Accessibility

At Aether Academy our goal is to make our facility ADA compliant for people with disabilities. It is our intention to also provide accessible classes for those with any learning, developmental, cognitive &/or physical disabilities.

Non-Discrimination & Bullying Policy

At Aether Academy we have a non-discrimination and bullying policy for all our students and teachers. We are accepting of all genders, ethnicities and backgrounds. We also believe in equal pay amongst our professionals.

Terms & Conditions

These terms and conditions govern your use of this website; by using this website, you accept these terms and conditions in full. If you disagree with these terms and conditions or any part of these terms and conditions or any part of terms and conditions, you must not use this website.

You must be at least 16 years of age to use this website. By using this website, and by agreeing to these terms and conditions, you warrant and represent that you are at least 16 years of age.

For the purpose of these terms, the name Aether Academy LLC may be used interchangeably with Alexandra Loupatatzi or Aether Academy. All terms and conditions are applicable to Aether Academy as a company. This website uses cookies, By using this website and agreeing to these terms and conditions, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with the terms of Aether Academy privacy policy/cookies policy.

Unless otherwise stated, Aether Academy and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights in the website and material on the website. All these intellectual property rights are reserved. You may view, download for caching purposes only, and print pages from the website for your own personal use. You may not republish material from this website, sell, rent or sub-license materials, reproduce, duplicate or copy or otherwise exploit any of the materials.

In these terms and conditions, "your user content" means materials (including without limitation text, images, audio material, video material and audio-visual material. You grant Aether Academy a worldwide, irrevocable, non-exclusivem royalty-free license to use, reproduce, adapt, publish, translate and distribute your user content in any existing or future media. You also grant Aether Academy the right to sub-license these rights, and the right to bring an action for infringement of these rights.

This website is provided "as is" without any representations or warranties in relation to this website or the information and materials provided on this website. Nothin on this website constitutes, or is meant to constitute, advice of any kind.

Privacy Policy

This privacy policy discloses the privacy practices for Aether Academy, Alexandra Loupatatzi, and her business. This privacy policy applies solely to information collected by this website. Aether Academy LLC is the sole company of the information collected on this site. Aether Academy only has access to/will collet information that you voluntarily give via email or other direct contact from you. Aether Academy will not sell or rent this information to anyone. Unless you ask Aether Academy not to, you may be contacted via email in the future to tell you about our specials, new products, events or services, or changes to this privacy policy.

You may opt out of any future contacts from Aether Academy at any time. You can do the following at any time by contacting us via email given on this webiste;

See what data we have about you, if any
Change/correct any data we have about you
Have us delete any data we have about you
Express any concerns you have about our use of your data

Aether Academy will take precautions to protect your information. When you submit sensitive information via the website, your information (such as credit card data) is encrypted and transmitted to us in a secure way. You can verify this by looking for a closed lock icon at the bottom of your web browser, or looking for "https at the beginning of the address of the web page.

While this site uses encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted online, Aether Academy will also protect your information offline. Only employees who need the information (for example, billing or customer service) are granted access to personally identifiable information. The computers/servers in which Aether Academy and affiliates store personally identifiable information are kept in a secure environment.

This policy was last updated June 2024.

Refund Policy

At Aether Academy we are very understanding of life's circumstances. You are welcome to get a refund if you've paid for a class or package but will not be able to attend, or get it credited towards another class option. You are also welcome to a make-up class.

Once class has been attended, we do not offer a refund!

Parent Observation Policy

The observation of classes is permitted and welcomed at the front "waiting area" of our dance studio. We ask that parent-child interactions happens in the waiting area of the dance studio if and when needed, to make sure we do not distract the other students and teacher/s. This allows our parents to watch their child's progression while siblings are welcomed to wait before or after their class. As a family-owned business, we like to support our students and their families to the best of our capabilities, making everyone feel welcomed, supported and included.

Student Etiquette

RESPECT: We do not inflict any long rules that could potential create pressure or opportunity for rebellion, but we do believe in the main principle of respect. This is for each student and teacher, towards themselves and each other.

TARDINESS: We understand that life circumstances may effect arrival time, but we strongly encourage arrival of 5 minutes before start of class to have enough time to change shoes and place personal items in our caddies.

ATTENDANCE: Consistent attendance is crucial for personal progression and company team work. This is a form of personal discipline, and commitment. We encourage all our students to attend at least once a week for consistent practice and improvement.

Dress Code Policy

At Aether Academy we value safety of every student and of our environment. Here are some things we suggest you or your child omit or remove before joining a class;

bracelets and necklaces. Safe ear piercings are allowed.
outdoor shoes. Please wear appropriate dance shoes for our dance classes (only worn on the dance floor & not outside)

Appropriate Dance Shoes for each class;

- Classical Ballet; ballet shoes & pointe shoes (for more advanced students)

- Acro & Aerial; barefoot

- Modern Jazz; jazz shoes or jazz trainers

- Tap Dancing; tap shoes

- Ballroom; ballroom shoes

- Lyrical & Contemporary Dance; barefoot or half sole shoes

- Performing Arts & Musical Theater; jazz shoes, jazz trainers or character shoes

- Hip Hop & Breakdance; dance trainers

- Yoga; barefoot

- Pilates; barefoot or non-slip/pilates socks

- Barre; barefoot or non-slip/barre socks

- Heels Class; ankle-supported high heels

Classical Ballet Attire per age group;

Female Attire - Classical Ballet (leotards)

2.5-4 years; PINK
5-7 years; LIGHT BLUE
8-10 years; LILAC
11-13 years; BURGANDY
14+ years; BLACK

Male Attire - Classical Ballet

black tights or leggings and white shirt for all age groups

For Classical ballet students 2.5-11 years wear pink tights. Students 11+ are welcome to choose either pink or black tights.

Students are also welcome to wear ballet skirts if they wish. Please pull back hair in a tight and neat bun.

Female Attire - All Other Classes

Aether Academy tank or crop top, or t-shirt
Black shorts/leggings/pants/skirt

Male Attire - All Other Classes

Aether Academy t-shirt
Black shorts/leggings/pants

All Classes: long hair must be pulled away from the face and off the neck for all dance classes.

Please omit from wearing any pants that drag along the floor for your safety.

Avoid jewelry and too many hair accessories.

FAQs

What sets your studio apart from nearby studios?

We are a dance studio and performing arts company abiding by the principles of brining artistic excellence and professionalism in every class. We thrive on bringing our students and their families together, extending our warm and open arms, to help inspire others through the creative arts and beyond. With the core belief of music, movement and the arts as a powerful transformation and body of expression, we encourage our students to be themselves while empowering their natural; gifts and talents, to shine through, ultimately building skills not only as an artiste but also for life! Join us and feel at home with your extended artistic family!!

What do you teach? And for what ages?

We teach various dance and performing arts classes, as well as fitness. We offer;

Carer & Me (0-2 years); Montessori Music & Movement & Recreational Gymnastics
Littles (2.5-4 years); Classical Ballet, Acro, Modern Jazz & Tap, Performing Arts, SENSEational Experience
Kiddos (5-7 years); Classical Ballet, Acro, Aerial, Modern Jazz, Tap, Latin, Flamenco, Lyrical Jazz, Performing Arts, Creative Arts, Ceramics, Piano Ensemble, SENSEational Experience
Middles (8-10 years); Classical Ballet, Acro, Aerial, Modern Jazz, Tap, Latin, Flamenco, Contemporary & Lyrical Jazz, Performing Arts, Creative Arts, Ceramics, Theatrical Studies, Musical Theatre, Band Practice
Tweens (11-13 years); Classical Ballet, Acro, Aerial, Modern Jazz, Tap, Latin, Flamenco, Contemporary & Lyrical Jazz, Performing Arts, Creative Arts, Ceramics, Theatrical Studies, Musical Theatre, Band Practice, Pilates, Conditioning and Functional Fitness
Teens (14+ years); Classical Ballet, Acro, Aerial, Modern Jazz, Tap, Latin, Flamenco, Contemporary & Lyrical Jazz, Performing Arts, Creative Arts, Ceramics, Theatrical Studies, Musical Theatre, Band Practice, Pilates, Conditioning and Functional Fitness
Adults (18+ years); Classical Ballet, Acro, Aerial, Modern Jazz, Tap, Latin, Flamenco, Contemporary & Lyrical Jazz, Performing Arts, Creative Arts, Musical Theatre, Barre, Yoga, Chair Yoga, Functional Fitness Fusion, Commercial Heels Aerobic Class

What should be worn to a class?

Our dress code ensures that students receive the best possible instruction, minimize injury, increase focus and develop strong sense of self-confidence and an essence of studio unity. Appropriate dance shoes are required for each dance class. We provide our very own studio attire for purchase at our studio and on our online store. Please check our Dress Code Policy above.

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