We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday break!

Dance classes resume on Tuesday, January 6!


As we enter into 2026, all of us at Mobile Bay Dance Academy would like to thank you for sharing your children with us! We are truly grateful for the opportunity to work with so many wonderful dancers.


Reminders:

January Tuition is DUE NOW.

If you paid for the Fall Semester Tuition (Sept-Dec)

Spring Semester (Jan-May) is DUE NOW!


There will not be dance classes on MLK DAY.


Costume Fees ARE PAST DUE!


HAPPY DANCING!!!

Miss Kendra

251-455-3044

COSTUMES, RECITAL DATES & MORE

COSTUME FEES ARE PAST DUE!

Recital Costume

EVERY DANCER PERFORMS IN THE RECITAL.

All dance classes will have at least 2-3 full dance routines in the recital. Costume money was due in December.

Costume fees ARE NOT included in tuition. 

The total cost for each costume is $90.00.

Each dancer will only have one costume, some costumes will be a 2-in-1. These 2-in-1 dance costumes are convertible costumes appropriate for multiple dance genres.

There are no costume refunds.


**WHEN WITHDRAWING FROM THE MBDA DANCE PROGRAM BEFORE RECEIVING YOUR COSTUMES, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU WILL FORFEIT THEM***


All costume money IS PAST DUE! 

Costume Measurements

All students have been measured for costumes. Although rare, alterations are sometimes needed after the costumes have been distributed and are the sole responsibility of the student’s parent or guardian.

Recital Fee

Recital Fee- $25.00 per child


Due February 1, 2026

The recital fee reserves your child's place in the recital. This also helps cover the cost of the tech crew, props, security, ballet recital medals, and music licensing for rehearsal and recital weekend.

SAVE THE REHEARSAL AND RECITAL DATES!

📅 Rehearsal & Recital Dates: May 30th & May 31, 2026 📅

Both the Rehearsal and Recital will be held at the Monte L. Moorer Theater located on St. Paul’s School campus.

Every dancer, whether enrolled at the dance studio, school, preschool, or daycare, is included in our Annual Rehearsal and Recital.

We can’t wait to celebrate another incredible year of dance in May!

Recital Tickets

Recital tickets will go on sale in March!

Tickets will be sold online again this year!

Other expenses will include costumes, recital tickets, tights, and shoes.

Dance Recital programs are optional to purchase.

COSTUME PORTRAITS

Individual and group portraits will be taken during your dancer's scheduled dance class times in March or April. There is no sitting fee.


Colonial Photography takes individual and group portraits of every dancer. They will also take sibling portraits of your dancers.

After the portraits are edited, Colonial Photography will email a link to order your pictures.

Pictures will be taken at Knollwood, Corpus Christi, Dauphin Way United Methodist, Little Flower, St. Mary, Springhill Presbyterian, Dauphin Way Baptist, Cottage Hill Presbyterian, Westminster Presbyterian & Springhill Baptist during your dancer's scheduled class time.



STAY TUNED!

More information about pictures/dates, etc.. will be sent out as soon as we have all of the details confirmed.

RECITAL PROGRAM BOOK ADS

Every year, one of the highlights of our recital is the beautiful keepsake Program Book that showcases our studio and celebrates our dancers. Each family is encouraged to support their dancer by purchasing or selling an ad that may include a photo, words of wisdom, best wishes, or a special congratulations message.

We invite you to ask family, friends, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and even local businesses to sponsor a picture page for your dancer. Students may also be pictured with a fellow dancer, and families are welcome to share the cost of an ad. Dancers may purchase more than one advertisement.

NEW THIS YEAR - COLOR AD OPTIONS!

Due to popular request, we are excited to now offer full-color ad options in addition to our traditional ads. This is a fun and eye-catching way to make your dancer’s page truly stand out!

Make your child’s recital experience complete by purchasing an ad in our annual Program Book. It’s a meaningful way to recognize the dancer in your life for their hard work and dedication. Ads are also a wonderful opportunity for local businesses to advertise and reach a targeted audience. We offer a variety of sizes, with ads starting at just $25.

You will be able to choose the portrait used in your advertisement once picture proofs are ready. After receiving your proofs, you will submit the selected portrait number through the Google Form. Our team will design the ad for you, making the process easy and stress-free.

🏆 COVER GIRL CONTEST

The dancer who sells the most ads will be featured as our 2026 Cover Girl!

Cover Girl ad sales end April 16, 2026.

All Program Book ads are due by May 1, 2026.

Thank you for helping us create a beautiful keepsake and for supporting our dancers. This book truly becomes a treasured memory for years to come.

DANCE CLASS TUITION

If you paid for September-December tuition, January-May tuition is due by Jan 1.

Dance class tuition is invoiced by the term. The full-term invoice must be paid, regardless of the number of classes the student wishes to attend (or actually attends). There will be no refunds, credits, or transfers if the full term isn't completed. For your convenience, the term can be broken down into 9 monthly payments. When enrolling in our classes, you are committing to a service contract for a complete term. Mobile Bay Dance Academy does not offer refunds for cancellations. If you choose to pay monthly, tuition is always due by the first class of each month.

There is no monthly invoice.

Monthly Emails are your reminder to go to the website and pay your tuition.

Please make sure you pay on time to avoid late fees. Tuition is based on a yearly rate, from September through May/June, paid in nine payments. Some months have three classes while other months have five classes. Monthly payment installments remain the same throughout the year. We do not prorate tuition for any reason.


Holidays and closures are already calculated into your nine payments. If joining a class after the first week of that month, the full payment installment must be made for that month, and makeups in similar classes are encouraged for any missed weeks. There are absolutely no refunds. If at any time, due to a pandemic, we have to move to virtual dance classes, tuition is still due and classes will be held during regular class times.


Payment should be made monthly, semesterly, or yearly with the link below.

Class Attendance

Students must attend classes regularly for their own benefit as well as the growth and development of the class as a whole. Our dance classes are based on individual commitment; however, they are fueled by the entire class.

By coming to class we assume that all students are healthy and able to dance. If your child has a sprained ankle, cast, etc.. PARENTS should let us know about the situation in advance and we will let your child observe the class.

No Parents or Visitors in Dance Class

No Parents or visitors are allowed in the dance classroom. Dancers are more focused and perform better with fewer people in the room. Dance is also about learning independence. You will see your dancer grow so much in confidence from their dance classes. If your child is feeling anxious about being in class without you, you can help by explaining to your child that they can show you what they learned after class.

Communication

We work hard to make the dance experience organized and fun. Keeping you informed is one of our primary goals. Please read all newsletters and other dance class information. The studio's primary method of communication with parents is via e-mail. If you are not receiving e-mails from us, please contact us to ensure your current e-mail address is on file.

Please add the studio e-mail address:

 info@mobilebaydanceacademy.com

to your contact list so that all communications will display in your e-mail Inbox and not a spam folder.


***Please Note: 

While all of our student/parent concerns or questions are important to us, we ask that you respect our staff's personal time and not contact them via Text or Facebook messenger after 7 p.m. or on holidays. You may email us at any time!

Shop Our Dancewear Store! 

All dancewear orders are shipped directly to your home. While it is possible to purchase similar products from other sources, buying from our studio’s store ensures that all dancewear is consistent. We have leotards, tights, dance shoes and so much more! Please make sure you check the sizing when ordering shoes! We have partnered with Nimbly® to provide our dancers with the best quality and value.

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