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Everything from how much classes cost, important calendar dates, and class requirements, this page will inform you as you start your journey at SDC!

Spring Registration and Tuition Information

When does Spring registration open?

  • Saturday, November 22nd for returning students

  • Monday, November 24th for new students

Spring registration cost:

  • The Spring registration fee is $15 per student.

  • The maximum registration fee per family, regardless of the number of children, is $30.

Tuition cost per hour:

  • Tuition will be charged based on the number of hours students are enrolled in.

  • Families with multiple children registered will receive a discount of 5%

  • To view the specific tuition rates per hour, please refer to our tuition chart available here.

Semester duration:

  • The Spring semester consists of 15 full weeks of classes.

Monthly installment plan:

  • The total cost for the semester will be divided and spread across four months.

  • Tuition payments will be collected on the first Monday of each month (February-May).

  • The installment dates for the Spring semester are as follows:

    • February 2nd

    • March 2nd

    • April 6th

    • May 4th

Non-refundable tuition:

  • Please note that all tuition payments are non-refundable.

Dropped Class Policy:

  • For every class dropped after Monday, February 2nd, you will be charged a non-refundable fee of $70. This fee maxes out after 3 classes.

  • Examples:

    • 2 Classes dropped: 2 classes x 70 = $140 drop fee

    • 4 Classes dropped: 3 classes x $70 = $210 drop fee (only 3 are charged)

Recital:

  • There will be no recital for the 2025/26 dance year. Recital will occur in the Spring semester of every other year (off 2026, on 2027), and is optional for students.

We hope this simplified breakdown of the Spring registration costs and tuition information helps you with the registration process. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us. We look forward to having you and your family join us for an exciting semester of dance!

Important Dates

Spring Performance: The Snow Queen

  • May 15th - 17th (For those participating)

Simplified Schedule for Fall Semester 2025-26:

  • Classes run for 15 weeks

  • Start: January 19th

  • End: May 23rd

Scheduled Breaks (no classes):

  • Spring Break: March 30th - April 11th

  • Performance Week: May 11th - 16th

Parent Observation Week:

  • March 23rd - 28th

Last week of classes:

  • May 18th - 23rd

Makeup Week (as needed):

  • May 26th - 29th

Please note that you can also view the calendar on the parent portal for more information.

Current Semester: Remaining Dates

Fall 2025

  • Thanksgiving Break: November 24th - 29th

  • Final Tuition Installment: December 8th

  • Parent Observation Week: December 15th - 20th

  • Winter Break: December 22nd - January 3rd

  • Last Week of Classes: January 5th - 10th

  • Make-up Week: January 12th - 17th

Required Classes

(pre-professional levels)

  • Levels A2 & B

    • At least 2 ballet technique classes

    • At least 1 modern or contemporary class

    • Optional: Pointe 1/Pre-Pointe, Jazz

    These are the minimum required classes, we recommend taking as many classes at your level as possible.

  • Level C

    • At least 2 ballet technique classes

    • Contemporary with Emmanuel on Tuesdays

    • Jazz/Hip hop on Mondays strongly recommended!

    • Pointe II recommended for dancers en pointe.

    These are the minimum required classes, we recommend taking as many classes at your level as possible.

  • Level D

    • At least 3 ballet technique classes

    • Contemporary with Emmanuel on Tuesdays

    • Jazz/Hip hop on Mondays strongly recommended

    • Pointe III recommended for dancers en pointe

    These are the minimum required classes, we recommend taking as many classes at your level as possible.