Registration

A registration fee is collected for September-June classes, and summer sessions. Register at your first class or mail registration with tuition to:

Academy of Dance 412 E. Fairhaven, Burlington WA 98233

360-333-0982 (Office)

Registration & Liability Release Forms

**If you take more than one hour of dance a week, classes are further discounted.  

Private classes are available upon request.  If you would like to see a class added to this schedule, contact us. AOD adds new classes through the year!

Payments

Tuition payments are due at the 1st class of the month. A $10 late fee is to be applied on late tuition. Registration fees are due at your 1st class for the school year, Sept – August along with additional Camps during the Summer. All returned checks will pay a minimum $35 NSF fee.

Missed Classes

There are no refunds for missed classes of any length. Students who miss classes due to vacations, sickness, and other sports are encouraged to make-up classes and are to be scheduled in the same month your class was missed or in a timely manner as approved by Mrs. Yvonne. Good attendance is important to good dancing!

Observation

Quiet observation is welcome the last class of each month. Please view from the studio foyer.

Withdrawal

Written notice is required by the 1st of the month prior to terminating a dance class, or tuition will be collected.

Bad weather

In case of snow or other bad weather, AoD usually follows Burlington-Edison school closures. We advise you to call AoD about your class status.

Winter Wonderland Showcase

Academy of Dance holds an informal all school demonstration, “Winter Wonderland”, in December each year. This short performance is held at a local auditorium or our studios. Students have the opportunity to show families & friends various techniques they’ve learned in class from the beginning of the year. 

June Formal Recital

Academy of Dance holds our all-school formal dance recital every June at a Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available for purchase in advance (refer to Calender of Events) and the day of recital. Costumes are ordered before winter demonstrations and are an extra expense that we collect by December. There is a mandatory dress rehearsal for this recital.  

 

Class Pictures

Professional photographers take class and individual pictures of students in their recital costumes. Academy of Dance encourages all classmates to attend whether purchasing pictures or not, as these photographs are creating memories for a lifetime!

Summer Dance

Special classes and camps are held in addition to our regulary scheduled classes and is a great time for new and existing students to dance.  Parents are encouraged to attend the last week of classes for demonstrations and Awards.

Convention and Competitions

These are an opportunity for dancers 6 years and older, to attend classes with world-renowned faculty and perform at regional and national levels. Advance groups with a minimum of 6 students are required to form a dedicated group. Extra expenses and rehearsals are to be expected.

Workshops & Special Events

** EVENT ONLY- YMCA ONLY- Field Trip- Event only Waiver

Dance workshops are throughout the year. Other events include pizza parties, movie night, parades, awards, skating parties, and more.