The ATDF has created a new 8 week apprentice program for int/adv level dancers ages 12-16 (chosen by audition) to learn selected repertory works from the Tap City Youth Ensemble repertory.  The focus in in preparing new cast for the 2014-15 season (mid Sept. 2014-mid June 2015).  The program is free for boys who are chosen, and a small charge of $150 for girls.  All students chosen must be available to attend rehearsals on the following dates:

Where:  American Tap Dance Center, 154 Christopher St., Suite 2B, NY, NY 10014

When:   Saturdays, 3:00-4:30pm

Dates:   April 26

            May 3, 10, 17, 31

            June 7, 14, 21

Participants must audition for this program. 

Where: American Tap Dance Center

When: Saturday, March 1st

Audition schedule:

2:30pm check in 

3:00-4:30pm Audition

Dancers must pre-register for this audition. Please copy, paste and complete the information below and send to Susan Hebach at shebach@atdf.org to complete your registration. Please send information by the deadline of February 28th, 2014.

1. Student name
2. Date of birth and current age
3. Parent/guardian names
4. Parent email address
5. Parent phone contact #
6. Student email (optional)
7. Mailing address
8. Home dance studio & current tap instructor
9. Place where you attend school (academic)
10. Are you a member of any other performing arts groups or organizations

Audition results will be sent by email by Thursday, March 6th.  If selected, participants are requested to be available for all scheduled rehearsal sessions.  Progress and evaluation will be made at the end of the session toward joining TCYE for the 2014-15 season.  There will be a possible performance opportunity on Sunday, June 22nd as part of the Tap City Youth Concert, featuring the TCYE and the ATDF Youth Program.