Policies & Communication

Communication is key.

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At AAD, we value our relationships with students and parents above all else. We guarantee your satisfaction or we’ll work with you to make it right!
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Communication

  • Recital Handbook – Issued prior to recital with all the details you need to be performance-ready.

  • Email Communication – We ask each family to provide a valid email address. All major updates, announcements, and reminders are sent via email. No email? No problem—we’ll do our best to keep you informed through other channels. Questions? Stop by the desk anytime!

  • Private Parent Portal – Access class schedules, billing, costume info, and more at our exclusive parent site:
    www.dmparentportal.com/studio505

  • Social Media – Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to see highlights, photos, behind-the-scenes fun, and important reminders. Don’t forget to tag us and share your AAD moments!

  • Private Facebook Groups – Each level has its own private group for real-time updates, added support, and community connection: Firsteps, Kidance, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, Level 5

Performances

  • In May or early June, we end our dance season with a professional and highly anticipated recital. We encourage all of our students to participate, but do not require it. Recital is a wonderful opportunity for your child to showcase all their hard work made throughout the year.  Recital tickets are reserved seating and go on sale in mid April.
  • The annual spring recital, local festivals, parades, competitions and events are all performance opportunities for AAD students.  All classes participate in the recital, except Twinkle Twos. Other performances, classes are selected by individual instructors based on event, stage size and other factors.

Observation

  • Parents are invited to observe the last 5-10 minutes of the last lesson of each month.  Parents are asked to observe quietly so students can focus on their exercises and instructors can train without distractions. There is no observation after December 31, as we begin preparing for our spring recital. This option may vary based on current health and safety regulations.

Inclement Weather

  • In the case of inclement weather, a post will be made on all AAD social media sites no later than 3:00 PM.  We do not necessarily follow school closings. If more than one class is cancelled in a season it may be made up during other classes or will be rescheduled.  One snow day/canceled class is built into AAD season’s tuition.
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Attendance

  • In order to take full advantage of the instruction offered, regular class attendance is necessary.  As a courtesy to the entire class, please avoid being tardy. Students must attend the final 8 classes before the spring recital.  Students should do their best to be on time for class and try not to leave early unless it is an emergency or important event.  All  circumstances will be considered.  There are NO REFUNDS for missed classes.  Students may attend an alternate class for a make-up if preferred.
  • Competition dancers; please refer to the competition handbook.
  • Absence Form: amandasacademy.com/absent/

Costume Orders

  • A $50 non-refundable costume deposit is due November 1 (per costume/class). The balance for all costumes is due February 1.  Young classes (such as Kidance & Kidtap classes) only have one costume for both classes. Tap and Hip Hop classes typically include just an accessory/discounted charge to help keep costs down. In some cases, “make-your-own costume” instructions will be issued.

Parking

  • AAD offers plenty of free downtown parking on the north side of the building, near the entrance of the studio.  Overflow parking is available in the lot adjacent to the AAD lot.  Please feel free to park in either lot or on Division Street.
  • We also offer safe car to door accessibility for those families who prefer to just drop off and pick up their dancer.

Calendar of Events

 

Schedule Release Date July 3, 2025
Registration Opens July 30, 2025
Open House August 6 & August 27; 4-7 pm
Classes Begin September 8, 2025
Torchlight Parade- No Classes September 25, 2025
Competition Deposit Due October 1, 2025
Halloween- No Classes October 31, 2025
Recital Costume Deposit Due November 1, 2025
Fall Break November 24-30, 2025
Winter Break December 22-January 4, 2026
Recital Costume Balance Due February 1, 2026
Mid-Term Break TBA
Spring Break April 1-7, 2026
In Studio Dress Rehearsal April 27-30 2026
Memorial Day- No Classes May 25, 2026
Dress Rehearsal May 15-16, 2026 (tentitive)
Annual Recital May 15-16, 2026 (tentitive)