2022/2023 TUITION & FEES

REGISTRATION FEE (Paid once a year)
A non-refundable registration fee is due at time of enrollment.
​$25/Individual
$40/Family
 
PRIVATE LESSONS
*Private lessons must be paid in cash at the time of booking or before the lesson.
$30 for 30 minutes 
$50 for one hour
 
SOLOS AND DUETS
Solo Choreography and Instruction - $150
Includes:
  • Dance Choreography
  • Four 30 minute lessons
  • Edited copy of the music
  • Video of the choreography
  • Extra lessons, if needed, are $30 for 30 minutes of instruction
  • Costume cost is additional 
​​Duet Choreography and Instruction - $200 ($100 per student)
Includes:
  • Dance Choreography
  • Four 30 minute lessons
  • Edited copy of the music
  • Video of the choreography
  • Extra lessons, if needed, are $30 for 30 minutes of instruction
  • Costume cost is additional 
Tuition:
  • Tuition is calculated as an annual fee divided into 9 equal monthly payments (September thru May). Tuition is the same each month regardless of the number of weeks or classes in that month.  
  • Tuition is paid to hold your dancer’s place in class.
  • If your child is absent for part of the month, you are still responsible for the full monthly tuition.
  • There are no refunds or discounts for absences regardless of reason for absence; however, make-up classes may be scheduled for dance students. (See Make-Up Policy.)
  • In the event of an unscheduled closing, a make-up class may be scheduled by the instructor.
  • The first tuition installment is due on or before September 1 of each year.   
  • A $10 late fee will be added to your monthly payment if PayPal is unable to collect your tuition payment. This policy will be strictly enforced.
  • In the event of withdrawal, the student will be charged for classes up to the date that written notification of withdrawal is received. 
 
Payment Options
     Option 1
  • Tuition may be paid via PayPal Auto-Pay. You do not need a PayPal account to enroll in this payment method.
  • Your account will be charged the same tuition rate on the first day of each month for the entire studio season (September thru May). 
  • Please contact the studio if you are interested in Auto-Pay, and we will send you a link to enroll. 
  • ​Tuition is due on the 1st of each month.
  • If payment is received after the 10th of the month, a $10 late fee will be charged.
     Option 2
  • Tuition may be paid for the entire year (9 months) in advance or each semester in advance.
  • The annual and first semester payments are due by September 1 each year.  
  • The second semester payment is due on January 1.
  • Please contact the studio if you would like to pay for the semester or the full year in advance, and we will send you an invoice. 
  • Annual and bi-annual tuition may be paid by either check or PayPal debit/credit.

Discounts:
  • A 3% discount is given if tuition is paid one year in advance or each semester in advance.  
  • Families who have multiple children currently enrolled in dance at Blue Ridge Performing Arts Academy will receive 7% off their monthly tuition. 

Costume Fees:
  • Costume fees for the spring recital are due by December 15. 
  • If your child plans to participate in the spring recital, you will receive a costume invoice by November 15.
  • Dancers will need one costume per dance routine.
  • Children's costumes cost approximately $50 per dance routine. 
  • Teen/Adult costumes may cost between $50 and $100 per dance routine. 
  • We will make every effort to keep costume costs as low as possible.
  • Costume fees are non-refundable after costumes have been ordered.