Studio Information and Policies
Annual Family Registration Fee
There is an annual, non-refundable registration fee for each family. This fee includes all administrative and studio procedure costs.
$50 per family
Registration can be made directly through our online Studio Director Portal. Visit www.elevedansecentre.com and click on the Registration Tab, that will link you to the portal.
Tuition
Tuition is based on the entire dance season, from the first class in September through the last class in June. Tuition is divided in to Payment Installments. Tuition is based on the total amount of time/hours that a Dancer is enrolled in per week. Tuition rates have a built-in discount as the number of hours that a Dancer is enrolled in per week increases.
Tuition Rates
Total Class Hours 9 Installment Payments Annual Tuition
Per Week
.5 51 459
.75 59 531
1 68 612
1.5 93 837
2 118 1062
2.5 143 1287
3 168 1512
3.5 194 1746
4 215 1935
4.5 231 2079
5 246 2214
5.5 263 2367
6 277 2493
6.5 293 2637
7 309 2781
7.5 323 2907
8 339 3051
9 368 3312
10 400 3600
Installment Payments
A full year’s tuition is divided into 9 Payment Installments. Registration Fee and 1st month’s payment is due at time of registration. Each remaining payment is due by/on the 1st of every month (not the 1st week or 1st class).
Year in Full Payment Discount
After you register and make your initial payment of the Registration Fee and the 1st Payment, your account will be adjusted to receive a 5% discount when the remainder of the year’s tuition is paid in full by the first day of classes in September. Due to the fees encountered when using a debit or credit card, it is customary to pay for a year in full in the form of a personal check or bank check.
Costume Payments and Performance Bundle
Costume Deposits are due in full by December 1st. Required Tights, any Accessories and Performance Tee are included in the Costume Payments. Dancers with multiple costumes can disperse their costume payments from October-December. Any additional Costume balances due will be billed to your account and due February 1st.
Deposit amount per Costume:
Dancin’ Tots & Preschool Classes - Costume & Performance Bundle cost is included in the Annual Tuition.
Primary and FUNdations Classes - $70 per costume (2-in-1 Costumes may alter the total cost)
Mini Classes (2-in-1 Costumes may alter the total cost) - $70 each
All other Levels (Jr, Sr, Sapphire, Diamond, Onyx, Competition Groups, Special Choreography and Intensive Ballet classes) $80 each.
If costumes are chosen from the EDC Costume Closest, a rental fee will be dispersed to your account. Costumes will be returned at the end of the season.
Costume Payment Dispursement
1 costume – December 1st
2-3 Costumes – November 1st and December 1st
4+ Costumes – October 1st, November 1st and December 1st
Performance Video Fee
The Performance Bundle includes the digital link to the performance video. This will be automatically added to your account and payment is due with the March 1st payment.
All Other Charges/Fees
Other charges/fees include extra Nutcracker Performance Fees, Performance Troupe Fees (attire, costumes, competition or event fees), Special Choreography, Private Lessons, etc.
All charges and/or fees are due once they are added to your account.
Late Fees
Accounts will accrue a $10 Late Fee if payment has not been received by the 5th day of the month. $20 Late Fee after the 10th day of the month, $30 Late Fee after the 15thday of the month and dancers will not be permitted to take class until your account is reconciled. Late Fees are due along with your payment.
Payments
All families are required to have a Credit/Debit Card on file through Studio Director.
Payments can be received in the forms of Cash, Check, Credit, Debit or Bank Check. MasterCard, Visa and Discover Card are accepted. Credit and Debit card payments can be made directly through our Studio Director Portal. All other forms of payments can be made directly at the front desk. All payments are due by the 1st day of every month. For your convenience, your account is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on the Studio Director Portal.
Every account will automatically be charged on the 1st of the month using the debit or credit card on file. If you choose to pay in a different form (cash, check or another card) you may do so 5 days before the 1st month. If cash or check is not received by the 1st, the card will be automatically charged.
Class or Studio Withdrawal
Class withdrawals or withdrawal from EDC must be received in writing. Tuition is due and refunds will not be made if withdrawal is not received by the 1st day of the month. Any dancer withdrawing after January 31st is responsible for the remaining balance on your account through May.
