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John Manzari

Thursday, July 13, 2023

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John Manzari: The First Set

Thursday, July 13, 2023

Box Office

Time: 7:00PM - 9:00PM

First Baptist Church (map)
1600 South 8th Street
Fernandina Beach, Fl 32034

General Admission: $50

Student Rate: $30 (Must have valid ID)

The First Set is a high-energy show with tap dance as the focal point. A tap dancer as melodic as he is rhythmic, John Manzari delights audiences with his creativity and craft. His show The First Set—featuring selections from traditional and modern masters—spotlights enduring connections between past and present. The First Set features the Luther S. Allison quartet with band leader Luther on piano, James Zito on guitar, Stanley Ruvinov on bass, and Zach Adleman on drums. Run time is approximately 90 minutes.

AIDF Evening Performance

Friday, September 8, 2023

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AIDF Evening Performance

Friday, September 8, 2023

Box Office

Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Amelia Community Theater (map)
207 Cedar Street
Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034

Tickets: $50

World-class dance returns to Amelia Island in 2022 with the annual Amelia Island Dance Festival, this evening performance will include our guest artists. Tickets will go on sale end of July 2022 at Amelia Community Theatre,

Featured artists include:

  • Carlos Garland, frequent dancer in Broadway shows and regular performer at Universal Studios and Walt Disney World.
  • East by North Dance Theatre, a New York-based modern dance theatre noted for “perfect blend of movement and stillness.”
  • Naomi Funaki, tap dancer with celebrated Caleb Teicher and Company, NYC.
  • Jacksonville Dance Theatre, contemporary modern dance company, regularly performs in Jacksonville and has appeared in NYC, California, Texas Chicago and more.
  • The Florida Ballet, 40-year-old classical ballet company whose “Nutcracker Suite” sells out in Jacksonville every year.
  • Moving On LLC, (Nicole Loizides Albruzzese) acclaimed for athleticism, has danced for Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles in Liverpool, and the royal family in Abu Dhabi.
  • John Manzari, top tap dancer on and off Broadway, on TV specials, and world stages.
  • Rhythm Theory Tap Ensemble, have performed their symphony-like dance compositions all over Florida and beyond.
  • ValNeda Latin Ballroom, award-winning Professional American Latin Dancers.
  • Mal Stein, musician and composer for NY’s Paul Taylor Dance Company, Joffrey Ballet and other noted companies.
Box Office

AIDF Matinee Performance

Saturday, September 9, 2023

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AIDF Matinee Performance

Saturday, September 9, 2023

Box Office

Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Amelia Community Theater (map)
207 Cedar Street
Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034

Tickets: $25

This program is mixed with some of the World-class dance as well as our wonderful local artists include: Ballroom On Amelia, Bean School of Dance, Bodyworks of Northeast Florida, Royal Dance Academy-Fusion, A Chance to Dance and The Island Tappers. Tickets will on sale end of July 2022 at Amelia Community Theatre.

Box Office

AIDF Evening Performance

Saturday, September 9, 2023

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AIDF Evening Performance

Saturday, September 9, 2023

Box Office

Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Amelia Community Theater (map)
207 Cedar Street
Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034

Tickets: $50

World-class dance returns to Amelia Island in 2022 with the annual Amelia Island Dance Festival, this evening performance will include our guest artists. Tickets will go on sale end of July 2022 at Amelia Community Theatre,

Featured artists include:

  • Carlos Garland, frequent dancer in Broadway shows and regular performer at Universal Studios and Walt Disney World.
  • East by North Dance Theatre, a New York-based modern dance theatre noted for “perfect blend of movement and stillness.”
  • Naomi Funaki, tap dancer with celebrated Caleb Teicher and Company, NYC.
  • Jacksonville Dance Theatre, contemporary modern dance company, regularly performs in Jacksonville and has appeared in NYC, California, Texas Chicago and more.
  • The Florida Ballet, 40-year-old classical ballet company whose “Nutcracker Suite” sells out in Jacksonville every year.
  • Moving On LLC, (Nicole Loizides Albruzzese) acclaimed for athleticism, has danced for Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles in Liverpool, and the royal family in Abu Dhabi.
  • John Manzari, top tap dancer on and off Broadway, on TV specials, and world stages.
  • Rhythm Theory Tap Ensemble, have performed their symphony-like dance compositions all over Florida and beyond.
  • ValNeda Latin Ballroom, award-winning Professional American Latin Dancers.
  • Mal Stein, musician and composer for NY’s Paul Taylor Dance Company, Joffrey Ballet and other noted companies.
Box Office

AIDF Matinee Performance

Sunday, September 10, 2023

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AIDF Matinee Performance

Sunday, September 10, 2023

Box Office

Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Amelia Community Theater (map)
207 Cedar Street
Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034

Tickets: $25

This program is mixed with some of the World-class dance as well as our wonderful local artists include: Ballroom On Amelia, Bean School of Dance, Bodyworks of Northeast Florida, Royal Dance Academy-Fusion, A Chance to Dance and The Island Tappers. Tickets will on sale end of July 2022 at Amelia Community Theatre.

Box Office