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Registration

Registration is on a first come, first served basis, and can be done online, by mail, or in person during Registration Days in August.  If you are new to the area, call us anytime for registration information.  We sometimes have six or eight week sessions for certain classes that are not part of our semester schedule.

Registration is complete when student’s first month or semester tuition and annual non-refundable registration fee are received.  The family registration fee is for immediate family, and does not apply to siblings over the age of 18, cousins, in-laws, aunts, uncles, nieces, etc. The school must be advised, in writing, of all pre-existing physical, medical conditions, and allergies.

How to Register - THREE WAYS

Class Placement

Students are individually placed in classes best suited to their skill level, dance experience, age, and attitude.  Placement is evaluated in September, and if necessary transfers are recommended.  Progress is assessed in the spring when the teachers give recommendations for future class placement to the directors.

Trial Classes

Trial classes (two maximum) may be taken at the beginning of the student’s registration to determine if the student would like to join a class. Trial class fees are deducted from the student’s tuition for the same type of class taken and for the month in which the trail class was taken. Monthly tuition will be determined by the rate on the date the registration fee was received. Trial classes cannot be taken in classes that have reached capacity.  A spot will not be held for students taking trial classes.

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Tuition

NOTE: Tuition for 10-Week Sessions is $150/student per session and is not included in the tuition chart for classes scheduled to run for the entire year.

Tuition is based on a yearly fee for the dance season not the number of classes per month.  Dancewear and shoes are not included.  Tuition is payable in cash or by check made payable to The Dance Extension, LLC.  In the event of absence, mail payment to the office: 8 Chapman Avenue, Quaker Hill, CT 06375.  A $25.00 fee is charged for each check returned by the bank.

Tuition will not be refunded, credited, prorated or transferred for unattended or canceled classes after September 9^th.  Refunds in the case of prolonged illness or injury (verified by a physician’s certificate) are at the discretion of the director.

Parents/Students must choose one payment plan for their account for the dance season.  Payment plans may not be changed mid-season.

Monthly Plan · Semester Plan · Class Card · SESSION CLASSES

Monthly Plan 

The yearly fee is divided into nine (9) equal tuition installments. Each installment is due on the first calendar day of each month, September to May. Once registered, students may not skip months. 

Easy Pay (Monthly Installments by Automated Billing to Debit/Credit Card)

·    The 1^st tuition installment is charged at the time of registration to a debit/credit card. 

·    All subsequent installments are automatically charged to the same card on the first calendar day of each month.

·    Easy Pay accounts always receive our discounted monthly tuition rate (1^st column of the tuition chart).

·     Receipts are sent via email. 

·    A $25 fee per transfer is charged for debit/credit cards declined for any reason (insufficient funds, terminated card, expired card, unreported account changes or closures, etc.)

 In Studio (Monthly Installments by Cash or Check)

·    The 1^st tuition installment is due at the time of registration.

·    All subsequent installments are due on the 1^st day of the month, and are payable in cash or by check at the studio. 

·    Installments paid in person or postmarked on or before the 10^th day of the month receive our discounted monthly tuition rate (1^st column of the tuition chart). To receive the discounted rates, it is the account holder's sole responsibility to remit in person or via mail postmarked on or before the 10th day of the month.

·    Installments paid for any reason (absence, illness, class cancellations due to weather, school holidays, vacations, etc) or postdated after the 10^th day of the month are paid at the full tuition rate (2nd Column of the Tuition Chart).  Full tuition is $7 additional per student.

·    A $10.00 late fee is added to all unpaid accounts after the last day of any month.

·    A $25 fee is charged for each check returned for any reason by the bank.

·    Receipts are distributed at the studio desk.

Semester Plan

(5% discount)

The yearly fee is divided into two equal installments (3^rd column of the tuition chart).

• The first installment is due at the time of registration and the second installment is due on Monday, January 17, 2011 .
• Semester installments include a 5% discount off the monthly (1^st column)  rates. 
• Receipts are sent via email.
• A $10 late fee is charged for 2nd semester payments received or postmarked after the deadline.
• There are no refunds for voluntary withdrawal mid-semester.
• Students are automatically enrolled for 2^nd semester. (It is not necessary to re-register). 

Class Cards

Class cards are available for students whose schedules do not permit regular attendance. 

·        Class cards are valid for any eight (1 hour) classes within one calendar year from the date of purchase.

·        Cards are sold in increments of eight classes only.

·        Cards are non-transferable; cannot be used for classes that have reached capacity; non-refundable if lost; and expire after one calendar year. 

·        Students with class cards must pay the annual non-refundable registration fee.

SESSION Classes

Introductory classes such as Rhythm & Movement, Mommy & Me, and the Absolute Beginner Series are offered in shorter sessions than our academic year classes.  

• Most sessions are six, eight or ten weeks in length.
• Session tuition is normally a flat rate for the duration of the course.

Withdrawals

Written notice to the office (not the faculty) is required by the last day of the month to withdraw a student from class for the next month.  Without written withdrawl, the student’s space is held and tuition installments and late fees are billed to the account.  The account holder is responsible for all tuition & fees until such written notice is received regardless of attendance.

The Dance Extension, LLC issues statements for overdue accounts only.  Monthly statements will not be mailed, however, students with unpaid accounts as of the 11^th day of the month will receive a statement.  Payment envelopes are available at the desk to take home as a reminder. Students with outstanding balances over 30 days may not participate in class or performances.  If experiencing financial difficulties, please call the office to arrange a payment schedule.

Work/Study positions are available to students/families who demonstrate financial need as well as dedication.  Please call Nancy at 860-443-1154 for information. 

Please visit our Scholarships & Awards page to see our recipients.