TUITION 

Tuition payments will be broken down into 3 sessions, Spring (Jan-June), Summer (July-Aug) and Fall/Winter (Aug-Dec). All tuition payments must be paid manually by parents (unless you sign a auto-pay authorization form allowing TA-DAA to charge your credit card on file)

We offer three payment options for tuition based on the total hours of dance per week per family. Please review the payment details and choose the best option for you.

•Option 1:
Pay in full at time of registration

•Option 2:
Pay 25% at registration and remaining balance Aug 15

•Option 3:
4 installment plan signed contract agreeing to pay $5 cc fee per installment transaction ($15 in cc fees) **must submit cc auth form at registration**

1st installment due at registration
2nd installment due sept 1
3rd installment due Oct 1
4th installment due nov 1

Please note that hoop, performance team, and Alle Dance Conservatory classes are excluded from the total hour count and must be paid in full at the time of registration.

Tuition fees cannot be refunded. Failure to make payment on time will result in a $15 late fee.  All tuition payments are NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE.

Tuition payments can be paid cash, check: TA-DAA, venmo @TA-DAA, Apple Pay (561) 568-4009, or via credit card on your parent portal account.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

If a dancer is going to be absent from his/her class please email or text the studio to let us know. No tuition discounts/refunds will be offered but the dancer may attend a makeup class . For a Makeup class, dancers can attend another class in their age/skill range as long as that class is not at full capacity, all makeup class selections must be discussed and approved by Ms.Hope , after approval parents can schedule makeups on their parent portal.

SOCIAL MEDIA 

•The Academy of Dance and Acrobatics is dedicated to providing quality dance instruction in a safe and nurturing environment. Any inappropriate or slanderous remarks about TA-DAA, it’s staff members or students on any social media site will be cause for immediate dismissal from the studio. 

•No phones or cameras are allowed to be held to studio viewing windows during class time without advance approval from the director or instructor for the safety and protection of each of our dancers and families.

•Attitudes that are disrespectful, uncooperative, or aggressive do not have a place at  TA-DAA.

•Students will not speak negatively about one another or the instructors.

•Any inappropriate or slanderous remarks about TA-DAA or it’s staff members or other students on any social media site will be cause for immediate dismissal from the studio.

•If you have a concern or grievance you must make an appointment with the studio director, Hope Powell, or you are welcome to send an appropriate email to discuss the issue. 

•If you would like to share any photos/videos of your dancer to potentially be featured on our social media feel free to text 561-568-4009.

COMMUNICATION

BAND APP IS OUR PRIMARY FORM OF COMMUNICATION. Each month we send a newsletter with all the important information you need to know. And also post important updates, class videos, costumes, music,etc.

Need to contact TA-DAA? Out fastest means of communication, is text.

Text 561-568-4009 is Ms. Hopes business cell number .

Email: TheAcademyofDanceAndAcrobatics@gmail.com

All texts / emails will only be answered during business hours Monday- Friday 9am-7pm . If you send a message outside of business hours please understand that a reply may not be sent immediately, but will be addressed the following business day.

DRESS CODE

Why do we have a dress code?

​Dance class is about more than learning steps. Students learn posture, alignment and how to move gracefully before learning the dance steps and combos. The right dancewear allows the teacher a full view of the dancer’s posture and use of muscles. And, the right dancewear instills discipline, respect for class, and helps the student to feel like a dancer.

HAIR is part of dress code:

Having hair air up is important for balance and spotting during turns. The hair should be fixed flat against the head. Your teacher needs to see your ears and shoulders for corrections. For all classes, please remember that dancers may not wear large or distracting jewelry or accessories, small/minimal earrings are acceptable. 

Shoes are a dancer’s instrument:

-They must fit snug. Do not expect them to last the season. You will probably need to replace them half way through the season. Ballet slippers should be pliable and show the outline of the toes. A teacher needs to see if a student is clenching their toes or properly spreading them. Young dancers need a full sole shoe so that they learn to work the muscles of the sole. Split sole shoes should be worn in a higher level when the dancer’s foot has developed. Young dancers also need a little wiggle room at the toes so that they can learn to spread their toes when rising up and pushing off the floor. When a dancers reaches their teens and the feet are done growing shoes need to be tighter so the dancer can feel the floor and move with ease. Dance shoes should never be worn outside while they are concurrently being used for dance class.  Not only does it bring outside germs to the studio floor, it tracks in small rocks/gravel/sand/salt which ruins our specialized vinyl flooring.  

Dancers MUST wear tights for many reasons, including:

• Professional appearance: Tights can complete a dance school dress code and help dancers look neat and professional.
• Improved circulation: Tights provide light compression that improves circulation in the legs and feet, which can help dancers feel their legs and engage the correct muscles. This can also help relieve muscle fatigue after routines and avoid injuries like chafing and floor burns.
• Moisture wicking: Modern tights can absorb perspiration from the legs and feet, which can be important in certain climates.
• Hygiene: Tights can create a barrier between the dancer’s skin and other dancers, helping to prevent the spread of sweat, odors, and open scratches.
• Modesty: Tights can provide good coverage and discretion.

** If a dancer shows up to class out of dress code they will get a warning wristband. If the dancer returns to class out of dress code they will not be allowed to participate in class for safety reasons. If a dancer shows up to class without tights on they will be asked to go to the office and purchase a pair of tights for $8 charged onto your parent portal account, please note tights are NON REFUNDABLE/EXCHANGEABLE.