CURRENT TUITION AND FEES

Registration Fee

There will be a non-refundable registration fee of $15.00 per student. This must be paid at the time of registration.

Class Tuition

The yearly tuition is broken down into ten installments, September through June. Tuition is due on the first lesson of each month.

Please keep in mind that when taking a solo, duo or trio, you are responsible for attending the day and time selected, and will still be obligated to pay for lessons even if your student cannot attend class. Solo, duo and trio lessons are scheduled to accommodate your student. These lessons are a long-term commitment to the studio.

Costumes

There will be two non-refundable costume deposits. The first deposit is due in October by 10/15 and the second deposit is due in November by 11/15. The studio will not be able to order your child's costume unless it is paid in full at time of ordering. If a costume is ordered late due to non-payment, you will be responsible for all shipping fees. The studio begins ordering costumes at the beginning of November in order to allow time for any necessary alterations.

Pants will run long. Any and all alterations are the responsibility of the parent.

The studio will not distribute costumes until the week of April 2nd through April 7th, during scheduled class time. You will be required to sign a form indicating receipt. Joanne's Dance Center is not responsible for late costumes due to backorders, late delivery or other problems originating with costume providers.

Please note that there may be additional charges for larger-size costumes as well as accessories, including, but not limited to: hats, gloves, jewelry, etc. Any props will result in additional charges.

Tights must also be worn for all performances. These are available at the studio or at Saratoga Dance, located on Church Street in downtown Saratoga. Instructor will notify each class as to which style and color tights will be required.

Footwear

Instructors will notify students as to which styles/colors of footwear will be required for each class.

JDC offers tap, jazz, ballet, hip-hop and lyrical footwear for sale. Please see the front desk for a current price list.

All custom orders must be paid in full at time of order.

Competition Fees

All competition students will be assessed a one-time $30 rhinestone fee with first month's tuition.

All competitions assess per-student fees, per dance, in order to participate. Your instructor will contact you several weeks prior to competition with fee amounts. All fees must be paid in full up to six weeks prior to a competition. If fees are not paid, a student may not be allowed to perform. This policy will be strictly enforced.

Please note that competition students may also be required to purchase additional props, rhinestones, make-up, accessories and other such items that may be needed to complete and enhance competition routines. Students will also be responsible for their own transportation and lodging when traveling to competition locations.

Returned Check Policy

There will be a $30 charge for all returned checks. If the studio receives a second returned check from the same account, we will no longer be able to take any additional checks as form of payment.