Policies

Thank you for choosing North Jefferson Academy of Dance. We will nurture their love for dance and baton in a caring, conservative, Christian environment. All of our instructors are qualified beyond simply having taken dance or baton and have a special love for young people and the art of dance and baton. Our studios all have top-grade, sprung dance floors for the safety of your dancer.

Registration Policies

REGISTRATION FEE(S): There is a $55 registration fee PER STUDENT. This fee is non-refundable and holds your dancer’s place in all classes for which you register them. CLASSES FILL QUICKLY. Registration is not complete without payment. If not paid within 24 hours, your dancer will be moved to a wait list. Students who took the FULL 2024-2025 dance season and/or summer 2025 at NJAD are guaranteed enrollment with registration fee payment in a class for their age until July 16th. Open enrollment begins July 17th.

ONLINE REGISTRATION PROCESS: Registration is held completely online. You must pay your full registration fee(s) ($55 per dancer) at time of sign up or you could lose your spot in selected class(es).

Visit the Registration tab for registration instructions and a full registration packet, which includes information on schedule, tuition, and other policies (which are also listed on this page).

Tuition

Tuition is based on a ten month year (August-May). For your convenience, you may make ten equal payments due your child’s first class of each month. First dancer’s tuition is full price. Additional dancer tuition is half price. A 10% discount is given on payment of a full year’s tuition made by September 15, 2025. Discount does not include registration fees or recital/theatre fees.

We accept checks, cash, credit cards at the studio, or online through PayPal to payments@njadonline.com or paypal.me/northjeffersondance. (Note: You will make payment to and receive a confirmation from GoWiPro, LLC.)

Tuition is non-refundable. In the event we must close for reasons beyond our control, we will offer make-up classes in some form to cover any we missed.

ABSENCES: Missed classes may be made up, but no refunds will be given.

DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS: A late fee will be added to any account over 7 days delinquent. If any account is more than 60 days delinquent, your child will not be allowed to return to class until it is paid to date.

RETURNED CHECKS: There will be a $30 fee on all returned checks. After one returned check, you may no longer pay this way.

DISCONTINUATION OF CLASSES: There is a required 2 week notice on all classes if your child wishes to discontinue dance classes with us. Please email this notice to info@njadonline.com. You will be required to pay tuition during the 2 week notice period.

Recital Fees

Recital fees cover all costumes, recital at The Alabama Theatre (twirl recital will be held at a different venue), as many guests as you wish to invite to the recital, and digital recital program. Please see registration packet on the Registration page for updated recital/theatre/performance fees that are due by October 15th. Important dates and closures can be found on the Dates page. Recital fees are non-refundable. In the event we must close for reasons beyond our control, we will offer make-up classes in some form to cover any missed and a recital will be held to the best of our abilities.

Dress Code & Class Etiquette

Dress codes will be strictly enforced. Dancers not adhering to dress code will not be allowed to take class. Some important notes:

  • No baggy t-shirts allowed in ANY class.
  • Hair must be up and out of face for ALL classes.
  • Legs must be covered to at least past the knees for ALL classes.
  • Cell phones are not permitted for usage during class. If a parent permits their student to carry a cell phone, it must remain in their bag and turned on silent.
  • Apple/smart watches may not be used for texting or checking notifications during class.
  • A teacher reserves the right to confiscate any devices interfering with instruction.
  • Bottled water only in dance studios.
  • No food allowed in dance studios.
  • Parents will not be allowed to wait inside the studio. You must drop your dancer off and pick them up at the main door.

Pre-Ballet: Pink or white tights, pink or white ballet shoes, leotard.

Elementary Combos:

  • Elem 1/2: Leotard, pink or white tights, pink or white ballet shoes, white tap shoes
  • Elem 2/3 & 3/4: Leotard, pink or white tights, pink or white ballet shoes, white tap shoes, tan jazz shoes

PrePointe/Pointe Combos: Leotard, pink tights, pink canvas split-sole ballet shoes, pointe shoes (pre-pointe students will not purchase pointe shoes until instructed), tan tap shoes with heel, tan jazz shoes

Hip-Hop, Lyrical, Dance Team: Dance shirt or leotard (no baggy t-shirts), legs covered to at least the knees, tan jazz shoes

Baton Twirling: Dance shirt/fitted, leggings or capris (NO SHORTS), tan jazz shoes or tennis shoes

Additional Notes

Please note that recital fees and some class age breakdowns have changed this year to ensure every student has a place and to maintain required class sizes. It is very important that you carefully read all registration and class schedule information before signing up. Failure to do so may result in your dancer being moved or losing their spot in a class entirely.

DANCE APPAREL & SHOES: For dance apparel and shoes, we recommend Applause Dancewear in Homewood, AL or Forté Dance Essentials in Hoover, AL. No shoe fittings will be held at the dance studio.

Twirl/Baton Specific Policies and Info

Twirl Tuition: $65 per month, August-April.

Classes & Location: Twirl Classes begin Tuesday Aug 19, 2025. All classes are held at the Hope Community Church Gym.

Dress Code: Dance shirt/fitted, leggings or capris (NO SHORTS), tan jazz shoes or tennis shoes, hair up out of face.

Costume Fees: $100 costume fee per twirler due by Oct 15th.

Performances & Dress Rehearsal: Mandatory dress rehearsals & performances will be held Sunday, May, 2026 from 2-5 pm @ the FHS Competition Gym. Details to come. We are not competing this year.

Baton Fittings: Baton fittings will be held at NJAD on Monday, August 4th. Batons are $50 each. Must be paid for at time of order. Cash/Check/Credit Card @studio. No PayPal accepted for baton orders. All twirlers must come get measured. Baton fittings are as follows:

  • Any new baton students: 5:30-6:30 pm
  • Previous twirl students: 6:30-7:30 pm