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Dance Program Tuition

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.   We offer a family or multiple class discount of 10% on additional classes of an equal or lower tuition rate within the same family.  We also offer a substantial discount in the form of a flat monthly tuition rate of $220 for any one student enrolled in four or more classes, up to a maximum of 8 classes at this rate.  Any classes over 8 would be at the full tuition rate (sorry, but the 10% family discount would NOT apply).  For any questions about our 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 & Tech Fees    |

There is an annual, non-refundable enrollment fee of $35 per student or $50 per family.  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, in order to continue our practice of not charging for tickets to our winter show & spring recitals, we will have tech fees to help us cover the costs associated with dress rehearsal and paying for theatre space for our performances.  The tech fee for the Winter Show will be $10 per family, which will be due Oct. 15.  The tech fees for the spring recital will be $35 / student or $50 / family and will be due Jan. 1.

Missed Classes    |

There are no refunds or credits for classes missed or for classes which fall on a holiday.  As appropriate and necessary, we do schedule make-up classes when classes are cancelled due to inclement weather, etc.  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.  However, in some instances, we may be able to schedule a private make up session if desired.  Please refer to our private lesson requirements on our web site.

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, and pink tights are required.  A small skirt is acceptable.  Pull or pin hair back and no jewelry.
• Ballet, ages 10+:  Pink leather split sole ballet shoes are required.  A solid color leotard 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 black jazz shoes are required.
• Music Theatre: Basic dance attire, 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 $85 costume fee per class for all Music Theatre, intermediate, intermediate/advanced, or advanced classes.  ALL Ballet.Tap.Jazz combo classes will also have a $85 costume fee as they will perform two dances (one ballet and one tap).  However, the costume fee for other beginning or beginning/intermediate classes studying a single form of a dance (such as Hip Hop, Breakdance, Jazz, etc.) will be $65 per class as they will perform only one dance in the recital.  The costume fee for adult classes is also $65.

These costume fees will be due by October 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 most of May.  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.