Cumming Dance Academy opened its doors in 2003 as a studio designed to provide quality dance education, character development, and performance opportunities for both the recreational and pre-professional dancer. CDA offers classes and private lessons in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, pointe, musical theater, contemporary, lyrical, Irish, and more for dancers ranging from 2 years old all the way to adults.
No matter the age, skill level, or background of the student, CDA prides itself on being a place where all dancers feel known, challenged, and valued during their time with us. With a professionally trained staff and faculty and a community that feels like family, at CDA we believe we're teaching far more than just dance. Our goal isn't just to train confident and well-rounded dancers; it's to invest in our students so that they become confident and well-rounded young people.
We'd love to welcome your dancer into the CDA family!
No matter the age, skill level, or background of the student, CDA prides itself on being a place where all dancers feel known, challenged, and valued during their time with us. With a professionally trained staff and faculty and a community that feels like family, at CDA we believe we're teaching far more than just dance. Our goal isn't just to train confident and well-rounded dancers; it's to invest in our students so that they become confident and well-rounded young people.
We'd love to welcome your dancer into the CDA family!
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Cumming Dance Academy is a family-oriented studio that has been a fixture in the Cumming community for over 18 years.
Since founding the studio in 2003, Owner & Artistic Director Niki J. Watkins has remained committed to providing the children of the area a loving and professional environment to foster their love of the arts.
CDA is now home to three studio locations: two in the Cumming area and one in Dawsonville.
CDA prides itself on knowing each individual child and accommodating their specific needs throughout their time with us.
Since founding the studio in 2003, Owner & Artistic Director Niki J. Watkins has remained committed to providing the children of the area a loving and professional environment to foster their love of the arts.
CDA is now home to three studio locations: two in the Cumming area and one in Dawsonville.
CDA prides itself on knowing each individual child and accommodating their specific needs throughout their time with us.
Please note our tuition prices are based upon a 37-week season (much like school), and we average your annual tuition out into monthly installments.
CDA actually only charges students for 35 weeks of classes - building in 2 extra week of classes for FREE!
This covers any unexpected closings or inclement weather days, and therefore, no make up days are needed.
Rarely do students want to stop dancing at CDA, but in the event that does happen, we have a super easy withdrawal policy.
We require a written or email notice to our office that must be given 2 weeks (10 business days) prior to the 1st day of the upcoming month.
CDA actually only charges students for 35 weeks of classes - building in 2 extra week of classes for FREE!
This covers any unexpected closings or inclement weather days, and therefore, no make up days are needed.
Rarely do students want to stop dancing at CDA, but in the event that does happen, we have a super easy withdrawal policy.
We require a written or email notice to our office that must be given 2 weeks (10 business days) prior to the 1st day of the upcoming month.
We offers private lessons to CDA students looking for a one on one experience or additional technique instruction.
Private lessons are the perfect idea for a student looking to improve technique, catch up on a new style, or looking for additional time with an instructor.
Rates may vary depending on instructor and availability.
Students must be currently enrolled in a technique class to be eligible for a private lesson with a CDA instructor.
Private lessons are not meant to be technique classes; but rather an additional opportunity to work on something specific that is being learned within the weekly technique class.
Private lessons are the perfect idea for a student looking to improve technique, catch up on a new style, or looking for additional time with an instructor.
Rates may vary depending on instructor and availability.
Students must be currently enrolled in a technique class to be eligible for a private lesson with a CDA instructor.
Private lessons are not meant to be technique classes; but rather an additional opportunity to work on something specific that is being learned within the weekly technique class.
If you could be a part of any band, which one would it be and why?
If I could be a part of any band it would be a toss up between Glenn Miller and his Orchestra or Fleetwood Mac.
I love the swing band era!
And he wrote and arranged music for other GOATS such as Artie Shaw and Benny Goodman.
For several years they held the title as the Number 1 Band in the Country.
Many great featured artists sang with the Glenn Miller Band and I would love the opportunity to hear them sing.
Some of my favorite songs include Chattanooga Choo Choo, In the Mood, String of Pearls and Pennsylvania 6-5000.
If I could be a part of any band it would be a toss up between Glenn Miller and his Orchestra or Fleetwood Mac.
I love the swing band era!
And he wrote and arranged music for other GOATS such as Artie Shaw and Benny Goodman.
For several years they held the title as the Number 1 Band in the Country.
Many great featured artists sang with the Glenn Miller Band and I would love the opportunity to hear them sing.
Some of my favorite songs include Chattanooga Choo Choo, In the Mood, String of Pearls and Pennsylvania 6-5000.
Students are initially placed into classes based solely on their age or grade.
If instructors observe that a student needs to be placed in a higher skill-level class (if available), movement into a new class will be approved at that time.
Our goal at CDA is to create a space where all students (regardless of technical ability) can have a fun and positive exposure to the art of performance and dance.
All our students follow a graduated syllabus created by Niki J. Watkins, Owner/Artistic Director.
If instructors observe that a student needs to be placed in a higher skill-level class (if available), movement into a new class will be approved at that time.
Our goal at CDA is to create a space where all students (regardless of technical ability) can have a fun and positive exposure to the art of performance and dance.
All our students follow a graduated syllabus created by Niki J. Watkins, Owner/Artistic Director.
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