Tuition, Registrations Fees & Payments Tuition rates are
based on the full season as a COURSE FEE. Tuition is made in monthly
installments and not based on the number of classes each month. A full
dance season includes a minimum of 28 lessons per class.
*Tuition fees
are paid monthly or in one annual payment (which offers a 5%
discount). A Standard Membership Fee per dance family, and an initial
tuition payment is due at registration to guarantee class placement.
*Payment options: Monthly Automatic Payment by credit card, debit
card or checking account withdrawal (ACH) is the preferred method.
PLEASE NOTE: A 3% fee applies to credit card payments. A 1.2% fee
applies to all ACH payments. There is no processing fee for debit card
payments. All tuition payments will be pulled on the 1st day of each
month.
NSF & Late Payments
-NSF on electronic checks, declined debit, or declined credit cards will
incur a $25 penalty fee.
-GDA will charge a $10 late fee if tuition payment is not received within
10 days from due date.
Withdrawal from Classes There is a two-month minimum for
all lessons. One-month notice from the first of the month is required to
discontinue any payments. All automatic bank debiting or credit card
charges will stop after the one-month notice period.
Rescheduling, Substitution, Cancellation GDA reserves
the right to provide a substitute teacher. GDA also reserves the right to
reschedule, combine or cancel classes.
Requesting Video Recordings If a student is scheduled to
miss class (vacation, appointments, etc.) you can request the instructor
record what your Dancer missed in their recital dance and have it sent
to you or your Dancer.
Refunds
-No refunds on class tuition or credits on missed lessons.
-No refunds on Registration/Membership Fee, or Premium
Membership.
-No refunds on Recital Packages, additional Costume Packages,
classroom attire, or shoes.
-A tuition refund will be issued for lessons that are canceled without
being rescheduled or providing a substitute.
Attendance Regular attendance is vital to student progress and
group choreography. Please make every effort to attend each class. If
a student misses more than 2 of the final 8 classes before recital, they
may be dismissed from participating in the recital routine at the
discretion of the teacher.
Dress Code Each level has an assigned class color. This helps
instructors to quickly identify their students, allows teachers to assess
how well the students are implementing the technique being taught,
and for GDA staff to direct students and serve parents more effectively.
All Dancers should be covered from shoulders down to at least under
the knee, or longer.
-For cooler days, dancers can wear a solid color tight fitting tank top,
long sleeved dance wrap, or long sleeved sweater wrap over their
leotard. Our little Dancers can wear long sleeved t-shirts, turtlenecks,
etc. under their leotards as well.
-T-shirts, loose fitting tank tops, sweatshirts, jeggings, joggers, etc. are
not allowed under any circumstance.
-Dancers that do not have appropriate dancewear attire will be asked
to sit out of class. A text or phone call will be made to the parent to
inform them. Parents can bring dancewear to the studio and the
Dancer can take class once changed. Or, Dancers can leave with the
parent and come prepared the following class/week.
-Dancers are allowed to wear thin socks with shoes. Thick athletic
sock stretch shoes out and cause sloppiness, shifting, and potential
injury and are not allowed.
Hair Dancer hair should be pulled back off their face and neck in a
ponytail or bun. No loose strands of hair are allowed. Hair must be
tight and secure. If time is consistently wasted waiting on students to
fix/pull hair back, GDA will implement a policy studio wide that all
student wear a bun.
Lost & Found Any lost & found items not claimed will be donated
2-3 times during the season and after recital.
Inclement Weather Policy If the New Lisbon or Tomah School
Districts cancel or dismisses students early because of weather
conditions, GDA will also be closed. Listen to local radio for school
cancellations/early dismissals, check our Facebook Page and watch for
text alerts. If more than 2 lessons of the same class are cancelled due
to inclement weather GDA will make them up.
Christmas Showcase & Costuming Tiny Tots, Pre, and Intro
Dancers perform in a Christmas/Holiday Showcase. Costume
accessories are provided by GDA & are added to their classroom
uniform. A $10 Accessory Rental Fee will be auto pulled from the
method of payment on file on Nov18th, 2026. If you would prefer to
pay by cash or check it must be done before the due date. Tickets will
be an additional fee.
Spring Recital Each spring, we end our season with a fully-staged,
professional Recital Performance in May or June. We encourage but do
not require participation. Spring Recital and mandatory rehearsal
dates/times will be tentatively published January.
Spring Recital Package/Costume Package Payment
Spring Recital Costume Package/Additional Costumes fees will be split
into 3 installments. Payments will be auto pulled by the Method of
Payment on file on Sept. 18th, 2026, Oct. 18th 2026 and Nov. 18th 2026.
If you would prefer to pay by cash or check, it must be done before the
due dates. A $25 convenience fee & shipping charge will be added to
every Recital Costume Package and additional costume paid after Nov.
18h, 2026. No refunds on Recital Package or Additional Costumes
whether made as a partial payment or in full. Tickets will be an
additional fee.
Recital Choreography & Late Registration Level I and
up Dancers that register after Nov. 1st, 2026 will be added to the class
recital dance from the date they start and moving forward. They will
not be added to choreography, or formations that have already been
taught and learned by students.
Account Balances & Spring Recital Participation
Any outstanding account balances that are not paid in full by May 1st
,
2027 will result in students not participating in the Spring Recital and
no refunds of any kind will be given.
GDA Syllabus, Curriculum & Choreography
-It is unlawful to use GDA syllabus, curriculum and choreography for
purposes unrelated to GDA without permission.
-Verbal permission is required from GDA instructors to record classes.
-Verbal permission is required from GDA instructors to share recorded
under any circumstances.
Disruptive behavior Some students can’t help being disruptive
to the learning environment, and some students choose to be
disruptive. Understandably, disruptive behavior isn’t fair to their
classmates striving to learn, or their paying parents, that the
instructors’ attention is continually averted. If a student is consistently
disruptive or disrespectful, GDA will unenroll them for the season with
no refunds.
‘Abandoned’ Recital Costumes, Photos & Videos
Any costumes not picked up BEFORE the next dance season begins
becomes property of GDA. Recital photos & videos not picked up
BEFORE the next dance season begins will be disposed of.
Adding a second parent/guarding to the parent
portal The registering parent/guardian must give GDA written
permission to add a second person to the account.
GDA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE AND UPDATE THE STUDIO
POLICY AT ANY TIME.
By enrolling your child at GDA, you have informed us that you
understand and agree to abide by GDA Studio Policies. Also by
enrolling your child, you give GDA permission to use your child’s
photo, image, or recordings on social media and advertising.
