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Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts
Dance Policies
2010-11
Our Mission is to provide an atmosphere where the dancer can discover
the artist within.
We use positive correction and provide a structured classroom and
fun performance experience for each
dancer to thrive in.
Policies
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.
Monthly
Tuition for 2010-11 season
1st 1 hour class
per week - $50
2nd 1 hour class per week -
$45
1st 1 1/2 hour class per week - $65
2nd 1 1/2 hour class per week - $55
Multi Rate Discount for P Level Students - $250 (max is 8 hrs)
Yearly Registration Fee -
$25
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 thru 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.
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 www.gadance.com
click on Tuition
Payments click on correct studio location input email input
password (or if you do not have one click on Forgot Password the
system will send you a confidential password that you may change)
You will always receive an email confirmation on online payments made.
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 or before 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 been provided. If for whatever
reason, payments cannot be processed with the the provided payment
information and the account balance remains overdue, enrollment in
classes will be cancelled.
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.
3. 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.
4. 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 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!
5. 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.
6. Hip Hop 9-11 Requirements
- In order to promote well-rounded jazz technique, all Hip Hop students
ages 9-11must 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.
7. 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.
8. 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 student 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 students technique classes.
9. Inclement Weather Closings
- we follow the Fayette (for PTC location) County & Coweta (for Newnan
location) County School systems for all inclement weather closings.
Classes missed may be made up within the same month.
10. Annual Performances -
GAD presents annual performances for each student to participate.
Tickets for each production may be purchased via the GAD website in
March. 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 are due by October 15th
Costume
Fees
Early Childhood Programs - $75.00
(all Creative Movement, Combo Ballet/Tap & Pre-Classes)
All Other Dance Programs
$85.00
(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) Performance/Costume Fees
include costume, headpiece, accessories and some props.
Tights and Shoes not included. Costumes not picked up within 30 days
after productions will be sold as part of the Georgia Dance Theatre
fundraising event.
Performing students
will not be allowed to leave auditorium until dismissed. This includes
performance and dress rehearsal times. If parent 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 childs overall dance education.
We respect your child as a performer and expect all patrons to do the
same.
11. Personal videotaping or
still photography is strictly prohibited (security will remove all
violators cameras until after production) during Georgia Academy of
Dance, Inc. performances. Georgia Academy of Dance, Inc. produces
professional performances 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. Photos of students will
only be displayed for individual purchase or for display in the studio
or website.
Georgia Academy of Dance, Inc. holds the lawful copyright of all
choreography of productions and and/or dances within and cannot be
copied in any form.
Videotaping is not allowed in the classrooms at any time unless teacher
is videotaping for choreography purposes. Georgia Academy of Dance, Inc.
does not give permission to post videos on an individual's social
networking site that were taken within the studio or rehearsal setting.
12. 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 that would be appropriate for
their physical and mental capabilities. This placement will be at the
discretion of the GAD staff who is trained in educating Special Needs
students.
13. 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.
14. Communication - GADs
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.
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 - click here
Early Childhood Program
Dress Codes
Creative Movement
Light Pink leotard, pink Capezio tights,
pink Capezio or Bloch ballet shoes. (pink skirt if desired)
Hair pulled back away from face
Combination Ballet/Tap
Light Pink leotard, pink Capezio tights,
pink Capezio or Bloch ballet shoes, black patent tap shoes (pink skirt if
desired) Hair pulled back away from face
Pre- Ballet
Light Pink Leotard, Ballet Pink Capezio tights, Pink
Capezio or Bloch.
Pink Skirt is optional.
Pre- Jazz
Any color leotard, black jazz pants (not
crop pants), Capezio, SoDanca or Bloch black lace up or slip on jazz oxford.
Hair in ponytail
1 Hour Dance Disciplines
Student Division
Dress Code
Ballet
Black (any sleeve length) leotard, Capezio pink tights, Capezio
or
Bloch canvas or leather pink ballet shoes.
Males - Black tights, white shirt, black
ballet shoes
Jazz
Any color leotard, black jazz pants (not crop
pants), Capezio, Bloch or SoDanca black lace up or slip on jazz oxford. Hair
in ponytail. Males - Black jazz pants, any color shirt,
black jazz shoes
Hip Hop Ages 9-11
Any color leotard, Capezio, Bloch
or SoDanca black lace-up or slip on jazz oxford, Black jazz pants. T-shirts
are not allowed over leotards.
Hair in ponytail
Hip Hop Ages 12&up
Any color leotard, black jazz pants (not crop pants),
Black Capezio
DS27 Pro Impact Trainer
Jazz Sneaker.
If shirt is desired over leotard "Pop Top" shirt is
available at The Dancer's Boutique - any color.
No other type shirt will be allowed! Hair in ponytail.
Males - dark pants, dark shorts with black
biker shorts,
Any color T-shirt - no baggy shirts.
Black Jazz Sneaker
Tap Level I (Ages 7-10)
Any color leotard, black jazz pants (not
crop pants), black Sansha heeled with strap tap shoe - Style TA24. No T-shirts.
Hair in ponytail
Tap
- Levels I-V 11&up
Any color leotard, black jazz pants (not crop pants), black Sansha
heeled with strap tap shoe with 1 1/2 inch heel - Style #TA05. Hair in ponytail
Modern
Any color leotard, Light
Suntan Capezio footless
tights, No Shoes.
Hair in ponytail
Males
- black shorts or jazz pants, colored t-shirt, no shoes
Ballroom
Women Black or Nude Ballroom Shoes (available
at The Dancer's Boutique or Heeled sturdy shoes
Men comfortable dress shoes no tennis shoes
Pre-Professional Levels
Dress Code
Ballet Pre-
Professional Levels
Black
spaghetti strap leotard, pink Capezio seamless theatrical
pink tights, pink canvas or
leather split sole ballet shoes, No skirts
Pointe & Variations
Any color leotard, pink Capezio
seamless tights,
Any color chiffon skirt
Jazz Pre-Professional Levels
Same as 1 hour jazz student
dress code
Modern Pre-Professional Levels
Any color leotard, black
footless tights over
the leotard or
black jazz pants
Knee pads might be requested by Instructor.
Dress Code items are available at
The Dancer's Boutique
(next door to
GAD PTC location. Newnan location provides some dance wear items for
your convenience). To contact The Dancer's Boutique click
here for information.
To enroll at Georgia Academy of Dance, Inc. parents and/or
students must agree to the above policies.
When a child is enrolled thru online registration or manual registration
form parents are agreeing to above stated policies.
Music Students
- Polcies are listed under Music Section
Email:
info@gadance.com
Georgia Academy of
Dance
& the Performing Arts
Mailing Address:
PO Box 3163 Peachtree City, GA 30269
Physical Locations:
453 Hwy 74 South, Peachtree City, GA
1111 Lower Fayetteville Rd, Newnan, GA
770-631-3128
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