Registration
An annual registration fee of $30 ($55 per family) is due at registration for all dance classes. Registration fee is non-refundable. Enrollment is not considered complete until the registration fee and the first tuition installment has been paid by September 7th.
Tuition
*Please note Tuition is added up for the whole season and divided into four quarters, regardless of how many weeks per month. There are four total payments for the year. Holidays, school vacations, and Recital preparation time/rehearsals are all taken into account. 2nd child will receive a 10% discount-child with lesser hours. We accept Visa, Discover, and MasterCard. Checks and Cash are accepted prior to due dates. Costume Fees are due with Qtr 2 November 7th. After January 1st, a $50 withdrawal fee applies per student.
Payment | Due Date | Date Range |
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1st Qtr | 9/7/23 | Sep. 11 – Nov. 6, 2023 |
2nd Qtr | 11/7/23 | Nov. 7 – Jan. 6, 2024 |
3rd Qtr | 1/7/24 | Jan. 7 – Mar. 6, 2024 |
4th Qtr | 3/7/24 | Mar. 7 – May 4, 2024 |
Tuition Details
A credit card is required on file for Tuition & Costume fees. If your account is 5 days past due, there will be a $10 late fee added to your account. After 12 days past due, an additional $10 late fee will be added. If your account is 21 days past due, your child will not be able to participate in class until paid. All families are charged a recital digital dvd fee with 3rd Qtr Tuition.
Late Payments
Any late registrations/start dates will not be pro-rated. Withdrawal from any class at East Coast Dance Center must be in writing and emailed to director within a minimum of 7 days from next billing cycle. There will be no refunds for remaining weeks. After January 1st, any withdrawals will incur a $50 drop fee per student. All tuition is non-refundable. If there is a mandatory government shut down or closure because of covid all classes will switch to virtual and tuition charges and policies will remain in effect.
*Tuition charges will be posted to your online account and emailed for each quarter by the 1st of the month. A debit/credit card stored on file with ECDC will automatically be charged each quarter on the due date. Checks and Cash are accepted prior to due date. You are responsible for checking your emails.
Tuition Payments
Hours Per Week | Quarterly Tuition | 2nd Child at 10% Off |
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30 minutes | $105 | $94.50 |
40-45 minutes | $121 | $108.90 |
1 hour | $145 | $130.50 |
1 hour 15 minutes | $170 | $153 |
1 hour 30 minutes | $204 | $183.60 |
1 hour 45 minutes | $225 | $202.50 |
2 hours | $242 | $217.18 |
2 hours 15 minutes | $271 | $243.90 |
2 hours 30 minutes | $292 | $262.80 |
2 hours 45 minutes | $315 | $283.50 |
3 hours | $342 | $307.80 |
3 hours 15 minutes | $356 | $320.40 |
3 hours 30 minutes | $371 | $333.90 |
3 hours 45 minutes | $396 | $356.40 |
4 hours | $402 | $361.80 |
4 hours 15 minutes | $420 | $378 |
4 hours 30 minutes | $445 | $400.50 |
4 hours 45 minutes | $464 | $417.60 |
Unlimited Classes | $479 | $431.11 |
*Please note, classes may end 1-2 min. early to sanitize in between each age group.
Costumes
Recital Costumes are priced per student/per class: $85 for Creative Movement & Kindermoves levels, $90 for all ages 7-18, and $100 for Adult XL-XLL sizes.
Level A, B, & C combo classes age 7 & up require 3 costumes for 3 recital routines unless otherwise noted. Full costume payments are due November 7th. Alterations are the responsibility of the parent, should something need to be adjusted. *Size exchanges are subject to an additional $20 shipping/handling fee if the costume does not fit and if available. Failure to pay costume fees will result in delayed ordering of your child's costume and $25 shipping and handling late fee will be charged to your account. Costumes are not sent home until all account balances are paid up to date with tuition or any other associated dance fees.
Costume fees are non-refundable, no exceptions. Expected Recital date 5/11/24 or 5/12/24, but please see calendar and policies page.