INFORMATION AND POLICIES 2026-27
Sep 06, 2026 03:03 AM
1. GENERAL INFORMATION: The Studio Performing Arts Center is a comprehensive performing arts facility offering classes in ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, lyrical dance, contemporary dance, voice, acting, and musical theatre. Study in all art forms is considered ongoing, with students building skills and progressing throughout the year. School year enrollment follows the traditional academic calendar from September through June. For convenience and financial planning, tuition is divided into four payment terms with the following due dates:
September 14, 2026
November 16, 2026
January 18, 2027
March 22, 2027
In addition to our school year program, The Studio offers a six-week Summer Class Session from June 21–July 30, 2027, providing students with the opportunity to continue training, stay connected, and further develop their skills during the summer months. Continuing study throughout the year allows students to maintain technique, build confidence, and experience ongoing artistic growth. We also offer exciting summer opportunities for students of all ages, including:
• Summer Musical Theatre Day Camp: July 12–16, 2027 and
• Summer Dance Day Camp: July 19–23, 2027.
2. REGISTRATION FEE: A non-refundable registration fee of $40 per student is required at the time of registration. This fee is charged only once per school year, regardless of the number of classes selected.
3. TUITION & PAYMENT POLICY: Tuition must be paid in full at the beginning of each term unless you choose to enroll in our monthly automatic payment plan at the time of registration. Credit and debit card payments may only be accepted for tuition paid in full or through the automatic monthly payment plan. We also accept cash, check, ACH, and money orders. If Tuition is not received within 10 days of the due date, a $10.00 late fee will automatically be added to the account unless prior arrangements have been made with the office. An additional $10.00 late fee will continue to accrue each month until the balance is paid in full.
For families enrolled in the monthly payment plan or an approved payment arrangement, payments must be received by the scheduled due dates in order to continue enrollment into the next term. If Tuition payments become past due, the student’s place in class may be forfeited until the outstanding balance is paid. While we will make every effort to work with families, we cannot guarantee that a place in the class will remain available once an account becomes delinquent. Any assessed late fees will automatically be added to the next tuition invoice. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Timely tuition payments allow us to maintain our programs, support our faculty, and provide the best possible experience for our students.
4. REFUNDS/CREDITS/MISSED CLASSES: Refunds are only applicable during the first two weeks of the 1st term. If a student misses a class due to illness or other, the student can inquire about make up classes. In most cases, there are classes where a makeup class can be accommodated, but we do not guarantee that the same level class will always be available. It is important to please notify us when you are intending to miss a class. There are no extensions or credits given for missed classes. Students are expected to make up missed classes within the same term when the absence occurs. Please note we do not give makeup classes for missed voice lessons, private coaching or acting/musical theatre classes. In addition, while we don’t anticipate this happening, if you decide to discontinue lessons at any point, we ask you give us a month courtesy notice in writing before discontinuing. This notice will allow us to fill your spot from any waiting list, and we can adjust our automatic billing cycle to reflect the change.
5. DROP OFF and PICK UP: Students should arrive at least 10 minutes early and be dressed and ready to participate at their scheduled time. Parents or caregivers for those students under age 12 should stay with students until their class is in session. Students should be picked up promptly at their class ending time. Children under the age of 12 cannot be left unattended in the waiting room or lobby. Please pick up students at the back door and make sure not to park at the top of the hill as this blocks other drivers from entering or leaving the parking lot. For safety reasons, students should enter and exit from the downstairs back door and leave all boots/shoes at the downstairs entrance. Coats and boots may be hung up on the rungs in the downstairs hallway and placed underneath on the mats. There are two bathrooms downstairs for changing.
6. PARKING: Parking is available directly in back of The Studio in our private parking lot. If our lot is too full, you may also park next door at the strip mall parking lot located on Grand River and walk back up to The Studio. Please do not part at the top of the hill by the front door for any reason.
7. PARENTS/SIBLINGS/DISTRACTIONS: Parents and siblings are welcome to stay in the downstairs lobby (provided it is not in use for a class) during the course of another sibling’s class. There are magazines and a box of toys for younger siblings to play with. Unfortunately, we feel the need to remind parents to please pick up the toys your child plays with after you are done and place them back in the toy box. If you are picking up your student after a class and they have been playing with the toys or books, please remember to leave enough time so they can put away the toys they took out before you depart. Younger siblings must be supervised so classes are not interrupted by noise or distractions. Excessive screaming and loud noises do carry into the upstairs studio. Children/siblings should also not be left unattended in the waiting room or allowed to distract in the upstairs lobby by banging on the glass, etc. Thank you for your understanding on this.
8. INCLEMENT WEATHER: In case of bad weather during the school year, we follow the East Lansing Public Schools policies for closing. Please check the East Lansing Public Schools website (http://elps.k12.mi.us) to find out if the schools are closed. Classes cancelled due to bad weather will not be refunded, as those cancellations are beyond our control, but they may be made up provided there is another class available at the same level. If we should cancel a class due to any reason other than weather, we will schedule a makeup class or credit your account accordingly.
9. LIABILITIES: There is a risk of injury inherent in any physical program and you/your child are participating upon the express agreement and understanding that you are hereby waiving and releasing The Studio, A Performing Arts Place, LLC, its Director and Teachers from and against all claims, costs, liabilities and expense, or judgments, including all attorney’s fees and courts costs arising from you/your child’s participation in The Studio, A Performing Arts Place, LLC programs or injury resulting there from, and hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Studio, A Performing Arts Place LLC, its Director and Teachers from all claims except illness and injury directly resulting from gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of The Studio Performing Arts Place LLC, its Director or Teachers.