Monthly Tuition for 2011-12 season

By enrolling at Georgia Academy of Dance, Inc. customers are agreeing to the following policies set forth:

1. Classroom Etiquette – Students must be on time for class. Students must adhere to all class requirements set forth by teacher. Students must follow all dress code requirements (including hair dress codes). No gum, food or drink (except water bottle) is allowed in the studios.
2. Tuition is due by the 15th of each month. A $10.00 late fee will be assessed on the 16th of each month if tuition is not paid by the 15th. Statements are not sent out. Tuition is based on a yearly fee for the total classes provided and not on the number of classes per month. Allowances have been made for holidays. Tuition is paid thru the 2nd week of June for all students. A 10% discount will be applied (in the month of August only) for yearly tuition paid in full. If student withdraws before the end of season the 10% discount will not be applied for the refund- class charges will be applied at full rate before refund is given.Students are guaranteed a minimum of 36 times of instruction per season – from August – mid June. Instruction includes classes and any additional rehearsals including dress rehearsals. This will include all students concurrent with the current season regardless of date of enrollment. June pro-rated tuition is due with May tuition – as we will not distribute costumes until all tuition is paid in full. Costumes are distributed mid May.Note- we do not automatically set up recurring payment system. Parents must go online or call office personnel to set up recurring payment system.All online recurring payments will be submitted between the 1st & 5th of each month – no late fees will ever be incurred on auto-payment.Our online payment system is a secure site. Please do not send credit card information via email.Input your credit info directly into the secure site or have office personnel do so. GAD cannot access your credit card information once it is input into the secure site. Visa or Mastercard credit or debit cards may be used.To Make Online Payments go to http://www.gadance.com, click on Account Login and select correct studio location from the drop down menu. Input email and password (or if you do not have one – click on Forgot Password and the system will send you a confidential password that you may change). You will always receive an email confirmation on online payments made.
3. By registering at Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts customers acknowledge that they are responsible to make timely payments of any balances due on their Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts account. Customers further acknowledge that if payment is not received on, before or within 30 days of the due date, that customers authorize Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts to initiate electronic payments for any balances due on their account PLUS an administrative late fee of $10.00. Payments will be processed with the payment method/information kept on-file with Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts and e-mail notifications will be sent any time a payment is processed. Customers acknowledge that this authorization will remain in effect until notification is given to the office in writing that the authorization should be terminated after all debt is paid in full and written withdrawal with 30 day notice has beenprovided. If for whatever reason, payments cannot be processed with the provided payment information and the account balance remains overdue, enrollment in classes will be canceled.Returned checks will have a $30 return check fee which will be electronically deducted by FARS – Federated Automatic Recovery System.
   Checks written to Georgia Academy of Dance that are returned will be subject to electronic deduction from the Federated Automatic Recovery System.
4. Absences – Students can make up classes missed during the same month of absence. No refund will be given for classes missed. Check front desk for appropriate make-up class.
5. Withdrawal from a class must be done in writing 30 days before actual withdrawal date. Charges will continue to be accessed until withdrawal form is completed and signed. If student withdraws in middle of the year and returns within that same dance/music/drama season, then a $25.00 re-enrollment fee will be charged. Re-enrollment is not allowed after February.Withdrawal forms are at front desk or send email to info@gadance.com – attention Sherri Davis.You will receive a response – if you do not receive a response we did not receive the email. If a refund is due then it will take a minimum of 4 weeks to process.If your child is not having a positive experience at GAD please communicate with Director, Sherri Davis – it is our goal to produce healthy, happy, educated dancers!
6. Placement & Advancement of students is strictly decided by the professional staff of Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts and is not based on the desires of the parents. It is typical for your child to spend more than one to two years in a level.
7. Hip Hop 9-11 Requirements – In order to promote well-rounded jazz technique, all Hip Hop students ages 9-11 must be enrolled in a one hour jazz technique class. Hip Hop is a style of jazz and will only be taught to this age group as an additional class to the trained jazz dancer.
8. Pre-Professional Level Requirements – all Pre-Professional level ballet students are required to take a minimum of 2 Pre-Pro level ballet classes per week. All Pre-Pro Level Jazz & modern students must be enrolled in ballet. It is typical to spend 2-4 years in each level.
9. Pointe Students are students currently enrolled in P-level ballet classes. These students are evaluated (after age 10) on an individual basis in order to be placed on pointe. Pointe students must take a minimum of 3 ballet technique classes per week. GAD takes special care in placing students on pointe as it can cause permanent damage to a child if he/she is not technically sound or strong enough for pointe work. We do not put students on pointe within their technique class setting as students should receive a full barre and class before pointe work. Pointe classes are in addition to student’s technique classes.
10. Inclement Weather Closings – we follow the Fayette County (for PTC location) & Coweta County (for Newnan location) School systems for all inclement weather closings. Classes missed may be made up within the same month.
11. Annual Performances – GAD presents annual performances for each student to participate. Tickets for each production may be purchased via the GAD website in April. Ticket fees are for auditorium rental, sets, additional costuming, professional fees, security and tech crews. – ticket fees are usually between $12.00 and $15.00 per patron.
    

    Costume Fees:

    Costume Fees are due by October 15th. Late fees are accessed after October 15th.
    Early Childhood Programs – $85.00 (all Creative Movement, Combo Ballet/Tap & Pre-Classes)
    All Other Dance Programs – $95.00
    Written notice from the parent must be provided if student does not wish to perform. A costume fee will be charged and costume ordered if written notice is not provided to front desk.
    After October 15th a $10.00 late fee will be added to each costume fee. Pro-rated June tuition must be paid with May tuition in order for students to receive costume and perform.
    Tuition must be paid in full to order or receive costumes.
    Performance/Costume Fees include costume, headpiece, accessories and some props. Costumes may require alterations from parent. Tights and Shoes not included. Costumes not picked up within 30 days after productions will be sold as part of the Georgia Dance Theatre fund-raising event.
    Performing students will not be allowed to leave auditorium until dismissed. This includes performance and dress rehearsal times. If parents request dismissal of child before production or rehearsal is complete then student will not be allowed to return to Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts. Performing is a part of your child’s overall dance education. We respect your child as a performer and expect all patrons to do the same.
12. Personal videotaping or still photography is strictly prohibited during Georgia Academy of Dance, Inc. performances. Professional performances are produced without distraction to our patrons or our students. Georgia Academy of Dance, Inc. engages a professional videographer and photographer for dress rehearsals and/or performances. Georgia Academy of Dance, Inc. holds the lawful copyright of all choreography of productions and/or dances within and cannot be copied in any form. Students or parents are not allowed to videotape or photograph within the classroom setting unless permission is given. Parents or students cannot display choreography in any form or photographs of other students on any social network site unless written permission is given from GAD and the student. Upon registering at Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts parents agree that all photographs and other images of GAD students may be used for promotional materials, marketing efforts, productions and other media – such as newspapers, magazines and/or website. This applies to all images in print, electronic, video and broadcast formats.
    
13. Medical Liability – Georgia Academy of Dance, Inc. is not liable for any unforeseen medical condition that might arise from participating in the programs at Georgia Academy of Dance, Inc. If your child has a medical condition or disability we must be informed at time of enrollment. We will place a child with a disability in the class level (if possible) that would be appropriate for their physical and mental capabilities. This placement will be at the discretion of the GAD staff. Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts has accepted students with Special Needs for the past 21 years
14. Information – Parents must submit their email address to the front desk in order to receive updates and newsletters. We do not send out hard copies. All updates will be sent via our email program. GAD newsletters come out once per month – if you have not been receiving updates from us then check with the main office or email us at info@gadance.com to make sure your contact information is up to date in our system.
15. Communication – GAD’s Director, Sherri Davis, encourages open communication. Please contact her immediately if there are any concerns or suggestions in order to ensure that your child has a positive experience at GAD. Call the main office at (770) 631-3128 or email her at sherri@gadance.com.
16. Dress Codes- See each dance program page for individual class dress codes. These dress code items are mandatory in order to participate in the dance program at GAD. Dress Code Items may be purchased at The Dancer’s Boutique next door to Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts in PTC. Store Regular and Summer Hours.