GENERAL INFORMATION AND STUDIO POLICIES
2020-2021 SEASON
For over 65 years with the reputation of Excellence in Dance Education, Charlotte Klein Dance Centers has offered a complete program of dance education for children and teens. Classes are available for all levels from beginner to the advanced student. A multiple class pre-professional program for those interested in an intensive dance study is also provided.
TUITION RATES
| CLASS HOUR PER WEEK | 8 INSTALLMENTS EACH | TOTAL FOR YEAR |
| 45 MINUTE CLASS | $69.00 | $552.00 |
| 1 | $83.00 | $664.00 |
| 1.5 | $119.00 | $952.00 |
| 2 | $155.00 | $1,240.00 |
| 2.5 | $175.00 | $1,400.00 |
| 3 | $195.00 | $1,560.00 |
| 3.5 | $229.00 | $1,832.00 |
| 4 | $262.00 | $2,096.00 |
| 4.5 | $286.00 | $2,288.00 |
| 5 | $298.00 | $2,384.00 |
| 5.5 | $324.00 | $2,592.00 |
| 6 | $351.00 | $2,808.00 |
| 6.5 | $359.00 | $2,972.00 |
| 7 | $364.00 | $2,912.00 |
| 7.5 | $367.00 | $2,936.00 |
| 8 | $371.00 | $2,968.00 |
| 8.5 | $376.00 | $3,008.00 |
| 9 | $382.00 | $3,056.00 |
| 9.5 | $387.00 | $3,096.00 |
| 10 or more | $391.00 | $3,128.00 |
PAYMENT POLICY
In an effort to make the payment of your dancer’s account as smooth as we can, the procedures below have been implemented. We appreciate you entrusting your child’s dance education to us.
TUITION AND PAYMENT FEE SCHEDULE
Tuition is an annual charge which for the convenience for families is broken into 8 installments. Tuition is not based on how many classes are held per month.
REGISTRATION FEE
$25. 00 per student, maximum $50.00 per family
SIBLING DISCOUNT
A family will receive a 10% tuition discount off their second dancer, 15% tuition discount off their third dancer, and 20% tuition discount off their fourth dancer.
YEAR IN FULL PAYMENT DISCOUNT
Receive a 5% discount when tuition is paid in full by September 10th. If paying in full, cash or check is the only method allowed. The year in full payment is due at time of registration. There will be no holding of class spots.
MONTHLY TUITION
Tuition will be charged in 8 monthly installments starting in September and ending in April. The first tuition payment is due upon registration. The remaining monthly payments are due on the 1st of each month.
RECITAL COSTUME
Costume deposits will be billed to each account on November 1st.
| Terrific Twos through Danceworks | $65 per class |
| Tap/Jazz and up | $75 per class |
* Please note that these deposits do not include the cost of tights and accessories (if any). Balances for recital costumes will be charged to the account March 1st. There are no refunds on costume deposits or charges.
All Accounts are required to have a credit or debit card on file. CKDC accepts MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express. Every account will automatically be charged on the 1st of the month using the debit or credit card on file. If you choose to pay in a different form (cash, check or another card) you may do so 5 days before the 1st month. If cash or check is not received by the 1st, the card will be automatically charged.
ALL OTHER CHARGES
All other charges are due once the charge is added to the families account and will automatically be charged on the 1st of the month if not paid by the due date.
Every account with unpaid charges will be automatically charged on the 1st of the month using the credit or debit card on file.
A 10% late fee of the total account balance will be applied to accounts 10 days past due. If a credit or debit card on file expires or becomes invalid, the system will notify the family account through email. The family has 10 days to update payment information from home or in the studio at the desk and complete the payment before the late fee is applied.
A $35 fee will be charged for returned checks.
The child of anyone with an overdue balance may be ineligible to participate in class or perform in the annual recital.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships may be available for families who are in financial need. Scholarship application forms are available upon request from the studio office. The scholarship application form should be completed and submitted with the Student Enrollment Form before September 1st. The first tuition payment is due at the registration pending notification of scholarships.
CLASS WITHDRAWALS
All withdrawals from classes must be sent through email to info@ckdancecenters.com. If not notified in writing before the 1st of the month, tuition will not be refunded. A $50 cancellation fee will be charged for any withdrawals after January 31st.
REFUNDS
Any refund to a credit card will have a 10% processing fee deducted. There are no refunds for absences of classes due to weather or local, state or national emergencies.
