Absolute Dance Academy
We are a small town dance academy located in Neola, IA. ADA’s mission is to instill a great love of dance while inspiring self-confidence, discipline and respect of the performing arts. Our goal is to provide a safe, nurturing and loving environment for each dancer in our forever dance family.
Fall 2025 Information and Policies
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3 & 4 Year Old Combination
This class will focus on Ballet, Jazz and Tap Techniques all in one. Dancers will learn a Ballet and a Tap Routine at the end of season Showcase.
Dancer Apparel:
Pink Ballet Shoes
Tan Tap Shoes
Black Leotard
Pink Tights
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
5 & 6 Year Old Combination
This class will focus on Ballet, Jazz and Tap Techniques all in one. Dancers will learn a Ballet and a Tap Routine at the end of season Showcase.
Dancer Apparel:
Pink Ballet Shoes
Tan Tap Shoes
Black Leotard
Pink Tights
Tuesday
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
7 Year Old and Up Combination
This class will focus on Lyrical, Jazz and Tap Techniques all in one. Dancers will learn a Jazz and a Tap Routine at the end of season Showcase.
Dancer Apparel:
Tan Jazz Shoes
Tan Tap Shoes
Black Leotard
Pink Tights
Tuesday
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
Clogging
Level 1 and 2 Clogging is for the beginner/intermediate clogger who has never taken clogging before or someone who has limited clogging steps mastered. Dancers will perform a clogging routine in our end of the season Showcase.
Dancer Apparel:
White Clogging Shoes
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Tumbling
Students will be introduced to basic tumbling skills including forward rolls, cartwheels and round-offs to name a few.
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Hip Hop
Dancer's will learn basic Hip Hop moves to put together with Clean current up beat songs. Wear t-shirt, shorts and clean sneakers.
Tuesday
7:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Billing
Late Fees: $25 late fee will be added 10 days after payment due dates.
Bounced Check/Insufficient Funds: $25 fee will be added for returned payments.
Pay in Full Discount: A 10% discount will be applied to tuition paid in full at registration.
Non-Refundable: All tuition, fees, and costume payments are non-refundable.
Sales Tax: A 7% sales tax will be applied to all services and apparel.
Monthly Payment Policy
Autopay is required for all accounts and will be processed on the 5th of each month.
If you prefer to pay by cash or check, payment must be received on or before the 1st of the month to avoid auto-processing.
One-Time Costs
Expense Amount Due Date
Registration Fee* $40 Date of Registration
Holiday Shirt for Showcase $35 October 1, 2025
Showcase Fee $30 December 1, 2025
Monthly Tuition (4-Month Session)
Class Length Monthly Tuition
30-minute class $45
45-minute class $55
Showcase
Our end-of-session Holiday Showcase will be held at Underwood High School on
Saturday, December 13 or Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 1:00 PM.
(Final date will be confirmed closer to the event.)
Class Times & Scheduling
September 2nd, 2025 is first class.
Classes will be held on Tuesday evenings.
Class time and placement will be based on age and/or skill level.
Final class times may be adjusted based on enrollment.
Media Consent
Photos and videos taken during class may be used on ADA’s social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), website, and local publications.
By registering, you consent to the use of your dancer’s image and/or video.
Insurance
All students must carry their own medical insurance.
In case of injury, medical expenses are the responsibility of the dancer’s family.
Weather Policy
Check email and Facebook before leaving for class during inclement weather.
We typically follow Tri-Center school closings, but final decisions will be made by Director Tammy Leehy.
Attendance
Consistent attendance is essential for dancer development and group progress.
With a short season, missing class can significantly impact showcase preparation.
Please prioritize class time to ensure your dancer stays on track.
