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YOUTH PROGRAMS

ATDF youth programs, for children and teens, teach students about America’s own indigenous art form – Tap. Our distinguished faculty shares their knowledge of the artistry

and history of tap with each student in a fun, safe and supportive environment.

	We are still taking Registrations for the Fall Term Take a free trial class before your register Tap City Youth Ensemble exciting performance opportunities for ages 11 - 18.

All Classes held at: 

Chelsea Studios

151 West 26th Street, 5th or 6th Floor

(between 6th – 7th Avenues)

ATDF Youth Program Open Houses 2008

Wednesday, September 3, 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Sunday, September 7, 10:30 – 11:30 am

Thursday, September 11, 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Saturday, September 13, 10:30 – 11:30 am

Chelsea Studios, 151 West 26th Street, 5th or 6th Floor

Take a sample class, meet our faculty, see video of our Tap City Youth Ensemble and get information about our Fall 2008 Tap Programs. For ages 3 1/2 to teens

Fall 2008-Spring 2009 Schedule (subject to change)

• Take a FREE trial class before you register!

• Advanced Technique & Beginner Adult/Teen:  open for drop-ins, term registration encouraged.
• All Youth Beginner & Repertory classes yearly registration required. 
• Tap Composition by invitation only.

To sign up, please visit: Registration Form

Scholarships for Youth classes are available through the Gregory Hines Youth Scholarship Fund. 

Visit Scholarships for a downloadable application. 

For more information contact us at shebach@atdf.org  or call the ATDF at 646-230-9564

What makes our classes different?
The ATDF classes offer children and teens a chance to become immersed in tap culture.  Classes focus on the fundamentals of rhythm tap, including clean technique, classic and contemporary tap repertory, and improvisation skills. Tap history, films, jazz music, and special guests deepen students' appreciation of this great American art form. 

Class descriptions:

Creative Rhythms Pre-Tap for 3½ to 4 year olds is a fun, 45 minute creative movement class.  Through rhythm, music and movement games, children develop motor coordination and build towards tap dance basics.

Beginning Tap Classes for ages 5 through teens:  Beginning 1A, 1B, & 1C are for dancers with no tap experience or less than one to two years continuous tap training.  Beginning 2 and 3 are for students with one to three years tap training.  Classes start with the basics and build solid tap technique in a fun and supportive environment.  Exercises, improvisation skills, and simple combinations give a foundation for learning tap repertory in higher levels.  Students are placed according to tap level, age and motor skills.

Repertory Classes levels I though V are for students ages 8 to teen who have mastered beginning tap skills and are ready to learn tap repertory.  Students progress through five levels of tap technique, improvisation skills and classic and contemporary repertory passed down from a rich tap legacy.

Advanced Technique for Teens and Adults is taught by a rotating roster of guest master teachers with a focus on technique, rudiments, repertory and honing advanced rhythm tap skills.

Tap Composition (for teens and adults by invitation/audition only) students work on creating choreography developing compositional skills and preparing for performance. Contact Susan Hebach at shebach@atdf.org for details.

Tap City Youth Ensemble: See TCYE Page

Adult Classes and Intensives: See Adult Program Page

ATDF YOUTH PROGAM

HOLIDAYS & IMPORTANT DATES

Classes meet every week except for the holidays listed below.

Schedule subject to change.

Fall 2008

Mon, Aug 11                           Scholarship Application Deadline                                                (returning Students)

Sat, Sep 13                             Scholarship Application Deadline

                                               (NEW Students)

Sun, Sep 14                            1st day of Sunday classes

Mon, Sep 15                            1st day of Monday classes

Wed, Sep 17                           1st day of Wednesday classes

Thu, Sep 18                            1st day of Thursday classes

Sun - Thu, Sep 14 - 18           1st payment due of                                                3 installment payment plan

Wed - Sun, Nov 26 – 30         No classes -- Thanksgiving

Sun – Sat, Dec 21 – Jan 3      No classes – Holiday Break

Winter 2009

Sun - Thu, Jan 4 – 8               1st days of Winter term.

                                               2nd payment due of                                                3 installment payment plan

Mon, Jan 19                            No class - Martin Luther King Day

Sun – Thu, Feb 15 – 19          No class - Mid-Winter Break

Spring 2009

Sun – Thu, Mar 29 – Apr 2     1st days of Spring term

                                               3rd payment due of

                                               3-installment payment plan 

Thu - Thu, Apr 9 – 16             No class - Easter/ Passover Break

Sun – Mon, May 24– 25         No class - Memorial Day Weekend

Sun, Jun 7                              Spring Concert of all students

                                               (except Pre-Tap)

Mon – Thu, Jun 8 – 11            Last days of Mon, Tue, Thu classes

Sun, Jun 14                             Last day of Sun class

There are no weekly summer youth classes.  Join us at Tap City, the New York City Tap Festival in July.

Fall classes begin September 14, 2008

YOUTH PROGRAM TUITION & FEES:

About the fees:

Concert Fee:  The Spring Concert features the students in ATDF classes.  All students who plan to perform in the Spring Concert pay the $75 Concert Fee.  Pre-Tap students do not perform in the Concert and do not pay the fee. The fee covers a simple costume, rental of the auditorium, hiring musicians and professional guest artist, technical requirements and tickets for family and friends. 

Discounts:

Family Registration Fee (one fee for all siblings):  $40

Sibling discount:  $60 off total for each additional sibling

2nd & 3rd class per week discount:  $60 off total for 2nd class/week

Take a free trial class before you register

Tuition Due Dates:

Continuing Students:  tuition and fees due on 1st day of class

New Students:  tuition and fees due before 2nd class

Payment plan due dates:  Week of Sep 15, Jan 5, Mar 29

Scholarships for Youth classes:

Available through the Gregory Hines Youth Scholarship Fund.

Visit Scholarships for a downloadable application. 

Payment Plan Option (3 payments due Sept, Jan & Mar):

Indicate on the registration form if you are selecting the 3-Installment Payment Plan Option.  The Registrar will send you a Payment Plan Agreement.

Late payment fee:  $20 charge on installment payments over 30 days late.

For more information contact us at shebach@atdf.org  or call the ATDF at 646-230-9564