M.A.D.D. Rhythms’ Updates
Dear M.A.D.D. Rhythms Family,
While at M.A.D.D. Rhythms, Our mission is to preserve, promote and contribute to this art form called tap. —our number one priority is the health and safety of our students, faculty & families
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate this unprecedented situation, and we deeply value your cooperation in providing for the well being of everyone in our community of tapdance and culture.
In light of new guidance issued by the State of Illinois and the City of Chicago to help minimize the spread of COVID-19, M.A.D.D. Rhythms has decided to temporarily close its offices and studios beginning Monday, March 16th, 2020.
As we continue to monitor the situation, we will provide updates about when we plan to reopen. In the meantime, M.A.D.D. Rhythms staff will work remotely and will be available by e-mail. If you need to reach us by phone, please call 773-604-1899 and leave a message.
We will be exploring ways we can continue to support our students and community during these uncertain times.
May you and yours Stay Healthy. Stay Safe. Be Well!
Sincerely,
Bril Barrett
Director
#RespectTheDance #RespectTheDancer #WashYourHands
M.A.D.D. Rhythms Needs Your Help To Continue Making A Difference In Our Community
When you or a family member wants to learn about tap, where do you turn?
If you’re like most in our community, you turn to M.A.D.D. Rhythms
Why?
Because you know you will receive an absolute top notch tapdance education.
And you also know that you’ll be treated like a real person, by dedicated, compassionate tap professionals in a warm, caring environment.
Your contributions have helped make M.A.D.D. Rhythms one the leading tapdance organizations in the Country. We are so grateful to you for supporting our mission to preserve, promote and contribute to this artform called tap .
Thanks to you, our organization has touched the lives of thousands of youth – whether they needed a positive alternative to the streets, an outlet to express themselves or sought to improve their quality of life.
M.A.D.D. Rhythms is your community tapdance collective. We exist to serve you and your loved ones – to spread joy, love, discipline and creative expression.
In this uncertain economic time, we count on your support – now more than ever.
Your gift is extremely important to M.A.D.D. Rhythms because it provides resources that make an immediate impact – that will help us through these interesting – and tough – times.
Your gift of $100, $500, $1,000 or $5,000 can make all the difference…… to our instructors, our students, our programs, our communities, our support staff – to every one here who works to serve you.
Please consider making as generous a gift as you can.
As Chicago’s under-served communities continue to experience an increase in youth related violent crimes, your tap collective is committed to staying at the forefront – for you, for your loved ones, for every person in the community. Please help to make this possible with your contribution.
Your donation will make a world of difference. I promise you.
Thank you so much for your help.
Sincerely,
Look to the right! See the yellow DONATE button. Click it and make your year-end contribution today!
Urgent: Chicago Tap Summit 2019 – New Dates!
The Chicago Tap Summit 2019 is on its way. The faculty for this years summit includes members of the world famous M.A.D.D. Rhythms tap dance crew and a few special guests.
Join M.A.D.D. Rhythms for The Chicago Tap Summit 2019 October 4th – 6th.
M.A.D.D. Rhythms #4thSaturdays #FREE #TAPJAM @ Harold Washington Cultural Center 5pm
M.A.D.D. Rhythms’ is hosting our #4thSaturdays #TapJam
and we want you there!
4701 S. King Dr.
Chicago, IL 60615
Saturday 8/25/18
5pm
TAP JAMS are our way of paying homage to the HOOFERS of old and the traditions they set.
TAP JAMS make us better. TAP JAMS give us new ideas.
TAP JAMS help us communicate. TAP JAMS allow us to express ourselves.
TAP JAMS show us where we came from and where we are going.
TAP JAMS are absolutely necessary to nudge your growth as a tapdancer!
#FREE #Fun #OpenToThePublic #SeeYouOnTheWood
#ImprovToImprove #RespectTheDance
CHICAGO: Sole Sounds Of The Windy City – TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!!!
CHICAGO: Sole Sounds of the Windy City
Join M.A.D.D. Rhythms Saturday October 14th, 2017 for CHICAGO: Sole Sounds of the Windy City @ the Harold Washington Cultural Center. 4701 Martin Luther King Dr. Chicago, IL 60653
This year’s special guests include: M.A.D.D. Rhythms, Tap That Brass, 333, Creation Chicago, Purifyed Entertainment & Hip Hop ConnXion
This years faculty include: Martin “Tre” Dumas III, Nico Rubio and Lee Howard. M.A.D.D. Rhythms’ own: Bril Barrett, Jumaane Taylor, Starinah Dixon, Donnetta Jackson, Tristan Bruns, Megan Davis, Nora Clark, Ja’Bowen Dixon & Victoria Jones.
This year’s esteemed honoree is: Ayrie King III, better known as “Mr. Taps”
Chicago Tap Summit 2017 Sponsorship Opportunities
We are reaching out to you, our community, our friends and supporters, to participate in this event by being a sponsor for the upcoming Chicago Tap Summit 2017 and production titled “Chicago: Sole Sounds of the Windy City”. The sponsorship rate is $1,000 and includes your logo placement on all printed and web specific materials, tickets to the show and the ability to make an announcement from the stage if you’d like. Please send your check/money order to our office by September 30, 2017, to be presented at our October 13th – 15th event.
