Frequently Asked Questions
Where are you located?
The APAA studio located in the Atrium at BellWorks (101 Crawford’s Corner Road Holmdel NJ). The studio is located to the right of the main entrance.
What is your dress code?
All students should come dressed for class. There will be no changing on site. No street shoes are permitted on the studio floor.
Pre-Professional/Junior Ballet
● Females in black leotards and pink tights with pink ballet slippers. Black ballet skirt is optional. Hair must be in a bun.
● Females taking pointe class are required to have pointe shoes.
● Males in white t-shirt and black tights with black ballet slippers
Pre-Professional/Junior Hip Hop, Contemporary, Musical Theater/Jazz and Tap
● Students wear dance pants/shorts and tank/tshirt/leotard. Hair should be pulled back.
● Students in Hip Hop, Musical Theater/Jazz need jazz shoes or dance sneakers.
● Students in Tap need tap shoes.
Primary Pre-Ballet, Ballet, and Tap
● Students wear black leotard and pink tights.
● Students need pink ballet slippers.
● Students in Tap need black tap shoes.
Musical Theater
● Students wear clothes they can move in.
● Students need jazz shoes.
Adult
● Students wear clothes they can dance in.
● Students in Ballet need ballet slippers or socks.
● Student in Tap need tap shoes.
What level class should I be in?
Placement in programs is not based solely on age. APAA's Director and Faculty evaluate students on their performance in class and on stage as well as their technique and maturity.
What is your payment policy?
Year long classes are billed on a monthly basis on the 15th of the month. Session long classes, Performance Fees, Workshops and Masterclasses will be paid in full upon registration.
Students may be denied access in the case of non-payment.
All families must have a valid credit card on file.
Tuition is non-refundable as described above. Students may take a make-up class if a class is missed. Students may request a transfer to another class, during the same year. If a student must withdraw from a semester due to illness or injury, APAA must be notified immediately in order to have their prorated tuition applied to another class (within 12 months).
What is your attendance policy?
Consistent attendance is important for improving strength and skills required for progress, as well as preparation for performances. Makeup classes must be scheduled for another approved class during the current session.
Students must be on time for all classes. If a student will not be in class or will be tardy, the Parent or Student will notify an APAA staff member prior to class. Students who will be more than 10 minutes late to class will be considered to miss class and should schedule a make up.
What dates are you closed?
APAA will be closed on the following dates:
10/14 Columbus Day
10/31 Halloween
11/27-11/29 Thanksgiving
12/23-1/1 Christmas/Winter Break
1/20 MLK Jr. Day
2/17 Presidents' Day
4/12-4/20 Spring Break
5/23-5/26 Memorial Day
Where do I put my stuff in the studio?
Students are to place their belongings in a bench cubby. Students may not place belongings in the faculty seating area. Students may bring water into the studio. No other beverages or food is allowed. At the end of class students must take all their belongings with them, straighten their cubby area, and throw out any garbage.
What is the drop off and pickup procedure?
Students age 13 years and older may arrive and leave unescorted. Parents who do not wish their children to arrive and leave unescorted must submit their request in writing to apaa@axelrodartscenter.org .
Students in our under 13 must be dropped off and picked up at our studio space in BellWorks by their parents or responsible guardian. Parents are welcome to explore BellWorks while students are in class or wait in the Atrium. Parents are not permitted in our studio space during class.