Policies & Tuition 

2023/2024 TUITION AND POLICIES

REGISTRATION

 All students must register online via the APSD portal before beginning classes. This includes creating an account with complete and accurate information, filling out emergency information and accepting the waiver. There is a $30 non-refundable annual family registration fee, or $20 individual fee, required at the time of registration. This fee is a separate fee and does not apply towards tuition. Students will not be registered for classes unless fee is paid at the time of registration. It is the responsibility of the parent to obtain and read through the COVID-19 studio guidelines document upon registration. This document can be found below.

Important Documents

2023/2024 Policies and Tuition

CLASs Information

Classes that are marked with a “T” after the teacher initials are not in the recital and are technique only. Classes that are marked with an “R” will participate in the recital. Students in classes that are marked with a * must also be enrolled in a ballet class. Creative Movement, Beginning, Adv Beginning, Tap II/III and IV and Primary I, II and III classes are in one performance for the recital. All other classes are in both performances for the recital. Students may not enroll in a or be in a recital dance for a CCA class unless they have tested into the CCA level listed or they have received teacher permission. There are two performances in the recital, due to the number of classes, students, and families, there is no way to guarantee all classes for an individual dancer (or family) will be in the same show.

**Pre-pointe and Strength and Stretch Classes

All students enrolled in pre-pointe will need to purchase a pre-pointe kit prior to beginning the class. Supplies needed for pre-pointe class can be found at the following link: https://www.annparsleyschoolofdance.com/ballet-and-pointe. Although pre-pointe is a prerequisite to beginning pointe, students will be evaluated for readiness for beginning pointe from Grade II technique classes. Dancers enrolled in Strength and Stretch will need to purchase a Ballet Band on amazon.com or balletband.com.

Studio Policies

• NEW FOR 2023/2024: A recital fee of $50 for families with one dancer, $25 for each additional dancer, is required to participate in the recital. This fee helps cover theatre rental and production costs, and will include a recital t-shirt and digital videos of both performances. Recital fees will be added to accounts and charged with the April 1st tuition payment.

• The schedule is for our fall session beginning September 11, 2023, and ending on June 15, 2024, with our recital.

• Schedule, teacher, and class offerings are subject to change based on enrollment, space limitations, regulations, and availability.

• Students are to always abide by studio dress code. Students that are not properly dressed will be dismissed from class. Class uniforms and dress codes can be found on the studio website.

• Closures due to inclement weather will be announced on our website and social media platforms.

• There is absolutely no use of any studios that are vacant. Studio staff will close the doors and shut off the lights when a studio is not in use.

• We require a 30-day written notice to drop any classes. If a student drops, they are able to rejoin, but they may not participate in the spring recital.

tuition  

• The season will consist of (36) thirty-six weekly class sessions from September 11, 2023 - June 15, 2024. Monthly tuition is based on an average of 3.6 classes per month. Some months have as few as (2) two weeks others have as many as (5) five.

• There is no pro-rated tuition. There are no refunds, credits, or transfers of tuition for missed classes, snow days, pandemics, or holiday breaks. We strongly encourage students to make up any missed classes. Students may make-up classes during the session with any other class of the same level or lower, even if it is not the same type of dance. Make up classes must be scheduled in advance due to space limitations.

• The first’s month’s tuition and registration fee are due in full at the time of enrollment. Dancers cannot attend classes until tuition for the month is paid in full.

• There are absolutely no refunds or credits of tuition for any reason.

• All payments for this season must be made via the APSD web portal. Families must be enrolled in the auto pay/recurring payment feature for monthly tuition. Tuition will be charged on the first of every month through June.

• Families must have a current credit card on file in our system. If the credit card is invalid, we will contact you to obtain another method of payment. Dancers with accounts that are not paid in full will be removed from classes after 10 days.

• Family accounts - Multiple Dancers in a family must reside at the same residence and have the same legal guardian.

• Unlimited class students taking more than two CCA of the same level class may be put on a waiting list if spots are needed for other dancers.

• Should we be unable to meet in person at any point in the season due to COVID-19 or any similar situation, all classes will move to Zoom on the same day and time. There will be no refunds or credits of tuition.• The season will consist of (36) thirty-six weekly class sessions from September 11, 2023 - June 15, 2024. Monthly tuition is based on an average of 3.6 classes per month. Some months have as few as (2) two weeks others have as many as (5) five.

• There is no pro-rated tuition. There are no refunds, credits, or transfers of tuition for missed classes, snow days, pandemics, or holiday breaks. We strongly encourage students to make up any missed classes. Students may make-up classes during the session with any other class of the same level or lower, even if it is not the same type of dance. Make up classes must be scheduled in advance due to space limitations. 

• The first’s month’s tuition and registration fee are due in full at the time of enrollment. Dancers cannot attend classes until tuition for the month is paid in full.

• There are absolutely no refunds or credits of tuition for any reason. 

• All payments for this season must be made via the APSD web portal. Families must be enrolled in the auto pay/recurring payment feature for monthly tuition. Tuition will be charged on the first of every month through June. 

• Families must have a current credit card on file in our system. If the credit card is invalid, we will contact you to obtain another method of payment. Dancers with accounts that are not paid in full will be removed from classes after 10 days. 

• Family accounts - Multiple Dancers in a family must reside at the same residence and have the same legal guardian.

• Unlimited class students taking more than two CCA of the same level class may be put on a waiting list if spots are needed for other dancers.

• Should we be unable to meet in person at any point in the season due to COVID-19 or any similar situation, all classes will move to Zoom on the same day and time. There will be no refunds or credits of tuition.