Frequently Asked Questions

Everything Registration, Scheduling, Billing & More for Akada Dance Studio Software

From dance registration and class scheduling to tuition billing, parent apps, and ballet or dance studio management—explore answers to the most common questions about Akada.

What makes Akada different from other dance studio software?

Akada was built specifically for dance studios. From dance class scheduling to tuition billing, online registration, parent portals, recital planning, and communication, every feature is designed to make running your studio easier and more professional. Unlike other platforms, Akada keeps pricing simple—every feature, one flat fee.

What is the monthly subscription fee, and what is included?

$60 per month. Every feature. One simple price.

At Akada, we’ve reimagined pricing to make running your studio easier. One flat rate means no tiers, no locked features, and no surprises, just the freedom to grow without limits with our dance business software.

Does Akada include a dance studio scheduling feature?

Yes. Akada includes full dance class scheduling tools, so you can manage weekly classes, workshops, and private lessons all in one place. Parents can instantly view the dance studio class schedule through the portal or mobile app.

Can Akada help with dance class registration?

Absolutely. Parents can register their dancers online through the dance registration portal. You can customize dance classes, age levels, and capacity—making registration season stress-free for both your staff and families.

Does Akada Software have an app?

Yes! Every subscription includes two apps:

The Akada Portal App: Families can register for classes, view the dance class schedule, make payments, and manage their accounts.
The Akada Studio App: Instructors can take attendance, view rosters, and stay organized on the go.

This makes Akada one of the most complete dance studio apps available today. Download today on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

Can Akada help ballet studios as well as other dance styles?

Yes. Whether you run a ballet studio, hip hop program, or a multi-discipline performing arts academy, Akada’s flexible ballet studio software adapts to your unique class structures.

Can parents pay tuition online?

Yes. Families can log into the portal to pay all open balances securely via credit card. You can also offer recurring billing, making dance registration software even more convenient for families and studio owners alike.

Does Akada support recurring billing?

Yes. With Stripe enabled, families can choose to save a card and opt into recurring payments, so tuition is handled automatically each month. This helps keep your dance studio administration simple and stress-free.

How long does it take to set up Akada?

If you have your student and class info ready, setup is quick—especially with help from our onboarding resources. Many studios can complete setup in under a week. Plus, we offer 1:1 onboarding calls with our customer service team and provide a detailed Software Transition Guide to make the process even smoother.

What communication tools do you offer?

We offer multiple ways to connect with your customers, all included in your subscription—no hidden fees.

Messages: Stay connected through built-in messaging that supports two-way conversations. Parents can reply directly from their phone or portal to confirm attendance, ask quick questions, or share updates – keeping communication organized, personal, and easy to manage. You can message:
- Individual accounts for one-on-one communication
- Groups or segments with broadcast messages to Active accounts, Inactive accounts, or Prospect accounts
- Everyone at once with studio-wide announcements
Free Texting: Send messages to subscribed customers, students, and staff.
Emails: Use Akada’s built-in email system or connect your own (Mailchimp, HubSpot, etc.).

Need more support?

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