Tuition Rates and Policies
All-Inclusive Pricing
The tuition rate quoted to you includes participating in any performances your dancer is eligible to participate in (stage attire, tights, 4 tickets for your family, copy of performance video), one leotard, one pair of shoes (two pairs of shoes for age 4/5), 2 pairs of tights for class. Dancers in Purple level and above (age 8+) will receive one 30-minute private lesson included in their costs. Older dancers who reach the unlimited rate will receive 3 pairs of dance shoes. Your quoted rate will vary if you join after the official season start date in order to cover these items and services.
Tuition payments are consistent each month, regardless of the number of classes contained in that month, with the exception of August. August will be pro-rated 50% due to classes being held for less than half of the month.
Tuition is due on the first of each month, beginning in August and ending in May.
Families have the option to prepay for the entire year, for a discount of 10% off tuition. Please inquire for this option.
Missed classes are not eligible for pro-rating or refunds. It is the student's prerogative to attend classes regularly in order to learn and advance as expected.
A one-time 20% discount will be applied for each new student who cites you as a referral. Please see the new student referral program (below) for more details.
Monthly Tuition Rates By Age Level
Tuition rates are averaged in equal payments, from September to May, regardless of the number of classes contained in each month. Also, our registration software will figure out your totals for you!
Prices listed are per month, and inclusive of the items listed above.
Pink Level (ages 4-5), class length: 45 minutes; includes leotard, tights (4), shoes (2), performances (2)
One class $98
Blue Level (age 6-8), all classes 60 minutes; includes leotard, tights (4), shoes, performances (2), semester evaluations
One class $109
Two classes $159
Three classes $189
Purple Level (age 8-10), all classes 75 minutes; includes leotard, tights (4), shoes, performances (2), semester evaluations, 30-min private
One class $128
Two classes $173
Three classes $218
Four classes $263
Five classes $303
Six or more classes $345 (includes 3 pairs of dance shoes)
$551 (families with two students, unlimited classes)
$579 (families with three students, unlimited classes)
Teal Level (age 10-12), all classes 75 minutes; includes leotard, tights (4), shoes, performances (2), semester evaluations, 30-min private
One class $128
Two classes $173
Three classes $218
Four classes $263
Five classes $303
Six or more classes $345 (includes 3 pairs of dance shoes)
$551 (families with two students, unlimited classes)
$579 (families with three students, unlimited classes)
Black Level (age 12+), all classes 75 minutes; includes leotard, tights (4), shoes, performances (2), semester evaluations, 30-min private
One class $128
Two classes $173
Three classes $218
Four classes $263
Five classes $303
Six or more classes $345 (includes 3 pairs of dance shoes)
$551 (families with two students, unlimited classes)
$579 (families with three students, unlimited classes)
***For Levels Purple and above, ballet requires two classes per week. We do not separate these classes, because once students reach this age, frequency of practice becomes very important for reasonable progress. Teal and Black also have the option of adding a third ballet class if desired. (This third class is required for ballet competition participants.)***
Adults
$22 single drop-in for most classes
10-class card $170
Private Sessions
Pricing for private sessions is assessed per individual lesson. For a semiprivate (2 or 3 students), this amount can be divided amongst the participants. Private sessions are available for all students age 8 to adult. Scheduling is dependent on instructor availability.
30 Minutes
Single session $50
Series of six $275
60 Minutes
Single Session $75
Series of six $400
Prices listed are per month, and inclusive of the items listed above.
Pink Level (ages 4-5), class length: 45 minutes; includes leotard, tights (4), shoes (2), performances (2)
One class $98
Blue Level (age 6-8), all classes 60 minutes; includes leotard, tights (4), shoes, performances (2), semester evaluations
One class $109
Two classes $159
Three classes $189
Purple Level (age 8-10), all classes 75 minutes; includes leotard, tights (4), shoes, performances (2), semester evaluations, 30-min private
One class $128
Two classes $173
Three classes $218
Four classes $263
Five classes $303
Six or more classes $345 (includes 3 pairs of dance shoes)
$551 (families with two students, unlimited classes)
$579 (families with three students, unlimited classes)
Teal Level (age 10-12), all classes 75 minutes; includes leotard, tights (4), shoes, performances (2), semester evaluations, 30-min private
One class $128
Two classes $173
Three classes $218
Four classes $263
Five classes $303
Six or more classes $345 (includes 3 pairs of dance shoes)
$551 (families with two students, unlimited classes)
$579 (families with three students, unlimited classes)
Black Level (age 12+), all classes 75 minutes; includes leotard, tights (4), shoes, performances (2), semester evaluations, 30-min private
One class $128
Two classes $173
Three classes $218
Four classes $263
Five classes $303
Six or more classes $345 (includes 3 pairs of dance shoes)
$551 (families with two students, unlimited classes)
$579 (families with three students, unlimited classes)
***For Levels Purple and above, ballet requires two classes per week. We do not separate these classes, because once students reach this age, frequency of practice becomes very important for reasonable progress. Teal and Black also have the option of adding a third ballet class if desired. (This third class is required for ballet competition participants.)***
Adults
$22 single drop-in for most classes
10-class card $170
Private Sessions
Pricing for private sessions is assessed per individual lesson. For a semiprivate (2 or 3 students), this amount can be divided amongst the participants. Private sessions are available for all students age 8 to adult. Scheduling is dependent on instructor availability.
30 Minutes
Single session $50
Series of six $275
60 Minutes
Single Session $75
Series of six $400
New Student Referral Program
Current dance families whose accounts are in good standing may refer new students for a discount of 20% off of the following month's payment - or credit for one free class for adult drop-in participants - for each new student who enrolls at Etudes. Those who pay annually will have their choice of account credit, equivalent merchandise, or a check for the appropriate amount. We impose no limits on the number of students who may be referred, as long as we are accepting new students and class capacity can accommodate. The new student may not be a sibling, parent, or child of any current student, live in the same household, have tuition being paid by - or otherwise be financially dependent on - the same person as the referring student. The new student may not be one who has been enrolled with Etudes within the past 5 years. Both the new student and the current student must notify the director of the referral relationship within two weeks of the new student’s enrollment, or the discount cannot be awarded. (In other words, it is your responsibility to make it known. Kara will not chase you down to ask.) The discount will be applied to the following month, after the referred student has made their first tuition payment.