Tuition & Fees
TUITION & BILLING
A registration fee of $30 is due annually at the time of registration. (Only $20 for each additional child registered in the same family.)
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 are 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, though 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 you have one child taking multiple classes or several children taking classes, your discount increases as your total number of enrolled classes grows. This discount is calculated and applied automatically.
Parents will create a Parent Portal account at the time of registration. Through the portal, families can make payments, view statements, update student information, and receive studio announcements. Please be sure to allow studio emails, 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 upon registration. PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL 3% SURCHARGE FEE FOR CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS; HOWEVER, THERE IS NO FEE FOR DEBIT CARD OR ACH PAYMENTS.
TUITION IS NOT PRORATED MONTH TO MONTH, AND ALL TUITION PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
RECITAL FEES
The one-time recital fee is charged per class and is due September 1st, or with your first tuition payment if registering after September 1st.
This fee helps cover costumes, accessories, artistic and creative content, venue expenses, music licensing, liability insurance, filming/live streaming, staffing, digital downloads, and other recital production costs. The recital fee includes both the Fall Show of Gratitude and the Spring Showcase or Production.
PLEASE NOTE: RECITAL FEES DO NOT INCLUDE TICKETS TO THE SPRING SHOWCASE OR SPRING PRODUCTION. Tickets will be $10 each (plus fees) and can be purchased in the weeks leading up to the recitals. Please note: although ticket prices increased slightly this year, we are actively working toward a ticketing process with lower overall fees for families in the future.
Recital preparations, including costume ordering, begin early in the Fall; therefore, 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 WISHES 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 during the season often go unfilled, this policy helps us maintain stable class sizes, staffing, and scheduling throughout the year.
STUDENTS MUST BE ENROLLED AND TUITION PAID IN APRIL AND/OR MAY IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RECITAL(S).
It is important to us to keep our class sizes low, so we can keep the quality of instruction for each student high. If a class is full, please add your student to the waitlist. Most classes do have some turnover (1-2 students/ year), so there is a chance of getting in from the waitlist. However, we have found that most students who have been on the waitlists for an extended period of time, have already found another class or activity that they are happy with. For this reason, after the Fall Show of Gratitude, the waitlists will be cleared. Please reach out around this time if you have continued interest in a class or re-add your student to the waitlist.
Waitlists
Trial Classes
We offer a one-time trial class for the cost of our registration fee ($30). First, you must contact us and request permission. Upon approval, you’ll be required to create a Parent Portal account and pay the fee through Studio Pro. This must be completed before attending the class. The link to Studio Pro is at the top of this webpage under “more information.” After the trial class, if you decide to enroll, then the registration fee is already paid.
Class Expectations
Please have your child arrive a couple minutes before class starts and go directly to the lobby. This is where they will put their bags, coats and shoes in a cubby and get their dance shoes on. Students are to wait in the lobby and their teacher will come get them and lead them into the dance room. It is important that your child is on time so that they do not miss a proper warm up which prevents injury. Please have your child use the restroom BEFORE arriving to class.
Please be on time to pick up your child. Arriving ten or more minutes late once will result in a warning the first time and a $10 fee anytime after.
Students are expected to respect classroom rules including wearing correct class attire, listening/following directions and not disrupting the learning expereince for others.
Regular attendance is very important as we work to prepare for recitals. Multiple absences through the year or absences in the weeks leading up to a recital could result in not being able to participate in the shows.
Parents
We want Illume Dance Company to be a family friendly studio so parents are welcome to stay and observe class any time through the viewing windows in our lobby. As mothers ourselves, we know how neat it is to be able to see your child in action and watch them learning and having fun... and we also know how nice it can be to run a quick errand while kids are in class. You are welcome to drop kids off or stay and watch. We have provided toys and activities to keep siblings entertained while brother or sister takes class. We just ask that you keep the noise to a minimum and return everything back to its place after your child is done playing. This includes turning off the TV and returning DVDs to their cases. Please also wipe down the toys, table and chairs that your child has used with the Clorox wipes provided. We have Windex and paper towels if your child touches the windows. Food is NOT allowed in the lobby.
We know that sometimes you will have questions or things you want to discuss with your child’s teacher. We love talking with you! But we ask that you be mindful of when and where you bring these up. Our teachers usually have back to back classes so its best to catch us before our first class, after our last, or by email. Sensitive issues should always be discussed away from other students and parents. Let’s all do our best to keep the feeling in our studio one of light, joy, kindness and respect.
Food
Only water in closed containers is allowed in the dance studio and lobby. Students are not allowed to chew gum during dance class both out of respect and as a safety precaution. We do have a drinking fountain in the lobby for both our dancers and families to use. However, we’d love your help in reminding our little dancers that the drinking fountain is to be used before and after, not during class. Our older classes may be given a short drink break during class but will not necessarily be allowed to leave and get a drink whenever they want.
Parking/Dropoff
While parents are always invited to stay and watch, the truth is that parking is limited. We ask you to be mindful of the other businesses that share the parking lot. If your child is old enough, simply doing a drive by to drop them off near the end of our building is extremely helpful. We wish we could do some bulldozing to make parking a happier experience for us all.
T-shirts & Bags
Dance bags with your child’s name and Illume Dance Company t-shirts can be purchased at our Back to Dance Night on August 11th 4:00pm- 7:00pm or in studio through out the season by filling out an order form and purchasing through the Parent Portal in the Online Store. Students are welcome to wear their shirts 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.