• Tuition is due in full by the first day of the month. There is a $5 late charge on all payments received after the 7th.
• WADA does not pro-rate for late registrants or missed classes.
• There is a $20.00 returned check fee.
• WADA DOES NOT mail statements until an account is considered past due and late fees apply.
• $35 registration fee for first student, $20 each additional student is due when registering to hold their spot in class.
• If you are on auto pay, and are not planning on taking the next month, you must cancel by the 31st or you will be charged for the month.
• 5% discount for semester tuition paid in advance
• Sibling discount:  $5 off first sibling taking one hour or more, $10 off two or more siblings each taking one or more hour a week
• If you pay the semester in advance you are only entitled to a 50% rebate on classes you have left. 

• Class changes and drops MUST be submitted to the desk or in the drop box in writing.
• WADA reserves the right to cancel classes with low enrollment.
• Students are placed in class according to age and ability. Instructors have the right to move your child if they feel that another level is more appropriate.
• Missed classes may be made up by attending another comparable during the week. Instructor permission must be received before a make-up class may be attended.
• For our dancers’ safety, students may not be dropped at the studio more than five minutes before class time and must be picked up promptly after class. Young dancers may not be left unattended at any time. 
• Any student who is more than ten minutes late may be asked to sit and observe class by the instructor.
• All instructors reserve the right to ask a student who is disrupting class to leave.
• Observers and parents are not allowed to disrupt the instructor/class at any time unless there is an emergency.
• Please schedule meetings with instructors through the office. During and between class times instructors are not permitted to leave their classes unattended to speak to parents. It is best to meet privately when the instructor may spend adequate time discussing your questions/concerns.
• Absolutely no gum, food, or drinks are allowed in the dance rooms.
• If you need to speak to the office and nobody is available please leave a message in the lockbox by the door. Instructors MUST NOT be disrupted during class to answer questions. Due to limited office hours your message may not be returned until the next day.

How do I register for classes?

• You can register online at www.westaustindance.com.  Or you may print a registration form from the Registration page and mail it or drop it by the studio along with your $35.00 registration payment. You will receive a confirmation letter in the mail once your registration has been processed.

How do I find out class rates?

• You can either call the studio at 512-263-2277 or e-mail amyswift@westaustindance.com for current class rates. Rates are also posted under the registration portion of the website.

How do I pay my tuition?

• Tuition is due on the first day of the month and can be paid by check or credit card by stopping by the studio. You may also choose to go on auto pay. 

Can I watch my dancer’s class(es)?

• We do not allow anyone to watch classes from inside the dance rooms except on observation days; however, there are viewing windows provided to allow you to watch your dancer.

What should my child wear to class?

• Please check out our Class Information page for the West Austin Dance Academy dress code.

Is the studio open on holidays such as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day?

• If you go to the studio Events Calendar page you will be able to see the studio closing dates for the entire year.