Enrollment, Payments and Tuition

Enrollment for classes is on a first-come, first-served basis.  Class sizes are limited; register early to ensure desired class time.  New students are accepted throughout the semester on a prorated basis.  Students age 15 and above may take adult classes (except for Adult Jazz).  We accept only cash or checks via mail or at the studio.

Tuition for the Young Children, Youth Recreational and Adult Divisions is based on a 20-week semester.  If you are enrolling in more than 3 classes per week as an individual or family, we offer a family/multiple class discount for these Divisions if enrollments are received by September 7 and are for the entire semester.  Enrollment forms for all returning students should be postmarked by August 24 to avoid a rush processing fee of $25.

If you are registering for one class per week, tuition is due in full upon registration.  If you are registering for 2 or more classes per week (except Junior, Senior and Conservatory Divisions), tuition may be paid in 2 installments with the 1st due upon registration and the 2nd due on October 15, 2008.  For Junior, Senior and Conservatory Divisions, please see that section of the brochure for your special payment options.  Students are responsible for any additional tuition resulting from switching to a higher-tuition class and no refunds are provided from switching to a lower-tuition class.  In case of financial need, please inquire about alternative payment options, financial aid or work study possibilities with Laura Tutino at frontdesk@centerdancecompany.org.

Youth students must enroll in classes.  Adults may select from a variety of options which fit best their needs.  Enrollment in classes secures your space in class and does not require you to check in at the front desk.  Students with class cards and those who are taking a walk-in or trial class, please check in at the front desk prior to class.

Single class:  $20/class
5-class card:  $90 ($18/class) expires 6/30/09
10-class card:  $180 ($18/class) expires 6/30/09
NEW! Unlimited Use card:  $720 ($15/class) Valid within a trimester July-Oct; Nov-Feb; Mar-June.
Enrolled classes:  $17/class
Professional/CDC Alumni:  $12/class (Send request to Ms. Woods at nwoods@centerdancecompany.org)
Private lessons:  $90/hour; $45/ ½ hour

Tuition is not refundable unless the Center cancels a class or workshop.  The Center Dance Company is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and cannot provide refunds.  Only documented circumstances will be considered for the application of credit towards the next semester.  If unused by the end of the next semester, all credits will expire.  Medical conditions or other changes in circumstance must be reported immediately in writing to the studio to frontdesk@centerdancecompany.org for consideration.

Attendance/Punctuality

If a youth dancer is going to be absent, his/her parents should call the studio.  Youth dancers except Creative Movement and Storytime can take a make up class in an equivalent or lower level class.  Make ups are not available between family members.  Adults may choose what seems appropriate.  Make ups must be done within the same semester.  Please call us if you have questions about what would be appropriate.  Adult students who are more than 10 minutes late will be invited to return for a make up on another day.  Youth dancers will be asked to observe.

Class Observation

At the end of fall and spring semesters, there is a special opportunity for parents to observe their children in class.  We can make special arrangements for visiting relatives to observe a class during the semester.  (Class observations are not conducted at the end of the Winter/Spring semester for Junior and Senior division dancers who participate instead in the year-end performance).

Acknowledgement, Authorization & Release

The Center Dance Company, Inc. expects every adult student and parent or guardian of a minor student (the "responsible party") to read and agree to the policies prior to enrolling (see enrollment form).  Your signed enrollment form is verification and confirmation that you agree to The Center Dance Company, Inc. policies; that you understand that the nature of dance instruction sometimes requires physical correction of the alignment of the student's body; that the responsible party realizes there is always a risk of accident or injury inherent in any physical activity, including a dance program, and, in the event of injury, authorizes The Center Dance Company, Inc. to obtain emergency treatment on such adult student's or minor student's behalf; and that you further release The Center Dance Company, Inc., its officers, directors and employees from all liabilities for injuries or property loss or damage arising out of participation in The Center Dance Company, Inc.'s programs.