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Youth Company
Is your dancer at least 7 years old? If yes, they may want to join our Youth Company. Joining the Youth Company opens up the window to many more performances throughout the year.
Uniform Guide
Each class has a required uniform and shoes. Check here to be sure your dancer is in their class uniform each week.
Attendance Policy
Please carefully review our studios policies.
TADA’s Youth Company
TADA’s Youth company is composed of 4 levels*:
- Senior Company (Levels 3-5 students ages 10+)
- Apprentice Company (Level 1-2 students ages 10+)
- Junior (Fundamentals students ages 10+)
- Mini Company (ages 7-9)
*Your TADA Youth Company Level is the same as your Ballet Level
(e.g., if you are a Level 1 Ballet student, you are in the Apprentice TADA Youth Company)
What if I Decide to Join TADA’s Youth Company?
If you decide to join the company, you are required to be registered for weekly ballet technique classes at TADA. In addition to weekly technique classes, there is a higher level of commitment required, and you need to be available for the following additional mandatory classes and rehearsals.
Required Weekly Class Schedules for Company Members:
- For the Senior Company one must be enrolled in a minimum of three (3) ballet classes and two (2) additional classes (e.g., jazz, contemporary, tap).
- For the Apprentice Company one must be enrolled in a minimum of two (2) ballet classes per week and two (2) additional classes per week (e.g., jazz, contemporary).
- For the Junior Company one must be enrolled in a 2 minimum of two (2) ballet classes per week, and one (1) additional class.
- For the Mini Company, one must be enrolled in at least one (1) ballet class per week
The schedule for the 2025-2026 Season (schedule is subject to change based on choreographers’ availability)
- Rehearsals for Ages 10+ Senior, Apprentice, and Junior is on Saturdays (generally a 2-3 hour block from 11:30a-2:30p)
- The Mini Company (ages 7-9) meets on Thursdays from 4:45-6:15p
Joining TADA’s Youth company provides an opportunity to:
- Work and train with accomplished choreographers/teaching faculty
- Perform additional artistic works outside of those that are included in your weekly technique class performances allowing students more performance opportunities
- Perform in community-based events and workshops
- Rehearse and perform pieces that might include: Classical or Contemporary Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Musical Theater, or Contemporary.
Company Fees
For August-May 2025-2026
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Senior, Apprentice and Junior $1,200.00
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Mini Company $900.00
Company Fees will be collected in 10 payments of $120.00 (Sr, Apprentice, and Jr) or $90.00 for Mini Company.
Payment schedule is monthly: Aug 1, 2025- April 1, 2026 and April 15, 2026
Fees include: Classes, Rehearsals, Dress rehearsals.
Company Fees do NOT include a required company uniform. Company Fess usually includes costumes, but additional costume fees may be required.
TADA Youth Company Uniform
All Company members are required to have their base TADA Uniform for their weekly ballet technique classes. In addition, Company members must have a TADA shirt, TADA black sweatpants, and a TADA Youth Company Jacket. Info on ordering these is forthcoming.
Parent Volunteer Requirement
All company members must have at least one (1) parent volunteer a minimum of 20 hours to assist with performances, costumes, set and prop construction, and fundraising. If you’re not able to contribute your time, parents opt in to make a monetary donation in lieu of required volunteer hours.
Attendance Policy
All weekly technique classes, youth company classes, and rehearsals are mandatory. If for some reason, you cannot make a class or rehearsal, you must notify the Studio Manager as soon as possible via: tadastudiomanager@tadaatlanta.com.
The Director and Rehearsal Director will decide whether the absence is excused or unexcused. If a student has more than 3 unexcused absences, a meeting will be held with the dancer, parent, and Director. If you have ANY unexcused absence, you may be taken out of a show and your role given to the understudy.
If you miss rehearsals, you may not be included in certain sections or entire performance pieces. There will be no refunds if a dancer is taken out of a show. We understand that illness, injury, mandatory school functions and unforeseen circumstances happen and result in absences. Absences should be communicated to the office via e-mail informing the child’s name and reason for the absence. If a dancer has an injury or sickness that is not of risk to themselves or other dancers, they are expected to attend class to WATCH the lesson. By observing class, they stay familiar with what is being taught and are ready to participate when they return without falling behind. Refunds will not be given for lessons missed for any reason of your own accord (i.e., Illness, family vacation, short term injury, etc.)
If you have questions, please email: info@tadaatlanta.com. We’re excited!
Kara Jacobson, Artistic Director
Uniform Guide
- TADA requires that students be in uniform for every class.
- If you need a reminder of your dancer’s uniform, check here.
- All ballet students must have their hair in a bun. For other classes, hair must be in a ponytail or pulled away from one’s face.
Parent & Me
No uniform needed
Ages 3-6
Ages 7-9
Ages 10+
Ballet | Jazz | Contemporary
Shoes and Tights
Shoes are available at TADA. Tights must be purchased individually.
Gender Neutral/ Boys' Ballet
Please bring your own leggins and sneakers (no logos or patterns)
T-Shirts and ballet shoes are available through TADA.
Stage Make-up
TADA’s Attendance Policy
It is important that your dancer does not miss class, rehearsal, or youth company – especially as we begin choreography for the Spring show. If your dancer has excessive absences or unexcused absences leading up to the Spring dance performance they may not be able to perform, and the performance fee will not be refunded.
If your dancer will miss class, rehearsal, or youth company, you MUST text 678-562-6162 and email tadastudiocoordinator@tadaatlanta.com
- Any class or rehearsal missed without notifying TADA is considered an unexcused absence.
- When a dancer misses it not only affects their progress, but it also affects the larger group as a whole. If your dancer is absent:
- Your dancer won’t know the choreography and we can’t take time from class each week to “back track” and teach them choreography that was missed.
- All choreography happens in the studios and TADA does not routinely send videos home for dancers to practice.
- When your dancer is absent it also affects the other dancers in the class. That is, it makes it very hard for other dancers to know where their spaces are (e.g., think about lines, formations, and spatial relationships).
- We want to ensure that all dancers are prepared for the performance and that we respect the hard work of the teachers/choreographers and other dancers.
- Consistent attendance ensures the success of the entire team and allows us to present our best work on stage
For Dancers - Attendance Expectations
- Rehearsals/Classes: Dancers are expected to attend all scheduled rehearsals and classes unless they are ill or have an unavoidable emergency.
- Tardiness: Arriving late disrupts the flow of rehearsals. Dancers should arrive on time, ready to dance.
- Absences: All absences must be communicated to the studio at least 48 hours in advance (except in emergencies). TADA will provide approval and confirmation if the absence is excused.
Consequences for Missing Rehearsals
- 1st Unexcused Absence: The dancer will receive a verbal warning and a reminder of this policy.
- 2nd Unexcused Absence: The dancer’s participation in the upcoming performance may be reviewed, and their role could be minimized or reassigned.
- 3rd Unexcused Absence: a meeting will be held with the Director and Rehearsal Director
Emergency Exceptions
We understand that emergencies and illnesses happen. In these cases, please notify the studio as soon as possible.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in making sure our performances reflect the hard work and dedication of everyone involved. If you have any questions about this policy, please don’t hesitate to reach out.