| 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 AUTODRAFT 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 (Three weeks of August and full tuition for September- May).
- If you have a past due amount, your monthly auto draft will include your past due amounts,
including any late fees.
 

| 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 14, 2021.
Costume Fees- Are per costume per class due by October 13, 2022. If Costume Fees are not
received by October 20, 2022 a $15 late fee will be added per costume. If registering after the
Costume Fee is due, you will have 1 month after the Registration date to pay the Costume Fee.
• 3/4 Combo, 4/5 Combo, 5/6 Combo Costumes: $80
• Ballet I, Ballet II, Ballet III, Pre Pointe, Demi Apprentice, Kid Hop, Jazz I, Jazz II/III, Tap I, Tap II
Costumes: $85
• Tap III, Beginning Hip Hop I, Beginning Hip Hop II, Modern I, Modern II, Teen Ballet, Apprentice
Ballet, Apprentice Jazz, Junior Ballet, Junior Jazz, Pre Pro Ballet, Pre Pro Jazz Costumes: $90
• Tap IV, Tap V, Advanced Hip Hop, Intermediate Hip Hop, Junior Modern, Pre Pro Modern
Costumes: $95
Recital Fee- $60 for the first dancer and $40 for each additional dancer due by March 13, 2023.
A late fee of $15 will be added monthly until this charge is paid in full. See “Recital Information”
below for ticketing 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 inquires within 24-48 hours during our business hours.
Office Number and hours: 678.682.9238 | Monday-Thursday 4:00-8:00PM
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
- No tapping on viewing windows
- No jumping, running, standing, or moving the furniture
- Please eat your meals in the break room; 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 |
2023 Recital Date: Monday June 5, 2023 at the Gas South Theatre and may change by the
start of August 2022.The studio will be split into TWO casts and your dancer will be casted in
either or both the 5:00 and 7:30 performance. There will also be Dress Rehearsal that day as well
at the theatre.

With your paid Recital Fee, you will receive 2 tickets per student to the Recital. If your dancer is
in more than one cast, you can choose which performance the tickets are used for. Each
additional ticket will be $15 and available for purchase at 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.