ATUS Youth 2026: Member Hub

(Last updated: Aug 6, 2026)

Welcome to the internal member page for the ATUS Youth Program!
This page contains the most up-to-date schedule, performance information, and tuition policies. Please bookmark this link for easy access.

1. Schedule & Practice Dates

  • 2026 Practice Schedule

    Month Tuesday Classes (All Ages) Thursday Performance Team Status/Notes
    August
    		8/6, 8/13, 8/20 (Nisei Week Taiko Gathering Prep)
    September 9/8, 9/15, 9/22
    (NO Class 9/29)    		 9/10, 9/17
    (NO Class 9/24)
    October 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29
    November 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24 11/5, 11/12, 11/19
    (NO Class 11/26)
    December 12/1, 12/8 12/3, 12/10

  • Events

    Nisei Week Taiko Gathering * -- 8/23 (Sun) @ JACCC Plaza (Little Tokyo, CA)
    Youth Taiko Gathering ** -- 11/21 (Sat) & 11/22 (Sun)

    @ Crespi Carmelite HS (Encino, CA)
    Year-end Recital/Concert *** Recital on 12/12 (Sat) Concert on 12/13 (Sun) @ Armstrong Theatre (Torrance, CA)

2. Tuition & Billing Policy

  • Monthly Dues
    • Tuesday Age-Based Classes: $80/month
    • Performance Team (Tue + Thu): $130/month

      • Note: Performance Team tuition is a bundled flat fee. This secures your child's spot on the roster and covers both weekly sessions.

  • Tuition & Payment
    • Auto-Pay System: We are moving to a monthly auto-pay system to make our administrative process smoother for everyone.
      For months [Sep~Nov], you will be auto-billed on the 1st of each month after you process payment for September. This means no more monthly invoices or in-person payments for 2026.
      Please assist us by processing September tuition online through the link below:
      • Tue 4:00 - 5:00 PM (Ages 7–9) $80.00 / mo Link
      • Tue 5:15 - 6:15 PM (Ages 9–11) $80.00 / mo Link
      • Tue 6:30 - 7:30 PM (Ages 11+) $80.00 / mo Link
      • Performance Team (Tue + Thu) $130.00 / mo Link
    • In-Person Payment: If you prefer to pay at the front desk, please let us know!

3. Upcoming Performances/Events Details

  • Nisei Week Taiko Gathering *
    Date: Sunday, August 23rd
    Where:     JACCC Plaza (244 S. San Pedro St., Los Angeles, CA 90012)
    Event Time: 11am-4pm (10 taiko groups performing every 30min)
    Performance Time: 3-3:30pm (Youth Perf Team, LATI Gumi, UnitOne)
    Costumes: Blue ATUS Happi, White Tabi, Tekko, blacks
    Status: Coordinating day-of logistics; to be email to performers
  • Youth Taiko Gathering **
    Date: Saturday, November 21st & Sunday, November 22nd
    Where:     Crespi Carmelite High School (5031 Alonzo Ave, Encino, CA)
    Event Time: approx 9:30am-5pm, both days
    Registration Fee: (TBD) approx $60
    Website: https://youthtaikogathering.wixsite.com/youthtaikogathering
    Performance Opportunity:     Event Recital on 11/22 (Sun) 4:30-5:30
    Status/Info: 2-Day Taiko Experience for youth ages 12-18, co-hosted by Crespi Taiko & Makoto Taiko; Registration opens on Sept 1st

  • LATI Recital/Concert ***
    Date: Saturday, December 12th and Sunday, December 13th
    Where:     James R. Armstrong Theatre (Torrance, CA)
    Status: Save the date!


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