Frequently Asked Questions
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We suggest booking 18 to 24 months prior to departure. This allows families to pay the tour off via our suggested payment plans.
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We can honour a quote for up to 30 days. Group deposits are required to confirm the quoted dance tour.
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Each family is required to pay TP World Tours directly via our online payment system. Our payment methods include direct deposit, credit card, cash and cheque. Please see the Payments tab on our website for complete details.
Quoting and Booking
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We suggest booking 18 to 24 months prior to departure. This allows families to pay the tour off via our suggested payment plans.
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We can honour a quote for up to 30 days. Group deposits are required to confirm the quoted dance tour.
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Each family is required to pay TP World Tours directly via our online payment system. Our payment methods include direct deposit, credit card, cash and cheque. Please see the Payments tab on our website for complete details.
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Our tour costings are based on twin, triple or quad share rooming, utilising existing bedding. Existing bedding is generally two double or queen sized beds per room, depending on the hotel.
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A selection of our partner hotels offer family room upgrades which can accommodate more than four passengers per room. This will be quoted directly with the family based on their specific requirements and date availability.
Alternatively, additional family members may be placed into another traveller’s room if available.
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Child rates are based on children aged 2 to 11 years at the time of travel. If a child turns 12 years old while on tour, they will be classed as an adult.
Child rates are structured from airline child fares. All land content is based on group and discounted youth rates, which are divided evenly across all ages. Infant rates are quoted upon request for any child under 2 years at the time of travel.
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Any family members and friends are welcome on tour. There is no maximum number of travellers required per tour.
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Extensions are allowed after the dance tour. We can assist with additional nights in group hotels. As we do specialise in group travel, we do recommend for extensions visiting your local travel agent to further assist with individual travel arrangements.
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Each family are required to complete TP World Tours online booking form.
The required non-refundable deposit is to be paid by the set due date to secure their position on tour.
Dance Performance and Workshop Requirements
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The minimum number of dancers depends on the destination. If the minimum number of dancers is not met, we will need to resubmit your audition application to each dance venue.
There is no maximum number of dancers required.
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The minimum performance time is 20 to 30 minutes, showcasing all styles of dance including solos, trios and full group numbers on stage.
The studio is responsible for choreographing the performance, rehearsing and ensuring the group is stage ready prior to departure.
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Yes, subject to hotel space availability and any applicable charges.
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Yes. All studios are required to supply dancers with colourful and professional costumes for all performances. Costumes must be approved by all venues included in the itinerary.
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Yes. Application forms must be completed and returned to TP World Tours along with a snippet of a previous performance for venues to review and approve.
Each studio is then required to submit full performance footage, a photo of the front and back of each costume, and complete lyrics of each music piece used in the performance by the due date set by the venues.
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Generally, a reason will be provided if an audition is unsuccessful. We recommend adjusting the performance, costume or music prior to resubmitting the application.
If the audition is still unsuccessful, the tour will proceed as planned. There are many alternative performance opportunities that can replace the unsuccessful event.