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 $65.00 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 card, 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 front desk 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. The credit card surcharge will be waived for check and 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 and 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+ (Unlimited)	$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 fees will be waived for check and 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, solo, duet, or trio please speak with Jennifer.

2026-2027 Tuition Due Dates  

2026 FALL SEMESTER    

• Session I – At time of registration

• Session II – October 1, 2026

• Session III – November 1, 2026

• Session IV – December 16, 2026

2027 SPRING SEMESTER

• Session I – January 1, 2027

• Session II – February 1, 2027

• Session III – March 1, 2027

• Session IV – April 1, 2027

• Last tuition payment - May 1, 2027

Important Dates & Closings for 2026-2027

• July 6                                   Registration opens

• TBA                                      In studio registration 4:30-6:30

• August 24-29                        First week of fall semester classes 

• September 7                        Labor Day – CLOSED 

• October 19-24                       Winter performance fees due

• October 26-31                       Costume/dress-up week

• October 31                           Halloween - CLOSED 

• November 25-29                  Fall break – CLOSED 

• December 1-6                      Recital costume fee due

• December 15-20                    Last week of fall semester classes

• December TBA                     Winter Performance

• December 20-January 2      Winter break – CLOSED 

• January 4-9                           First week of spring semester classes

• February 8-13                        Costume & bring a friend to class

• March 28-April 3                  Spring break – CLOSED

• April 15                                Recital registration fees due

• May 8-14                              Dress rehearsal at 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 websites and both our Instagram and 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 below to purchase your dancers’ dancewear. We have made class lists, 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 

	LEOTARD	TIGHTS	SHOES
Baby Ballerinas	Light Blue	Pink *optional light blue skirt	Pink ballet & black patent tap shoes
Tutu Cutes	Pink	Pink *optional pink skirt	Pink ballet & black patent tap shoes
Tiny Dancers	Lavender	Pink *optional lavender skirt	Pink ballet & black patent tap shoes
Combo Classes	Black	Pink *optional black dance shorts/skirt	Pink ballet, black patent tap shoes, & tan jazz shoes
Ballet/Pointe	Black	Pink *optional black dance shorts/skirt	Pink ballet shoes/pointe shoes
Hip Hop/Jazz	Black leotard/tank top	Tan with black dance shorts and/or black sweatpants (for hip hop only)	Black sequin high-top sneakers (link below) & tan jazz shoes or pirouettes

Musical Theater Dance

Black leotard/tank top

Tan with black dance shorts or black leggings

Pink ballet, black patent tap shoes, & tan jazz shoes

Acro

Black

Black dance shorts

Barefoot

Boys

White shirt

Black shorts/pants

Black ballet, black tap, & black jazz shoes

Elite Dance Teams

Black leotard, tank top, sports bra, or other fitted top

Black dance shorts *pink tights for ballet technique

Pirouettes, pink ballet, black tap, and sneakers

https://www.dancewearsolutions.com/shoes/hip-hop_and_sneakers/WL6034.aspx?size=9&size-group=adult&width=medium&color=black&gad_

PLEASE NOTE:

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

Hair – should be pulled back and secured out of the eyes. 

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