Printable copies of the JMAD Studio Handbook and the Parent Agreement
​are available at the links below.
  • Studio Policies
  • Tution & Fees
  • Class Attire
  • Recital Information
  • Studio Calendar
  • Studio Closings for Holidays
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Studio Policies

Tuition and Registration Fees
  • Registration Fee - A non refundable $30 per student Registration Fee is due at registration. The registration fee  is processed automatically upon receipt of registration.
  • Tuition - Tuition is $61 per month for one class per week. A multi-class discount is available and is based on the total number of classes per family. A multi-class fee schedule can be found on page 5 of the Studio Handbook.  An additional discount is given to families enrolled in automatic e-payments using a bank account.
  • For students registering after the first of the month, the first month's tuition must be paid in full at the time of enrollment. 
  • Failure to pay tuition may result in your child/children being administratively withdrawn from JMAD.
  • Tuition is based on 32 weeks of classes and payments are averaged out over 9 ½ months.

Payment Options
1. Annual Payment -Tuition paid in full.
  • A 10% discount will be given for tuition paid in full for the 2019-20 year by September 5, 2019. This fee is non-refundable.
  • Annual Tuition can be paid at the studio by the first class in August, or by Automatic E-Payment to be processed on August 5, 2019.
  • With Annual Automatic E-payments Tuition is processed the 5th of August. The following fees will be processed if not paid in person at the studio by the due date:
                Costume deposit of $55 per costume on November 14, 2019
                Recital Fee of $85 for one child or $100 for 2 or more children on February 20, 2020
                Costume balance also on February 20, 2020.
 
2. Monthly Automatic E-payments.
  • Tuition paid monthly can be paid by enrolling in automatic e-payments using a bank account or credit/debit card when registering.
  • Families enrolled in automatic e-payments using a bank account will receive an auto-pay discount on their monthly tuition. A $25 fee will be charged to all returned bank drafts.
  • A $10 late fee will be added to all declined/returned automatic payments if tuition is not paid by the 15th of the month. If a payment is declined/returned, the parent/guarding is responsible for verifying account information and making the payment either through the Parent Portal or at the studio. 
  • Monthly Automatic E-payments for tuition will be processed on the 5th of each month, August-May unless  JMAD is notify in writing to discontinue them. If you need to change this agreement, you are responsible for changing your payment option and/or your account information in your Parent Portal.
    With Monthly Automatic E-payments, The following fees will be processed if not paid in person at the studio by the due date:
                Costume deposit of $55 per costume on November 14, 2019
                Recital Fee of $85 for one child or $100 for 2 or more children on February 20, 2020
                Costume balance also on February 20, 2020.
 
3. Monthly Payments at the Studio or on the Parent Portal
  • Tuition may also be paid in person at the studio each month by cash, check, or credit/debit card or paid on the Parent Portal by the parent/guardian.
  • With this option, tuition for May 2020, is due when enrolling.
  • Tuition is due by the first lesson of each month, August-April. Monthly statements are not sent out unless the account is past due.
  • A $10 late fee will be added to tuition not paid by the 15th of the month. A $25 fee will be added to all returned checks.

Behavior and Conduct
Joy McDaniel Academy of Dance and Gymnastics strives to be a positive, respectful, family friendly dance and gymnastics academy. 
 
1. General
  • Students, parents/legal guardians, guests, and any person(s) associated with students or parents/legal guardians are expected to be attentive, respectful, and polite to all JMAD instructors, staff members, fellow students, parents/legal guardians, and other persons present on the JMAD premises, at any event or function where they are representing JMAD (including but not limited to: performances, recitals, dance competitions, conventions, etc.)
  • Gossip, intimidation, abuse, or disrespectful comments of any kind about JMAD, its staff, instructors, affiliates, students, and/or parents/legal guardians will not be tolerated whether on or off JMAD premises.
  • Any grievances should be brought to the immediate attention of Joy McDaniel (Owner and Director) and not shared with other parents/legal guardians or students of JMAD past or present.
  • The failure of students, parents/legal guardians, guests, and any persons associated with the student or parents/legal guardians to abide by these rules may result in the administrative withdrawal, suspension, or termination of the student.

2. Classroom
  • Students should arrive to class on time, wearing proper attire (leotard, tights, etc.), and with the appropriate shoes. 
  • No chewing gum is allowed in the classroom.
  • Students are expected to participate in class and behave respectfully toward instructors and classmates.
  • Instructors are expected to make every effort to cultivate a healthy and respectful learning environment, and therefore reserve the right to implement class specific policies (including but not limited to: dress code, tardiness/absences, language, and cell phones). It is each individual instructor's responsibility to communicate any class-specific policies to students and parents.
  • In regard to disruptive behavior in the classroom, instructors may discipline children by using time outs, or withholding rewards (such as stickers) as necessary. Instructors are expected to communicate with parent/legal guardians regarding disruptive behavior.

3. Social Media
  • JMAD allows and encourages the use of social media to celebrate the hard work of our students and promote the art of dance and gymnastics.
  • Slanderous, explicit, or abusive statements, videos, or posts made on any social media accounts including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc... toward, about or in association with JMAD, its staff, instructors, students, Parents/legal guardians, and affiliates will not be tolerated. 
  • Violation of this regulation may be grounds for immediate administrative withdrawal, suspension, or termination from JMAD.
  • JMAD reserves the right to pursue legal action for any slanderous, explicit, or abusive social media posts that may cause harm in any manner to JMAD or its owners, directors, managers, instructors, or employees. 
  • It is highly recommended that parents/legal guardians supervise the JMAD related pictures and posts on their child's social media accounts.
 
Lobby Rules
  • No horseplay: Parents are asked to keep students and waiting siblings from aggressive horseplay and running in the lobby.
  • No tumbling: Students should not be doing any tumbling in the lobby.
  • No food or drinks, except water.
  • Courtesy: Please be courteous to fellow parents.  Our lobby can become crowded and a little common courtesy can go a long way.

Safety Rules
  • Please be on time to pick up your child, and please do not leave your child early as supervision cannot be guaranteed because there are no breaks between classes.
  • Please come inside or to the door to pick up your child.  Students under the advanced level classes will not be released to the parking lot without an adult.
  • Please do not leave siblings in the lobby without a parent/guardian. The staff cannot be responsible for their safety.
 
Student/Parent/Teacher Relations
  • Contacting instructors: Instructors can be contacted through the Parent Portal by selecting Contact Us and enter Attention: [Instructors Name] in the subject line of your message. Messages may also be left at the studio desk for instructors to call you back.
  • Please do not call or text teachers at home on their personal phones – please respect the time they have with their families.
 
Customer Portal
  • Parents/guardians have access to their studio account via the Parent Portal through the Parent Portal link on the JMAD website.
  • From the Parent Portal you are able to send messages to the studio, view your registered classes, update your credit  card or bank account information, make payments, and more.
 
Communication
  • Communication from the studio will be done by email. You are responsible for keeping a current active email address on file with the studio.
  • If your email address changes, please login to your Parent Portal and make the change in your contact information.
  • Information is frequently posted on the bulletin boards in the lobby. Please come in on a regular basis to check for new information.
  • Social media: JMAD is on Facebook and Instagram.  Become a fan and keep up with the latest JMAD news and contests.
 
Personal Belongings
  • Please label all shoes, dancewear, dance bags, coats, etc. with the student’s first and last name. Please write your dancers name on the bottom of their shoes.
  • Please do not send toys or jewelry with your child.
  • Lost and found Items will placed in the plastic bin in the lobby. Please check the bin for any lost items. At the end of the year (May), any unclaimed items will be donated.
 
Attendance
  • Good attendance is imperative, as absences and tardiness can hold back an entire class. 
  • Please make every effort to have your child at every class. If your child must be absent from any class, please call JMAD ahead of time to inform them of the absence.
  • If a student does not attend school due to illness, please do not send them to the studio.
  • There will be no refund nor any make up classes for missed classes. 
  • If a child student misses 3 or more consecutive classes, the child may be administratively withdrawn and/or unable to participate in the annual recital with no refunds.

Withdrawal Policy
  • In the event it becomes necessary to withdraw a student from a class and/or JMAD, the parent/legal guardian must complete a withdrawal form (available at the studio) and return it to the front desk before the 1st of the month.
  • If the withdrawal is submitted after the 1st of the month, the parent/legal guardian is responsible for that month's tuition. The tuition will be paid by one of the following:
    • Automatic e-payment for those enrolled in Automatic e-Payments
    • Pre-paid May tuition paid at the time of registration for those enrolled in Pay at Studio/Parent Portal.
  •  Any outstanding balance on the account is due at the time of withdrawal.
 
Inclement Weather Policy
  • In the event of inclement weather, morning classes will be cancelled if the Shelby County Schools are closed.
  • For information on afternoon and evening classes, please check the website or call the studio after 2:00 p.m.
 
Observation
  • No observers are allowed in the classroom during classes.
  • There will be observation days in October and January.
 
Recital
  • The annual recital will be Saturday, May 16, 2020 at the Germantown Performing Arts Centre.
  • Mandatory Stage Rehearsals will be the May 11-15, 2020. Students must attend their scheduled mandatory rehearsals in order to be in the recital.
  • Since costumes add excitement and a professional quality to our recital, all of our students perform in costume.
  • Costume prices are approximately $65 each.
  • Combination dance classes will have two costumes and other classes will have one per subject.
  • Costumes payments will be divided into 2 non-refundable payments due in November and February.
  • A non refundable recital fee is due with the costume balance in February. The recital fee is $85 for one student and $100 for two or more students. The fee includes a minimum of 2 tickets to the recital.
 
 
Photographs/Videos/Marketing
  • I understand that photographs and/or videos of my child/children and/or their class(es) may be taken for the promotion of the JMAD.
  • Any photographs and/or videos may be used for, but not limited to brochures, literature, newspaper advertising, website, social media accounts, etc.
  • Students’ names will not be included with the photographs, unless the director of JMAD obtains separate permission from the parent/legal guardian.
  • No compensation will be provided for such use.
 
Preparing for Class
  • Students are to enter the dance room fully dressed for class and proper shoes on.
  • Combination classes (Preschool, Advanced Beginner, and Intermediate dance classes) will need to have ballet shoes on each week when entering class. Please put tap shoes in a dance bag that they will bring into class with them. Put your child’s name on shoes and bag. The teachers and assistants will help dancers change shoes in the middle of class.

​What to Expect your First Week
  • Lobby can be very crowded the first few weeks of classes. This will settle down after the first few weeks.
  • Like school, the first few weeks of class are review. This allows everyone to get comfortable with new classes and new teachers. Also, teachers can evaluate students to be sure they are in the correct class.
  • If students have been placed in classes that are not correct for them—Don’t worry, we will find a more suitable class!
  • The parking lot can be very busy, especially as classes are changing. This is something that can’t be helped. Please be careful to watch for children!
  • It is best to get your child in class on time, ready to dance.
  • Younger students will be walked out into the lobby for pick up.
  • The youngest dancers will often have tears or anxiety the first few weeks. This is normal. The teachers are trained to get children “on task” quickly. It is not uncommon to have a few dancers on a few hips the first month of class! The best way to ensure success is for parents to assure them they are going to have fun. Leave as quickly as possible and make sure the door is closed. Please keep noise down in the lobby, and don’t let siblings open or knock on the door. This will distract the students.
  • Please have all students use the bathroom before class. Teachers will gladly take students if they do need to go during class, but this can be a disruption. 

Registration and Tuition

  • ​Registration Fee - A non refundable $30 per student Registration Fee is due at registration. The registration fee  is processed automatically upon receipt of registration.
  • Tuition - Tuition is $61 per month for one class per week. A multi-class discount is available and is based on the total number of classes per family. A multi-class fee schedule can be found on page 5 of the Studio Handbook.  An additional discount is given to families enrolled in automatic e-payments using a bank account.
  • For students registering after the first of the month, the first month's tuition must be paid in full at the time of enrollment. 
  • Failure to pay tuition may result in your child/children being administratively withdrawn from JMAD.
  • Tuition is based on 32 weeks of classes and payments are averaged out over 9 ½ months.
Yearly Tuition Discount
A 10% tuition discount is available for students wishing to pay the entire year in advance. This offer expires September 5th.  YEARLY TUITION IS NON-REFUNDABLE
 
Late Fee
A late fee of $10.00 will be added if tuition is not paid by the 15th of the month.
 
Returned Check/Auto e-Payment from Bank Account
A $25 Fee will be added to returned checks or returned EFT.
 2/3 Year Old 6-Week Classes
  • No Registration fee for 6-week classes.
  • Payment of $60 will be processed to credit card/bank account on file when registering for each session.
  • Six-week classes are not eligible for multi-class or auto-pay discounts.
  • Six-week classes do not participate in the May Recital.
  • There will be an observation time during the last class of each 6-week session.

Summer Sessions
  • No Registration fee for Summer sessions.
  • Payment will be processed to the credit card/bank account on file when registering for each Summer session.
  • There will be an observation time during the last class of each Summer session.
  • There are no discounts offered for the Summber Session.
  • Summer Session camps and classes are available on the JMAD website.

Payment Options

1. Annual Payment -Tuition paid in full.
  • A 10% discount will be given for tuition paid in full for the 2019-20 year by September 5, 2019. This fee is non-refundable.
  • Annual Tuition can be paid at the studio by the first class in August, or by Automatic E-Payment to be processed on August 5, 2019.
  • With Annual Automatic E-payments Tuition is processed the 5th of August. The following fees will be processed if not paid in person at the studio by the due date:
                Costume deposit of $55 per costume on November 14, 2019
                Recital Fee of $85 for one child or $100 for 2 or more children on February 20, 2020
                Costume balance also on February 20, 2020.
 
2. Monthly Automatic E-payments.
  • Tuition paid monthly can be paid by enrolling in automatic e-payments using a bank account or credit/debit card when registering.
  • Families enrolled in automatic e-payments using a bank account will receive an auto-pay discount on their monthly tuition. A $25 fee will be charged to all returned bank drafts.
  • A $10 late fee will be added to all declined/returned automatic payments if tuition is not paid by the 15th of the month. If a payment is declined/returned, the parent/guarding is responsible for verifying account information and making the payment either through the Parent Portal or at the studio. 
  • Monthly Automatic E-payments for tuition will be processed on the 5th of each month, August-May unless  JMAD is notify in writing to discontinue them. If you need to change this agreement, you are responsible for changing your payment option and/or your account information in your Parent Portal.
    With Monthly Automatic E-payments, The following fees will be processed if not paid in person at the studio by the due date:
                Costume deposit of $55 per costume on November 14, 2019
                Recital Fee of $85 for one child or $100 for 2 or more children on February 20, 2020
                Costume balance also on February 20, 2020.
 
3. Monthly Payments at the Studio or on the Parent Portal
  • Tuition may also be paid in person at the studio each month by cash, check, or credit/debit card or paid on the Parent Portal by the parent/guardian.
  • With this option, tuition for May 2020, is due when enrolling.
  • Tuition is due by the first lesson of each month, August-April. Monthly statements are not sent out unless the account is past due.
  • A $10 late fee will be added to tuition not paid by the 15th of the month. A $25 fee will be added to all returned checks.
Attire for Classes
Combination Ballet & Tap Classes Girls
Combination Ballet & Tap Classes Boys
Black leotard
Pink Tights
Pink Ballet shoes
Tan tap shoes​
T-shirt
Shorts or pants that they can move in (no blue jeans)
Black ballet shoes
Black Tap shoes​
Gymnastics Classes
​Girls
Gymnastics Classes
​Boys
Leotard (any color or style)
Shorts may be worn
​White Gymnastic shoes
T-shirt
Shorts or pants that they can move in (no blue jeans)
Black gymnastic shoes or barefooted
Ballet Level Classes
Ballet Technique Classes
Leotard (any color)
Tights (any color)
Ballet skirt (optional)
Booty shorts (optional)
Pink ballet shoes
Black leotard
Convertible pink tights
Black ballet skirt
​Pink ballet shoes
Tap Level Classes
​Jazz Classes
Leotard (any color)
Tights (any color)
Booty shorts (optional)
​Block Tan lace-up tap shoes (if buying new ones)
Leotard (any color or style)
Tights (any color or style)
​Booty shorts, jazz pants, or leggins (optional)
Contemporary
Hip Hop
Girls & Boys
Leotard (any color)
Contvertible Tights (any color)
Booty shorts (optional
​Ballet shoes
Comfortable clothes you can move in (no blue jeans)
Girls - no crop tops - must wear long t-shirt or leotard
Tennis shoes
6-week Pre-Ballet Class
​Girls
​6-week Pre-Ballet Class
​Boys
Leotard
​Ballet shoes
T-shirt
Shorts or pants that they can move in (no blues jeans)
Black ballet shoes
6-week Toddler Music & Tumbling
Girls
6-week Toddler Music & Tumbling
​Boys
Leotard
​Gymnastic shoes or barefooted
T-shirt
Shorts or pants that they can move in (no blue jeans)
Barefooted

2020 Recital

Recital Date and Times
  • The ANNUAL RECITAL will be May 16, 2020 at the Germantown Performing Arts Centre.
  • Recital times to be announced.
 
Mandatory Rehearsals
  • MANDATORY Stage Rehearsals will be May 11-15, 2020 (Monday through Friday) at the Germantown Performing Arts Centre.
  • All students must be present and participate in MANDATORY stage rehearsals with their class(es) in order to perform in the Annual Recital.
  • Any school graduation, concert/performance, or other significant event dates conflicting with any of the MANDATORY rehearsal dates must be submitted in writing to JMAD by February 1, 2020, and that after this date, there will be no alterations to the rehearsal schedule.
 
Costume Policy
  • Costumes are required for performance in the annual recital. Costume prices are approximately $65.
  • Combination dance classes will have two costumes and other classes will have one per subject.
  • The costume deposit of $55 per costume is due November 14, 2019, and the costume balance is due February 20, 2020.
  • Costumes will be distributed beginning the week after Spring Break. Your account balance must be paid in full before your student can receive costumes.
 
Recital Fee
  • A non-refundable Recital Fee is due February 20, 2020. The Recital Fee is $85 for one student and $100 for families with 2 or more students.
  • The Recital Fee covers stage rental, scenery, lighting, programs, sound, etc.
  • This fee includes a minimum of 2 tickets to the recital.
  • Germantown Performing Arts Centre will be handling our ticket sales for additional tickets again this year.
  • More information will be available closer to Recital time.
 
Recital Payments
  • Auto e-Payment Accounts: Fees for your student(s) will be charged to the card/bank account you have on file, unless you have already paid the fees by the due dates. (See Costume Policy and Recital Fee above.)
  • Pay at Studio/Parent Portal Accounts: Fees are to be paid at the studio or on your Parent portal by the due dates. (See Costume Policy and Recital Fee above.)
  • All costume deposits, costume balances and recital fee must be paid by the due dates. A $10 late will be added if fees are not paid by the due date.
  • If any payments become overdue, you are responsible for working with the director of JMAD to set up a payment plan. Failure to pay the required costume fee and recital fee may result in the child(ren) not being allowed to participate in the annual recital.
 
Recital Program
Ads will be sold for our Recital program book. Selling ads is optional. There will be 3 award winners with the first place ad seller wining a year’s tuition scholarship (1 class per week) to JMAD for 2020-2021 season. The Ad information letter and the Advertisement contract will be available by March.
 
Pictures
Group pictures to go in our Recital program will be taken at the studio in April. Individual pictures will also be taken at the studio at the same time as group pictures. Group and individual pictures will be available to order. Dates and times will be announced in the Spring.
 
Recital DVD
Our Recital is professionally videoed. Information and order forms for the DVDs will be available in April. DVDs are optional.
 
Recital T-shirts
Recital T-shirt order forms for the 2020 Recital will be available in April. T-shirts are optional.

2019-20 Calendar of Events

August 2019
10 – 10:00-12:00 Open House at Arlington
          2:00-4:00 Open House at Cordova
13 – 5:00-7:00 Open house at Arlington
14 – 5:00-7:00 Open House at Cordova
19-23 – 1st week of classes
23 – 4:30-6:30 Shoe Fitting Arlington & Cordova
  
September 2019
2 – No classes (Labor Day)
6 – 4:30-6:30 Shoe fitting at Arlington
  
October 2019
7-10 – Dance Observation Week
14-18 – FALL BREAK
21-25 – Gymnastic Observation Week
28-30 – Whacky Week (wear costumes)
31 – Halloween (no classes)
 
November 2019
2-3 – Southern Association of Dancemasters
Convention
14 – Recital Deposits due
25-29 – THANKSGIVING BREAK
 
December 2019
9-13 – Gymnastics Observation Week
16-19 – PJ Week
20-January 5 – CHRISTMAS BREAK
​January 2020
6 – Classes start back
13-16 – Recital Meetings in Cordova
20-23 – Recital Meetings in Arlington
 
February 2020
20 – Recital Balances due
 
March 2020
16-20 – SPRING BREAK
 
April 2020
TBA – Cordova Group & Individual Pictures
TBA – Arlington Group & Individual Pictures
TBA – Production Picture & Rehearsal
25 – Arlington in April (Arlington students)
 
May 2020
11-15 – Mandatory Stage Rehearsals
16 – RECITAL 

Holidays

The Cordova and Arlington Studios will be closed for the following holidays.

Labor Day - September 2, 2019
Fall Break - ​October 14-18, 2019
Thanksgiving - November 25-29, 2019
Christmas - December 20, 2019 - January 5, 2020
Spring Break - March 16-20, 2020

Please stop by the front desk if you have questions or concerns.
We want your JMAD experience to be positive and rewarding.