How Pricing Works
Guarantee for Students Brand-New to GADA
For students brand-new to GADA: if you find after your first month that it's not the right fit, we'll refund everything you've paid for this enrollment up to that point.
We encourage new students to enroll with this guarantee. Prefer a trial before enrolling? Contact us to arrange one.
GADA's school-year tuition is divided into 9 equal monthly payments, covering 32 weeks of instruction. Breaks include Thanksgiving (1 week), Winter Holidays (2–3 weeks), and Spring Break (1 week).
Tuition is based on total hours danced per week, not the number of classes. Sibling hours are combined. For example:
- 1 hour of ballet + 1.5 hours of jazz = 2.5 hours/week
- For families: 1 child with 1 hour of ballet + a sibling with 2 hours of jazz = 3 hours/week combined
Registration fees are $55 per student for the fall/spring season and $15 for summer. Individual unlimited starts at 4.5 hours; family unlimited at 8.5 hours.
Automated Payments
- A registration deposit is charged upon registration (one-time per season; refundable under this guarantee)
- Monthly tuition is non-refundable except under this guarantee and auto-drafted on the 2nd of each month
- A $15 late fee applies if payment is not made by the 8th of the month
- A $25 fee is charged for returned checks
- A 2.59% credit card surcharge applies to all credit card payments (Visa, Mastercard, Discover)
Drop Policy
Written notice must be given to the front office (or sent by email) by the first of the month to avoid tuition charges. Tuition billed on the 2nd is non-refundable except under this guarantee. No notices are needed for summer camps or classes.
Make-up Policy
During fall classes, dancers may make up one class per month (per class taken). No make-ups are allowed in the spring semester due to recital prep. Make-ups must be scheduled within 2 weeks of the original absence by contacting admin@greateraustindance.com.
Dress Code
Ages 2–3: Any color leotard, tights, and pink ballet shoes (boys: black)
Ages 4–6: Any color leotard, tights, pink ballet shoes, and black tap shoes
Ballet (level classes): Pink tights, any black leotard, hair in bun/braid
Jazz: Any leotard, shorts or leggings (tights optional), tan jazz shoes
Hip-Hop: Activewear and clean sneakers (indoor use only)
Contemporary: Barefoot
Musical Theater Jr: Activewear and clean athletic shoes; Levels 1–2: tan jazz shoes; Levels 3–4: tan character heels
Observation Policy
Please obtain permission from the instructor or director before taking any photos or video during class. Do not hold cameras or phones to viewing windows without prior consent.
Calendar
We operate on a September–May calendar, beginning after Labor Day each fall. The academy runs a 32-week session of classes. While Labor Day is closed, all other single Monday holidays will still have classes. The studio follows RRISD weather days for inclement weather closures.
