To create a Parent Portal account with GDA, the user must be the dancer's parent or guardian.

Please read GDA's Waiver Form Below:
-I have read and agree to abide by Generations Dance Academy LLC policies regarding tuition, late fees, costumes, attendance, dance attire and the Safer Studio Policy.
-I understand that Generations Dance Academy reserves the right to refuse instruction to anyone not abiding by GDA Policies.
-I understand that Generations Dance Academy reserves the right to cancel or combine classes if enrollment falls below 6 students per class.
-I understand that Generations Dance Academy is not responsible for lost items, stolen items, or unclaimed merchandise.
-I understand that participation in a dance program involves risk and possible injury. I understand that Generations Dance Academy and its staff will not be held responsible for injuries sustained in class, while performing or traveling to and from its facilities.
-I authorize Generations Dance Academy to secure any emergency medical treatment my child might need. I agree to contact GDA with any medical concerns that its staff should be made aware.
-I allow Generations Dance Academy to use my child's name or photographic likeness in all forms, and media for advertising, trade or any other lawful purpose.
-By checking "I Agree" below, I understand that I am providing an electronic signature.

Tuition & Registrations Fees & Payments:
Tuition rates are based on the full season. It is a COURSE FEE. Tuition is not based on the number of classes each month. A full dance season includes a minimum of 28 lessons per class. *Tuition fees are paid monthly by Autopay or Annually (which offers a 5% discount). A Membership Fee of $35 per dance family, and an initial tuition payment is due at registration to guarantee class placement.
*Payment options: Monthly Automatic Payment by credit/debit card or checking account withdrawal is the preferred method.
PLEASE NOTE: A 3.5% fee applies to credit/debit card payments to cover the fees charged by those companies. All online payments incur a 3.5% fee for credit/debit and only a 1% fee for bank account withdrawals.
All automatic monthly payments will be debited from your bank account or charged to your credit/debit card on the 1st day of each month (October-May). Auto payments from checking will incur a 1% fee.

NSF & Late Payments:
-NSF on electronic checks, auto-debit, or declined credit cards will incur a $25 ‘charge back’ fee.
-GDA will charge a $10 late fee if tuition payment is not received within 10 days from due date.

Withdrawal from Classes:
There is a two-month minimum for all lessons. One-month notice from the first of the month is required to discontinue any payments. To withdraw a parent must: 1) inform the instructor and 2) complete and sign a withdrawal form. All automatic bank debiting or credit card charges will stop after the one-month notice period.

Rescheduling, Substitution, Cancellation, Online Format:
GDA reserves the right to provide a substitute teacher. GDA also reserves the right to reschedule, combine or cancel classes if they fall below 6 students.
GDA uses Google Classroom as an online learning platform. Each class will be assigned a class code to which you can use to set up your own Classroom on a device. If a student can’t make it to class, they can join class virtually. If a student misses a class, or would like to review what was taught, they can request the recorded class be posted to Google Classroom. Requested classes will be available to view for 2 weeks. In the event a class is unable to be held at the Academy, classes will convert to an online learning platform until in-studio classes can resume.

Refunds:
-No refunds on class tuition or credits on missed lessons.
-No refunds on Membership Fee.
-No refunds on Recital Packages, additional Costume Packages, classroom attire, or shoes.
-A tuition refund will be issued for a class that is canceled due to lack of enrollment and/or for lessons that are canceled without being rescheduled or providing a substitute.

Attendance:
Regular attendance is vital to student progress and group choreography. Please make every effort to attend each class. If a student misses more than two of the final eight classes before recital, they may be dismissed from participating in the recital routine at the discretion of the teacher.

Dress Code:
Each level has an assigned class color. This helps instructors to quickly identify their students, allows teachers to assess how well the students are implementing the technique being taught, and for GDA staff to direct students and serve parents more effectively.
*Check the GDA website to view full Dress Code.
All Dancers should be covered from shoulders to under their knee, or lower.
-For cooler days, dancers can wear a solid color black, gray, or white tight fitting tank top, long sleeved dance wrap, or long sleeved sweater wrap over their leotard. Our little Dancers can wear long sleeved t- shirts, turtlenecks, etc. under their leotards as well.
-T-shirts, loose fitting tank tops, sweatshirts, jeggings, joggers, etc. are not allowed under any circumstance.
-Dancers that do not have appropriate dancewear attire will be made to sit out of class. A text or phone call will be made to the parent to inform them. Parents can bring dancewear to the studio and the Dancer can take class once changed. Or, Dancers can leave with the parent and come prepared the following class/week.
-Dancers are allowed to wear thin socks with Ballet, Jazz, or Tap shoes. Thick athletic sock are not allowed and stretch shoes out to cause sloppiness, shifting, and potential injury.

Hair:
Dancer hair should be pulled back off their face and neck in a ponytail or bun. No loose strands of hair are allowed. Hair must be tight and secure. If time is consistently wasted waiting on students fixing/pulling hair back, GDA will implement a policy studio wide that all student must wear a bun.
Lost & Found
Lost and found items will be placed in a bin. Be sure to check it regularly as GDA does multiple donations from this bin throughout the year.

Communications:
At GDA we go to great lengths to keep you informed and up to date through email, texts, and Facebook.

Inclement Weather Policy:
If the New Lisbon School District cancels school or dismisses students early because of weather conditions, GDA will also be closed. Listen to local radio for school cancellations/early dismissals, check our Facebook Page and watch for text alerts. Canceled classes due to inclement weather will be made up or held in an online format.

Recital Package/Costume Package Payment:
Recital Costume Package/Costume Packages must be paid in full by November 18th, 2022.
-Payments can be made through your GDA Parent Portal by credit/debit card, or by E-check. If purchasing by cash or check place your payment in our OUTSIDE Drop Box located near front door OR hand to the on-staff receptionist in our lobby.
-A $20 convenience fee & shipping charge will be added to every Recital/Costume Package paid after November 19th, 2022.

Spring Recital:
Each spring, we end our season with a fully-staged, professional Recital Performance in May or June. We encourage but do not require participation.
-Spring Recital and mandatory rehearsals will be published by February.

GDA Syllabus, Curriculum & Choreography:
-It is unlawful to use GDA syllabus, curriculum and choreography for purposes unrelated to GDA without written permission.
-Verbal permission is required from GDA instructors to record classes. -Verbal permission is required from GDA instructors to share recorded under any circumstances.

Disruptive behavior:
Some students can’t help being disruptive to the learning environment, and some students choose to be disruptive. Understandably, it isn’t fair to their classmates striving to learn, or their paying parents, that the instructors’ attention is continually averted despite accommodations and incentives. If a student consistently demonstrates that they are either not ready for the unique learning environment of dance class, OR continues to choose to be disruptive or disrespectful, GDA will unenroll them for the season with no refunds.
GDA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE AND UPDATE THE STUDIO POLICY AT ANY TIME.