Tuition & Fees
TUITION & BILLING
An annual $30 registration fee is due at the time of registration. The registration fee for each additional child in the same family is $20.
Tuition is due on the 1st of each month, including August. A $10 late fee will be applied to payments made after the 5th.
Tuition rates are based on the full dance season and divided into 9.5 monthly payments from August through May, with August billed at 50% tuition. Each class is guaranteed a minimum of 35 instructional sessions throughout the season, although a dress rehearsal may occasionally take the place of a regular class. Based on this schedule, the average cost of a 45-minute class is approximately $13 per class.
We offer family tuition discounts based on the total number of classes your family is enrolled in each week. Whether one child takes multiple classes or several children are enrolled, the discount increases as your family's total number of classes increases. Discounts are calculated and applied automatically.
At registration, parents will create a Parent Portal account. Through the portal, families can make payments, view statements, update student information, and receive studio announcements. Please make sure studio emails are not blocked or sent to spam, as email is our primary form of communication for important announcements, schedules, and reminders.
All families are required to enroll in Auto-Pay through the Parent Portal. Credit card payments are subject to a 3% surcharge. There is no additional fee for debit card or ACH payments.
Tuition is not prorated from month to month, and all tuition payments are non-refundable.
RECITAL FEES
A one-time recital fee of $90–$95 per class is due September 1, or with your first tuition payment if registering after September 1.
The recital fee helps cover costumes and accessories, artistic and creative content, venue expenses, music licensing, liability insurance, filming/live streaming, staffing, digital downloads, and other production costs. The fee includes participation in both the Fall Show of Gratitude and the Spring Showcase or Production.
Spring recital tickets are not included in the recital fee. Tickets are $10 each, plus applicable ticketing fees, and will be available for purchase in the weeks leading up to the performances. Although ticket prices increased slightly this year, we are actively working toward a ticketing process that will reduce overall fees for families in the future.
Because recital preparations and costume ordering begin early in the fall, recital fees are non-refundable.
If a student changes classes after costumes have been ordered and a new costume is required, an additional $75 costume fee will be assessed.
CANCELLATION POLICY
If a student needs to withdraw before the end of the season, please notify us by email no later than the 15th of the month prior to withdrawal. A $50 cancellation fee per class applies to withdrawals.
Because openings that occur during the season often go unfilled, this policy helps us maintain stable class sizes, staffing, and scheduling throughout the year.
Students must remain enrolled and have tuition paid for April and/or May, as applicable, in order to participate in the corresponding spring recital(s).
We intentionally keep our class sizes small so we can provide each student with high-quality, individualized instruction. If a class is full, we encourage you to add your student to the waitlist. Most classes experience some turnover during the year (typically 1–2 students), so openings do occasionally become available. You will only be notified if a spot becomes available.
To keep our waitlists current, all waitlists will be cleared after the Fall Show of Gratitude. We have found that families who have been waiting for an extended period often make other plans and are no longer interested in the class.
If you are still interested after the waitlists are cleared, please re-add your student to the waitlist or contact us. This lets us know that you are still actively interested should a spot become available.
Waitlists
Trial Classes
We offer a one-time trial class for the cost of our $30 registration fee. To request a trial class, please contact us first for approval. Once approved, you will need to create a Parent Portal account through Studio Pro and pay the $30 fee before attending the class. The Parent Portal link can be found at the top of this webpage.
After the trial class, you will have 24 hours to decide whether you would like to enroll. If you enroll, your $30 registration fee has already been paid and will not be charged again.
Please note that a trial class does not reserve or hold a spot in the class, and enrollment remains subject to availability. Trial classes are not offered during the month of August.
Classroom Expectations and Attendance
Arrival & Pick-Up
Please have your child arrive a few minutes before class begins and go directly to the lobby. Students may place their bags, coats, and street shoes in a cubby and put on their dance shoes. Students should wait in the lobby until their teacher comes to get them and leads them into the classroom.
Arriving on time is important so students can participate in a proper warm-up and be physically prepared for class. Please also have your child use the restroom before arriving whenever possible to minimize disruptions during class. Food, drinks other than bottled water, and gum are not permitted in the dance studios.
Please be on time to pick up your child at the end of class. Arriving 10 or more minutes late for pick-up will result in a warning the first time and a $10 late fee for each occurrence thereafter.
Classroom Expectations
Students are expected to follow classroom rules and contribute to a positive learning environment. This includes wearing the correct class attire, listening to and following their teacher’s instructions, treating others with respect, and avoiding behavior that disrupts the learning experience of other students.
Attendance
Regular attendance is very important, particularly as classes prepare for performances and recitals. Multiple absences throughout the year, or absences during the weeks leading up to a performance, may affect a student’s ability to participate in the recital. Teachers will make this determination when necessary based on the student’s preparedness and ability to safely and confidently perform with the class. Please note that we do not offer make-up classes for student absences.
Parents
PARENT OBSERVATION & STUDIO EXPECTATIONS
We want Illume Dance Company to be a family-friendly and welcoming studio. We know how special it can be to watch your child learn, grow, and have fun—and we also know how nice it can be to use class time to run a quick errand! Parents are welcome to stay and observe when space allows or drop their child off during class.
Studios C & D: Studios C and D share a lobby where parents and siblings are welcome to wait during class. Studio C can be viewed through the lobby viewing windows, while Studio D can only be viewed through the glass door. Siblings are welcome in the lobby as long as they can wait quietly and without disrupting classes. Please help us keep the lobby clean and orderly, and remember that food is not allowed in the lobby.
Studio B: Studio B lacks a separate lobby or viewing area, so we ask that parents generally drop students off and return at the end of class. If your child needs you to stay, you are welcome to sit quietly inside the studio. Please remove your shoes before entering the dance floor, and do not bring siblings into the classroom. Street shoes are not permitted on the dance floor.
COMMUNICATING WITH TEACHERS
We know there will be times when you have questions or would like to discuss something with your child's teacher, and we are always happy to communicate with you! Please be mindful of timing, as our teachers often have back-to-back classes and need to give their full attention to the students entering and leaving their classrooms.
For anything that requires more than a quick question, please email the teacher or arrange a time to talk rather than trying to have the conversation between classes. Sensitive or personal matters should always be discussed privately and away from other students and families.
Together, we can help keep Illume a place of light, joy, kindness, and respect for everyone.
Parking/Dropoff
PARKING, DROP-OFF & PICK-UP
Parking is limited, so we appreciate your help in keeping traffic moving safely and being considerate of the other businesses that share our parking lot. Parents are always welcome to stay when appropriate, but if your child is old enough to enter the studio independently, dropping them off rather than parking can be very helpful during busy class times.
For the safest and most efficient traffic flow, we recommend the following pattern:
Enter from Main Street just south of Taco Time → proceed through the parking lot → drop off near Suite A (now Bountiful Bookstore) → continue around the parking lot → exit by passing along the south side of the Taco Time drive-thru.
Please follow the normal direction of traffic around Taco Time whenever possible. Driving against the flow of the Taco Time drive-thru traffic can create significant congestion and safety concerns, particularly during busy times. If the traffic pattern is unclear, please refer to the traffic-flow images included in our annual Welcome Email, or contact us and we’ll be happy to send you another copy.
Please avoid stopping or parking in a way that blocks traffic, neighboring businesses, or other vehicles. Do not allow children to cross the parking lot unattended. When dropping off, please pull to a safe location near the building before allowing your child to exit the vehicle.
Thank you for helping us keep drop-off and pick-up safe, efficient, and considerate of our neighbors.
Apparel and Merchandise
Illume Dance Company apparel and merchandise, including T-shirts, hoodies, dance bags, and other items, are available for purchase throughout the season. Most available items can be viewed on display in Studio C and/or Studio B.
Orders can be placed through the Online Store in your Parent Portal. Apparel and merchandise may also be available for purchase or pre-order at special studio events, such as Back to Dance Night.
Students are welcome to wear Illume Dance Company T-shirts and other appropriate Illume apparel to Jazz and Creative classes.
Social Media
Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@illumedancecompany) and Facebook for announcements, giveaways and educational information. Our website is also a great resource to find dates, policies, and information.