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Journey to Success

1994

Taconic Correctional Facility, Bedford Hill, New York

Press Release – September 6, 1994 | Contact: Jo-Ann Miller

Inmates in Women’s Prison Dance Towards Rehabilitation in "The Cabaret": A Memory to Believe In

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Taconic Tap Dancer Performance of "Cabaret II" - September 1994

The Taconic Tap Dancers showcase the fruits of their efforts in their September performance.

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The Women's News – December 1994

Article: Johnson Helps Inmates Escape Prison With Dance

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Arts News - October 1994

Article: Profile On Prison Program - The Inside Story

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Westchester Arts Council – October 1994

Article: Taconic Tap Dancers

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Superintendent Bridget Gladwin Letter to Editor - August 1994

Superintendent Bridget Gladwin from the Taconic Correctional Facility, New York, writes to editors regarding the dance program at the facility.

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Peekskill Herald - July 1994

Article: Tapping Feet Taconic Jail
Dancing Behind The Walls

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The Star Newspaper, New York – September 1994

Article: Dancing Like It’s All They’ve Got – and for some of them, it is

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Women’s Prison Collage, December 1994

Taconic Correctional Facility, Bedford Hill, New York.

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Other Events of 1994

City of Peekskill, New York - July - Lakeview Cottages
A Children’s Homeless Facility

Mary Johnson teaches dance, and the children learn patience, discipline, and the ability to listen and to follow instructions.

On Time Dance Performance

Funga Alafia Traditional African Dance And Cabaret - Tap Dance – accompanied by world renowned musicians Else Lampmann, Philip Miller and Thurman Higgs.

African Arts At The Paramount – June

On Time Dancers receive standing ovations for their major production of NAGO while meeting and performing with international attorney and gallery owner, Eric Robertson - a world renowned collector, lecturer, and consultant on African, Caribbean, and American Art. He is also an advisor to New York University, the Republic of Liberia, and the Republic of Mozambique.

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The New York State Assembly Citation – Mary Johnson

An outstanding citizen, one who is worthy of the esteem of both the Community and the great State of New York.

Former New York Governor George Pataki Inaugural Ceremony, New York

North County News: Enlivening Westchester Communities With Art and Artists; The Marketing Director of Parament Center for the Arts, along with many others, acknowledge the colorful costumes and professionalism of the On Time Dancers on the Pataki Parade Float.

The Patent Trader Newspaper

Article: In the Limelight June 16, 1994 Mary Johnson – teaches tap dancing to the elite of Katonah-Lewisboro, NY.

Westchester County of Board of Legislators Certificate of Merit – Woman of the Year Mary Johnson

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