Dress Code |Weather |Tuition Policies | Tuition
Dress Code:
* Creative Movement - Black leotard, pink tights, and pink
ballet shoes.
* Kreative Kids – Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and black patent leather tap shoes. Ballet skirts may be worn.
* Levels 1 and 2 – Any solid color leotard, pink tights for ballet, tan tights for jazz, pink split sole ballet shoes, black tie split sole jazz shoes, and black tie tap shoes (1/2 shank). Jazz pants/capri's may be worn for jazz.
* Levels 3, 4, and Adults - Any solid color leotard; pink tights for ballet; tan tights for jazz; pink split sole ballet shoes; black slip-on split sole shoes, dance sneakers, or Grecian sandals for jazz; and black tie tap shoes (1/2 shank). Jazz pants/capri's may be worn for jazz.
* Hip Hop, Ballroom, and Zumba Fitness – Any street clothing that allows flexible movement (no jeans). Sneakers or jazz shoes may be worn. For Ballroom, avoid wearing slip-on shoes, shoes with heavy tread, heels above 3 inches, and stiletto heels.
**Boys - White t-shirt, black straight leg jazz pants, black ballet shoes, and black tie tap shoes (full shank for Kreative Kids, 1/2 shank for all other levels).
**Notes:
* Students may be required to purchase other shoes based on a particular performance dance.
* Hair must be pulled off of face and neck for all classes. It must be
worn in a bun for ballet.
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No Jewelry
Weather:
* If Baltimore County Schools close for inclement weather,
all classes will be cancelled. If there are any doubts, please call the
studio for a recorded message.
Tuition Policies:
* There is
an annual registration fee of $25 for new students and $20 for returning
students. This fee is non-refundable and will ensure the student’s
space in class.
* Registration fees do not apply to single class drop-ins, summer sessions, summer camps, Ballroom classes, or Zumba class cards.
* Tuition for core classes is based on a yearly rate and is broken down monthly for your convenience. Therefore, full tuition is due the first class of each month from September through May.
* There is a $12 rehearsal fee per student, per class that is due and payable prior to the 1st rehearsal. These fees must be paid in order for the student to perform.
* Adults who wish to drop-in more than two times per class, per month will be asked to pay the monthly tuition for that class.
* A 10% discount is offered for the 2nd and 3rd student within an immediate family. Ballroom and Zumba Fitness classes are excluded.
* Make checks payable to "A Step Ahead Dance Center." A $25 charge is placed on all returned checks.
* If an account is 2 months delinquent in tuition, the student will not be allowed to take class until the account is paid in full.
* No refunds are given for early withdrawal or absences. Make-up classes are recommended and should be arranged with the appropriate instructors.
* Note: If a student misses 3 classes, they must arrange to take a private lesson with the instructor in order to keep up with the class.
Tuition: September - June Fees | Summer Fees | Individual Fees
Monthly Fees (September - June) based on # of hours per week:
* ½ hour $40
* 1 hour $55
* 1-1/2 hours $70
* 2 hours $90
* 2-1/2 hours $110
* 3 hours $130
* 3-1/2 hours $150
* 4 hours $170
* 4-1/2 hours $190
* 5 hours $210
* 5-1/2 hours $230
* 6 hours $250
* Pointe Classes (45 minutes, taken in conjunction with ballet) $30
Fees for the 6-week Summer Session based on # hours per week:
*1/2 hour $60
*1 hour $82
*1-1/2 hours $105
*2 hours $135
*2-1/2 hours $165
*3 hours $195
*3-1/2 hours $225
*4 hours $255
*4-1/2 hours $285
*5 hours $315
*5-1/2 hours $345
*6 hours $375
*Pointe Classes (45 minutes, taken in conjunction with ballet) $45
Individual Fees:
* Single class drop-in fee for a 60 minute class $15
* Single class drop-in fee for a 90 minute class $19
* Zumba Class Cards:
Single Class $15
5 Class Card $65
10 Class Card $110
(***Note: Class cards may only be used for Zumba classes. Monthly fees do not apply.)