  Untapped is doing our part by hosting an online giving campaign. We will be accelerating our documentary project campaign and raising funds for our organization. Our goal is to reach those that do not know our company’s work yet and expand our base of loyal supporters throughout the community and beyond. We are passionately driven to share our love and enthusiasm for the art of tap with as many people as possible through more workshops, shows, and collaboration with other local non-profit and performance groups. Any and all donations are appreciated, as even the smallest amount will help us reach those who have yet to discover their passion for the arts, specifically, tap dance. If we can reach even one of these people, a life could be forever changed in wonderful ways. We invite you to be a part of Giving Tuesday by donating or matching the gifts of other donors.

We are so excited to be participating in ‪#‎GivingTuesdayAR‬ this year! Keep an eye out for ways to get involved and support Untapped, and other local charities & nonprofits! Let’s make Giving Tuesday as big as Black Friday here in Central Arkansas!

Please help us spread the word and plan to join us for #GivingTuesday!

Documentary Fundraiser

Hello everyone! As many of you may know, Untapped provides schools and community centers engaging dance workshops using tap shoes derived mostly though donations. Without these free, interactive events, the opportunity to participate in the historical and culturally influential art form of tap dance would be lost to these individuals.

In order to share the incredible art form of tap with others, we are actively fundraising to develop a documentary highlighting the story behind Untapped. The film will also raise awareness about the passionate work we have accomplished in the local community. Our goal is to reach those that do not know our company’s work yet and expand our base of loyal supporters throughout the community and beyond.  

We are passionately driven to bring our enthusiasm of tap to as many people as possible through more exciting workshops, shows, and collaboration with other local non-profit and performance groups.  Any and all donations are appreciated, as even the smallest amount will help us reach those who have yet to discover their passion for the arts, specifically, tap dance.  If we can reach even one of these people, a life could be forever changed in wonderful ways.  

We thank you in advance for your generosity and we can't wait to further spread our love of tap with the state of Arkansas! 

TO DONATE: 

Go to JustGive.org/untappedlr to view our fundraiser page and enter a donation amount. You will immediately be sent a tax form upon making a donation. 

**Untapped is a certified 501-(c)3 organization. All donations are tax deductible.**

Save the Date for Untapped's Second Annual Fundraising Gala

Untapped's Second Annual Fundraising Gala will be held Friday Evening, February 19th, 2016, at Ron Robinson Theater located in Downtown Little Rock. 

Tickets will be limited and available for purchase soon. More information about the event will be released soon, so keep an eye out! The easiest way to stay up to date is by joining our mailing list. Go to our website's Contact page, and fill out your information. 

FREE Open Master Class with Untapped!

Untapped will hold a FREE Open Master Class on Thursday, October 29th, from 5:30-6:30 PM at Shuffles & Ballet II in Little Rock. This Master Class is completely free and open to the public. All ages, levels of experience, and backgrounds welcome to attend. We hope to see you there! 

NEW Untapped Youth Ensemble

Exciting news from Untapped! Introducing the new Untapped Youth Ensemble! Does your child have a passion for the art of tap dancing and a desire to share it through professional performances? Untapped Youth Ensemble members will have opportunities to perform in Untapped shows & local events, and even participate in our free workshops with local schools and community programs! 

  • Performance opportunities 
  • One-on-one classes and rehearsals with Arkansas' only professional tap company
  • Community service and outreach

AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH, 2015 AT 5:30PM @ SHUFFLES & BALLET II IN LITTLE ROCK.

-Untapped’s Youth Ensemble rehearsals/master classes will be held on Thursdays from 5:30-7PM (end time subject to change) at Shuffles & Ballet II in Little Rock.

-Untapped Youth Ensemble members will receive FREE weekly master classes with Untapped company members. There is no attendance policy for these master classes, but they are strongly encouraged for Ensemble members. When there is a scheduled performance approaching, rehearsals for that event will take the place of master classes. Rehearsals are mandatory. If an Ensemble member is unable to participate in a performance, they will be excused from rehearsals until the performance has occurred and regular master classes reconvene.  

-There are NO fees for master classes or rehearsals. 

-Once a month, weekly master classes will be OPEN MASTER CLASSES with Untapped company members. Ensemble members will have to opportunity to invite friends interested in the program to take part in class for FREE!

If you or someone you know is interested, please email us at untappedlittlerock@gmail.com. Please share with your friends and help spread the word about this exciting new opportunity for tap dancers ages 10-17! 

 

 

 

Thank you for joining us for LEGENDS OF RHYTHM!

We would like to say a special thank you to all patrons of our June 12th show, Legends of Rhythm. We were so thankful to have had a SOLD OUT show! We were completely overwhelmed by all of the support and positive feedback. Thank you all so much for joining us, supporting the art form of tap dancing, and helping us become one step closer to achieving our goals as a company. We'll see you next time! For information on future Untapped shows and events, stay updated through our website, Facebook page (facebook.com/untappedlittlerock), and Instagram/Twitter profiles (@UntappedLR). Thank you!

UNTAPPED PRESENTS: LEGENDS OF RHYTHM

We are thrilled to announce our upcoming show, Untapped Presents: Legends of Rhythm! Join us for a night of entertainment as we travel through time highlighting and profiling some of the biggest legends in tap dance history through reenactments and tributes to iconic routines from movies and television. Experience the styles of Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, Shirley Temple, Howard "The Sandman" Sims, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Vera Ellen, Gregory Hines, & more! 

June 12, 2015, 7:15 PM

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW:

Tickets are $20, open seating, and are sold at: Shuffles & Ballet II, Dance Dynamics, Rock City Dance Center, Studio ONE, and Footlights Dance Store.

OR RESERVE YOUR TICKETS AT WILL CALL BY EMAILING: untappedlittlerock@gmail.com
 

UNTAPPED FREE WORKSHOPS at Parkview Magnet High School

WE HAVE JUST CONFIRMED FREE WORKSHOPS for Parkview Magnet High School this coming May 6th-7th! These free workshops are what drives this company and gives us a true purpose and joy. Please private message us if you and someone you know would like to have UNTAPPED come and do workshops for them! Thank you all again for your continued support and love for the art of tap dancing.

UNTAPPED OPEN CALL AUDITIONS

ATTENTION TAP DANCERS AGES 18 & OVER: Untapped will soon be holding open auditions for new company members! We are looking for tap dancers of any style and background with a love for the art of tap and a desire to share it through teaching and performances! Rehearsal schedules are flexible and all performances are paid. Dancers must be age 18 or older, or a senior in high school.

SAVE THE DATE:
Friday, January 9th, 2015
SHUFFLES DANCE STUDIO
Little Rock, AR

More information will be available soon! Please help us spread the word and share this information with anyone who may be interested!

FUNDRAISING GALA EVENT

Tickets for our gala event are no longer available online. However, they are NOT sold out! you may still purchase tickets at the door. We hope to see you all there. Only two more days!

October 24th 6pm

Dreamland Ballroom

800 W 9th Street

Little Rock, AR 72201

GALA PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED!

TWO of our guest performers have been announced so far for our First Annual Fundraising Gala. 

We welcome O'Donavan Irish School of Dance, and North Little Rock High School Dancers as just a few of our guest performers at our event!

Be sure to keep watching our Facebook page for announcements about other performers at our Gala. We hope to see you at our gala event to witness these great performances.  For tickets to our gala please visit

tututix.com/untapped

First Annual Fundraising Gala on October 24th, 6pm

Come support Arkansas' first-ever professional tap company at our first annual fundraising gala, held at Little Rock's Historic Dreamland Ballroom. Enjoy an open bar, hors d'oeuvres, silent auction, and live performances by Untapped as well as other local artists. Tickets available online and at the door if still available: tututix.com/untapped. 

 

Friday October 24th at 6pm

 

CURRENT PROJECTS

UNTAPPED IS CURRENTLY RAISING MONEY TO PURCHASE AFRICAN DRUMS AND OTHER AFRICAN INSTRUMENTS TO USE IN OUR FREE WORKSHOPS. 

 

UNTAPPED IS ALSO CURRENTLY HOSTING A TAP SHOE DRIVE AT FOOTLIGHTS DANCE STORE IN LITTLE ROCK. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE TAP SHOES FOR ALL THE STUDENTS OR PARTICIPANTS THAT ARE ATTENDING OUR WORKSHOPS, SO THAT THEY TOO CAN EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF TAP DANCING.

OPEN CALL AUDITION UPDATE

****OPEN CALL AUDITION NEWS****

For those of you who are interested in auditions please read carefully!

1. Auditions are still being held from 1pm-5pm on Jan. 24th at Marissa's Dancers in Sherwood, however, due to great responses about auditions we will now hold 2 separate auditions: 

Group 1 will run from 1-3pm 

Group 2 will run from 3-5pm

It does not matter which group you audition with, you may choose which group best suits your schedule. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of either Group.

2. There's is no dress code for this audition, dress comfortably. 

3. You do not need to prepare any piece or combination for this audition, you will be learning a short combo, and demonstrate technique at the audition. 

If you have any other questions please feel free to email us at untappedlittlerock@gmail.com . We will see you next week!

OPEN CALL AUDITIONS

Untapped will be holding Open Call auditions Friday, January 24th from 1pm-5 pm at Marissa's Dancers in Sherwood, AR

Address: 9850 Brockington, Sherwood, Arkansas 72120

***This open call is for dancers 18 years or older with any type of previous tap experience (any style). Company rehearsals are flexible and dancers will be paid for ALL performances.

If you have any questions, please send us a message on Facebook or email us at untappedlittlerock@gmail.com. Please feel free to share this with anyone that may be interested in auditioning or you think would be a good addition to our Company. Hope to see you there!

UNTAPPED'S PREMIERE SHOWCASE ANNOUNCED

Untapped's premiere showcase is coming soon!

Untapped will perform two showcase shows at The Joint in North Little Rock's Argenta district on SUNDAY, January 12th at 5PM and 7:30PM. 

Come join the fun and get your tickets today at Rock City Dance Center . 10720 N Rodney Parham Rd, Little Rock, AR. 

Or call 501-225-6833.

***If available tickets can be purchased at the door***

Tickets are 

$20 for kids and $25 for adults

All donations are tax deductible.