| STUDIO MANIFESTO | 

Here at Southern Performing Arts Academy we are passionate about dance! Our staff is committed to quality instruction and promise to give your dancer a well-rounded dance education! We believe in preparing a dancer for any career even if it is not in dance. Being a part of dance teaches dedication, perseverance, positive self-image, discipline, teamwork and passion (to name a few) that is important for any career!

 

| REGISTRATION AND FEES | 

Before lacing up those dance shoes, it’s important that all students and/or parents – whether returning or new – have an online account with The Studio Director. You can register in person, over the phone, or from the convenience of your couch at https://www.southernperformingartsacademy.com/portal

 

• ALL fees (Registration, Tuition, Costume Fee, and Recital Fee) are on AUTO-DRAFT with the credit/ debit card you have saved in your Studio Director profile. You may change this credit/debit card monthly from your Studio Director login from home if you need to. We accept VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and AMEX.

• Tuition is charged on the 3rd of every month. A $15 late fee will be added on the 10th if your card is declined on the 3rd. Late fees will be added monthly until balance is brought to zero. 

• If you choose to pay by check for any of your payments, you will be charged a Processing Fee of $15 for each payment. Returned checks will incur a $15 fee.

• Tuition is not prorated for absences, cancelled classes, holidays or partial months. Tuition is based on 9.75 months starting August 11, 2025; three weeks of tuition is due for August and full tuition is due for the months September through May.

• If you have a past due amount, your monthly auto draft will include your past due amounts, including any late fees. After two months of non-payment, your student will be automatically withdrawn. All Withdraw Fees will be charged. If you Register again, Registration Fees will be charged again. 

 

| FEES |

Registration Fee- $60 for the first student, $40 for each additional student

Monthly Tuition- See page 1 for Tuition Rates. A 5% discount is given to additional siblings on the same account. A 5% discount is given to accounts paying all 9.75 months of tuition by September 15, 2025.

Costume Fees- Are per costume per class due by October 16, 2025. If Costume Fees are not received by October 24, 2025 a $15 late fee will be added per costume. If registering after the Costume Fee is due, you will have 1 month after Registration date to pay the Costume Fee.

• 3/4 Combo, 4/5 Combo, 5/6 Combo Costumes: $85

• All other levels of dance classes: $95

 

Recital Fee- $40 per dancer due by March 12, 2026. A late fee of $15 will be added monthly until this charge is paid in full. See “Recital Information” below for more information. Recital Fee pays for our professional theatre rent, technical staff and other recital costs.

 

| COMMUNICATION |

By now you have probably noticed that we are BIG on communication here at SPAA. It is our promise to attend to all inquiries within 24-48 hours during our business hours.

 

Office Number: 678.682.9238

Hours: Monday-Thursday 4:00PM-8:00PM and Saturday 10:00AM-1:00PM

Email: info@southernperformingartsacademy.com

Website: southernperformingartsacademy.com

Facebook: facebook.com/SouthernPerformingArtsAcademy

Instagram: Southernperformingaa

Registration and Pay using Studio Director Login: https://www.southernperformingartsacademy.com/portal

 

For convenience, our primary form of communication is via email. You will receive regular reminders and newsletters so please ensure that our email address is in your contact list! Yahoo and Hotmail emails, tend to bounce. Please let us know right away if you aren’t receiving emails!

 

 

| SAFETY |

• Please watch your children at all times. Students under the age of 12 need an adult to leave the building.

• No tapping on viewing windows

• No jumping, running, standing, or moving the furniture

• Please eat your meals in the kitchen; light snacks/drinks with lids are okay in the lobby

• Throw away all trash and take home all items each night

• Empty studios are not playrooms

 

| IMPORTANT DATES |

Important Dates will be emailed and available on our website! We follow the GCPS Schedule!

 

| CANCELLATION POLICY |

Leaving this contract early constitutes a Withdrawal Fee that is due at the time of withdraw, canceling the school season’s contract under your account.  To withdraw, see the front desk and sign the required withdrawal form. The Withdrawal Fee is equal to one month’s tuition for the class(es) you are withdrawing from. Tuition already paid for that month does not count as this separate withdrawal fee. Late fees apply and are added until balance reaches zero.

 

| RECITAL INFORMATION |

2026 Recital Date: June 1-2, 2026 at the Gas South Theatre and is subject to change before February 2026.The studio will be split into casts and your dancer will be casted in either one or multiple performances. There will also be Dress Rehearsal those days as well at the theatre.  

 

Our Recital Fee pays for our professional theatre rent, technical staff and other recital costs that are required for a professional recital. Tickets for the recital will be available for purchase through the Gas South Box Office. 

 

Recital Prep Week will happen in April during your dancer’s class time and it is very important that one family member attends. You receive information and forms on ticketing, rehearsals, make up, tights and costumes! 

 

| CREDIT AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT |

I hereby authorize Southern Performing Arts Academy to charge my credit card for all services and products related to my family's enrollment in classes and activities at the Southern Performing Arts Academy, including but not limited to tuition, registration, costumes, recital fees, accessories, etc. If Annual tuition is submitted via monthly installments I understand that my credit or debit card will continue to be charged on the monthly, session or periodic basis unless I notify the front desk by turning in a withdrawal form at Southern Performing Arts Academy. I understand that it will not be sufficient notice to merely tell an instructor or supervisor of our intent to discontinue, nor send e-mail. I have read this entire agreement and understand that I will be held fully responsible for its terms and conditions of service. I understand that once the monthly installments for my annual tuition have occurred there will be no refund given if I decide to discontinue. I agree to notify Southern Performing Arts Academy, immediately of any change in the status of my charge account including but not limited to card expiration, name change, limitation of use, loss or theft of the card, etc. In the event that the amount charged is refused for whatever reason, I accept responsibility for full payment for the amount charged as well as the late fee of $15.00.