faq

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, and our 7/8 classes are limited to 12 students per class.

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. Students are still responsible for
tuition for TWO FULL WEEKS after notice has been given.

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
Ballet, Tap, and Jazz classes = Any colored tights and leotard (dance pants/skirts are optional), black jazz shoes, black
tap shoes, pink ballet shoes. Please make sure hair is pulled away from face. 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.)

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!