Studio Fees

There is a $45 non-refundable registration fee. Families enrolling multiple students will receive a discounted registration fee at $35 for the second student and $25 for the third student.

Tuition is structured based on the number of classes per week, with each class meeting four times per month. Below are the tuition rates for the 2024 - 2025 dance season:

1 Class - $69 per month

2 Classes - $99 per month

3 Classes - $119 per month

4 Classes - $139 per month

5 Classes - $159 per month

A late fee of $25 is applied to the monthly tuition rate for payments received after the 5th of the month.

A return fee of $35 is applied if a check or payment is returned from a financial institution. 

A non-refundable recital fee is due by March for all students participating in the annual dance recital. The first installment is applied to the February tuition statement and second installment is applied to the March tuition statement.

The recital fee includes our Sweet Home Dance Factor Package which includes two complimentary keepsakes, one printed copy of the yearbook and one professional digital copy of the performance. This recital fee also covers the cost of the local venue, lighting, sound, security, and professional videography.

A non-refundable costume fee is due by December for all students participating in the annual dance recital. The first installment is applied to the November tuition statement and second installment is applied to the January tuition statement.

The Dance Factor offers trial dance classes for prospective students. Trial families must pay $25 for their trial dance class. The $25 will be applied to the first month of tuition for families wishing to continue participation after the trial dance class. This fee is non-refundable if a family wishes to discontinue after the trial dance class. Please coordinate with the office to schedule your trial dance class.

Parents are required to complete an online registration form for each student enrolled.

Payment in full is required for all registration. 

Parents are required to create student accounts via our dance studio software program. The program allows you to track and manage billing and payments.

A credit card is required to be filed with each student account for billing purposes.

Tuition is structured based on the number of classes per week, with each class meeting four times per month. Tuition is billed on the 1st - 5th of the month throughout the dance season. A late fee of $25 is applied to the monthly tuition rate for payments received after the 5th of the month. A return fee of $35 is applied if a check or payment is returned from a financial institution. Students beginning during the middle of a month will be charged at a prorated rate.

Tuition is not refunded for missed classes (including inclement weather and holidays) as the studio offers make up class times. Parents should contact the office to receive available class times to make up missed classes.

Students should attend all dance classes and only miss when necessary in order to progress in their dance training.

Parents should notify the office via email or call the front office when a student will miss class.

The office must receive a written request via email (office@thedancefactor.org) before the 1st of the month if a parent wishes to withdrawal their student from a class or classes. 

Lack of attending class is not considered a formal request to withdrawal. 

Student accounts will continue to be billed at the monthly tuition rate until the office has received and provided written acknowledgement of the request to withdrawal. 

Parents are responsible for supervising their students in the waiting room.  

Students should not be left unattended without parental supervision.

Parents are encouraged to remind their students of appropriate behavior and to be respectful of other parents, families, students, and the dance facility.

Students should be dropped-off no earlier than 10 minutes before class and picked-up immediately following their class. 

The Dance Factor’s dance season runs from August 5, 2024 through May 30, 2025.

The studio follows the schedule of Madison County Schools for most holidays and all breaks. 

Picture week is another fun and exciting opportunity for our students as it allows them to take professional pictures in their complete hair, make-up, and designated dance costume. 

Students will take group class pictures and individual pictures during their designated class times throughout the week.

Group class pictures will be featured in our complimentary yearbook. 

Picture packages may be purchased separately from the photography studio.

The specific dates for picture week will be announced at a later time.

Private lessons in small group settings of five students or less are available upon request for 30 minutes.

Private lessons are extremely beneficial for students to receive one-on-one training with the instructor to enhance their technical dance skills, range of motion, and muscle flexibility through a variety of stretches, strengthening exercises, center exercises, and across-the-floor exercises.

The lessons will focus on proper alignment and technique for variations of battements, pirouettes, and leaps.

Parents should contact the front office for more information regarding private lessons, pricing, or to schedule a private lesson.

Our annual themed dance production is one of our most fun and exciting opportunities to commemorate our entire dance year as it allows our students to showcase their talents by performing for their families and friends.

All students are invited to participate in the recital. Students will start learning their recital dances during their regular class times beginning in early January.

The annual recital is held at a local venue at the end of May or beginning of June. The specific dates, time, and location will be announced at a later time.

Student accounts must be paid in full with an account balance of $0 in order to participate in the recital.

Dress rehearsal is mandatory for all students participating in the recital.

Dress rehearsal is extremely important as it provides students the opportunity to rehearse their recital dance in their full costume, hair, and make-up with the stage, lighting, and sound. This helps students and parents understand the recital process and what to expect during the evening of the recital.

Students must be present at their assigned dress rehearsal time for each of their designated recital dances to participate in the evening recital. 

If a student is enrolled in three dance classes, i.e. ballet, jazz, and tap, then they will have three separate dress rehearsals times to attend and practice each dance in their full costume, hair, and make-up with the stage, lighting, and sound.

Students must arrive to dress rehearsal at least 15 minutes early in their full costume as well as complete hair and make-up.  Costume cover-ups are encouraged.

Students who miss their designated rehearsal time are not permitted to perform in the evening recital.

The office will provide dress rehearsal dates and times no later than May.

A non-refundable recital fee is due by March for all students participating in the annual dance recital.

The first installment is applied to the February tuition statement and second installment is applied to the March tuition statement.

The recital fee includes our Sweet Home Dance Factor Package which includes one printed copy of the yearbook and one professional digital copy of the performance.

This recital fee also covers the cost of the local venue, lighting, sound, security, and professional videography.

A non-refundable costume fee is due by December for all students participating in the annual dance recital. The first installment is applied to the November tuition statement and second installment is applied to the January tuition statement.

A complimentary yearbook will be provided to each student at the annual recital as part of the Sweet Home Dance Factor Package. The yearbook will include an individual headshot of each student, group class pictures, and highlights from the year. Pictures for the yearbook are taken during picture week.

"Shout out" pictures of individual students, siblings, or friends may be purchased for the yearbook as a 4x5 or 8x10. Customized messages may be added to the dance picture by family members to show encouragement and support. The studio will select the photos for the yearbook.

A recital t-shirt will be available for purchase. The office will obtain t-shirt sizes. 

Each student participating in the recital will receive a professional digital videography copy of the performance in their Sweet Home Dance Factor Package.