Please read through this page for our Tuition and Fees, Studio Policies, Class Registration, Recital information, and Holiday Schedule

TUITION AND FEES

Registration Fee – $35
This non-refundable fee is required to register your child for a class.

Monthly Tuition Rates:

Monthly tuition rates are calculated for each individual child – for the number of hours of dance class he or she is taking each week. Please see the chart below, and if you have any questions regarding monthly tuition rates, please contact Beth.

• 30 minute class – $45 tuition each month
• 45 minute class – $55 tuition each month
• One hour class – $65 tuition each month
• One hour 15 minute class – $75 tuition each month
• One and 1/2 hour class – $85 tuition each month
• Up to Two hours of class – $105 tuition each month
• Up to Two and 1/2 hours of class – $125 each month
• Up to Three hours of class – $145 tuition each month
• Up to Three and 1/2 hours of class – $165 each month
• Up to Four hours of class – $185 tuition each month
• Up to Four and 1/2 hours of class – $210 tuition each month
• Up to Five hours of class – $230 tuition each month
• Unlimited classes – $255 tuition each month

Ensemble Fees – $25 per month additional. Ensemble parents may pay the Ensemble fees for the year, or may add the fee to each month’s tuition.

Sibling Discount: Each additional child enrolled in dance classes will receive a 10% discount on monthly tuition. Please note that siblings pay the full Registration fee and Recital & Costume Fees.

PAYMENT POLICIES – PLEASE READ

To ensure a seamless and efficient billing process, all dance families are required to maintain a current credit card on file with our office. Tuition, costume fees, recital fees, and any other associated costs may be paid using one of the following methods: check, money order, PayPal, or credit card. Alternatively, you may opt to enroll in our autopay system, which will automatically charge your card on file.

Invoicing and Payment Instructions

• Invoice Schedule: Invoices are sent via email on the 20th of the month for the following month’s dance tuition. For example, you will receive the September tuition invoice on August 20th.
• Online Payments: Please use our invoicing system when paying online. Do not send payments via PayPal without going through the invoicing system, as it does not credit your account appropriately. A link to pay is provided in the invoice email; please use that link.
• Check Payments: If paying by check, ensure your child’s name is clearly noted on the memo line of the check.
• Submitting Payments: Payments should be sent in your child’s dance bag and not in school folders, as school or preschool employees are not responsible for dance payments.
• Due Date: Tuition is due on or before the 1st of each month.
• Returned Checks: There is a $30 charge for all returned checks.
• Late Fees: If tuition is not paid by the 10th of each month, a $15 late fee will be assessed.
• Overdue Accounts: If the dance account is more than 30 days past due, the child will not be permitted to participate in class until the account is current.
• Outstanding Balances: If your account has an overdue balance from previous school year classes or summer camp/classes, you will not be permitted to register for new classes until the balance has been paid in full.

Payment in Full Discount

If you choose to pay for the entire year in full, you will receive a $25 discount on the total amount due. Full tuition must be paid by October 1st to be eligible for this discount. Please note that there are no refunds if you decide to drop the class unless there are extenuating circumstances. The final decision on whether a circumstance warrants a refund is at the discretion of the Director. If a refund is approved, a $50 processing fee will be assessed.

Credit Card Charge Authorization

Invoices must be settled by the specified due date. In the event that payment is not received by this deadline, we reserve the right to charge the card on file for the outstanding amount on the next business day.

We understand that unforeseen circumstances can arise. Should you encounter any issues or have an extenuating circumstance that affects your ability to make a timely payment, please contact us in advance to discuss potential accommodations. Your proactive communication is greatly appreciated and will help us work together to find a suitable solution.

Recital and Costume Information:

Mark your Calendars – our Recital for the 2024-25 School Year will be May 30 and 31, and June 1, 2025. 

• Information regarding Recital and Costume Fees will be sent out to the primary email address on file on October 15th. The Costume & Recital Fee will be due by December 15th.
• The Recital and Costume Fee includes the cost of a costume that your child will keep after Recital.
• Children who will participate in more than one dance in the Recital will have additional costume fees. Parents will be notified of this in advance and the additional amount will be due by December 15th.
• We will not be able to order costumes for students with outstanding tuition and Registration fees that have not been paid by December 15th.
• Recital tickets will be limited, depending on the number of seats in the venue and the number of dancers we have participating in Recital. Dance families with multiple children taking classes will be emailed with the total number of recital tickets they may purchase. Additional tickets may be available on a first come, first serve basis, that information will be communicated via email in Spring.
• Registrations received after December 15th for that school year, please note that the Registration and Costume Fee will be increased by $25 to cover rush shipping for costumes.
• Mark your calendars – we will have Studio Rehearsals on the weeks of May 19th and May 26th. 

POINTE OF GRACE STUDIO POLICIES

• Parents must give 30 days notification to Pointe of Grace (not your child’s school/preschool) if a student drops out of a class.
• Our dance program is August through May. Please note that students must be registered for a class by December 15th to be guaranteed a spot in our Spring Recital. Students who register after December 15th will be assessed a $25 additional fee for Rush shipping on Recital costume, if available. (Some costumes may not be able to be ordered after that date.)
• Dance classes at school or preschool locations start after Labor Day and follow the calendar for that school for holiday closings. See below for our Studio Holiday Schedule.
• Monthly tuition will not be pro-rated for holidays when schools are closed. Some months have 3 classes, some have five.
• There is no pro-rating for absences. Make-up classes are available if your child misses dance class for any reason. Please contact us for the schedule for make-up classes.
• Food/Drink – there is no food permitted in the studio. Dancers are encouraged to bring a water bottle to dance class, no other drinks are allowed in the studio. 
• Allergies/Medical conditions – please let our office staff know if your dancer has allergies or medical conditions. 
• The Studio is not responsible for lost or misplaced items. Please put names on all belongings.
• Cell phone policy – students who have cell phones or other devices must put them away during class.

ABSENCES AND ILLNESS

• Dance classes at school or preschool locations follow the calendar for that school for holiday closings.
• There is no pro-rating for absences. Make-up classes are available if your child misses dance class for any reason. Please contact us to schedule a make-up class for your child.
• Please keep children home from dance class if they have had symptoms of illness within the previous 24 hours, this includes: a fever, vomiting/diarrhea, or discharge from the nose or eyes. 
• If your child tests positive for covid-19, please keep them home for 5 days and do not return to class until symptom-free.

Our staff regularly cleans and sanitizes all frequently touched surfaces (ballet barres, doorknobs, cubbies, etc.) We regularly sanitize props and equipment to ensure that we are working to prevent the transmission of illnesses.

COMMUNICATION

We believe that an open line of communication between our studio staff and parents is essential to a successful dance experience. We send out email newsletters and updates, email a specific class with pertinent class information or updates, and post information to our Facebook and Instagram pages. The person who filled out the registration form is the primary contact we have listed in our system. Please contact our Office Manager, Beth, if you would like to add another person to our email and text lists. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Please note that during class teachers are not able to respond to emails, but we will get back to you as soon as possible. If you have an urgent matter to discuss, please email us.

INCLEMENT WEATHER

• Studio Classes: If we are forced to close due to inclement weather, we will try to make-up classes. Please understand that we cannot be responsible for acts of Nature. Snow dates do not affect your monthly tuition. Any closings due to weather will be communicated via email, and posted to our Facebook page and Instagram. Just because the local school system decides to close, does not mean that the studio will be closed, so please do not assume we will be closed. 
• School/Preschool Classes: If the school location is closed due to inclement weather, we will not have dance classes at that school on that day. Any closings due to weather will be communicated via email, and posted to our Facebook page and Instagram. 

DANCEWEAR AND SHOES

Dancewear and dance shoes should be purchased at a dancewear store. Shoe stores and bulk shopping stores do not sell the correct shoes for dance. Do not write your child’s name on the shoes until after the first class to make sure that they fit properly. We offer shoe and attire fittings at the studio, and can also do fittings at our school and preschool locations. Please read through our Dress Code section for specific information for your child’s class. You can shop online at our affiliate store here.

POINTE OF GRACE ENSEMBLE 

The Pointe of Grace Ensemble is our performing company group. The Ensemble performs for our Land of the Sweets event in December, and performs in all our Recital shows. Dancers must have completed the 3rd Grade, and have taken at least 2 years of dance classes to audition for Ensemble. An informational meeting will be held in early Spring. For more information, please ask Ms. Amy. 

Holiday Schedule:

The Pointe of Grace Studio Location will be closed on the following dates for the 2024-25 school year: