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YOUTH PROGRAMS

September 13, 2010 - June 17, 2011

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.

Open Houses - Thur, Sept. 9, (2:00-3:00pm) - Thur, Sept. 9, (6:15-7:15pm) - Fri, Sept. 10, (2:00-3:00pm) - Sat, Sept. 11, (11:00am-12:00pm) - Sun, Sept. 12, (11:00am-12:00pm) - Sun, Sept. 19, (2:45-3:45pm) RSVP to: shebach@atdf.org  Auditions Tap City Youth Ensemble - TBA exciting performance opportunities for ages 11 - 18. Call us at (646) 230-9564 Or email us at: info@atdf.org All Classes held at:  American Tap Dance Center 154 Christopher Street #2B (betw Greenwich & Washington Sts) See Class Schedule Below For Teen and Adult Classes visit: Adult Program

September 13, 2010-June 17, 2011

Schedule

(subject to change)

• Take a FREE trial class before you register!

• Advanced Technique & Adult/Teen Beginner and Adv. Beg:  open for drop-ins, term registration encouraged.
• All Youth Beginner & Repertory classes yearly registration required.

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

EARLY BIRD

FEES & DUE DATES

* Reg Fee & Concert/Materials Fee MUST be paid by June 30th, 2010 and FULL PAYMENT must be made by August 9th, 2010 to receive these rates!

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. 

Registration Fee:

$40 for single student

$50 for family

Discounts:

Family Registration Fee (one fee for all siblings):  $50

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

Scholarships for Youth classes:

Available through the Gregory Hines Youth Scholarship Fund.

Visit Scholarships for a downloadable application. 

FEES & DUE DATES

* Payments made after August 9th & Payment Plan

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. 

Registration Fee:

$40 for single student

$50 for family

Discounts:

Family Registration Fee (one fee for all siblings):  $50

Sibling discount:  $100 off total for each additional sibling

2nd & 3rd class per week discount:  $100 off total for 2nd class/week

Take a free trial class before you register

Scholarships for Youth classes:

Available through the Gregory Hines Youth Scholarship Fund.

Visit Scholarships for a downloadable application. 

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

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 3-1/2 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.

Junior Ensemble NEW!

An invitation-only class for dancers (ages 8-13) who have completed Tap Repertory 1.  For the young dancer who wants more--more tap repertory, more rhythms, and more performance skills! Students must be registered in a weekly tap technique class at the American Tap Dance Center.

Intermediate & Advanced Technique for Teens and Adults is taught by a roster of master teachers with a focus on technique, rudiments, repertory and honing advanced rhythm tap skills. See Adult Program Page

Beginning Rudiments, Absolute Beginner , Beginner, Advanced Beginner, Advance Pro Repertory, Advanced Beginning Repertory for Teens & Adults: See Adult Program Page

Tap City Youth Ensemble: See TCYE Page

Adult Classes and Intensives: See Adult Program Page

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

ATDF YOUTH PROGRAM

HOLIDAYS & IMPORTANT DATES

Classes meet every week except for the holidays listed below.

Schedule subject to change.