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Oct 30, 2024 11:12 AM
2024/2025 Studio Guidelines and
Director: Jessica Keller
Welcome to the Palm Beach Academy of Dance Arts Family!
Palm Beach ADA is dedicated to training dancers from young ages to young adults, both recreationally and at a pre-professional level. We provide a nurturing environment where each student feels welcomed and appreciated. We want to grow strong, well-rounded dancers and push them to reach their fullest potential.
The following are guidelines that all Palm Beach ADA families are expected to follow. Please read carefully and sign at the end to agree to the rules of the studio.
Tuition and Costume / Fees
Tuition is paid the 1st of each month.
Parents agree to pay all tuition on time.
Payments can be made online on your Dance Studio Pro account, Auto pay is required, however, payment can be made before auto pay is processed by cash, check, or by any major credit card at the dance studio.
If a payment is late by 10 days, a $25 late fee per dancer will be automatically added to your account and again every 10 days until payment is made.
There is a $25 returned check fee.
If a student’s account is more than 2 months past due, the student will not be allowed to participate in any classes until there is a zero balance.
There will be no credit or refund given for missed classes, however, students can make up their missed class with in that month and the following month.
Parents agree that if they have a balance on their account by performance time, their child will not get to perform until a zero balance is met.
Tuition rates are based on the number of hours danced.
There will be a flat rate of $100 per class for costumes –this will ensure that all costumes will arrive on time.
Fees and Tuition are non refundable
Siblings receive a 5% discount off of total tuition.
Boys will receive a 50% discount on all tuition.
Only one discount may be used per family. For example- if you have a daughter and son enrolled you may have the boys discount or the sibling discount NOT both.
Attendance
Dancers agree to…
Be on time and prepared for classes, rehearsals, and performances.
Communicate all delays, emergencies, and/or absences as soon as possible
-Call or email the studio 561-641-2063 tiffany@palmbeachada.com
If you are more than 15 minutes late for class, you will sit for the duration.
Studio and Lobby Conduct / Etiquette
Dancers agree to be respectful of other dancers, teachers, staff and themselves at all time.
No talking during class unless appropriate.
NO eating or chewing gum in the dance studios.
Dancers and parents agree to keep all common areas clean at all times.
NO running around the studios or the lobby.
If you have an issue, please address it with Ms. Jessica directly.
We have a ZERO TOLERANCE bullying policy.
Any parent or student displaying abusive behavior, talking negatively about other families etc. or bullying a fellow student, teacher, or staff member will result in the family’s immediate dismissal from the studio.
Dress Code
NO DANCE SHOES ARE TO BE WORN OUTSIDE OF THE STUDIO!!!
ALL DANCERS MUST WEAR SOME KIND OF COVER UP WHEN ENTERING AND EXITING THE BUILDING. Dance attire is not acceptable attire for outside of the studio.
No jewelry (other than small earrings) is permitted to be worn during class.
Ballet- hair in a secure bun (bobby pins/hair pins, hairnet, hair spray) pulled away from face, pink/flesh tone tights, colored leotard according to level, pink/flesh tone ballet shoes for girls, pre-pointe, or pointe shoes. Black or White shirt, black tights and black ballet shoes for boys.
Ballet/Tap 2 & 3- WHITE leotard
Ballet/Tap 4 and Pre Dance- Mariia Crown ROSE leotard
Level 1- Mariia Crown LIGHT BLUE leotard
Level 2- Mariia Crown MAUVE leotard
Level 3- Mariia Crown ROYAL BLUE leotard
Level 4- Mariia Crown WINE leotard
Level 5- Mariia Crown NAVY BLUE leotard
Level 6- Mariia Crown COCOA leotard
Level 7- BLACK leotard
Modern- colored leotard per dance level, black tights over leotard, bun, bare feet
Acrobatics- Pre dance- level 3: colored leotard per dance level with black yoga pants, bike shorts or capris, barefoot.
Level 4-7: solid colored leotard or half top with leggings or biker shorts, barefoot.
Contemporary- Pre dance- level 3: colored leotard per dance level with black yoga pants, bike shorts or capris, barefoot.
Level 4-7: solid colored leotard or half top with leggings or biker shorts, barefoot.
Jazz- Pre dance- level 3: solid colored leotard, black leggings or biker shorts, tan jazz shoes.
Level 4-7: solid colored leotard or half top with leggings or biker shorts, jazz shoes.
*NO bra tops. NO baggy shirts or pants.
Tap- Ballet/Tap 2,3,4: Tan tap shoes
Pre- Level 3: PBADA shirt with black leggings or PBADA biker shorts, tan tap shoes (level 3 black laced tap shoes).
Level 4-7: graphic t-shirt with black leggings or biker shorts, black laced tap shoes.
Hip Hop- Pre- Level 3: PBADA shirt with black leggings or PBADA biker shorts, sneakers.
Level 4-7: graphic t-shirt with black leggings or biker shorts, sneakers.
PBT- solid leotard and convertible tights.
This class requires a 9 foot durable band (will have for purchase at the studio store), a yoga ball appropriate in size for the dancer, and a yoga mat.
Please put your name in EVERYTHING.
Class Placement
Ms. Jessica and Department Heads will place students into the appropriate levels. Students should be prepared to spend at least 2 years in each level. Only Ms. Jessica can move students up before the 2-year minimum. Students will receive yearly evaluations to be able to track their progress. Levels are based on ability and technique. Age is just a guideline.
Notes
Palm Beach ADA accepts ALL students. We reserve the right to DROP any student from our register for the any of the following reasons: Non-payment of any fees or tuition, disruptive behavior, excessive lateness or absence, and/or bullying.
Student Name: ______________________ Student Signature: _____________________ Date: ______
Parent Name: _______________________ Parent Signature: _______________________ Date: ______