Tuition Rates, Policies & Important Dates

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REGISTRATION FEES & CANCELLATION POLICY

REGISTRATION FEES:  An Annual Registration Fee is due once a year at the time of registration along with the first Session Tuition.  The registration fee is $45.00 for an individual student or $55.00 per family. A pro-rated registration fee is available for students beginning mid-year. ***Registration Fees are non-refundable.

METHODS OF PAYMENT:  Tuition will be auto deducted on the First of each Month.  Families may make a payment at the studio before the first of each month with a MasterCard, Visa, Discover Card, AMEX, Debit Cards, Check or Cash.   There will be a 3% service fee charged on all Credit Card transactions online and at the studio. The 3% Fee will be waived for Payments made by check or cash and must be made at least 3 days prior to the autopayment scheduled for the First of each month.   A 5% Discount will be applied for Semester Tuition paid in Full. Semester Discount may not be used with other discounts.  **We do not accept Money Orders or Traveler’s Checks.

LATE FEE POLICY:  There will be a $15.00 charge on Tuition received 7 days after the Due Date.  In the event of illness or if you will be out of town or miss class on the week that tuition is due you may pay online, mail a check to the studio or call and pay by phone with a Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card.   

RETURNED CHECK FEE:  There will be a $25.00 Service Charge on all returned checks. There will be a $5.00 Service Charge on declined auto-payments.

PRORATED FEES:  We will prorate monthly class fees for NEW dancers that begin dancing in the middle of the month.  Tuition WILL NOT be prorated if a dancer misses a class for any reason.

WITHDRAWAL POLICY: We understand that a student may be unable to, or choose to, no longer continue taking class.   A dancer may withdraw from class at any time and return later IF SPACE IS AVAILABLE.  Please notify the office if your dancer will not be continuing with classes to stop auto payments.  Tuition and Registration Fees are non-refundable. Paid Tuition may be placed on account as a credit.  Credits must be used within one year.

TUITION

Tuition is based on a season total (Fall/Spring) which can be paid by the SEMESTER or monthly Installment Payments.  We are required to collect 6% tax on all Tuition. A 2.89% surcharge will be applied to every transaction paid with a Visa, Mastercard, or Discover Credit Card, online and at the studio. This surcharge will begin in August 2024. The Credit Card surcharge will be waived for check or cash Payments.  Payments with checks or cash are accepted at the studio front desk.  Installment Tuition Payments are due every 4 weeks, and must be paid on, or before, the 1st of each month.  Tuition is based on the number of weeks in a semester & remains the same regardless of the number of weeks in the month.  If payment is not received by the 7th of each month a $15.00 Late Fee will be added to the student’s account. 

Tuition is due at the time of Registration. If a Dancer decides to discontinue classes during the Semester, a 30-day notice must be given to stop Tuition Payments. Without notice, Tuition will be deducted and is not refundable. Notice is not required for the last session of the school year.                             

SCHOOL YEAR SEASON (INCLUDES THE FALL & SPRING SEMESTERS)

• FALL SEMESTER                                             MID AUGUST – MID DECEMBER
• SPRING SEMESTER                                         JANUARY – MAY
• SUMMER SESSION                                          JUNE-JULY      

4 WEEK SESSION CLASS FEES:  Tuition is based on the number of hours taken by the student each week.  Once you determine the number of hours the dancer/performer will be attending class each week you can use the chart below to determine the tuition cost for each 4-week session. 

Hours per Week (Up to...)	Cost per 4 Week Session
30 minutes	$50.00
45 minutes	$60.00
1      hour	$65.00
1.25 hours	$78.00
1.5   hours	$90.00
1.75 hours	$105.00
2      hours	$110.00
2.25 hours	$115.00
2.5   hours	$125.00
2.75 hours	$130.00
3      hours	$135.00
3.25 hours	$140.00
3.50 hours	$145.00
3.75 hours	$150.00
4      hours	$155.00
4.25 hours	$160.00
4.50 hours	$165.00
5      hours	$175.00
5.50 hours	$185.00
6      hours	$195.00

SEMESTER DISCOUNT:  A 5% Discount will be applied for Semester Tuition paid in Full. Semester Discount may not be used with other discounts. We are required to collect 6% tax on all Tuition.  We accept Credit Cards, Checks, and Cash. There will be a 3% service fee charged on all Credit Card transactions, online and at the studio. Credit Card Transaction Fee will be waived for check or cash Payments. Contact the Studio directly to receive the Semester Discount.

FAMILY DISCOUNTS:  We offer Family Discounts of 10% off classes for the siblings.  Family Discounts may not be used with Multi Class or other discounts. The discount is applied to the lower tuition amount.  

PRIVATE LESSONS:  Private lessons are available but are not included as part of the Unlimited Class Plan. If you are interested in scheduling a Private, Duet or Trio please speak with Jennifer.

2025-2026 Tuition Due Dates  

2025 FALL SEMESTER    

• At time of Registration
• October 1, 2025
• November 1, 2025
• December 1, 2025

 

2026 SPRING SEMESTER

• January 1, 2026
• February 1, 2026
• March 1, 2026
• April 1, 2026
• May 1, 2026 (Last Tuition Payment)

Important Dates & Closings for 2024-2025

• July 18                                 Registration for 2025-2026 Classes Begins
• 22, 23, 24                             In Studio Registration 4:30 – 6:30
• August 25-30                        First Week of Classes for the Fall Semester
• September 1                        Labor Day – Closed (No Classes)
• October 20-25                       Winter Performance Registration Fees Due
• October 25-30                       Costume/Dress-up Week-Bring A Friend to Class
• October 31                           Halloween –Closed (No Classes)
• Nov 24 – 29                         Thanksgiving Fall Break – Closed (No Classes)
• December 1-6                      2026 Grande Recital Costume Fee Due
• December 15-20                    Last Week of Fall Semester Classes
• December TBA                     Winter Performance
• December 22 - January 2    Winter Break – Closed (No Classes)
• January 5 - 10                       First Week of Classes for the Spring Semester
• February 9 - 14                      Costume/Dress-up Week – Bring A Friend to Class
• April 6 – 11                           Spring Break – Closed (No Classes)
• April 15                                 Grande Recital Registration Fees Due
• May 11-16                             Dress Rehearsal Week at the Studio
• May TBA                                Grande Recital 

 

Inclement Weather Policy (Snow & Ice Days)
Elite Academy of Dance & Performing Arts will closely follow the Jefferson County Public School (JCPS) system’s decision for canceling school and classes. The days we are closed however, will not always be the same due to the fact that the roads may clear up in the afternoon or worsen as nighttime approaches depending on when the weather hits. If JCPS calls for an early dismissal due to weather and/or cancels their evening classes and activities, we will be closed. If there is a late opening or delay our classes will meet as scheduled. If you have questions or are uncertain about whether classes will be held please call 425-6700. We do not pro-rate or deduct from Tuition due to weather, however, all students are welcome to schedule make-up classes that are missed due to snow. Closures will be posted on News Web Sites & Facebook.

 

Attendance
It is important that dancers attend all scheduled classes. Regular attendance is imperative for consistent progress and to ensure that the dancer receives the maximum benefit from the class. This is especially true in group classes where a student’s absence will have an effect on the formations involving other students and placement in the choreography of routines. It is the student and/or parents responsibility for obtaining any information missed when absent.

**Remember, tuition is due whether or not a dancer is able to attend all classes in a month. Credit is not given for missed classes.

What to Wear for Dance Class

****We are so excited to announce that our studio shop is LIVE! Click on the link to purchase your dancers dancewear. We have made class lists, but you are also free to shop for leotards of different styles in the appropriate color for your dancers class level. We have also listed the shoes and tights they will need for this dance season. All items will be shipped to your house within 2 business days.

 

https://www.shopnimbly.com/elitedanceky

 

 

Dress Code (Boys) Black warm-up or jazz pants, white or black tank or t-shirt, black ballet shoes & black tap shoes, and/or jazz shoes.

Dress Code (Girls)

	LEOTARD	TIGHTS	SHOES
Baby Ballerina	Light Blue	Pink	Pink Ballet & Black Patent Tap Shoes
Tutu Cute	Pink	Pink	Pink Ballet & Black Patent Tap Shoes
Tiny Dancer	Lavender	Pink	Pink Ballet & Black Patent Tap Shoes
Combo Classes	Black	Pink	Pink Ballet, Black Tap Shoes
Ballet Intensive	Black	Pink	Pink Ballet Shoes
Technique Classes

PLEASE NOTE:

• SKIRTS are optional – Chiffon or Georgette skirts may be worn.

Musical Theater Classes should wear Black dance pants (i.e.: jazz pants/shorts, warm-up pants) & black leotards, or BLACK tank tops, fitted t-shirts, etc. and Ballet or Jazz Shoes. The instructor must be able to see what the student is doing, so no baggy or over-sized pants or t-shirts. Absolutely no jeans!!

Hip Hop Classes should wear Black dance pants (i.e.: jazz pants/shorts, warm-up pants) & black leotards, or BLACK tank tops, fitted t-shirts, etc. & Hip Hop Sneakers. No baggy or over-sized pants or t-shirts. Absolutely no jeans!!

Dance Teams: Black Leotards (NO EXCEPTIONS), Pink or Tan Tights, Pink Ballet Shoes & Piourette Shoes. Black split-sole Tap Shoes will be needed for Tap Team. Black Dance shorts may be worn over black leotard for Jazz Technique, Hip Hop & Tap Classes.
Hair – should be pulled back and secured out of the eyes. Long hair should be in a ponytail, braid or bun.

Jewelry – NO dangling earrings (post only), No necklaces, or bracelets. Please remove jewelry before class.

PLEASE DO NOT WEAR DANCE SHOES OUTSIDE OF STUDIO!!! WEAR YOUR STREET SHOES WHEN COMING TO STUDIO AND WHEN LEAVING!