STUDIO POLICIES
Parent Portal
Each family will have a parent portal to register for classes, view account balances, etc. It is your responsibility to access your parent portal account and keep your contact information and student information up to date.
Tuition Structure
Enrichment Program
Ages 3-6:
1 Class: $75 per month
2 Classes: $150 per month
Hip Hop Add on: $60 per month
Ages 7-18:
1 45 min Class: $60 per month
1 60 min Class- $70 per month
2 Classes- $130 per month
3 Classes- $180 per month
4 Classes- $240 per month
5 Classes- $300 per month
Young Artists Academy Program
YAA Pre-Academy: $180 per month (required classes)
YAA II rehearsals: $65 per month
YAA Premier: $300 per month (required classes) ; Elective Class (Hip Hop)- $60 per month
Premier Ensemble Rehearsal - $60 per month;
YAA Stellar/Elite: $360 per month (required classes); Elective Class (Hip Hop)- $60 per month
Stellar/Elite Ensemble Rehearsals - $65 per month
1. Tuition is based on the entire season (August-June) with an average of 38 classes per season. Tuition fees are divided amongst the course of 11 months with 11 monthly installments charged to the card on file on the first of each month. Tuition is non-refundable and is not based on students’ attendance in their classes.
2. You are not paying for scheduled calendar holidays.
3. We do not offer make-up classes for classes missed for illness, personal commitment, etc.
4. Weekly class sessions canceled by Norma’s Academy of Dance will rescheduled.
5. There will be a 20% discount on tuition fees for the month of June. Tuition will include auxiliary costs associated with Spring Concert Rehearsal Week leading up to the show. The tuition amount will be posted to your parent portal June 1st.
Payment Policies
1. A non-refundable annual registration fee of $40 (1st student in family)/$25 (each add’l student in family) is due at the time of online registration to secure a student’s space in class. Students will be dropped from their enrolled classes if registration payment is not received within 24 hours of registration.
2. Your first month’s tuition is due at the time of registration to secure a student’s space in class. Students will be dropped from their enrolled classes if tuition payment is not received within 24 hours of registration.
3. You will NOT receive monthly billing statements or invoices. You are responsible for staying up to date with your account balances via the parent portal.
4. Payments are due on the 1st of each month via automatic draft. You will not receive monthly billing statements or invoices and are responsible for staying up to date with your tuition balances via the parent portal.
5. If your payment method on file is declined, an alternate payment must be made within 48 hours. A $20 late fee will be assessed for any payments not made in full by the 5th of the month. Payment must be received by the 10th of the month in order for your student to attend class.
6, All monthly tuition payments, registration fees, concert fee bundles, and costume fee balances will be auto-drafted via the card on file. You will be emailed a receipt after each transaction is auto-drafted.
7. All 2023-24 registration fees are valid through June 8th 2024.
8. We offer two (2) payment options:
Monthly: Tuition payments are due on the 1st of each month
Annual (10% discount w/this option): Payment due at time of registration. If you would like to submit an annual tuition payment, you must leave a note on your registration form so we can adjust your payment amount.
9. We can not hold a student’s space in class without monthly tuition payment. Therefore, if payment is unable to be processed and no notice of withdrawal is received, your student will be dropped from class and you must re-register for the following session.
10. We require a two weeks written notice via email if you choose to withdraw from Norma’s Academy of Dance.
Refunds
1. There are no refunds given for annual registration fee, tuition, costumes, concert fees or any acts of God including but not limited to, pandemics, natural disasters, etc.
2. There are no refunds given for missed classes due to weather closings, illness or personal commitments, etc.
3. Norma’s Academy of Dance reserves the right to cancel any class not meeting minimum enrollment requirements. In this case, we will only issue a refund if we are unable to place your student in another class.
Dress Code
Enrichment and Young Artists Academy dress codes are mandatory to participate in class. Attire will be strictly enforced. Dress codes are the responsibility of the student and parent. Hair MUST be secured in a bun or pulled back off of student's face. NO beads, underwear, jewelry, or hair barrettes. Beads are dangerous, noisy, and distracting to the students.
Dance Concerts & Fees
Enrichment Program: Students enrolled in the Enrichment Program have the opportunity to participate in our Christmas Concert in December and our Spring Concert in June. It is the professional recommendation of NAOD that each child participates in both the Holiday and Spring Concerts. This allows you to track your child’s progress throughout the year.
Enrichment Program Concert Fees: Once Concert fees are submitted, they are non-refundable and indicate your student’s participation. If you choose to withdraw prior to the concert date and no longer want your student to participate, the concert fees are non-refundable. However, you will receive your costumes because costumes are ordered in advance.
June Concert Fee Bundle: The $260 total concert fee bundle includes one class costume & hair accessory, one complimentary ticket, one participation trophy, and one commemorative t-shirt.
*$260: 1st student in family
*$200: 2nd student in family
*$140: 3rd student in family
For students that take more than one class, there are additional costume fees.
Ages 3-6: Each additional costume is $60
Ages 7 and up: Each additional costume is $65
Concert Fee Bundle payment is processed via auto-draft on February 12th. The remaining costume fees are processed via auto-draft on March 11th.
Young Artists Academy Program:
Members of the Young Artists Academy have additional performance requirements in addition to the concerts listed above.
Pre-Academy: Students enrolled in the Pre-Academy are required to participate in both the December and June Concert as well as an In-Studio Showing. Participation is mandatory.
YAA Students: Students enrolled in the Young Artists Academy are required to participate in both the December and June Concert as well as the YAA Concert in May. Participation is mandatory.
-YAA May Concert Deposit & Ticket Sales Commitment: There will be a concert venue deposit due in March and a ticket requirement for each student in the YAA Concert. These amounts will be finalized in January. Concert tickets are $20 per general admission ticket. If students do not sell the required tickets, they will be responsible for the costs of the unsold tickets.
-YAA May Concert Costume Fees: 1) Costumes may be used from prior concerts. 2) Costumes may be ordered. Cost: range from $60-$70 per costume. You will receive exact amounts by mid February. Costume fees are due in March along with participation fees.
Pre-Academy In-Studio Showing: There is no participation fee associated with the In-Studio Showing. Each student is allotted 3 guests (no ticket cost). However, there may be a nominal fee associated with student attire for the showing.
Calendar & Studio Closings
We generally follow the Fulton County & Fayette County School calendars. However, we do not follow all of the school holiday closings. You are not paying for scheduled calendar holidays. Notification of closings due to situations beyond the control of management or inclement weather will be provided via email, studio social media platforms (Facebook & Instagram), and studio website.
August 7 Enrichment & Young Artists Academy Classes Begin
September 2 –4 CLOSED- Labor Day Holiday
September 8 Fall/Winter Registration Ends
September 9 New Parent Orientation I
September 23 Christmas Concert Fees Due
October 14 Final Christmas Concert Fee Deadline (+ late fee)
October 16– 21 Parent Observation Week
November 11 Winter/Spring Reg. Opens to Current Students
November 18 Winter/Spring Session Reg. Opens to Public
November 20 – 25 CLOSED-Thanksgiving Holiday
December 9 – 16 Concert Rehearsal Week
December 16 Christmas Concert
December 18 – January 5 CLOSED- Christmas & New Year Holiday
January 6 Enrichment & YAA Classes Resume
January 15 CLOSED- MLK Holiday
February 12 Spring Concert Fee Bundle Due
February 19 CLOSED- Presidents Day
March 11 Costume Fee Balance Due
March 11-16 Parent Observation Week * (Subject to Change)
April 1-6 CLOSED- Spring Break
April 28 Pre-Academy In-Studio Showing
May 4 Young Artists Academy Concert
May 25-27 CLOSED- Memorial Day Holiday
June 1-June 7 Spring Concert Rehearsal Week
June 8 Enrichment & YAA Spring Concert
Misconduct & Parent/Teacher Conferences
Unsportsmanlike conduct from the students and parents will NOT be tolerated. If there is an infraction, the director of the Academy reserves the right to ask the parent to withdraw from the studio. Parents having any concerns with any of your child's instructors or class activity must contact the office to make an appointment for a conference. Please do not broach your concerns in the hallways or during normal class times. These situations can sometimes get out of control and this is not the proper time or manner to discuss. Norma’s Academy of Dance has a zero-tolerance bullying and cyberbullying policy. If a student is involved in an instance of bullying, the parent will be notified immediately and asked to schedule a conference with the director. Bullying and cyberbullying are grounds for dismissal from Norma’s Academy of Dance.
Waiver & Release of Liability
I agree that if my child or I (heretofore known as "we") engage in any physical exercise, class, or activity on the premises or any venue where we participate as representatives of NAOD, we do so at our own risk. I agree that we are voluntarily participating in activities and use of said facilities, premises (including the parking lot) and designated NAOD venues. I assume all risk of injury, illness and damage, or loss to us or our property that might result, including, without limitation, any loss or theft of any personal property. I agree that this consent and assumption of risk statement covers each and every event or activity sponsored by Norma's Academy of Dance. I agree to release and discharge you (and your affiliates, employees, and agents) from any and all claims or cause of action (known or unknown) arising out of your negligence. I acknowledge that I have carefully read this Waiver and Release and fully understand that it is a release of liability.
COVID-19
By signing this agreement, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that my child(ren) and I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by attending Norma’s Academy of Dance and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death. By signing this agreement, I agree that my child and any accompanying persons will not enter Norma’s Academy of Dance if we exhibit any symptoms of COVID-19.
Medical Release
I give my permission for Norma's Academy of Dance to take my child to a medical/dental facility, if necessary, in case of emergency, if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached. NAOD will not be responsible for the cost of any medical care or treatments. I hereby waive all claims whatsoever in connection with such medical treatments.
Photo/Video Release
I give my consent for images (photographs & video) of my child to be taken and used to document the activities of Norma's Academy of Dance. I grant NAOD permission to use images for educational and promotional purposes. I understand that if I DO NOT want images of my child used, I will indicate this in writing and the signed letter will be emailed or given to studio in a physical form. I understand that names will not be published or posted publicly without consent from student’s parent/guardian.
Class Placement & Technical Assessment
Enrichment Program: Age is used as a preliminary guide for placing students in class. However, students are assessed on their technical progress to determine the proper class for their skillset. Students are evaluated throughout the year on their technical progress by their instructors. Promotions are sent out in December and June. We ask that all parents trust and respect the expertise of our staff.
Young Artists Academy: YAA Placement is based on technical and artistic skill, not age. Students are evaluated throughout the year on their technical progress by their instructors. Each member of the YAA will be evaluated by their instructors in June in order to determine whether or not they will continue in the program and to determine their placement for the upcoming season. We ask that all parents trust and respect the expertise of our staff.
Withdrawal Policy
We require a two-week written notice via email if you withdraw from Norma’s Academy of Dance.
Bright from the Start Exemption
Norma's Academy of Dance is not a licensed child care facility. Norma's Academy of Dance is not required to be licensed by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning. Norma's Academy of Dance is exempt from state licensure requirements.