Competition students are required to have a minimum of 3-8+ hours in the studio per week, and monthly tuition ranges from $130.00-$260.00 per month. Pricing is based on the dancers age, level, and how many hours spent per week in the studio.
*Many parents have asked us why competitive tuition and related costs are more expensive than what applies to our recreational program. While we try to keep the difference at an absolute minimum, the reason for the increase is to help offset studio costs related directly to the competition program. Tuition for a competition student covers MUCH more than weekly class time. Company students get to participate in:
- Higher level training (with often higher fees of the in-house & outside instructors teaching the classes)
- Team parties & special events
- Makeup & Hair classes
- Extra rehearsals & longer hours spent training in studio
- Photoshoots & Videoshoots
- Special performances
Competition students require:
- Extensive costume design
- Music production
- Entry submissions
- Staff travel
However, there are no extra charges for additional rehearsals scheduled prior to competitions or showcases, and there are no additional choreography fees for required pieces.
*Additional fees that may apply to competition and pre-competition:
- Entry fees to the competitions (calculated based on the number of the students' dances)
- Costume(s)
- Solos, duets, and trios are calculated separately and are not included in the base weekly hours
- Students may choose/be invited to learn a solo, duet, or trio but these pieces are not mandatory. Separate choreography and rehearsal fees apply to these routines and private rehearsals are scheduled between the student and choreographer.
- A choreography fee may apply to small groups and/or other special group numbers
- Participation fee (a one-time charge)
- Prop fee (this only applies if there is a prop being made that is extensive and cannot be covered in the participation fee)
- Recital fee
Pricing is based on the 2021-2022 dance season. Pricing is subject to change for the 2022-2023 dance season.