What are your hours?
During the school year, we always have someone available in the office to answer questions Monday -
Thursday 3:30-7:30pm. In addition, the studio is also open for class on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings
(9:30-11:30). Please call for summer hours, as they vary week to week.
What holidays do you observe?
Greater Austin Dance Academy operates on the same school-year calendar as the Round Rock school
district. Therefore, we are closed for the Thanksgiving holidays, winter holidays, and spring break. Please
check with the studio in regards to Monday holidays. Often, we will still have classes even though students
may be out of school on these days. Remember, monthly tuition is based on the full year. Therefore, tuition
is never prorated due to holidays nor absences.
How many students are in each dance class?
Greater Austin Dance Academy believes in limiting class sizes so that your child gets the attention he/she
deserves from the dance instructor. Our creative movement classes are limited to 8 students/class, our 5/6
combo classes are limited to 10 students/class. Please call the studio for other class sizes.
How long is the dance class session of classes?
Greater Austin Dance Academy operates on a school calendar. Therefore, fall classes start after Labor
Day and run through the end of May. While we do take registrations throughout the fall and early January, it
is best for students to begin the full year with a class. This ensures their understanding of the technique
and curriculum designed for their age level.
Do you have a recital?
Yes, Greater Austin Dance Academy believes every student should have a chance to show-off the hard
work and artistic side of dance. Therefore, an end-of-year recital is scheduled each year at the end of May.
The fall semester is spent focusing on technique. Then, after the holiday break, classes will begin putting
their steps and technique together into their dances for the end of year recital! While it is not mandatory
that each child participates, GADA builds all recital costs into monthly tuition rates
for your convenience!
Can my child take a month off from dance class?
No, because we believe in limiting class sizes, students cannot come and go throughout the year.
Curriculum is designed from Sept-May and attendance is necessary for students and to hold a child's place
in class. If your child does wish to discontinue his/her dance class before the end of the year, written notice
MUST be given to the front office by the last day of the month prior to your last month. (For example, if you
wish to drop in February, written notice must be received by January 31st.) The May tuition paid at
registration would then be used as the last month tuition.
Can my child make-up a class?
Yes! We strongly encourage your child to make-up classes due to absences or illness. Please have
him/her attend any class of a same or lower level. See the front desk if you have any questions about which
classes to attend for make-ups. All make-ups should occur within one month of the original absence.
What does my child need for dance class and do you have a dress code?
Greater Austin Dance Academy does not have a strict dress code in terms of colors. However we require
the following depending on which class your child is taking.
Creative movement = tights, leotard, black tap shoes, pink ballet shoes (skirts are fine)
Ballet, Tap, and Jazz classes= Any colored tights and leotard for ballet (dance skirts are optional), dance
pants may be worn for tap and jazz, black jazz shoes, black tap shoes, pink ballet shoes. Please make sure
hair is pulled away from face and neck. Hair must be secured so that it cannot touch the corner of the eye.
No jewelry.
Musical Theater= comfortable clothing and black jazz shoes
Hip-Hop= comfortable clothing and hip-hop sneakers. (Any pair of sneakers are fine, but they must ONLY
be used for dance class so as not to bring outside dirt and debris.)
Drill Prep, Lyrical, Street Jazz= Dance pants and any form fitting tank or t-shirt, black jazz shoes (lyrical
may be barefoot or dance sandals)
Please speak with the director if you have any other questions concerning proper attire.
My child is advanced for her age, can she bump into the next level?
All classes are designed for a specific age. There are always students who don't quite fit into this
breakdown. We're happy to evaluate your child if you feel a different level is needed, but we'll ask to view
his/her dancing in the current level first. Remember - many factors go into deciding a dancers level besides
just dance ability. Attention span, muscle development, brain development, focus, and technique are all
factors considered when evaluating a student's dance level.
What kind of credentials do your instructors have?
All of our instructors either have or are actively pursuing college degrees related to the dance field. In
addition, GADA takes great time training teachers so that consistent curriculum is taught between classes
and various teachers. Please feel free to read specific teacher backgrounds on our faculty page of the
website!
If you have other questions not answered here, please feel free to contact us either
through the website, phone, or drop by - we're happy to speak with you further!
During the school year, we always have someone available in the office to answer questions Monday -
Thursday 3:30-7:30pm. In addition, the studio is also open for class on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings
(9:30-11:30). Please call for summer hours, as they vary week to week.
What holidays do you observe?
Greater Austin Dance Academy operates on the same school-year calendar as the Round Rock school
district. Therefore, we are closed for the Thanksgiving holidays, winter holidays, and spring break. Please
check with the studio in regards to Monday holidays. Often, we will still have classes even though students
may be out of school on these days. Remember, monthly tuition is based on the full year. Therefore, tuition
is never prorated due to holidays nor absences.
How many students are in each dance class?
Greater Austin Dance Academy believes in limiting class sizes so that your child gets the attention he/she
deserves from the dance instructor. Our creative movement classes are limited to 8 students/class, our 5/6
combo classes are limited to 10 students/class. Please call the studio for other class sizes.
How long is the dance class session of classes?
Greater Austin Dance Academy operates on a school calendar. Therefore, fall classes start after Labor
Day and run through the end of May. While we do take registrations throughout the fall and early January, it
is best for students to begin the full year with a class. This ensures their understanding of the technique
and curriculum designed for their age level.
Do you have a recital?
Yes, Greater Austin Dance Academy believes every student should have a chance to show-off the hard
work and artistic side of dance. Therefore, an end-of-year recital is scheduled each year at the end of May.
The fall semester is spent focusing on technique. Then, after the holiday break, classes will begin putting
their steps and technique together into their dances for the end of year recital! While it is not mandatory
that each child participates, GADA builds all recital costs into monthly tuition rates
for your convenience!
Can my child take a month off from dance class?
No, because we believe in limiting class sizes, students cannot come and go throughout the year.
Curriculum is designed from Sept-May and attendance is necessary for students and to hold a child's place
in class. If your child does wish to discontinue his/her dance class before the end of the year, written notice
MUST be given to the front office by the last day of the month prior to your last month. (For example, if you
wish to drop in February, written notice must be received by January 31st.) The May tuition paid at
registration would then be used as the last month tuition.
Can my child make-up a class?
Yes! We strongly encourage your child to make-up classes due to absences or illness. Please have
him/her attend any class of a same or lower level. See the front desk if you have any questions about which
classes to attend for make-ups. All make-ups should occur within one month of the original absence.
What does my child need for dance class and do you have a dress code?
Greater Austin Dance Academy does not have a strict dress code in terms of colors. However we require
the following depending on which class your child is taking.
Creative movement = tights, leotard, black tap shoes, pink ballet shoes (skirts are fine)
Ballet, Tap, and Jazz classes= Any colored tights and leotard for ballet (dance skirts are optional), dance
pants may be worn for tap and jazz, black jazz shoes, black tap shoes, pink ballet shoes. Please make sure
hair is pulled away from face and neck. Hair must be secured so that it cannot touch the corner of the eye.
No jewelry.
Musical Theater= comfortable clothing and black jazz shoes
Hip-Hop= comfortable clothing and hip-hop sneakers. (Any pair of sneakers are fine, but they must ONLY
be used for dance class so as not to bring outside dirt and debris.)
Drill Prep, Lyrical, Street Jazz= Dance pants and any form fitting tank or t-shirt, black jazz shoes (lyrical
may be barefoot or dance sandals)
Please speak with the director if you have any other questions concerning proper attire.
My child is advanced for her age, can she bump into the next level?
All classes are designed for a specific age. There are always students who don't quite fit into this
breakdown. We're happy to evaluate your child if you feel a different level is needed, but we'll ask to view
his/her dancing in the current level first. Remember - many factors go into deciding a dancers level besides
just dance ability. Attention span, muscle development, brain development, focus, and technique are all
factors considered when evaluating a student's dance level.
What kind of credentials do your instructors have?
All of our instructors either have or are actively pursuing college degrees related to the dance field. In
addition, GADA takes great time training teachers so that consistent curriculum is taught between classes
and various teachers. Please feel free to read specific teacher backgrounds on our faculty page of the
website!
If you have other questions not answered here, please feel free to contact us either
through the website, phone, or drop by - we're happy to speak with you further!
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