CLASSES / SEASONS

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How long is each season? 

Our Fall - Spring season runs from September through mid-June. Our Summer season runs from mid-June through August. 

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How many times per week does each class meet? 

Each class during our Fall - Spring season meets once per week. Summer classes vary.

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What is the dress code and where can I buy the appropriate attire? 

Our dress code can be found here. You can purchase all of the required attire at Premiere Dance Project.

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Can my dancer make up a class if he or she is sick? 

We only allow make up classes if classes are missed due to weather / emergency cancellations. 

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Is ballet required? 

Ballet is required for most classes as it is the foundation of dance. Students who wish to participate in hip hop and / or acro are not required to take ballet. 

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Do you offer trial classes? 

Yes, we offer complimentary trial classes to help you find the best class fit for your child. You can register for a trial class here: https://dancestudio-pro.com/online/index.php?account_id=8979. 

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STUDIO POLICIES

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Can I watch my child's class? 

Yes! Each studio at Premiere has viewing windows for you to view your child's class. 

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Is the lobby open to parents, grandparents, and siblings? 

Yes, all loved ones are welcome to watch class from the hallways. 

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When is the best time to call/stop by the studio?

We have our office hours posted online here. https://www.premieredanceproject.com/schedule. If you would like to stop in at a different time, please email us at office@premieredanceproject.com.

Do you have a required dress code for classes?

Yes, you can view our entire dress code here: https://www.premieredanceproject.com/studio-policies. We also have a donation shoe bin that all students are welcome to look through for used shoes. 

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RECITAL

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When is recital?  

Our recital is held in mid-June at the end of the Fall - Spring season. You can find more information on our current recital here. 

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How many dances / costumes will my dancer have?  

The number of classes depends on enrollment. Below is a breakdown of the number of dances & costumes / class: 

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Introductory Classes - 

  • Creative Concepts - 1 Dance / 1 Costume ​​

  • Tumble Tots - 1 Dance / 1 Costume

  • Discover Dance - 2 Dances / 1 Costume

  • KinderCombo - 2 Dances / 1 Costume

  • Intermediate Progression - 2 Dances / 1 Costumes

  • Introductory Acro - 1 Dance / 1 Costume

  • Introductory Hip Hop - 1 Dance / 1 Costume

Mommy & Me does not perform in the recital. 

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Foundational Classes (Level I-IV) - 

  • Ballet - 1 Dance / 1 Costume

  • Tap - 1 Dance / 1 Costume

  • Jazz - 1 Dance / 1 Costume

  • Acro - 1 Dance / 1 Costume

  • Lyrical - 1 Dance / 1 Costume

  • Contemporary - 1 Dance / 1 Costume

  • Musical Theatre - 1 Dance / 1 Costume

  • Hip Hop - 1 Dance / 1 Costume

Pointe does not perform in the recital.

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Does my dancer have to participate in the recital?  

We strongly encourage all dancers to participate in the recital, however we understand that this is not always possible. If your dancer will not be participating in recital, we ask that we are notified via email by October 1st.  

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Can parents volunteer backstage during the recital? 

Yes, parents are more than welcome to volunteer backstage during the recital. Parent volunteers help our recital run smoothly each year. If you are interested in volunteering please keep an eye out for a sign up as we approach recital. 

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Are tickets required for the recital? 

Yes, all spectators must purchase a recital ticket to view the annual recital. Recital ticketing will be completed online a few weeks prior to the recital. 

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FINANCIALS

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How do I pay for tuition?  

During our Fall - Spring season we require all families to pay for tuition via Auto-Pay in the Parent Portal. All tuition installments come out automatically on the first of the month. There is a 2.60% convenience fee for credit cards and 1.55% convenience fee for bank accounts applied to your tuition for this service. Additional fees must be paid separately and will not be automatically withdrawn. Auto-pay is required unless a family chooses to pay yearly or semesterly via check.

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What fees will I need to pay in addition to tuition?  

Our summer season has no extra fees. During our Fall - Spring season students will need to pay a registration fee when enrolling in classes. In addition, students participating in the recital will owe a recital fee and costume fee. The costume fee is based on the number of costumes the student will need for the recital. You can find our current fees here.  

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Is there a discount for multiple classes?  

We do not offer a discount for multiple classes. We do have an individual and family tuition cap. Our current tuition cap can be found here. 

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What happens if my student chooses to withdraw from classes during the Fall - Spring season?  

All dancers have 30 days to ensure continuation with classes. If dancers drop classes after the 30 day window, 25% of the remaining yearly balance will be due at the end of the current month. If this fee is not paid in full, tuition installments will continue to be billed as normal.

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Can you charge my account on file for apparel, retail items, and snacks at the studio?

Yes, we can. There is a 2.60% convenience fee for every purchase completed through your studio account.