Tuition and Policies for Summer 2026 Youth Classes & Day Camps

Tuition is charged in full upon registration for a summer class series or camp

All Summer Youth Class Series run for 6 weeks June 8-July 25

no classes June 29-July 5

  • 30-minute Dancing Duos, Creative, or Primary class series / $160

  • 45-minute Primary or Acro class series / $170

  • 60-minute Acro class series / $180

  • 75-minute Ballet Level 2/3 (teen) class series / $150

  • 90-minute Ballet Level 2/3 (teen) class series / $180

  • 45-minute Pointe class add-on series / $90

Additional payment information and policies

  1. Registration fee: There is no registration fee for summer classes or camps.

  2. Payment: The full cost for the series or camp is charged upon registration. Payment for drop-in classes is charged upon registration for each individual class.

  3. Overdue balance: Declined payments not resolved within 5 days of first attempt to process may result in being dropped from the class or camp roster. 

  4. Performance fee: There is no summer performance at the end of the session, so there is no performance fee. However, parents/guardians are invited in to watch a little presentation by the students at the end of each week of day camp.

  5. Withdrawals: Any request to withdraw from a class series must be submitted via the Withdrawal Request Form by June 1 for a full refund (minus a $50 processing fee) and by June 22 for up to a half refund, amount dependent on effective date of withdrawal (minus a $50 processing fee). Camp tuition is non-refundable. Drop-in class registration must be canceled via email to info@danceast.org a minimum of 24 hours prior to the class start time in order to receive an account credit (refunds are not offered for drop-in class registrations).

QUESTIONS?

Detailed information about DancEast policies is available in the registration policies acknowledged through our online portal at the time of enrollment. We recommend reviewing those policies first, as they address many common questions. If you still need assistance or have questions not covered there or in the list above, we’re always happy to help, so please reach out to us at info@danceast.org.

2026–2027 Tuition & Payment Information

Season Length

The 2026–2027 dance season runs from August 2026 through May 2027 and includes 32 scheduled class weeks.

Tuition is calculated based on 30 instructional weeks, rather than all 32 scheduled weeks. This allows DancEast to build in flexibility for up to two class cancellations during the season due to circumstances beyond our control, such as inclement weather, facility issues, instructor illness, or other unforeseen events.

Because tuition is based on 30 instructional weeks, no refunds, credits, or makeup classes will be provided for the first two cancellations affecting a class during the season.

If a class is canceled more than two times during the season for reasons beyond DancEast's control, DancEast will provide an appropriate remedy, which may include:

  • A makeup class

  • A tuition credit

  • A reduction in a future tuition payment

The method of remediation will be determined by DancEast based on scheduling feasibility and the circumstances involved.

Tuition Rates

Tuition is calculated based on the number and length of classes in which a student is enrolled.

30- and 45-Minute Classes

  • $27.50 per class

60- and 75-Minute Classes

  • 1st and 2nd class: $30 per class

  • 3rd and 4th class: $25 per class

  • 5th and 6th class: $20 per class

  • 7th and 8th class: $15 per class

Exception

  • 45-minute Pointe Class: $20 per class

Multi-Class Discounts

Multi-class discounts apply per student and are calculated automatically at registration.

Multi-class discounts are only offered for 60 minute or longer classes.

Tuition Examples

Example 1: One 60-Minute Class

  • $30 per class × 30 classes = $900 per season

  • Monthly payment plan: $90/month

Example 2: One 30- or 45-Minute Class

  • $27.50 per class × 30 classes = $825 per season

  • Monthly payment plan: $82.50/month

Example 3: Three 60- or 75-Minute Classes Plus Pointe

  • First two classes: 2 × $30 × 30 = $1,800

  • Third class: 1 × $25 × 30 = $750

  • Pointe: 1 × $20 × 30 = $600

  • Total: $3,150 per season

  • Monthly payment plan: $315/month

Payment Options

Families may choose one of the following payment options:

Pay in Full

  • Pay the full season tuition upfront and receive a 10% discount on tuition.

  • To receive the discount, notify us that you would like to pay in full by emailing info@danceast.org. Payment must be made by July 31, 2026 to receive the discount. 

  • The pay-in-full discount applies to tuition only and does not apply to registration fees, performance fees, or other charges.

Monthly Payment Plan

  • Season tuition may be paid in 10 equal monthly installments.

  • Installment payments are due on the 1st day of each month, or on the business day prior if the 1st falls on a weekend or bank holiday.

  • The August tuition installment is due on August 3, 2026.

Late Enrollment

Students are welcome to enroll after the start of the season, provided space remains available in the class.

Tuition for students who enroll after the season has begun will be prorated based on the number of instructional weeks remaining. Families will not be charged for classes that occurred prior to the student's enrollment date.

For example, if a student enrolls on September 15, tuition will be adjusted to reflect only the remaining classes in the season.

The annual registration fee will still apply to all new enrollments, regardless of enrollment date.

Students who enroll after the start of the season are subject to the same performance fee requirements as all other enrolled students.

Additional Fees

Registration Fee

  • A non-refundable $60 registration fee is due at the time of registration.

  • The registration fee is charged once per student per season, regardless of the number of classes in which the student enrolls.

Performance Fee

  • An $80 performance fee will be charged on February 20, 2027 for each participating student enrolled in one class.

  • Students enrolled in two or more classes will be charged a total performance fee of $120.

  • The performance fee helps cover the costs associated with our annual May performance, including costumes, venue rental, sound, lighting, and other production expenses.

The performance fee does not include audience tickets for the performance. Information regarding ticket sales, pricing, and purchasing procedures will be distributed when tickets become available.

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.

We understand that extraordinary circumstances may occasionally prevent a student from participating in the performance while still allowing them to complete the remainder of the dance season.

Families in this situation must notify DancEast in writing no later than February 15, 2027 if they wish to request an exemption from performance participation and avoid being charged the performance fee.

Requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and must be approved by DancEast.

Additional Information

We encourage all families to review our Policies Page, which includes important information about attendance, withdrawals, refunds, performance participation, weather-related cancellations, and other DancEast policies.