Prince William Dance Academy Tuition Schedule & Studio Policies

SEMESTER CALENDAR :

HOURS OF INSTRUCTION:

TUITION PAYMENT OPTIONS:

• Semester:  Discounted; 3 equal payments due September 1, December 1, March 1

• Monthly: Due by the 1st; Payments received after the 5th will incur a $20 late fee.

• Annual Tuition Plan: A 10% discount is applied to tuition fees;   Due at registration

• Automatic Debit/Credit: If you make arrangements, PWDA can debit your account for tuition, fees, and other expenses. Please inquire with the Director.

•  Prince William Dance Academy accepts cash, checks, MC/Visa.  

Tuition is non-refundable if student should withdraw from classes.

** Students must audition for competition team placement.

LATE FEE:  

A $20 late fee should be included with your payment if received after the 5th of the month.

TUITION PAYMENTS:  

Place your payment in the tuition mailbox , located upstairs, in studio B reception area (next to the bathroom) Cash payments should be placed in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with your child's name. Cash receipts for your payment will be processed and placed in your students folder.

Payments may also be mailed to: PWDA, 12926 Fitzwater Drive, P.O. Box 417, Nokesville, VA 20182-0417.  

Please remember to pay your tuition and other fees in a timely manner. Tuition payments must be current to hold a student's place in class. All tuition accounts and fees must be paid in full by the end of the year for your child to participate in the recital.

RECITAL FEE:

All students participating in the student recital will be required to pay a recital fee. Recital fees help to cover our recital expenses (facility rental & school staff, lighting/sound technicians, etc.).

The fees are as follows:   

Individual Student: $85

Family (Two or more students enrolled): $100

This year, each student will receive:

• A free, PWDA recital T-shirt

• Two complimentary tickets to the recital (per family)

• ONE complimentary, 5x7 group photo AND a complimentary 4 x 6, individual photo of your child!

Recital fees will be due in March, 2009.

COSTUME FEES:  

The average cost of a costume for children 3-10 years old is $45-$65.   Students 10 years & up will average $65-$75.   A costume deposit of $50, per child, per class, will be due November 15, 2008.   The balance of your costume fees will be due in February, 2009.  

No costume will be ordered for your child if payment has not been received by December 15, 2008.

A costume budget, or installment plan is available for parents who have children in multiple classes. Add up the total number of classes x $50, and divide by 3, to get the installment rate of your costume deposit. (A combo class generally will have one costume.)

The installment due dates are: October 15, November 15, December 15. The balance of costume fees will be due in February, 2009.

Once a costume is ordered for your child, it cannot be returned, or cancelled. Costume houses make costumes to order, but, they are not custom fit. Occasionally, costumes may require simple or minor alterations to better fit your child.

STUDIO POLICIES (A printable version of our Studio Policies manual is available on our Forms Page.)

Enrollment: Enrollment is for a ten month season, September through June. Tuition is based on 38 weeks of classes. September and June are full tuition months. A student recital will be held in June, 2009. Classes are subject to change or cancellation if fewer than six students are enrolled.

Class Placement:   Students may be evaluated and placed in classes according to their experience, ability and skill.   Placement is at the discretion of the Director and staff.

Attendance: Regular attendance and punctuality is expected. If your child will be absent, please call and notify the office. Students are encouraged to make up missed classes by attending another class at or below their skill level.

Class Scheduling: Students should arrive and be ready for class a few minutes prior to their scheduled class time. Please try to pick up your child no more than 10 minutes after their class has ended.

Inclement Weather Closings: In case of extreme weather conditions, the studio may cancel classes. Please call the studio for a voice mail recording about class cancellations.

Holidays: Information on holiday and scheduled studio closings are listed on our Calendar page. Additionally, students and parents will be reminded of holidays or closings through student newsletters, our website, and notices posted in the studio.

Withdrawal: Students are responsible for tuition until PWDA receives official notification of withdrawal. Two weeks notice is requested. There will be no refunds for semester or monthly tuition if a student withdraws from classes.

ENROLLMENT FEES

Registration Fee: There is a $30 non-refundable registration fee due and payable upon enrollment of all new and returning students, or $45 for families with two or more children enrolled.

TUITION PAYMENTS

Semester: September 1, December 1, & March 1, 2009

Monthly: Due by the 1st of the month. Payments received after the 5th of the month will incur a $20 late fee.

Mastercard/Visa: For your convenience, tuition payments and other fees may be paid with Mastercard or Visa.  

Refunds: Registration fees and tuition are non-refundable. Refunds will not be given for missed classes, holidays, or weather related closings. Absences due to extenuating circumstances will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Incement Weather Closings: For inclement weather closings, classes may be re-scheduled, or students may make-up missed lessons by attending another age appropriate class. Arrangements for make-up classes must be approved by the Director & staff.

Late fee: A $20 late charge will be applied to all accounts not received after the close of business on the 5th each semester/month.

Returned check fee: $25 for checks returned for insufficient funds. If a check should be returned more than once for insufficient funds, payment for classes will be available on credit card or cash only basis.

CLASS ATTIRE

The studio requests that all students wear a black leotard and pink tights for ballet. Black leotards, and tights, as well as dance shorts   will be acceptable for jazz and tap. Students may wear other solid colors in addition to the required studio uniform. Baggy shirts and pants, and midriff tops will not be allowed. No cut-off shorts or denim. Short ballet skirts are permitted for the children 8 years or younger, however, staff may request that skirts be removed during class. Irish dance & Hip Hop attire will be the same as tap/jazz.

Ballet Shoes: Children - Pink, full sole; 8 yr & up - Pink   full or split sole.

Pointe Shoes: Consult with your ballet teacher.

Tap Shoes: Black tyette or maryjane strap for young children; 8yrs and up: black, jazz tap shoe; Tap III — beige/bone 1 1/2 inch heel tap shoe & black jazz tap

Jazz Shoes: Black, split sole or slip on jazz boot; Jazz II/III — Capezio slip on jazz boot in Caramel.

Irish: ballet or jazz shoes, and tap shoes;   info on Irish shoe purchase will be available in class.

Hip Hop: Loose clothing; dancewear desirable; athletic shoes/ or jazz sneakers.

Boys: All classes — White T-shirt and black shorts or leggings; black ballet shoes, black tap shoe.

Jazz Pom: White athletic shoes; jazz shoes possible; consult with instructor.

Hair: Ballet — Hair must be secured in a bun and away from the face at all times. Jazz/Tap — A bun or ponytail is acceptable.

Short and long hairstyles must not allow hair to hang in the face. Please use hair bands, clips, etc. Hair that is not securely pulled back is a distraction to the dancer and the teacher.

Lyrical/Modern: Dance Paws or Capezio Pedini's (Caramel) Consult with instructor.

FOOD & DRINK

Food and drink are not allowed in the studio. Water is acceptable. Absolutely no gum. Snacks will be permitted in the waiting area or kitchen area. Please dispose of all trash properly. We appreciate your cooperation on this matter. We encourage students that take multiple classes to bring healthy snacks and avoid empty calories or junk food.