REGISTRATION
There is an annual non-refundable registration fee of $25 per family. This annual registration fee runs July-June and resets with summer class registration. Registration Fee and first tuition payment are due in full at the time of registration to secure your dancer’s spot in their chosen class(es). All registrations not completed by checking out and submitting payment for the registration fee and first monthly payment will automatically be canceled each night at midnight. Registration fees are non-refundable.
LOBBY POLICY
Our lobby will remain closed for parents of dancers age 8 or older. For dancers age 7 and younger, please limit family members and guests to 1 per family to keep the lobby traffic to a minimum.
BOYS DISCOUNTED CLASSES
Boys registered for fall recreational dance will receive their second monthly class at no charge. Regular pricing will apply to any additional classes. This discount applies to 1 boy per family. This discount does not apply to 8 week session classes, summer classes, IGNITE, IGNITE+, Sparks, or Pre-Professional Company.
FAMILY DISCOUNTS
We offer a discount for multiple classes within a family. A dancer’s first recreational class is full price, and a $5 discount will be applied to each additional recreational class within a family.
TUITION - NEW for the 2024-2025 Fall Season
Tuition for recreational classes that run September - June is calculated based on 9 equal payments due the 1st day of each month September - May. For example, tuition for one 45 minute class is $468 for the full season (September - June) and is split into 9 equal payments of $52 (September-May). Your first payment is due at the time of registration and all other payments are due on the 1st day of each month October - May. There is no longer a 10th payment due on June 1st for recreational classes. The restructuring of our tuition payment model results in our families paying LESS tuition for the full season in comparison to 2023-2024 (tuition for one 45 minute class was $470 for the full season).
Tuition is due by the 1st day each month regardless of attendance and is considered delinquent after the 7th of the month. A $20.00 late fee will be applied to any unpaid tuition balance on the 8th of each month. Monthly payments remain the same regardless of the number of classes per month. There will be no credits or refunds offered for missed classes, canceled classes, or studio closures due to poor weather, building problems, holidays, or for attendance reasons. Tuition is not prorated for partial month enrollment. Classes missed can be made up in another level appropriate class. All NSF checks will be charged $30.00. Tuition is non-refundable.
DRESS CODE
Dance requires proper equipment in order to be successful. Proper attire allows instructors to view how the student uses their muscles and allows for specific corrections to be given. Due to safety concerns, correct dancewear and shoes must be worn in class or the student will not be able to participate. Shoes and dancewear can be found at Fanci Footworks. Please refer to our dress code here.
HAIR, JEWELRY, GUM
Please do not bring candy, gum, pop, or juice into the dance studio. Only water is allowed in the studios. Hair for all classes must be pulled back into a ponytail or bun and should be secured to stay out of the dancer's face. Dancers cannot dance when their hair falls in their faces. Please pin or spray hair back. Do not bring jewelry or watches into the dance studios, as they are safety hazards and can be very distracting.
CLASS PLACEMENT
Class placement is based on the grade level of each dancer. Dancers should be starting or currently enrolled in the appropriate grade level or age as of September 1. Tiny Tots is for 2-3 year old dancers. Pre is for preschool aged dancers (3-4 years). Mini is for Kindergarten-2nd grade dancers (5-7 years). Junior is for 3rd-6th grade dancers (8-11 years). Teen is for dancers in 6th-12th grade (10 years & older) with some dance experience recommended. Teen ADV is for dancers in 8th-12th grade (12 years & older) with dance experience and teacher approval.
ANNUAL RECITAL
June dates for our recitals will be released in September. A non-refundable deposit of $50.00 per recreational costume is due October 30th with final payments are due December 14, 2024. All costume deposits and final balances are non-refundable. All dancers participating in our June recital will receive a recital package that includes a commemorative t-shirt, a recital video download link and a recital award. The total cost will be emailed by February 1st, but will be in the range of $55-$60 and will be due April 1st.
SNOW/WEATHER/BUILDING PROBLEMS
If the studio has to close due to weather or building problems, we will post on Facebook and Instagram, email notices and have an announcement on the studio phone. Extreme weather and building problems, such as no electricity, are considered out of our control. We will cancel classes if we feel it would be dangerous to have parents bring their dancers to class or if we lose power. Our policy is that we do not reimburse for these classes but ask that you make the class up during a similar class within one month of canceled class. Announcements will be made by 9:00am for morning classes and by 2:00pm for evening classes.
REFUND/CREDIT POLICY
Spotlight does not issue refunds for any tuition, fees or credit balances on accounts. If a dancer drops mid season or before a class begins, a refund will not be given. If, for any reason, a dancer withdraws from dance with a credit on their account, a refund will not be issued and the credit cannot be transferred to another family's account. Credit balances will remain on a family’s account for one (1) full year to be used toward future class tuition only.