Cats Paying Dues

A Tap Dance Company by Andrew Nemr

CPD10 VIP Ticket

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We’ve been making a big deal out of our opening night VIP tickets lately, and here’s why.

We’ve received so much support to bring together CPD10 (a beautiful theatre, 10 dancers, House of Waters, and an amazing creative team). We had 420 Kickstarter backers, other supporters who have stepped up over the course of the year, and of course the time our dancers and creative team has put in to bring Three Suites to life. We wanted to celebrate, say thank you, and give anyone just finding out about our work an opportunity to support now.

Our VIP night also supports our charity partner Cedar Home for Girls.

Here’s what a VIP Ticket holder will experience:

  • Prime Seating for Opening Night of the World Premiere of Three Suites
  • Golden Touch Bus ride to Byblos Restaurant for Post-Show Reception (get a ride in NYC!!)
  • Mingle with the cast and creative team at the Post-Show Reception
  • Enjoy Hors d’oeuvres, Champaign, full cash bar, and live music!!!

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Kickstarter FUNDED!!!

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OH MY GOODNESS!!!! WE DID IT!!! WHAT A DAY!!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!

Okay, we had to get the excitement out of the way. But really, the past few weeks and especially these last days have been a total whirlwind. Our artistic direct Andrew Nemr had personally sent out over 3500 messages on Facebook – that’s a lot of  computer time for a tap dancer. But we made it. Actually YOU made. Our kickstarter backers, at all levels, made this campaign a success!

We just want to take a moment to thank everyone who helped make this possible. For every dollar pledged, every link shared, every piece of advice given, every ounce of moral support offered, and every note of encouragement spoken, we are very grateful!

Thank you all for making this a possibility. We are super excited to start working on the new material and sharing it with you!!!

Stay connected with us on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube for updates along the way.

In the meantime. Have an amazing Thanksgiving!

CPD10 Featured Project on Kickstarter

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Every day Kickstarter features a project in each one of its categories. Today CPD10 will be featured in DANCE. It’s a huge honor to be chosen to be featured among so many amazing projects. Check out the page and support live performance by backing the CPD10 Kickstarter Project.

Kickstarter Party Recap!

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A special thanks for everyone who came out to the Kickstarter Launch Party at East Village Social this past Monday. Hosted by the Quarterly Arts Soiree, we had an awesome time with company members Mallory Davis, Jason Stump, Allie Pizzo, and Jess Gersony (and past members Claudia Rahardjanoto and Gemini Quintos!!!).

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The night started with vintage CPD clips running on the bar’s TV. Footage from All For Love and Cats In Concert, as well as this clip from Max and Andrew’s first duo collaboration all made it to the big screen.


Then it got live with Max ZT and Luke Notary of House of Waters playing an awesome set with Andrew J. Nemr – a little teaser of what’s to come with our CPD10 collaboration. Members of CPD PLUS took over the floor during the night, filling EVS with tap dancing. The sound was so good, people walking by stopped in just to see what was going on!!

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Food from EVS’s full kitchen was delicious and provided care of our hosts at the Quarterly Arts Soiree!!!

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And so it was at the end of the night – Luke Notary, Allie Pizzo, Jess Gersony, Andrew Nemr, Jason Stump, Max ZT, and Mallory Davis. Thanks again to everyone for coming by, and don’t forget to check out the CPD10 Kickstarter Project.

Kickstarter Launch Party – Nov 3

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Are you in the New York City area? Come and join us as we celebrate the launch of our Kickstarter Campaign. We will be gathering at East Village Social (EVS) for an evening of revelry, music, and dance. Andrew will perform with Max ZT, giving a taste of what’s to come when CPD joins with House of Waters. Members of CPD will also perform. Clips of CPD performances from the archives will play on the bar’s television throughout the evening, and iPads will be available for you to use to back the kickstarter project right there at the bar.

DETAILS:
East Village Social
126 Saint Marks Street
NYC

6-9pm

ESV has a full kitchen (table reservations requested) and bar.

Kickstarter Launches Today

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We’re live on Kickstarter TODAY!! Join us in bringing Three World Premiere Tap Dance Suites to life. By joining us in our 10th Anniversary Celebration you will become an integral part of this very special occasion. Backer perks range from tickets to the show, regular producer’s notes from rehearsals, invitation only receptions and talk-backs, and even a private rehearsal viewing just for you!!

As you may know, Kickstarter is an all-or-nothing crowdfunding platform, so if we don’t make our goal of $25,000 by November 26th, we won’t receive any of the funds.

Become a Backer today!!

This celebration is bigger than just the company and it’s current members. It encompasses the past 10 years – every rehearsal, every dance, every company member, every audience we ever performed for – and that includes each and every one of you.

Join us here.

Our 10th Anniversary

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In just a few days we will be launching our first ever Kickstarter campaign. We want you to join us in bringing our 10th Anniversary Season to life. We will be presenting three brand new suites – a first for the company – including a special collaboration with Max ZT and House of Waters.

We will be creating Three World Premiere Tap Dance Suites:

A Return to Love – a brand new suite harkening back to the days of All For Love. The many shades that color the pursuit of love return in this suite that evokes the emotions that first brought Cats Paying Dues to the stage.

First Instruments – The voice and percussive dance are among the earliest of instruments and combine to produce sounds that are both ancient and timeless. First Instruments is a trip through rhythms and lyrics that echo the equally ancient and timeless questions of love, humanity, and the divine.

In the House of Waters – A world premiere collaboration with Max ZT and House of Waters brings together the unique sensibilities of artistic director Andrew J Nemr and hammered dulcimer virtuoso and composer Max ZT. Nemr’s choreography will bring new arrangements of Max ZT’s unique compositions to life as Cats Paying Dues dancers add another layer of physicality and percussion to music influenced by Indian and Senegalese traditions. Max ZT and House of Waters will perform live.

We’re going big, and we want to share the experience with you!

Check out the CPD10 page for more info, or sign up here to receive reminders of upcoming events and unique ways to connect with CPD.

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