PRECISION DANCE ACADEMY

FALL 2023-SPRING 2024 SCHEDULE

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
9:30-10:00am 3:45-4:15 4:00-5:00 4:30-5:30 4:30-5:30 9:30-10:00am

Tiny Tip Toes *NEW* Competition

Mini Movers/ Ballet Tap/Jazz Rehearsal Tiny Tip Toes
Adv Mini Movers I I
Tumble

10:15-11:00am 4:15-5:15 5:00-6:00 5:30-6:30 5:30-6:30 10:15-11:00am

Mini Movers/ Tumble Ballet Tap/Jazz Competition

Mini Movers
Adv Mini I/II II/III II/III Rehearsal
Movers Ballet/Tap
Ballet/Tap

4:15-5:00 5:15-6:15 6:00-7:30 6:30-7:30 6:30-7:30 11:15-12:00

Mini Movers Petite Ballet Tap & Jazz Competition Advanced

Ballet/Tap Performing III/IV Technique Rehearsal Mini Movers
Company III/IV Ballet/Tap

5:00-5:45 6:15-7:15 7:30-8:30 7:30-8:15 7:30-8:30 12:00

Advanced Tumble/Stunts Pointe/Variations Lyrical/ Private Private Lessons

Mini Movers III/IV III/IV Contemporary Lessons &
Ballet/Tap III/IV Rehearsals

5:45-6:45 7:15-8:45 8:30-9:15 8:15-9:00 REGISTER ONLINE:

PRECISIONDANCEACADEMY.COM
Broadway Senior Private Lessons Adult Tap
Theatre Performing Suggested Ages for Each Level
I-III Company Tiny Tip Toes (18m-2.5)
Mini Movers I (Ages 2.5-4)
6:45-8:15 8:45-9:30 9:00-9:30 Advanced Mini Movers (Ages 4-5)
Level I (Ages 5-7)
Junior Private Lessons Adult Jazz Level II (Ages 7-9)
Performing Level III (Ages 10-12)
Company Level IV (Ages 13 & up)

*All Closings, Important Dates, and Reminders can be found on our website: precisiondanceacademy.com,
In the studio-on the calendar board and announced via e-mail and Facebook.
*** Fall Classes Begin September 11th and culminate with our end of year recital in June. ***
 2023-2024 Registration Guidelines &
Company and Competition Requirements
The curriculum chart will guide you in the registration process so you know which classes your dancer should enroll in for their
age/level. The classes checked off below are strong recommendations to ensure your dancer is getting the appropriate amount of
training for their age. This chart should be followed as your dancer advances each year, with the recommendations of teachers.

AGE/ MINI TAP/JAZZ BALLET POINTE JAZZ /TAP CONTEMPORARY TUMBLE

LEVEL MOVER/ COMBO with TECHNIQUE OR LYRICAL
ADVANCED ---------- teacher
MINI M USICAL invitation
MOVERS THEATRE

Mini Mover/
Advanced
Mini Mover

Level I
(Ages 5-7)
*Register for
Company with
teacher
invitation
Level II
(Ages 7-9)
*Register for
Company with
teacher
invitation
Level III
(Ages 10-12)
*Register for
Company
with teacher
invitation

Level IV
(Ages 13 &
up)
*Register for
Company with
teacher
invitation
Company/Competition Dancer Requirements:
Dancers who are in our performing company should register for their appropriate company class which they were invited into.
This will be a choreography class to learn and rehearse for upcoming performance opportunities. They must also enroll in
additional classes for continued education in individual genres. ***Please see requirements below:
Petite Company: Company Class and at least one additional class of choice
Junior & Senior Company: Company Class, Ballet (in the recommended level), and at least one additional class of choice
Competition Dancer Requirements: Dancers wishing to take part in competition season must be enrolled in the following
classes all season: Recommended company class, the additional company class requirements and the mandatory Tap & Jazz
Technique class (applies to Senior Team members). Dancers will be required to attend all competition rehearsals, held on
Fridays for the entirety of the competition season (details and dates to be presented in the Fall).
 Payment Schedule 2023-2024 Dance Year
REGISTRATION FEE: $25 PER STUDENT (NON-REFUNDABLE)

Precision Dance Academy payment options: Acceptable forms of payment FOR TUITION ONLY include cash,
check or credit/debit card. Families choosing to pay by credit/debit must enroll in our auto payments by October 15th on
precisiondanceacademy.com by submitting the auto request form. After October 15th, only check and cash options are
available. Precision Dance Academy has 10 months of lessons with 5 equal payment semesters, regardless of the number of
weeks in each semester. Below is the breakdown of semesters and tuition due dates. *Auto debit accounts will be charged on the
1st of September, November, January, March, and May. Payments for anything other than tuition must be cash or check.

5 Semester Payment Due Dates:

• 1stpayment due week of September 11th 2023
• 2nd payment due week of November 6th 2023
• 3rd payment due week of January 2nd 2024
• 4th payment due week of March 4th 2024
• 5th payment due week of May 6th 2024

HOURS OF DANCE TUITION AMOUNT Payment Policies: Please note if you have more than
PER WEEK PER SEMESTER one dancer per family, you receive a discount. This is
1 $125 built into the prices. Semesters are culminating and are
1.5 $162 not to be taken in isolation.
2 $213
Checks made payable to: PDA or CASH
2.5 $263 Precision Dance Academy will be implementing a $25
3 $316 late fee to accounts that are past due by 7 days or more,
3.5 $370 returned checks, and insufficient funds for debit charges.
4 $420
4.5 $445 Payment Procedure: Please continue to follow our drop
box procedure inside the studio. Payment slips and
5 $494 envelopes are provided and should be utilized for each
5.5 $541 tuition, costume, and/or company package payment.
6 $591
6.5 $639 Returned Check: In the instance of a returned check or
7 $690 denied card payment, PDA requires payment via cash
within 7 days. Checks, cash, and credit/debit are
7.5 $737
accepted forms of payment.
8+ (unlimited) $760
Accepted forms of payment for costume packages are
check and cash only. Costumes will not be distributed to
those with outstanding payments or late fees. All
accounts must be current by the recital to grant a child’s
performance. Precision Dance Academy has a no refund
policy on all payments.
 Class Descriptions & Requirements
All classes are subject to change based on enrollment.

• All classes require students to arrive on time with hair pulled back in a ponytail or bun. (Ballet students must wear a bun)
• Water is encouraged in each class.
• Please label all your belongings ie: shoes, water bottle, additional clothing etc.
• All Class Attire: Appropriate class attire includes any color leotard and tights. Form fitted shorts may be worn over leotard and tights.
No jeggings, pajama pants or baggy clothing of any kind.

Class Description Requirements/Attire Performances Costume

Packages
This program, held in sessions is for $15 t-shirt fee for Fall
Tiny Tip Toes your first-time dancer! A class with Pink Ballet Shoes or Socks with Fall Performance Performance. Spring Recital
you right by their side to introduce Grips. Comfortable Attire Winter Performance costume fee is $50 and is due
the exciting world of dance! Socks for Parents Spring Recital along with payment for
Beginning elements of Ballet, Tap Spring session.
and Tumble are included!

Mini Movers Using familiar music and fun props to Pink Ballet Shoes, Black Velcro Fall Performance Package Payment is due in
Advanced Mini Movers introduce your preschooler to the art or Snap Tap Shoes Winter Performance full with the first tuition in
of dance! Includes Ballet, Tap & Boys: Black Ballet Shoes, Black Spring Recital the amount of $100. This
Tumble Lace Tap Shoes includes a costume and a
PDA t-shirt.

Tap/Jazz/Contemporary If Class Includes the following: Package Payment is due in

Tap/Jazz Lyrical/ or Tumble-The perfect way full with the first tuition in
for dancers to keep up on technique, Tap-Tan Mary-Jane style Tap Annual Spring Recital the amount of $100. This
Contemporary/Lyrical strength, stamina, & flexibility Shoes (no laces) includes a costume and a
through various genres of dance and *Tap/Jazz Technique III/IV PDA t-shirt.
Tumble tumbling. Ballet-Pink split sole leather class DOES NOT perform,
Ballet slippers (Boys-Black) as it is strictly a technique Additional classes beyond
Ballet Classes-The foundation of class. one require an $80 costume
dance. Recommended to all dancers fee per class, due the first
Ballet / Pointe Jazz- Tan slip on bootie style
to learn terminology and core dance week of October.
Jazz shoes
education. Barre, center and across
the floor work. Pointe offered by
Broadway Bound Lyrical/Contemporary- Tan
Recommendation.
‘pirouette’ shoes ‘
Broadway Bound-A class that has it
all! Broadway style Jazz including
acting, singing, modeling,
commercials, stage makeup,
costumes, crafts & scenery creation.

If you are invited into one of our Petite & Junior Company:
performing companies, this means Tan, slip on bootie style Jazz Autumn Lights Festival Package Payment is due in
you have showcased a love for dance shoes and tan Mary Jane buckle Winter Performance full in the amount of $220,
Company Classes through hard work, discipline and Tap shoes. Spring Recital the week of Oct 3rd. This
commitment to Precision Dance includes 2 costumes, a PDA t-
Academy. Senior Company: Tan, slip on More Opportunities will be shirt, and performance tights.
bootie style Jazz shoes, Tan Lace presented throughout the
year as they become Company members are
Once invited, all company members up Tap Shoes and Tan “pirouette”
available. required to pay an $80
are required to take additional “turner” shoes costume fee per additional
classes along with their company class with the first tuition.
class. You also then qualify to
participate on our elite
Competition Team.
Adult Tap/Jazz-No prior dancing Adult Tap- Black oxford Tap Fall Performance Adult classes will decide on
Adult Tap /Adult Jazz required! These beginner/ shoes Winter Performance costuming for each
intermediate classes are for anyone Spring Recital performance and purchase
who has danced or wants to learn Adult Jazz- Tan slip on Jazz their own costumes.
now! shoes.

Dancewear/Shoe Store recommendations: Capezio Dance Outlet (Wayne), Discountdance.com, The Dance Bag, (Paramus), Discount Dance Warehouse
(Budd Lake)
Precision Dance Academy 2023-2024 Studio Policies
Studio Etiquette
All dancers are expected to arrive to class on time. • All dancers are expected to wear the appropriate dance attire (tights, leotards, shorts, tank top). Casual
clothing is not suitable class attire. • All dancers are expected to have the proper shoes the first day of class and every dance class after • All dancers are
expected to have their hair in a tight ponytail or bun. It is not the teacher’s responsibility to provide hair ties. • Each dancer is responsible to bring their
own water to class. •Students should not bring a snack to class unless taking several hours in a row. If a snack break is approved by the teacher, please be
mindful of students with allergies. • No jewelry is to be worn during class. • No street shoes, gum, food or sticky drinks of any kind are allowed in the
studio by parents or dancers. • If arriving to class early, please do not enter the dance room until invited by your teacher. • If arriving to class late, please
send your child in alone with no disturbance, ready to dance. • Parents are not to come in and watch the dance lesson unless invited in by a teacher. •
Parents are expected to pick their dancer up promptly from class. • Parents are expected to stay in the PDA waiting room, if your child is not yet potty
trained or may need assistance in the bathroom. • If a parent needs to speak to a teacher about a concern or pressing matter, please email or call to discuss.
We are unable to address your concerns during class time. • Cell phone policy- If a parent or student defames the studio on social media, they will be asked
to leave the studio. Dancers with cell phones must keep them in the waiting room on silent during class time. Social media posting of dancers is prohibited
without parent consent. PDA is not liable for lost or stolen devices of any kind. Expected Dancer Behavior All dancers are expected to demonstrate good
behavior & manners and be respectful to their teachers and peers. • If your child is misbehaving during class time, the teacher reserves the option to give
your child a “break”. • If after the first warning your child continues to misbehave, the teacher reserves the option to dismiss your child for the remainder of
the class. • If your child continues to misbehave on a weekly basis, the teacher reserves the option to dismiss your child from the class permanently. • PDA
does not tolerate bullying. If at any point your child is caught bullying another child, they will be dismissed from the program • PDA does not tolerate
personal dispute between dancers.

Payments
All prices are subject to change each year. Please follow our yearly tuition chart for pricing options. Tuition is due five times per dance year. Please place cash
or check payments in our waiting room drop box in an envelope including our provided tuition slip • PDA has a no refund policy. • Each dancer is required
to purchase a costume for each class taken. Company classes require two costumes and a company package payment due in full in October • If you decide
to leave the dance year early, you are not subject to a refund. • If you decide to drop a class at any time throughout the year, you are not subject to a refund.
• If you join mid semester your tuition will be prorated accordingly • If there is a returned check, you are expected to pay a $25 fee, plus that payment in
cash. Insufficient funds for debit charges will result in a $25 cash fee within 7 days as well as tuition paid in full by cash • If any checks are returned more
than twice, you will have to pay the remainder of all payments in cash for the rest of the year. • If a check is returned, your child is immediately suspended
from class until payment is made. • Late Fees- Precision Dance Academy will be enforcing a $25 late fee to those who fail to pay on the week payments are
due • It is the parent’s responsibility to know when all payments are due.

Studio Closings/Missed Classes

There will be no refunds given for a missed class. You have the option to makeup classes missed for weather related closures and up to 5 sick days by taking
another class in the same age group. • If your child is going to be missing a class, you must notify your teacher via email. • PDA will follow all West
Milford school closings. The full closure schedule can be found on the PDA website.

Company Members
All company members are expected to attend all classes. • If your dancer is not attending a class, you must notify your teacher through email. • All
company members are required to take at least one additional class and are expected to attend all extra weekend rehearsals in preparation for performances.
• All company members are required to purchase the “Company Package” which provides 2 costumes, PDA shirt and performance tights. All company
members are required to attend all performances.

Recital/Show Tickets
Each class performs in our annual recital held in the Spring. Details TBA when they become available • Additional performance opportunities IE Autumn
Lights Festival will be presented throughout the year • Videography and flash photography is prohibited during all shows, where a professional company is
present • Parents are not permitted during closed rehearsals. •Tickets will be sold on tututix.com or through the studio prior to all recitals. This price is
separate from tuition and is subject to change without notice. Tickets will not be sold to families with outstanding balances. •Students will not be eligible
to perform in shows until their accounts have been paid for in full. Show Tickets are non-refundable.

Costumes Measuring
All dancers are measured in the beginning of the dance year. PDA follows the costume company size chart and orders costumes accordingly. If a dancer’s size
is on the cusp of two sizes, we are prone to purchase the larger size so the student will fit into it by the end of the year recital.

Liability
PDA owners, teachers and staff are not responsible for any lost belongings left at Precision Dance Academy, or any other locations where a PDA event is
held. • Precision Dance Academy and its staff are not responsible if your child gets hurt in class, at the studio or other locations where a PDA event is held.
I waive any claim I may have against Precision Dance Academy and its staff. With full knowledge of the risks involved, I hereby release Precision Dance Academy
from any and all liabilities, directly or indirectly arising related to any loss, damage, or injury.
 AUTOMATIC CARD PAYMENT OPTION
Precision Dance Academy offers an automatic withdrawal option for tuition
payments. Cash and checks are still an option for payment for those who prefer them. Please
fill out the form below if you are interested in automatic payments. The card provided below
will be used for the 2023-2024 Dance Year through June. Costume/Company Packages must
be paid by cash or check separately. This card is only for tuition payments. If your card
expires, please notify PDA and provide new information when needed. Tuition payments will
be withdrawn on the first of September, November, January, March and May. If for any
reason, a card is declined, PDA’s late fee of $25 per occurrence will apply.

AUTOMATIC PAYMENT FORM

Dancer’s Full Name:__________________________________________________________________________

FULL NAME AS IT APPEARS ON CARD:____________________________________________________

CARD NUMBER:______________________________________________________________________EXPIRATION DATE: _ _ /_ _ /_ _ _ _

3 DIGIT SECURITY CODE ON BACK: _ _ _ BILLING ZIP CODE: _ _ _ _ _

Signature giving PDA Authorization to charge the above card__________________________________________________

E-mail for receipts_________________________________________________________________________