Excellence in Dance Arts Education Since 1983

 

Location:

732 W. Chicago St.

Elgin, IL  60123

847-742-6666

 

 

 

 

 

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Gould Academy of Dance Arts

 

Session Dates, Policies and Dress Code

We keep our tuition rates affordable for our students and families.

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All new registering students will receive a complimentary week of classes.

Refer your friends and receive $25 off your next session!

 

Please contact Gould at (847)-742-6666 for tuition rates.

 

CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM

 

G.A.D.A. POLICIES

TUITION IS DUE BEFORE OR BY THE FIRST WEEK OF EACH SESSION.  We do not mail out bills.  If tuition is late,  a late fee will be assessed if we have to bill you. . We accept payment plans, contact the office if you would like to be on a payment plan. Tuition is due the first week of Sept., Nov., Jan., March and May.

*TUITION IS NON REFUNDABLE.  Make-up classes should be taken during the current session only.  Credit is not issued for vacations or minor illnesses.  If your child drops a class, please contact our office as tuition fees may continue and you may be billed.

$25.00 fee charged for all returned checks.

Students are expected to follow our dress code.

Students  are expected to be attentive, prompt, and quiet in class.  No running or loud noise in the hall or waiting area.  No street shoes are allowed on dance floors.  We are open all Monday School Holidays.  If public schools are closed due to weather conditions, please call us at the Academy prior to your class time.

 

DRESS CODE

All female Ballet students should wear hair in a bun.  Hair should be off neck for all other classes.  All dancewear may be purchased at Dancers Paradise in the Oak Tree Plaza.  The Gould Academy sells tights.

Ballet:  Black Princess Cut leotard, pink tights, pink canvas or leather split sole ballet shoes.  Skirt or knit shorts optional.

  • All Ballet 1 level and up students should to wear belts according to their level.

  • Belt Colors

Level 1- 2 - Pink

Level 3 - Baby Blue

Int. - Lilac

Int. 3- Purple

Adv- Burgundy

Jazz:  Any color leotard, tights and jazz shoes.  Split sole jazz shoes, no jazz sneakers.

Tap:  Any color leotard, tights, Jazz Taps or Bloch Show Tap Ons.  Black Jane style shoes for children is preferred. Shorts and dance pants are fine.   See Donna. 

Tumbling: Any color leotard, footless tights, bare feet.

Hip Hop:  Jazz shoes or jazz sneakers, dance clothes.

Pre-Ballet and Two Dance:  Leotard, pink or white tights, pink leather or canvas ballet shoes.

Combo Classes:  Leotard, pink tights, pink leather or canvas ballet shoes.

Males:  T-shirt, shorts, sweats, or jazz pants and appropriate shoes.

 

Gould Academy of Dance Arts, 732 W. Chicago St., Elgin, IL  60123

847-742-6666

 

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