Tuitions:
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM

1 hour Technique Classes
Young Rhythm Makers, Tap Fundamentals & Shim Sham Crew:

  • $917 for tuition

  • $40 Reg Fee

  • $100 Concert Fee
    $1,057 for new students

1.25 hour Classes
Copasetic Club, Time Steps & Traditions, Hoofers & Hitters:

  • $1,137 for tuition

  • $40 Reg Fee

  • $100 Concert Fee 
    $1,277 for new students

What is the Registration Fee: Every student pays a registration fee of $40 to cover administrative support for the season. 

What is the Concert Fee: 
The Spring Concert features the students in ATDF classes.  All students who plan to perform in the Spring Concert pay the $100 Concert Fee. The fee covers a performance t-shirt, rental of the theater, hiring musicians, technical requirements for the performance. 

Discounts:

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

  • Family concert fee: $125

  • Sibling discount: 
    $100 off total for each additional sibling

Payment Plan: 
We make payment plans available to families to make paying tuition easier. Please indicate on your registration form if you want a payment plan, and our Registrar will send information. Please be aware that if you have opted for a payment plan, you are still making a commitment to the nine-month program. The registration fee and concert fee (total of $115) are due upon registration. If the student is in TCJE/TCYE there will be a materials fee due with the 1st payment. 

TAP CITY YOUTH ENSEMBLE

TCJE PREP
(Preparation for our Tap City Junior Ensemble, by invitation only, must be accompanied by required Technique Class)  

  • $1,866 tuition
    (includes 1.5 hr rehearsal & 1 hr tech class)

  • Reg fee: $40

  • $75 Concert Fee
    $1,981 for returning students

TCJE I /II (Tap City Junior Ensemble)
(By invitation or audition only, Must be accompanied by at least ONE Technique Class)  

  • $2.174 tuition
    (includes 1.25 hr tech class & 1.25 hr rehearsal)

  • $40 reg fee

  • $100 Concert Fee
    $2,314 for returning students

TCYE (Tap City Youth Ensemble)
(By invitation or audition only)  

TCYE I/Apprentice I (advanced teens 14-18):  

  • $1,800 tuition/3.5 hr rehearsal

  • $40 Reg Fee

  • $100 Materials Fee
    $1,940 for all TCYE I/App I 

TCYE II (int/adv teens age 14-18) 

  • $1,960 tuition/3.5 hr rehearsal

  • $40 Reg Fee

  • $100 Materials Fee
    $2,100 for all TCYE II

TCYE III (int teens age 13-17) 

  • $2100 tuition/3.5 hr rehearsal 

  • $40 reg fee

  • $100 materials fee
    $2,240  for all TCYE III

What is the TCYE Materials Fee:
This $100 fee is ONLY FOR OUR TCYE dancers, and it is put toward material costs associated with the performing ensemble, such as costume parts, props, and other items. TCYE DOES NOT pay the $100 concert fee.

About Tuition:
Tuition fees are based on the number of class sessions per season, and the length of class. The Young Rhythm Makers (YRM), Tap Fundamentals, Shim Sham Crew classes are all one hour classes. Copasetics Club, Time Steps & Traditions and Hoofers & Hitters are all 1hr 15 min.

TCJE Prep and TCJE rehearsals are 1.5 hours, and TCYE rehearsals are generally 3 hour rehearsals. ATDF subsidizes the cost for TCYE to support those dancers whom dedicate the time and energy to be our ambassadors in the community.

Tuition & Payment Plan Deadlines: 
1st Trimester: Monday, Sep 4, 2023
2nd Trimester: Wednesday, Nov 15, 2023
3rd Trimester: Thursday, Feb 15, 2024

*Families who pay entire tuition before September 25, 2023 receive (2) Free Tickets to the Tap City Youth Concert on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Symphony Space.

Late payment Fee: 
$25 charge on installment payments over 14 days late.

Refund Policy and Make-ups:
There are no refunds for missed classes. Make-ups are at the discretion of your teacher. In some cases it may be possible to make up the missed class in the same level class on a different day, or by taking a class that is a level that is similar to the class that was missed. Please speak to your teacher for specific information, or email/speak to Susan directly: shebach@atdf.org.

Low Enrollment in a Class:
For performances, we may work to combine small classes (2-4 students) with another companion class for performances. If a class has only one dancer available for performance, this class may not perform in the larger show, but instead in the studio. A refund of the concert fee will be given to the family in this event. This is determined on a case by case basis by faculty and the director.

Withdrawing from the program: 
Refunds can be given on a case by case basis, prorated to the date you initiate withdrawal. Registration fees are non-refundable, and refunds to credit cards will be minus 3% processing fee.