Studio Policies 2026-2027
Jul 25, 2026 06:42 PM
****All Info listed here will also be sent as a link in your confirmation email after enrolling in classes****
TUITION/PAYMENTS:
**ALL FAMILIES ARE REQUIRED TO PUT A CARD or ACH Bank Info ON FILE UPON REGISTERING TO PAY YOUR REGISTRATION FEE AND SET UP AUTOPAY. Once enrolled in classes, you can unenroll yourself from autopay through your portal if you choose and we will only use your payment info on file as a back form of payment (with notice and permission).
**Monthly Tuition Fees Per Family: 1 class per week=$55; 2 per week=$100; 3 per week=$130; 4 per week=$160; 5 per week=$190; 6 per week=$210; each additional class after 6=$25; 90 min classes - add $20/month.
**Tuition payments are due on or before the 15th of SEPT-NOV & on or before the 1st of the month JAN-MAY. Our Full Season runs Sept 2026-May 2027.
$5 late fee WILL BE APPLIED to all late tuition invoices (starts Oct.), unless you call or text to make arrangements in advance with Michelle or Camaryn.
**ALL families will be required to have a credit/debit card or ACH Bank Info on file this season, which will be charged five days after the due date if not already paid or arrangements are made. (We will never charge your card or bank without giving you proper notice and a chance to pay another way or make arrangements first.)
*Tuition will not be pro-rated for class missed due to Holiday/Spring Breaks, etc. Extra rehearsal/ performance/backstage time will make up for this.
DISCOUNTS OFFERED:
**We offer a 3% TOTAL TUITION DISCOUNT for paying 3 months at a time OR a 5% TOTAL TUITION discount for paying the full season at once. In order to get this discount, please reply to the confirmation email you receive after enrolling to let us know and we will contact you when your statement is ready on your account. Payments for either of these discounts must be made by the due date on the statement sent or the discount WILL NOT APPLY after that date.
**DISCOUNTS DO NOT APPLY TO COSTUME/COMPETITION OR ANY OTHER STUDIO FEES...ONLY TUITION.
**FULL Season Discount ONLY applies to those who register before October 15th, 2026.
REFUNDS:
*In the event of a studio closure, instructor illness, etc, refunds will be issued for classes that are not able to be re-scheduled for a makeup class
*All returned checks will incur a $25 fee in addition to a $5 late fee if new payment is late.
COMPETITION:
*Competition IS NOT MANDATORY in any class except for the specified competition classes. (COMP INFO will only be sent those who check the box during the registration process or by requesting it from Michelle).
STUDIO/CLASS BEHAVIOR:
*We reserve the right to refuse entrance to anyone due to safety concerns/ inappropriate behavior. No BULLYING or unnecessary DRAMA allowed/tolerated.
*The students in your dancer's class are a team and will be expected to support and respect one another at all times...inside and outside of the studio walls.
*Instructors have the right to have a dancer sit out or take five if they are being inattentive, or disrespectful in any way. Parents will be notified if this behavior persists.
*Students with unpaid tuition may not be allowed to participate in class until said fees are paid in full or a payment arrangement has been agreed to. (This would ONLY happen in extreme instances where a parent is not responding to our requests for payment or communication.)
ATTENDANCE:
I understand that I am enrolling my dancer for the ENTIRE season Sept 2026-May 2027 and will be billed as such until I give a 30-day notice.
*Missed classes (on dancer's part) are not pro-rated or able to be made up & pre-paid tuition payments submitted are not refundable unless 30-day drop-out notice is given.
*I understand that my dancer does not have to re-register for class after the winter break...same classes/same schedule will resume in January.
*PARENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO SIT IN ON CLASSES. We do not have the extra space in the studio to allow this unless it's a Mommy N Me Class or it's a special circumstance pre-arranged with Michelle or the instructor.
*Students must be dropped off no more than 5 min early and picked up no more than 5 min late for class, unless arranged ahead of time w/ instructor.
*Students waiting for rides after class may be asked to wait outside the studio, since any time between classes is used as prep-time for next class.
*NO BUS TO GROOVZ THIS SEASON...Please make other arrangements if necessary.
*IF YOUR CHILD HAS SYMPTOMS OF ILLNESS or ANYTHING THAT SPREADS, PLEASE DO NOT SEND THEM TO CLASS UNTIL YOU NARE CONFIDENT THEY ARE WELL.
*Registrants after Feb 1, 2026 risk not being in the Spring recital (Instructor's discretion)
COSTUME FEE:
*An $80 non-refundable, annual costume fee per dancer/per class is due by Nov. 21, 2026. (Can be fundraised for in Oct/Nov if needed). This fee covers the rental of studio-owned costume pieces used for the Winter Recital and also cover a costume for Spring Recital that will be ordered special for your dancer and they get to keep.
VOLUNTEERING:
Our dancers have the opportunity to shine on stage in our winter and spring shows. The success of these shows largely depends on the volunteers needed both before and during show time. We will be reaching out at different times throughout the season to request volunteers, but if you know you have a specific strength, connection in our community or way you prefer to help, we would love to connect with you beforehand. We also need volunteers to help with our fundraisers, events and other misc things that pop up.