Policies and Fees

Registration Fee

There is a one time $10 registration fee per student per school year.

Monthly Tuition

All classes expect technique and pre-pointe are considered a performing class and will have a performance fee due each session.

Each class will learn a dance to perform. The performance is optional.

Monthly Rates-based on 4 weeks of classes per month

50 Minute Classes $61.14
60 Minute Classes $64.21
75 Minute Classes $72.76
90 Minute Classes $80.84
Longer classes will be more.

Tuition will be prorated if there are only 3 weeks of class that month and will be more if there are 5 weeks that month.

Multi Class/Student Discounts
10% off 2-4 classes/students
20% off 5+ classes/students

Classes less than $61.14 may not be included in multi class/student discounts.

Breakdown of Ferndale Dance Sessions

Ferndale Dance has two sessions per year.

Fall Session which runs September-November (3 months of classes)

Winter/Spring Session which runs January-May (5 months of classes)

Students must register for each session individually.

Each session has a weekend performance.

Fall Sessions performance is early December. (usually) 

Winter/Spring Sessions performance is mid May or early June. (usually)

Performance fee is due each session to cover dancer’s costume.

All classes perform except technique and pre pointe. There is no performance fee due for these classes.

Performance Fee

Every school year we hold two dance performances. All students are welcomed and encourage to preform in our Fall Session and Winter/Spring Session performances. This fee includes a costume, the dress rehearsal, and a digital copy of the performances.

$65-$85 per class

Performance Fees will be raised as needed depending on price increases from costume companies.

Payment Policies

A credit card or bank account is required for all families. Payments will be automatically processed on the 1st of each month or on the first day of classes. Class fees will be posted to parents accounts 10 days before the 1st. To avoid being charged, please notify us before the 1st of the month if you need to drop a class.
 
Performance fees will be posted and automatically processed on a separate date. The scheduled processing date will be emailed to families at the beginning of each session.
 
Summer classes and camps tuition will be posted a few days before the start date and processed on the first day the camp or class starts. 

Due Dates & Late Fees

Registration fee is due the first day of class.

Tuition is due the first of the month or the first day of classes.

Winter performance fees are due September 15th (usually).

Spring performance fees are due January 15th (usually).

$5 late fee for tuition paid after the 10th of the month.

$10 late fee for each Performance Fee paid after September 20th or January 20th. This late fee covers extra costs associated in having to order the costume separate.

Fall Session runs from September-November with a winter performance in December.

Spring Session runs from January-May with a spring performance in May/June

Any student with a balance of $125 or more at the time of the performance will be unable to perform.

Dance Team

Uniform + Performance Fee $85

Dance Retreat $185

Tuition will be $15.42/week or $61.68/month

Multi class discounts do not apply to dance team tuition. 

Missed Classes & Early Drop Out

We do not pro-rate tuition for missed classes due to vacation, illnesses, holidays, snow days, etc. Dancers may take a make up class with their appropriate age group/level ability. To schedule a make up class please email Ferndale Dance.

Students that drop out early are responsible for paying the full months tuition. Must contact Ferndale Dance before tuition is due on the 1st if dropping out. Dropping out before the session ends will mean your dancer is not performing in our shows.

Holidays & Cancellations

There WILL be classes on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day & President’s Day and Veteran’s Day,

Ferndale Dance classes will NOT meet the following Holidays:

Halloween evening classes starting after 6pm. (classes that start before 6pm will still be happening usually) Dancers in evening classes are welcome to take a make up class. Halloween costumes are welcomed the week of Halloween.

Thanksgiving and the day before and after Thanksgiving. All classes Wednesday, Thursday & Friday will be cancelled. Spring Break. First week of April. 

Memorial Day. Dance Team may still have practice this day.

You will be notified for any other cancellations including snow.

Additional Fees

Parents, friends and family must purchase tickets to attend the performances. 

Volunteer opportunities available to receive free tickets. 

Yearly class pictures are taken by Jennifer Apps. Purchasing class photos is optional.