Policies & Communication

Private Facebook Groups – Our private Facebook groups are the primary way we communicate with families throughout the season. Each level has its own group where we share reminders, announcements, schedule updates, and other important information. Groups are available for First Steps, Kidance, Levels 1–5, and more!

Email Updates – We also send important studio announcements and reminders by email, so be sure to provide a current email address when you register.

Parent Portal – Access your class schedule, tuition, costume information, and more anytime through our secure parent portal: www.dmparentportal.com/studio505

Follow Us on Social Media – Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for studio highlights, special events, behind-the-scenes fun, and plenty of AAD memories. We love seeing your photos too—don’t forget to tag us!

Recital Handbook – Before recital, you’ll receive a handbook with everything you need to help your dancer feel confident and performance-ready.

Each May or early June, we celebrate the end of our season with our annual recital—a professionally produced performance and one of the highlights of the year! While participation is encouraged, it is never required. Recital gives dancers the chance to shine on stage, build confidence, and celebrate everything they’ve accomplished throughout the season. Reserved seating tickets typically go on sale in mid-April.

In addition to recital, Amanda’s Academy of Dance dancers may have opportunities to perform at local festivals, parades, competitions, and community events throughout the year. All classes participate in the annual recital except Twinkle Twos. Participation in other performances is determined by the instructor based on the event, choreography, stage size, and other considerations.

One of our favorite traditions is inviting families into the studio! Parents are welcome to join us for the last 5–10 minutes of the final class each month to see what their dancer has been learning and celebrate their progress.

Beginning in January, classroom observations pause as we shift our focus to preparing for our exciting spring recital.

Consistent attendance helps dancers build confidence, develop new skills, and get the most out of every class. We understand that life happens, but we encourage dancers to attend regularly, arrive on time, and stay for the entire class whenever possible.

To participate in the spring recital, dancers are expected to attend the final eight classes leading up to recital. We understand that unavoidable conflicts arise, and individual circumstances will always be taken into consideration.

Missed a class? No worries! Dancers are welcome to attend a comparable class as a make-up when available. Please note that tuition is non-refundable for missed classes.

If your dancer will be absent, please let us know by completing our Absence Form: amandasacademy.com/absent

Competition dancers: Please refer to the Competition Handbook for additional attendance requirements.

A $50 non-refundable costume deposit is due November 1 for each recital costume. The remaining costume balance is due February 1.

To help keep recital affordable, many of our younger dancers (such as Kidance and Kidtap) wear one costume for both classes. Tap and Hip Hop classes often require only a simple accessory or reduced costume fee, and in some cases, families will receive easy “make-your-own costume” instructions.

Our goal is to keep costume costs as reasonable as possible while creating a fun and memorable recital experience for every dancer.

We offer plenty of free parking in the lot on the north side of the building, just steps from the studio entrance. If our lot is full, additional parking is available in the adjacent overflow lot, as well as on Division Street.

For added convenience, families are also welcome to use our safe “car to door” option, making it easy for dancers to get safely from the car to the studio door without having to park.