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Dance Program Tuition

Our tuition is based on a 4 class/event per month average.  There may not necessarily be 4 classes in a specific month, due to a school holidays, etc. but there may be 5 in another month or a rehearsal or recital so that it balances out.  Monthly tuition is $50 for a 45 min. class, $60 for a 60 min. class, $68 for a 75 min. class and $75 for a 90 min. class.   There is a 10% discount for additional classes within the same family. We also offer a substantial discount in the form of a flat monthly tuition rate for unlimited classes.
These flat rates are as follows:

• $220 for any one student enrolled in four or more classes
• $385 family rate for two dancers in the same family enrolled in four or more classes each
• $500 family rate for three dancers in the same family enrolled in four or more classes each

Tuition for all SWDC adult classes (may not be applicable in the case of third parties using our space) is $180 per semester which will be billed monthly.  A 10% discount is available for those paying for the full semester in advance.  For any questions about our tuition or discounts, please call us at 225-1611.

Monthly tuition payments are due the 1^st of each month; payments received after the 15th of the month will incur late fees.  Payments can be made by cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express.  Save yourself a lot of time and hassle by using our Auto-Pay Service!!  Credit card payments may also be faxed in using this form.  A $20 fee will be charged on all returned checks and also on auto-pay (credit card) payments that are declined, so please make sure to keep your credit card information up to date with us.  Accounts must be current in order to receive costumes and to participate in the Spring Recital.

Enrollment & Recital Fees    |

There is an annual, non-refundable enrollment fee of $25 per student.  For students who enroll by October 1, this fee includes an official SWDC tank top per student which is distributed around the first of November.  This fee also helps to cover administration and processing costs for setting up your account.

Also at the time of enrollment, there is a $50 recital tech fee per family to be paid.  The spring recital will be held at the newly remodeled Lincoln Center and the recital fee helps to cover the costs associated with the rental of the theatre & crew.  Small ticket prices for the winter show and spring recital are dependant on the venue and we will inform you of those prices as soon as we can.

Missed Classes    |

There are no refunds or credits for classes that a student misses or for classes which fall on a holiday.  We do apologize but we are unable to allow a student to attend a different class as a make-up, since classes are both age and choreography specific, so students can not make-up classes that they miss.  As appropriate and necessary, we do either schedule make-up classes or make necessary credits when classes are cancelled by our studio due to inclement weather, etc.

We ask, if at all possible, that you notify the Studio West Dance Center office at 225-1611 if your child will not be attending a scheduled class.

Withdrawal    |

The program in which you are enrolling your child is an on-going program and is not a "session."  If you plan to withdraw your child from the program, we ask that you notify us at least two weeks prior to the withdrawal date.  Monthly tuition is not refunded so if you are planning a withdrawal mid-month, please discuss your specific situation with us directly as soon as possible.

Class Attire    |

• Ballet/Tap/Jazz Combo, ages 3-9:  Pink leather ballet shoes, black tap shoes, a solid black leotard, small black skirt and pink tights are required.  Pull or pin hair back and no jewelry.
• Ballet, ages 10+:  Pink leather split sole ballet shoes are required.  A solid color leotard, small skirt and tights/leggings OR a fitted top and dance pant are also required.  Hair should be pulled or pinned back and no jewelry.
• Breakdance and Hip Hop, all ages:  Black high top tennis shoes are required.  Please wear a comfortable pant and top and no jewelry.
• Jazz: A solid color leotard or fitted top, a black jazz pant and tan/nude jazz shoes are required.
• Music Theatre: Basic dance attire, tan/nude character shoes required.
• Broadway Tap: Basic dance attire, tap shoes with a 1 to 1 1/2 inch heel are required.
• Other classes:  Please refer to your dance instructor for the appropriate attire.
• Please note that chewing gum and cell phones are NOT permitted in class.

Costume Fees    |

We try to keep our costume fees as reasonable as possible.  There will be a $75 costume fee per class for most classes including adult classes.  ALL Ballet.Tap.Jazz combo classes will have a $85 costume fee as they will perform two dances (one ballet and one tap).

These costume fees will be posted to your account by October 15th so that you can start making payments on them if needed.  Costume fees MUST be paid in full by January 15th. The lead time for costume orders is very long and we need to collect fees promptly so that we can order early.  MOST of the time, these costume fees are sufficient and there would not be any additional balance.  However, sometimes costumes will cost a little more than we anticipate.  Should costume(s) cost more than the initial fee, the remaining balance would be due in April.  Dancers will not receive their recital costumes until balances are paid in full.

Schedule & Cancellations   |

SWDC generally follows the Poudre School District school calendar.  Dance Program classes are held from late August through May and sometimes into early June.  Classes are generally not held on school breaks/holidays, but ARE usually held on teacher work days, etc.  PLEASE check the SWDC calendar for details as they are announced.  

Any cancellations due to weather will be published on our web site, sent out via email, and/or recorded on the studio's outgoing voicemail message so please check these sources whenever you have a question about the status of SWDC classes.  And, as always, use your best judgment as to whether or not it is safe for YOU to travel.

Performances    |

All classes will participate in a Winter Performance and in a more formal Spring Recital.  Other performance opportunities will be available to Ensemble/Competition teams and the Dance & Poms Team.