Parents can register for classes and manage their account, billing, and schedule online through our website. All Tuition Pricing can be found within the parent portal for each class. By Registering for classes, the family agrees to all terms listed below.
Year Program vs. Semester Classes:
• Specific classes indicated “Semester” on the schedule run September-December and January-April as opposed to year-round. These classes are not in the recital and do not have any co-requisite requirements to take them.
• A dancer may choose to take a combination of year-long and semester classes if available. If the class is offered both semesters, a dancer may also enroll in both semesters when registering online.
Tuition Billing:
• Year Program: Classes will be billed in two 50% payments; one charged when enrolling online, and the 2nd processed on Dec.1st
• Semester Classes: Semester classes will be billed in 1 full semester payment (charged with online enrollment).
• Enrollment in 1 Class Only: If enrolling in 1 class only, full payment for the term is required with registration. The 1st tuition payment will be charged when registering, and the 2nd (if applicable) will be processed automatically within 7 days of registration.
Auto-Pay & Processing Fees:
• The online system requires auto-pay enrollment when registering for classes. Auto-Pay will only be used for tuition payments with pre-specified due dates (and any late fees if applicable).
• Payments will be automatically processed using the payment method on file on the specified due dates of enrolled classes (unless other specific payment deadlines or arrangements apply to your dancer, program, etc.)
• If the payment method on file is unable to be processed, you will receive an automatic notification through the system. If the payment method isn’t updated and payment due processed within 7 days – late fees may apply (as specified below).
• When enrolling, you will have the option of connecting a credit card and/or bank account for secure ACH payment processing. For all credit card payments made – merchant processing fees will automatically apply (2.99% + $0.30). For ACH payments, no extra fees will apply.
Registration Fees:
• For all Class Tuition enrollment (excluding adult classes), one-time yearly Registration Fees will apply. The first registered dancer is $30, the second $25, and the 3rd (or more) is $20.
• For New families – the fee will automatically apply to 1st enrollment in any studio offering.
Multi-Class Discounts:
• For students taking more than 3 classes: the 4th class will automatically be discounted $50 off the regular tuition rate, and each class after that (up to 10) will be discounted $70 off the total tuition.
Late Fees:
• For Any Tuition Payments not processed within 7 days of a Due Date: an automatic $50 Late fee will be billed to your account. If the payment method not updated, or if Payment Due is left unpaid - an additional $25 late fee will be billed to your account automatically every 14 days
• For Any Recital Costume Payments not processed within 7 days of a Due Date: a one-time charge equivalent to 25% of your costume fees will be billed to your account. If a Costume Payment is not made within 14 days of the Due Date, we cannot guarantee the dancer's participation in the recital, and this will depend on the individual costume vendor/costume arrival date. Please note that costume payment due dates are important to ensure on time delivery and efficiency in studio costume orders. The late charges apply to help cover the shipping, handling and extra charges incurred by the studio if the order is not placed on time.
Payment Terms:
• There are no refunds, exchanges, transfers to other dancers or pro-rating for classes, camps or intensives.
Private Lessons:
• Cancellation policy- must have 24 hours notice for refund/credit
Class Co-Requisites & Requirements:
• General Year Program Classes (except “Mini Movers” classes): To enroll in any Jazz, Contemporary, or Lyrical Class – a minimum of 1 ballet class has to be taken.
• AP Program & Company/Movement/Teams: All Advanced Placement Tracks (Pre-AP & AP 1-5) & Competitive Teams have their own individual class requirements as well as optional/eligible classes. Please refer to the requirements of each program upon acceptance.
Eligibility/Placement & Suggested Classes:
• For returning students – all suggested/eligible classes will be included in your portal with registration. Please note that suggested classes are based on student eligibility given general age/level class offerings and are not required. Classes labeled higher than Level I do assume 1-2 years of prior experience. If a student wishes to be considered for a class or program not listed on the suggested classes, you may email the studio to inquire about eligibility or evaluation.
• For new students - please follow guidelines listed for each class (age range, level, and any pre-requisites) when registering. After registration or start of the season, we reserve the right to place students based on their age, ability and dance experience.
• Classes with less than 5 students may be combined into other classes, unless the parents and students agree to continue as a closed semi-private class.
Class Attire & Uniforms & Studio Etiquette:
• Class Apparel Recommendations and any uniform requirements will be sent out following enrollment and included on the website to purchase.
• Students are expected to arrive on time, be properly attired and ready to learn. We expect students to behave with a level of self-control and respect that is appropriate for their age. Students will be verbally corrected or asked to sit out by the teacher or assistant if deemed necessary.
• Only registered students are permitted in the studio during class time unless they have prior permission from the teacher or director.
• We ask that parents and students please not interrupt a class, except in the case of emergency. For all general questions or concerns, please refer to the front desk. If you would like to arrange a time to talk with the director or a teacher, please schedule an appointment with the front desk to inquire about availability.
Yearly Calendar & Studio Closings:
• Please refer to the yearly calendar listed online for dates of holidays, breaks, and no-class dates as well as the live calendar in your portal. The exact schedule is updated in the summer after school calendars have been published.
• If the studio closes due to inclement weather, we will make an announcement in your portal, email, and social media. While we usually follow Montgomery County Public School closings, the studio decides independently if it will open or not.
Absences & Make-Ups:
• We expect students to attend every class. If you/your child will be absent for any reason, please e-mail or call the studio as early as possible. Students or parents should not contact the teachers directly.
• Students will not be refunded for missed class. If possible – an eligible make-up class will be offered. If class is missed close to the recital or a performance, a private lesson may be required to make up missed material (at the discretion of the teacher, and private lesson fees apply).
• All students enrolled in competitive teams must follow the specific attendance/make up policies set within their program terms.
Trial Classes:
• Select Classes Indicated Online are eligible for "Trial" Enrollment. Each student is automatically allowed 1 Trial Class Per Season, and enrollment must be completed by contacting C-Unit Studio.
• A “Trial” includes 3 classes at a set fee, after which the dancer must “add” or “drop” the class by the specified deadline (October 15th for Full Year Program or 1st Semester Classes and February 15th for 2nd Semester Classes).
• “Adding” Class after Trial: the remainder of the tuition payment due for that class (difference between trial cost and tuition payment) will automatically be charged, and all other subsequent tuition payments will be charged on the regular due dates
• “Dropping” Class After Trial: no further payments will be due; if the dancer chooses to drop the class before the end of the trial period - no refunds, credits, or prorating will apply
• Please Note that Availability for each class is limited with only a certain amount of slots available for a "Trial"; there is no guarantee that a class will not sell out or that trial availability for a particular class will remain open as registration fills up; if you are unsure about registration for a particular style of dance and wish to guarantee enrollment - we can also help set up private lessons before the season start date.
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