2021/2022 TUITION & FEES

 Registration Fee: (Paid once a year)
  • A $25 non-refundable registration fee per student or $40 per family is due at time of enrollment.
  • The registration fee covers the administrative cost to set up the student in the attendance and tuition billing system and covers the dancer’s insurance, music license fees, and studio communication costs, which are all separate expenses from class tuition. 
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 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 by the 1st of each month.
  • 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.
     Option 2
  • Tuition may be paid one year (9 month school year) 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 and/or acting 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. 
  • 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.