2021-2022 Parent Information
Classes start the week of August 30th. You will receive a parent packet with studio policies and a studio calendar when classes begin. The studio calendar will have all recital dates, payment due dates, and other important information.
We look forward to having your family in our program this year!
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Monthly tuition is always due on the 1st of each month. A schedule of each month's payment will be available soon for download below. It is also included in your Parent Packet you receive at the beginning of each year.
Tuition may be paid with cash, check, or credit/debit card. You may also set your account up for Automatic/Recurring Payments.
Class Pricing for Non-Competitive Dance & Tumbling:
$45 per month - 45 minute class $55 per month - 60 minute class
Registration Fees:
$30 due at the time of registration to hold your child’s place in a class (max of 2 per family)
*All registration fees are non-refundable. The only exception is if your child’s class is canceled.
Costume Fees
Costume payments will be broken into two equal payments consisting of a deposit and balance payment.
Payment 1 (Deposit): Due with October tuition
Payment 2 (Balance): Due with November tuition
Dance Classes:
Itty Bitty and Pre-Dance Classes- $65 per class All other non-competitive dance classes- $75 per class
Competitive Dance Classes-$115 per class Acro/Tumble Classes-No costume or costume fee
Recital Fee for Non-Competitive Dance Students
$110 per family for the first child and $70 for each additional child
Recital fee payments for this season will be broken into two equal payments
Payment 1: Due with February tuition
Payment 2 : Due with March tuition
Recital fee covers unlimited guests to recital (no tickets needed), a recital t-shirt, an end of the year award, a program book, and a digital copy of the recital.
Scroll all the way to the right and look for the "Discounts" tab for information about the discounts we offer.
Come by the studio and discuss birthday party themes and price options. Parties range from ages 3 to adults. You can supply your own food/drink and may decorate as you desire. You may rent one studio or the entire studio for large parties. Fees are based on the amount of space you reserve and whether or not you would like to have a teacher available to run the party. Serving tables will be set up in advance, and we have a refrigerator/microwave for your use.
Please schedule parties at least one month in advance.
Please schedule parties at least one month in advance.
Email info@artsacademyofthecarolinas.com for more information!
If you are interested in scheduling a birthday party with Arts Academy, please fill out our Birthday Party Request Form. You may turn it in at the front desk or email us the form once you have filled it out.
Click the button below to download the Request Form.
If you are interested in scheduling a birthday party with Arts Academy, please fill out our Birthday Party Request Form. You may turn it in at the front desk or email us the form once you have filled it out.
Click the button below to download the Request Form.
You may choose to have your monthly payments withdrawn automatically by filling out an automatic withdrawal form at the front office. One of these forms is also included in your Parent Packet at the beginning of the year. An updated Authorization form will be available for download below soon!
A 2021-2022 Studio Calendar will be included in your Parent Packet.
All studio events will also be found under the Studio Calendar section of our website.
A 2021-2022 Studio Calendar will also soon be available for download.
Please note that we do not follow the school system for holidays, workdays, or other days off.
*Dancewear items can be purchased through our onsite store and we will be happy to size your child at anytime for items needed. You may also purchase these items from other dancewear retailers in town.*
Pre-Dance I & Pre-Dance II
Leotard and tights of any color. Skirts or dance shorts are allowed as long as they are not a distraction to the student. Black patent leather tap shoes and pink leather ballet shoes.
Tap/Jazz/Tumble Classes
Leotard and tights of any color. Dance Shorts are allowed. Black patent leather tap shoes and black jazz shoes. Convertible tights are suggested so that students can roll them up over their feet to tumble barefoot as needed.
Tap/Jazz/Ballet Classes
Leotard and convertible or footed tights of any color. Dance Shorts are allowed. Black patent leather tap shoes and pink leather ballet shoes. Students will do jazz in their ballet shoes.
Ballet/Lyrical
Leotard and convertible or footed tights of any color. Dance shorts or skirts are allowed. Students in the 5-7 year old classes will not use lyrical shoes and will need pink ballet shoes only. Students in the 7-10 year old class will need to purchase both pink ballet shoes and a pair of nude colored foot undeez for lyrical.
Ballet/Jazz Classes
Leotard and convertible or footed tights of any color. Dance shorts or skirts are allowed. Pink leather ballet shoes and black leather jazz shoes
All Ballet Classes
Black leotards preferred. Solid leotard in muted colors also allowed. Skirts allowed but no shorts. Pink footed or convertible tights. Tights should be worn on the feet for ballet class, not rolled up. Pink leather or canvas ballet shoes. Leather will be needed for performances. Students age 10 and up should have split sole shoes. Hair should be pulled up in a bun for ballet class. No t-shirts or tank tops allowed.
Non-Competition Tap/Jazz Combo Classes
Leotard and tights of any color. Bra tops, fitted dance shorts, jazz pants, and leggings also allowed. Black jazz tap shoes (lace up) and black jazz boots. Hair should be pulled up out of the face.
Non-Competition Tap Classes
Leotard and tights of any color. Bra tops, fitted dance shorts, jazz pants, and leggings also allowed. Black jazz tap shoes (lace up). Hair should be pulled up out of the face.
Non-Competition Jazz Classes
Leotard and tights of any color. Bra tops, fitted shorts, jazz pants, and leggings also allowed. Black jazz boots. Hair should be pulled up out of the face.
Non-Competition Hip Hop Classes
Sweatpants, t-shirts, and tank tops are preferred. Leotard and tights should not be worn. Sneakers/Tennis Shoes for example (Keds, Vans, Converse, Nike, Adidas, New Balance, or Acer). These should be shoes that are not worn outside so that dirt, rocks, and other debris are not brought into the studio. Hair is to be pulled back out of the face.
Non-Competition Lyrical and Contemporary Classes
Leotard of any color and style. Convertible or footless tights of any color. Fitted shorts or skirts allowed. 8-11 year old classes will use nude colored Foot Undeez. Students in the 11 and up class will need to purchase a pair of half soles.
Musical Theater
Leotard and tights of any color. Bra tops, fitted dance shorts, jazz pants, and leggings also allowed. Black jazz boots. Hair should be pulled up out of the face.
Acro/Tumbling
Leotard or fitted tank with cheerleading shorts or dance shorts. No tights unless a student has back to back classes. If they do, they may wear convertible tights. Students may also wear a sports bra top and shorts. Students in tumbling will go barefoot. Hair should be pulled up or clipped back out of face.
Boys
Dress will depend on type of dance being studied, please check with teacher. No baggy clothes permitted for ballet, jazz, and lyrical/contemporary. In hip hop boys dress is the same as hip hop listed above.
*Jewelry should not be worn to any class for safety reasons. Students will be asked to remove necklaces, large earrings, and bracelets. All watches and fitbits must be removed prior to starting class.
Pre-Dance I & Pre-Dance II
Leotard and tights of any color. Skirts or dance shorts are allowed as long as they are not a distraction to the student. Black patent leather tap shoes and pink leather ballet shoes.
Tap/Jazz/Tumble Classes
Leotard and tights of any color. Dance Shorts are allowed. Black patent leather tap shoes and black jazz shoes. Convertible tights are suggested so that students can roll them up over their feet to tumble barefoot as needed.
Tap/Jazz/Ballet Classes
Leotard and convertible or footed tights of any color. Dance Shorts are allowed. Black patent leather tap shoes and pink leather ballet shoes. Students will do jazz in their ballet shoes.
Ballet/Lyrical
Leotard and convertible or footed tights of any color. Dance shorts or skirts are allowed. Students in the 5-7 year old classes will not use lyrical shoes and will need pink ballet shoes only. Students in the 7-10 year old class will need to purchase both pink ballet shoes and a pair of nude colored foot undeez for lyrical.
Ballet/Jazz Classes
Leotard and convertible or footed tights of any color. Dance shorts or skirts are allowed. Pink leather ballet shoes and black leather jazz shoes
All Ballet Classes
Black leotards preferred. Solid leotard in muted colors also allowed. Skirts allowed but no shorts. Pink footed or convertible tights. Tights should be worn on the feet for ballet class, not rolled up. Pink leather or canvas ballet shoes. Leather will be needed for performances. Students age 10 and up should have split sole shoes. Hair should be pulled up in a bun for ballet class. No t-shirts or tank tops allowed.
Non-Competition Tap/Jazz Combo Classes
Leotard and tights of any color. Bra tops, fitted dance shorts, jazz pants, and leggings also allowed. Black jazz tap shoes (lace up) and black jazz boots. Hair should be pulled up out of the face.
Non-Competition Tap Classes
Leotard and tights of any color. Bra tops, fitted dance shorts, jazz pants, and leggings also allowed. Black jazz tap shoes (lace up). Hair should be pulled up out of the face.
Non-Competition Jazz Classes
Leotard and tights of any color. Bra tops, fitted shorts, jazz pants, and leggings also allowed. Black jazz boots. Hair should be pulled up out of the face.
Non-Competition Hip Hop Classes
Sweatpants, t-shirts, and tank tops are preferred. Leotard and tights should not be worn. Sneakers/Tennis Shoes for example (Keds, Vans, Converse, Nike, Adidas, New Balance, or Acer). These should be shoes that are not worn outside so that dirt, rocks, and other debris are not brought into the studio. Hair is to be pulled back out of the face.
Non-Competition Lyrical and Contemporary Classes
Leotard of any color and style. Convertible or footless tights of any color. Fitted shorts or skirts allowed. 8-11 year old classes will use nude colored Foot Undeez. Students in the 11 and up class will need to purchase a pair of half soles.
Musical Theater
Leotard and tights of any color. Bra tops, fitted dance shorts, jazz pants, and leggings also allowed. Black jazz boots. Hair should be pulled up out of the face.
Acro/Tumbling
Leotard or fitted tank with cheerleading shorts or dance shorts. No tights unless a student has back to back classes. If they do, they may wear convertible tights. Students may also wear a sports bra top and shorts. Students in tumbling will go barefoot. Hair should be pulled up or clipped back out of face.
Boys
Dress will depend on type of dance being studied, please check with teacher. No baggy clothes permitted for ballet, jazz, and lyrical/contemporary. In hip hop boys dress is the same as hip hop listed above.
*Jewelry should not be worn to any class for safety reasons. Students will be asked to remove necklaces, large earrings, and bracelets. All watches and fitbits must be removed prior to starting class.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
The studio will follow District 6 schools for inclement weather. If District 6 closes, we will be closed as well, regardless of road conditions by class time. If District 6 is on a delay, we will hold classes as usual in the afternoon.
All closings will be posted on our Facebook page and website.
The studio will follow District 6 schools for inclement weather. If District 6 closes, we will be closed as well, regardless of road conditions by class time. If District 6 is on a delay, we will hold classes as usual in the afternoon.
All closings will be posted on our Facebook page and website.
Multiple Class Discount for Non-competitive Dance and Tumbling
50% off of 2nd class for the same child * Technique classes and private lessons are excluded.
50% must be for the same child in multiple classes and cannot be transferred to siblings.
25% off of any additional classes after the 2nd class.
Sibling Discount
Families with 3 or more children enrolled for the entire season will receive 10% off their total monthly tuition.
Advance Tuition Payment Discount
Families will receive a 5% discount for paying tuition in advance.
This discount is only valid when first advance tuition payment is made prior to September 15th.
There are two payment options.
Semester: 2 equal payments (one due in Sept. and one due in Jan.)
Full Year: 1 payment due in Sept.
Unlimited Class Discount
Max tuition of $225 per month for unlimited classes. Unlimited classes can be a combination of dance and tumbling.
50% off of 2nd class for the same child * Technique classes and private lessons are excluded.
50% must be for the same child in multiple classes and cannot be transferred to siblings.
25% off of any additional classes after the 2nd class.
Sibling Discount
Families with 3 or more children enrolled for the entire season will receive 10% off their total monthly tuition.
Advance Tuition Payment Discount
Families will receive a 5% discount for paying tuition in advance.
This discount is only valid when first advance tuition payment is made prior to September 15th.
There are two payment options.
Semester: 2 equal payments (one due in Sept. and one due in Jan.)
Full Year: 1 payment due in Sept.
Unlimited Class Discount
Max tuition of $225 per month for unlimited classes. Unlimited classes can be a combination of dance and tumbling.