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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.
Dates and Policies
Please carefully review our studios dates, holidays, and policies.
Youth Company Information
TADA’s Youth companies include*:
- Mini Company (ages 7-9)
- Junior Company (Levels 1-3 students ages 10+)
- Apprentice Company (Level 4-6 students ages 10+)
- Senior Company (Levels 7-9 students ages 10+)
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 Junior TADA Youth Company)
Required Weekly Class Schedules for Company Members:
- All Youth Company dancers MUST attend a TADA summer intensive. *Dancers attending an outside intensive (e.g., Joffrey Ballet School, Pacific Northwest Ballet School, or Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet) may request a waiver.
- Mini Company (ages 7-9) requires one (1) ballet class per week
- Junior Company (level 1-3): requires two (2) ballet classes per week, plus one (1) additional class OR main cast for both the winter and spring show.
- Apprentice Company (level 4-6): requires two (2) ballet classes per week; 1 contemporary or jazz class, and one (1) additional class per week.
- Senior Company (Level 7-9): requires three (3) ballet classes (1 of which can be pointe); Contemporary, and, Jazz
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.
Schedule – 2026-2027 Season – schedule is subject to change based on choreographers’ availability
- Summer Intensives (Ages 7+): June 15-19, July 13-17, and July 20-24 from 9:00a-3:00p
- Summer Intensives (Ages 10+): July 13-17 and July 20-24
- Full Day: 9a-4:30p ($475) or
- Half-Day 9a-12:30p or 1:00-4:30p ($350)
- You choose full-day or AM or PM session
- Fall 2026 Parent Orientation: Saturday, Aug 1 from 12:30-1pm
- Mini Youth Company (Ages 7+) Rehearses on Thursdays from 4:45-6:00p Aug-May
- Youth Company (Ages 10+) Rehearses on Saturdays from 11:45a-2:30p Aug-May
- Additional rehearsals may be required.
What If I Decide to Join TADA’s Youth Company?
You are required to register for weekly 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.
ALL PERFORMANCES and MASTER CLASSES ARE REQUIRED
TENTATIVE 2026-2027 Performance and Important Dates:
- AUDITION for The Nutcracker (ages 5+) Ballet – Saturday, August 15th – time TBA
- Youth Company headshots – Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Dance Athens – Friday, October 23, 2026 – tentative
- Festival of Trees – Sunday, November 22, 2026 – tentative
- Winter Wonders – Sunday, December 13, 2026; Oglethorpe University – confirmed
- AG Rhodes Senior Center – January – tentative
- DanceFest – Sunday, Feb 28; KSU Marietta Theater – tentative
- Picture Days – Friday, March 19, 2027 -Sunday, March 21, 2027
- MOSAIC – Friday, April 2, 2027 (*the mini youth company does NOT participate in MOSAIC)
- Dance Festival: Regional Dance America (RDA) – April 28, 2027- May 1, 2027 – confirmed, Montgomery, AL (*the mini youth company does NOT participate in RDA)
- Spring Performance – Saturday, May 8, AND Sunday, May 9, 2027 – tentative
MASTER CLASSES (Mini Youth Company dancers do NOT attend master classes)
Dates are tentative as we secure artists traveling to ATL for Broadway Shows
- Hamilton Masterclass – Sunday, September 13 – tentative
- Alvin Ailey Master Class – Sunday, Feb 14 – time TBA – tentative
- Wicked Masterclass – March TBA
HOLIDAYS
- Labor Day – Monday, September 7, 2026 (no children’s classes)
- Fall Break – Monday, October 12, 2026- Friday, October 16, 2026 (no children’s classes)
- Thanksgiving – Monday, November 23, 2026- Sunday, November 29, 2026 (no children’s classes)
- Winter Break – Friday, December 18, 2026- Monday, January 4, 2027 (no children’s classes)
- Classes Resume –Tuesday, January 5, 2027
- February Break – Monday, February 15, 2027 (no children’s classes)
- Spring Break – Sunday, April 4, 2027-Saturday, April 10, 2027 (no children’s classes)
YOUTH COMPANY REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Company Fees
For August 2026 – May 2027 Season
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Senior, Apprentice and Junior $1,400.00
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Mini Company $1,200.00
Company Fees will be collected in 10 payments of $140.00 (Sr, Apprentice, and Jr) or $120.00 for Mini Company.
Payment schedule is 10 payments
Fees include: Rehearsals
Company Fees do NOT include the required company uniform. Company Fees often include 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.
- For performances and masterclasses, Company members must have: TADA shirt, solid black or TADA sweatpants, TADA Youth Company Jacket, and a skin tone leotard. Warmups can be purchased at the studio.
Parent Volunteer Requirement
Participation in TADA’s Youth Company is a family commitment. To support the success of our productions and programming, each company family is required to complete a minimum of twenty (20) volunteer hours during the season. Volunteer opportunities may include performances, backstage support, costumes, fundraising, set and prop construction, studio events, and administrative assistance. Families who are unable to fulfill the volunteer requirement may choose to opt into a seasonal buyout donation in lieu of service hours ($500). Volunteer hours will be tracked throughout the season and must be scheduled 4 weeks prior to the Dec and Spring shows. Families who have not fulfilled either the volunteer requirement or buyout obligation by the deadline will be considered not in good standing with the company. As a result, their dancer may become ineligible to participate in performances, competitions, or company events until the requirement has been satisfied. Because productions and performances rely heavily on parent support, volunteer participation is considered an essential component of company membership.
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: studiomanager@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: studiomanager@tadaatlanta.com. We’re excited!
Kara Jacobson, Artistic Director
Uniform Guide
- TADA requires that students be in uniform for every class.
- 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 and tights can be purchased at TADA. Tights and shoes must match in color.
TAP | HIP-HOP | POSITIVE MOTION | MUSICAL THEATER
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
Holidays and Important Dates
Classes Begin – Sunday, August 2, 2026
AUDITION for The Nutcracker (ages 5+) Ballet – Saturday, August 15th – time TBA
Labor Day – Monday, September 7, 2026 (no children’s classes)
Fall Break– Monday, October 12, 2026- Friday, October 16, 2026 (no children’s classes)
Bring a Friend Week – Sunday, Oct 25, 2026- Saturday, Oct 31, 2026
Parent Observation Week – Saturday, Nov 14, 2026- Thursday, Nov 19, 2026
Thanksgiving – Monday, November 23, 2026- Sunday, November 29, 2026 (no children’s classes)
Winter Performance (ALL ages 10+ classes), ALL Youth Company, & Main Cast – December 13, 2026
Winter Break – Friday, December 18, 2026- Monday, January 4, 2027 (no children’s classes)
Classes Resume –Tuesday, January 5, 2027
February Break – Monday, February 15, 2027 (no children’s classes)
Picture Days – Friday, March 19, 2027 -Sunday, March 21, 2027
Spring Break – Sunday, April 4, 2027-Saturday, April 10, 2027 (no children’s classes)
Dress Rehearsal and Performance – Saturday, May 8 – Sunday, May 9, 2027
Saturday, May 15, 2027 – Last Day of Dance before summer season begins
TADA’s Attendance Policy
It is important that your dancer does not miss class, rehearsal, or youth company – especially as we begin choreography for shows. If your dancer has excessive absences or unexcused absences leading up to a 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.