Tada Theatre And Dance Alliance Inc

Programs: Residencies tada! S musical theater in-school residencies and after-school programs integrate the arts into the school curriculum through the foundations of musical theater, as well as to build creative thinking skills and self-esteem in youth of all ages. Each year, nearly 25,000 students (grades pre- k12) and their teachers and/or counselors are trained in or exposed to musical theater and playwriting through tada! S efforts. Tada! Programs are designed to address the different abilities, strengths, and challenges of all participants and take place in-school during the school day, after school and in community centers throughout the ny metro area. Classes & camps - tada! Offers weekly semester classes and 1-5 day camps on-site and in nearby spaces where students learn playwriting, acting, singing, and dancing skills using songs from original tada! Shows and selections from broadway musicals. Tada! S unique model engages students in the power of learning through exploration and enjoyment of the arts. Though staffing varies by program, residencies, classes, and camps feature team-teaching with two professional teaching artists: a director/choreographer and a music director; modeling adult collaboration in a way that contemporary students do not always experience in school or often at home. Ensemble-based methods are taught to encourage cooperation and positive, creative expression as students develop their theatrical skills.

theater - each year, tada! Produces original mainstage musicals that employ professional directors, choreographers and designers to work with a diverse cast of children that are members of tada! 's resident youth ensemble. Tada! Maintains childrens ticket prices starting at $10 for its shows and offers discounted tickets to schools and other non-profit organizations. Resident youth ensemble - a free pre-professional training and youth development program composed of approximately 80 kids ages 818 from the new york city area. Participation in this year-round program is by audition only and includes free training, field trips, academic assistance, college preparation, transportation subsidies and job training, among many other things.