Required Participation

The following events are an important part of the season and required for dancers. Please keep these commitments in mind when registering.

All Dancers

Studio Pictures — March or April

Recital Dress Rehearsal — May

Spring Recital — May

Pre-Comp Dancers

Competition Dress Rehearsal — February or March

1 Competition — April

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Fees & Discounts

• Registration Fee: $45/family

• Rec Costume: $85 per class

• Pre-Comp Costume: $100 per class

• Poms: $25 (pom classes only)

• Recital Package: TBA

• Tuition Late Fee: $15

• Returned Check Fee: $30, payable in cash

• Second Billing Account: $50 administrative fee​

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Multi-Class Discount

Dancers taking two or more regular season recreational classes receive 10% off their monthly tuition.

Dancers taking two-four regular season pre-comp classes receive 10% off their monthly tuition.

Dancers taking five regular season pre-comp classes receive 15% off their monthly tuition.

 

Additional Pre-Comp Fees

There are additional fees for our pre-comp dancers. Please email stelladancestudio.com for this information.

 

Tuition & Payments

Monthly tuition is automatically billed to the payment method on file on the 10th of each month. Families paying by cash or check should do so by the 9th.

A credit card, debit card, or bank account must be kept on file.

Credit card payments include a 3% processing fee.

If an automatic payment is declined, the applicable late fee will be added to the account.

Tuition is not refunded or adjusted for dancer absences or weather cancellations.

Need help with your account or a payment plan? Contact Stephanie at stelladancestaff@gmail.com.

You can view your balance or make a payment anytime through your account at stelladancestudio.com.

 

Attendance

Consistent attendance helps dancers progress and keeps classes on track. If your dancer is injured but able to attend, we encourage them to observe class. If they are sick or contagious, please stay home and rest!

Please log absences through your Stella account in advance. View instructions for reporting an absence here.

Attendance is especially important during the final four weeks before any performance. Please avoid absences during this time unless your dancer is sick or an absence is unavoidable.

 

Drop-Off, Pick-Up & Restrooms

We encourage dancers to build independence at the studio when they're ready! Please follow the guidelines below for arrival and pick-up:

• 1st Grade & Under: Please wait in the lobby with a parent/guardian until a teacher gets your dancer for class. A parent/guardian should also come into the lobby for pick-up.

• 2nd–5th Grade: Dancers may be dropped off and wait independently in the Dancer’s Lounge before class. A parent/guardian should come into the lobby for pick-up.

• 6th Grade+: Dancers may wait independently in the Dancer’s Lounge before class and may leave the studio independently after class once their ride has arrived.

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Dancers using the Dancer’s Lounge should be comfortable waiting independently and able to follow studio expectations. If your dancer isn't quite ready for that independence, you're always welcome to wait with them in the lobby.

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If your dancer may need help using the restroom or with separation, please remain in the lobby during class so you're available if needed.

Please encourage dancers to use the restroom before class whenever possible.

Studio 1: Restrooms are located in the Dancer’s Lounge.

Studio 2: Restrooms are located in the upstairs hallway.

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Being Kind to Our Neighbors

We share our building with other businesses and want to be great neighbors! While you're at the studio, we ask families to wait in our lobby and avoid gathering or hanging out in other areas of the building.

Children who are at the studio but not participating in class must remain with an adult at all times. Please do not allow siblings or other children to wander the building or wait outside of the Stella lobby without adult supervision.

Thank you for helping us keep our shared spaces safe, respectful, and welcoming for everyone!

 

Dress Code

Dancers should arrive in form-fitting dancewear with hair secured off the face. Please label shoes and personal belongings with your dancer's name.

Ballet/Lyrical

Form-fitting dancewear in any color

Tan footed tights optional for class

Tan EZY jazz shoes

Hip Hop

Form-fitting dancewear in any color

Tights optional

Clean dance sneakers

Pom

Form-fitting dancewear in any color

Tan footed tights optional for class

Tan EZY jazz shoes

Tap/Jazz

Form-fitting dancewear in any color

Tan footed tights optional for class

Tan EZY jazz shoes

Black strappy tap shoes

Twinklers

Pink footed tights

Leotard; attached skirt or no skirt preferred

Pink relevé ballet shoes

Black strappy tap shoes

Labeled dance bag with shoes and water bottle

 

Shoes & Tights

Required shoes and tights must be ordered through Stella at our Open House or throughout the season. To ensure dancers receive the correct size and style of shoes, Shoe Try-On Nights are held throughout the dance season from 5:30–7:00 PM. Dancers are encouraged to attend one of these nights to be properly sized and place their shoe order.

Shoe Try-On Dates:

September 17

October 1

October 22

November 19

December 17

January 14- ALL Hip Hop Dancers need to attend this night to try on Hip Hop shoes

February 18

March 4

March 18

April 15

Important: Shoes must be ordered during one of the scheduled Shoe Try-On Night or use the online order form under the Misc./Other tab. If you are unable to attend a try-on night a $5 shipping fee will be added to your shoe order.

 

Hip Hop Shoes

The January 14 Shoe Try-On Night is mandatory for all dancers needing Hip Hop shoes. Dancers must be sized and order their Hip Hop shoes that evening. If you are unable to attend, a $10 shipping fee will be added to the Hip Hop shoe order.

 

If none of the Shoe Try-On Nights work for your schedule, please email Stephanie at stelladancestaff@gmail.com as soon as possible to see if other arrangements can be made.

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Dancers may wear other brands/styles at the beginning of the season. By February 18, dancers must have the Stella-required shoes and tights so classes match for pictures and recital.

 

Costumes

Costumes are ordered in November, with payment due November 10. Dancers need one costume for each class.

Costumes will be worn for pictures and recital. Costume fees are non-refundable once costumes are ordered.

 

Recital Package

All dancers participating in our spring recital are required to purchase a Recital Package.

The package includes:

Dress rehearsal fee

Recital T-shirt

Digital recital video

Families will receive a link to watch, share, or download the recital video when it is ready.

 

Private Lessons & Open Studio

Private lessons and Open Studio time are available throughout the season.

Private Lesson Rates — per dancer

1 dancer: $62/hr

2 dancers: $52/hr/dancer

3 dancers: $45/hr/dancer

4+ dancers: $37.25/hr/dancer

10+ dancers: $19.75/hr/dancer

Open Studio Rates — per dancer

1 dancer: $31/hr

2 dancers: $26/hr/dancer

3 dancers: $22/hr/dancer

4+ dancers: $18/hr/dancer

Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance will be charged 75% of the scheduled fee. No-shows without notice prior to the scheduled time will be charged the full fee.

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Important Dates

Please mark these dates on your calendar! Dates are subject to change, and additional details will be shared throughout the season.

Now–October 31 — Consignment Sale

September 10 — Parade Practice

September 13 — Parade Practice & Performance

September 14 — First Day of Classes

October 26–30 — Halloween Week

October 31 — No Regular Classes

November 23–27 — No Regular Classes | Thanksgiving Break

December 14–18 — Holiday Week

December 19–January 3 — No Regular Classes | Holiday Break

February 8–12 — Valentine's Week

March 13 — Pre-Comp Dress Rehearsal

March 22–26 — No Regular Classes | Spring Break

April 4–5 — Studio Pictures | No Regular Classes

April 21–25 — Pre-Comp Competition

May 10–13 — Last Week of Classes

May 14–15 — Dress Rehearsal & Recitals

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Interested in Company Teams for Season 19?

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July 12-30 Competition Prep Classes

August 2-6 Auditions​​​​​​

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