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Our program is designed to build confidence, coordination, technique, flexibility, and ultimately a joy for learning. We attempt to individualize instruction for our students in a positive and energetic environment. Tumble 'N Dance was established in 1989 and continues to be one of the best studios in metro Atlanta. We pride ourselves in producing well-rounded dancers, gymnasts and performers. At Tumble 'N Dance we have Competitive Teams who compete at the regional and national levels, as well as Pre-Competitive Teams, and recreational classes. We would like to thank you in advance for choosing Tumble 'N Dance and allowing us the opportunity to teach your child.

Locations, Class Offerings & Eligibility: Tumble 'N Dance has two locations, one in Stockbridge and our new studio in Locust Grove. Tumble ‘N Dance also offers an “On Location” program at various churches, day cares, and private schools. We accept beginner through advanced students’ ages 18 months-adults. Children 18 months-2 ½ years are only eligible to take the Mom & Tot class. Any student ages 2 ½ and up may take a single or a combination class if they are potty-trained. We also offer instruction for developmentally disabled children and we will schedule individual cheer /dance team squad instruction as requested. We are open to offering classes to home-school groups by request as well. A regular class must have at least 4 registrants in order for the class to be held and continued. Class size is usually 6-14 persons. We offer a summer session of classes, two summer dance camps, as well as various day camps and workshops during the summer. Below are examples of single and combination classes and their weekly time length and age requirements.


Single Classes
Mom & Tot - 30 minutes (ages 18 months-2 ½)
Gymnastics - 30 minutes (ages 2 ½ -4) 45 minutes (ages 4 ½ -up)
Ballet & Tap - 30 minutes (ages 2 ½ -4) 45 minutes (ages 4 ½ -up)
Jazz - 30 minutes (ages 6-up with 1 yr. of ballet and currently in ballet)
Pre-Jazz - 30 minutes (ages 4 ½-6 with 1 yr. of ballet and currently in ballet)
Hip Hop - 30 minutes (ages 6-up)
Cheer-Gymn. - 45 minutes (ages 7-up)
Cheerleading - 45 minutes (ages 4 ½-6 ½)
Musical Theatre - 30 minutes (ages 5 and up)
Lyrical - 30 minutes (ages 8-up with 3 yrs. of ballet experience & currently in ballet)
Pointe - 30 minutes (ages 13 and up with recommendation from instructor)
Adult Hip Hop - 45 minutes (ages 16 and up)
Adult Fitness - 1 hour (ages 16 and up)

Combination Classes - examples of typical combination classes
Ballet/Tap & Gymnastics - 1 hour (ages 2 ½-4 ½) 1 ½ hours (ages 4 ½ - up)
Ballet or Tap & Gymnastics - 45 minutes (ages 2 ½ - 4 ½) 1 ¼ hours (ages 4 ½ - up)
Ballet/Tap, Gymnastics, & Jazz or Hip Hop - 2 hours


Payment Schedule: Tuition rates are based on a full season of lessons, a minimum of 32 classes per season. Tuition can be paid in full for the entire season with a 5% discount, or 9 ½ equal payments which are paid monthly beginning the first week of classes August-May. Tuition that is paid in full for the season is due by September 1. If you pay your tuition in full for the season and your child does NOT wish to continue lessons, an 80% refund can be obtained if a request is put in writing by September 30. If you choose to pay your tuition monthly, payments are due on the first lesson of each month. Tuition is considered late on the 13th of each month or on the last lesson of a summer session and will be assessed an $10.00 late fee. There are NO REFUNDS FOR TUITION, REGISTRATION FEES, PERFORMANCE FEES, COSTUME DEPOSITS OR PAYMENTS, CAMPS, and WORKSHOPS OR SUPPLIES. All checks returned for non-sufficient funds will be assessed a $25.00 fee, no exceptions. Cash or money order payment for NSF fees must be made within five days of notification. If anyone remits two NSF checks in a season, all payments thereafter must be in the form of cash or money order. We offer an immediate family discount of 10% for two children and 13% for three or more children. There are no family discounts for costumes or performance fees. No student will be allowed to participate in any Tumble 'N Dance performance unless all outstanding fees are paid in full. Tumble 'N Dance does not accept running accounts; anyone who become delinquent by one month will be asked to discontinue classes until the balance is paid in full. When registering, the following must be submitted: completion of registration card with parent/guardian’s signature, registration fee payment, along with payment of first month/session’s tuition. Payments can be made in the form of cash, check, money order, debit or credit card.

Performances: Tumble 'N Dance holds two optional performances a year: A Christmas Program in December and a Spring Recital in late May or early June. Performances are usually held at the Henry or the Clayton County Performing Arts Center. The Christmas Program fees are usually due in October and a 50% recital costume deposit is due the first week of January. The recital performance fee is due in March/April. An example of the cost breakdown is as follows:
Christmas Program - $38.00 attire + $15.00 performance fee = $53.00 apprx. total
Spring Recital - $48.00 per costume + $47.00 performance fee = $95.00 apprx. total

Holidays, Inclement Weather, Make-Up Classes: Tumble 'N Dance's seasonal calendar closely resembles the Henry County School Systems' calendar, but not exactly. We will NOT hold classes on the following dates: Independence Day, Labor Day, Fall Break (1 week), Halloween, Thanksgiving Break (1 week), Christmas Holidays (2 weeks), MLK Day, Mid-Winter Break (1 week), Spring Break (1 week), Good Friday, Saturday of Picture Day weekend, and Memorial Day. Classes will not be rescheduled nor will tuition be pro-rated for these announced Tumble 'N Dance holidays. All classes’ are guaranteed to meet a minimum of 32 times per season. Classes will be held on Teachers' Workdays unless otherwise noted on your Closing Dates Calendar. In the case of inclement weather and the closing of Henry County Schools, Tumble 'N Dance will NOT hold classes. In these cases, tuition will not be refunded, pro-rated and make-up lessons will not be scheduled. Any student who misses a lesson due to illness is eligible for a make-up lesson in another appropriate class. All make-up lessons must be made-up within four weeks of the student's absence or the lesson is forfeited.

Illness & Injuries: Please do not send a sick or feverish child to class. In addition, if your child has pink eye or ring-worm, please cover the affected area. If your child becomes sick or injures themselves while at Tumble 'N Dance, we'll notify you to pick them up and begin first aid as needed. Please help us to keep your personal information update in case of an emergency or class cancellation. If your child is ill or injured and cannot attend a scheduled performance, tuition and or fees associated with the performance will not be refunded or pro-rated.

Classroom Procedures & Observation Policies: We strive to promptly begin and end our classes on time. Therefore, we would appreciate that students be dropped off and picked up on time as well. Please do not send siblings or friends, who are not enrolled in classes during the same time, to class with your child. No child can be left unattended at any off-site performance, rehearsal or function. To eliminate unnecessary trips to the restroom, please have your child use the restroom before class. Please inform your Lead teacher if your child has a physical problem that may render special attention. Parents may observe class from the observation windows, wait in the waiting area, or leave and return at the conclusion of class. We request that parents do not enter a classroom while a class is in session. This can be distracting; it further contributes to children's possible separation anxiety, and prevents a teacher's ability to manage their classroom effectively. Instructors and their assistants will promptly request your help if needed. Please try to remain out of sight during class transitions, etc. to help your child remain focused on their class. Please write your child’s name in all personal belongings; especially dance shoes. Each student needs a bag for their shoes. Please only allow class supplies in dance bags; please no food, toys or keys.

E-Mail / Mailboxes: Tumble ‘N Dance primarily dissimulates information to parents through email. Please note on your Registration Card if you wish to receive all future information via email. If you do not have email access, a hard copy of the information will be put in “Class Mailboxes” in the Studio. It is a parent’s responsibility to stay abreast of all Tumble ‘N Dance information. If you ever have any question or concern or feel you may have missed important information, please see the Office Staff or Ms. April. We’ll do all we can to get important and time sensitive information to you. Don’t forget to update your personal information on your child’s Registration Card whenever it may change.

Supplies are not required for the first lesson, but desired by the second class.
Gymnastics: no additional shoes needed. Students can wear their pink ballet shoes for gymn. class. All students performing in the recital must wear pink ballet shoes.
Ballet: pink ballet shoes (Award, Capezio, or Bloch brands are fine)
Tap: tan flat tap shoes (Award, Capezio, or Leo's brands are fine)
Jazz: Tan tone-on-tone split-sole jazz boots (Dance Class or Capezio brands)
Hip Hop: Black split-sole jazz sneakers (Dance Class brand preferred)
Lyrical: Barefoot or Bloch Foot Thongs
Cheerleading & Cheerleading Gymnastics Classes: good tennis shoes/cheerleading sneakers, shorts, t'shirts, sports bra. Hair should be pulled up off of the neck.
Mom & Tot: comfortable clothing and soft-soled shoes.
Musical Theatre: comfortable clothing and soft-soled shoes.
Acro-Contortion: bare feet
Adult Fitness, Hip Hop, Ballet/Tap: good fitness tennis shoes for the Fitness Classes, sneakers for Hip Hop, pink ballet shoes for ballet, and black slip-on jazz tap shoes for tap. Recommended tap shoe brands are Leo’s and Capezio.
Appropriate Dance/Gymnastics Attire: leotards, biketards, tights, dance crop tops, dance pants, dance shorts, etc. are preferred. Any style or color is fine. All hair should be pulled up off of the neck and away from the face, and no dangling jewelry.

*Please do NOT wear jeans, slacks, belts, or shorts & t’shirts. Dance Attire Preferred.


Tumble 'N Dance Closing Dates for the 2008-09 Season
Below are the dates Tumble 'N Dance will be closed next season. Our closings are similar to the Henry County Schools' Calendar; however they're not exactly the same. We will NOT close for all Teacher Workdays. Tumble 'N Dance closes during the weeks of the school holidays so that families can take vacations and breaks together. These are scheduled Tumble 'N Dance holidays, therefore tuition will not be pro-rated nor will make-up classes be scheduled for these announced holidays. Tuition is based on each class meeting a minimum of 32 times per season. Most classes will meet 32-35 times per season. This allows for unexpected closures due to weather and/or emergencies.

July 4: Independence Day
September 1: Labor Day
September 14-21: Fall Break; Henry County Schools Closed
October 31: Halloween
November 23-30: Thanksgiving Break; Henry County Schools Closed
Dec. 21-Jan. 5: Christmas Break; Henry County Schools Closed
January 19: MLK Day
February 15-22: Mid Winter Break; Henry County Schools Closed
April 5-12: Spring Break; Henry County Schools Closed
April 10: Good Friday; CLOSED
May 25: Memorial Day