Additional Information, Withdrawal & Refund Policies
Attendance & Tuition
Tuition is based on enrollment and reserves a student's place in class. Missed classes do not reduce tuition.
Families should register with the intention of participating for the full dance season.
Tuition may be prorated for late enrollment but is not prorated for student absences, holidays already reflected in the class calendar, or voluntary withdrawal from classes.
Withdrawal Process
Families wishing to withdraw from classes must provide written notice to DancEast. Withdrawals are not considered official until written notice has been received.
Written notice should be submitted via email to info@danceast.org.
Withdrawal Prior to February 15
Students may withdraw from classes prior to February 15, subject to the notice requirements below.
If written notice is received on or before the 15th of the month prior to the withdrawal date, no additional tuition will be charged.
If written notice is received after the 15th of the month prior to the withdrawal date, one additional monthly tuition payment will be due.
Examples
Notice received by September 15 for an October withdrawal: no additional payment due.
Notice received on September 16 for an October withdrawal: one additional monthly payment due.
Notice received after February 15: the family remains responsible for all remaining tuition due through the end of the season unless DancEast approves an exception due to extraordinary circumstances.
Families Who Paid Tuition in Full
Families who paid tuition in full may request a refund for unused tuition if they withdraw prior to February 15.
If notice is received on or before the 15th of the month prior to withdrawal, any eligible unused tuition will be refunded.
If notice is received after the 15th of the month prior to withdrawal, the refund amount will be reduced by the equivalent of one additional monthly tuition payment.
Refunds are calculated based on the student's remaining unused tuition after any applicable charges have been deducted.
The annual registration fee is non-refundable and will not be included in any refund calculation.
February 15 Withdrawal Deadline
Because class enrollment, staffing, budgeting, choreography, costume ordering, venue commitments, and performance planning are based on full-season participation, withdrawals are generally not permitted after February 15.
Families who withdraw after February 15 will remain financially responsible for all remaining tuition due through the end of the season, regardless of attendance.
Extraordinary Circumstances
DancEast recognizes that serious and unforeseen situations may occasionally arise.
Exceptions to these policies may be considered in cases of extraordinary circumstances, including but not limited to:
Significant illness or injury
Family relocation
Extended family emergency
Other substantial hardships that make continued participation impossible
Requests for exceptions must be submitted in writing and may require supporting documentation.
All requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Approval of any exception, including any tuition refund, release from future tuition obligations, waiver of performance fees, or exemption from participation requirements, is granted solely at the discretion of DancEast and is not guaranteed.
Performance Fees
The annual $80 performance fee helps cover the costs of costumes, venue rental, sound, lighting, and other production expenses associated with the May performance.
Performance fees are generally non-refundable after February 20.
Exceptions may be considered only in cases of extraordinary circumstances and at the sole discretion of DancEast.
Performance Participation
Participation in DancEast's annual May performance is considered part of the full-season experience and is the expectation for all students enrolled in classes that perform in the show.
Families who anticipate that their child will be unable to participate in the May performance but who wish to continue participating in classes through the end of the season must notify DancEast in writing no later than February 15.
Requests for exemption from performance participation will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and must be approved by DancEast.
Families who do not notify DancEast by February 15 will be responsible for the performance fee, even if the student ultimately does not participate in the performance.
Registration Fees
The annual $60 registration fee is non-refundable and will not be refunded in the event of withdrawal, regardless of the timing or reason for withdrawal.
Agreement
By registering for classes, families acknowledge that they have read and agree to DancEast's Tuition, Attendance, Withdrawal, Refund, and Performance Policies.