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What type of classes do you offer?

We offer a wide range of dance and fitness classes, including Hip-Hop, Jazz, Polynesian, Tap, Ballet, Celtic, Theater, Yoga, Bodysculpting, Gentle Aerobics, Ballroom and Social Dance, just to name a few. Click on the "CLASSES" link above for a complete list, description and schedule of the classes we offer.

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Are there age limitations?

No, we do not have age limitations. We have classes for ages 2 and up, including adult classes.

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Are there classes for adults?

Yes, we do have classes for adults in both dance and fitness such as Tap, Polynesian, Social Dance, Ballroom, Hip Hop, Body Sculpting and Yoga. Please click on the "CLASSES" link above for a complete list of classes, descriptions and schedule of the classes we offer.

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Are there any classes for Guys?

Yes, guys are welcomed in all of our classes. We also have classes specifically for guys. Please click on the "CLASSES" link above for more information.

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When do the classes start?

Our Summer 2008 Dance schedule starts on July 14 and runs for 4 weeks. The Fall Session starts on September 2, 2008, ending in June 2009, similar to a school year. NEW students will be accepted mid-session into a class that is considered technically appropriate for them by the CSDA faculty. In some cases it may be necessary for a new student to wait for adequate enrollment to start up a new class. Please contact CSDA for more information. Click on the "Classes" link above for Summer 2008 schedule or 2008-2009 Dance Year schedule.

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How do I register?

Registration can be done in-person at CSDA. If you want, you may print out a Registration form by clicking on the "REGISTRATION" link above.

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What types of payment are accepted?

Monthly tuition will be AUTOMATICALLY deducted from either your checking account (Electronic or Automatice Funds Transfer) or debited to your VISA/Mastercard/Debit Card on or around the 28th of the prior month. Tuition is paid in ADVANCE.

For all NON-monthly tuition payments, we accept the following types of payment:

Checks:  Please make checks payable to CSDA or Center Stage Dance Academy
Cash:  Please make cash payments to an office person for a written receipt
Visa/Master Card

A $25 fee will be assessed for any failed transaction.

Click HERE for a complete CSDA Billing Policies and Fee Schedule

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What are the tuition/fee rates?

Registration Fee:  $50.00 (Each additional family member $25.00 )

(Registration is non-refundable)

Tuition Rates:

Tuition is charged monthly based on the combined total hours of dance classes enrolled in for all family members. Monthly tuition will be AUTOMATICALLY deducted from either your checking account (Electronic or Automatice Funds Transfer) or debited to your VISA/Mastercard/Debit Card on or around the 28th of the prior month. Tuition is paid in ADVANCE.

Number of hours per student or hours per family:

# of Hours

# Hours of
Class/Week

Monthly
Tuition

# Hours of
Class/Week

Monthly
Tuition

# Hours of
Class/Week

Monthly
Tuition

1
$52
5
$180
9
$240
1.5
$72
5.5
$190
9.5
$250
2
$96
6
$195
10
$255
2.5
$116
6.5
$205
10.5
$265
3
$132
7
$210
11
$270
3.5
$146
7.5
$220
11.5
$280
4
$160
8
$225
12
$285
4.5
$172
8.5
$235

SINGLE or TRY-OUT class: $14/hour, $20/1-1/2 hour classes
PRIVATE LESSONS: $70 per hr. or $35 per 1/2 hr.

Click HERE for a complete CSDA Billing Policies and Fee Schedule

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What are the billing policies?

  • No billing sent home from the studio
  • Monthly tuition will be AUTOMATICALLY deducted from either your checking account (Electronic or Automatice Funds Transfer) or debited to your VISA/Mastercard/Debit Card on or around the 28th of the prior month. Tuition is paid in ADVANCE.
  • A $25.00 fee is applied to all FAILED transactions

   Fees are set on a monthly basis:

  • Full tuition is due REGARDLESS of holidays, number of weeks in a month, missed lessons, and family vacations.
  • We do not charge more for the months with 5 weeks of classes nor do we prorate for vactions or holidays.
  • Missed lessons are not deductible but, a MAKE-UP class is available in most cases.
  • To hold your place in a class you will be required to pay the full monthly tuition whether or not you attend.
  • PLEASE NOTE: It is your responsibility to notify the office of any schedule change so that your account may be adjusted.
  • We MUST receive a WRITTEN request to drop a class by the 15th of the month to avoid being chaged for the next month's tuition.
  • Any requests to drop a class must be done IN WRITING. Non-attendance does not constitute dropping a class.

Click HERE for a complete CSDA Billing Policies and Fee Schedule

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Do I have to pay in full when I register for a class?

You pay a registration fee and 1st month's tuition when registering. Please see Tuition/Fee Rates.

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What happens if I miss a class?

Missed lessons are not deductible but, a MAKE-UP class is available in most cases.

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What if I decide to drop the class?

Your must drop a class by the 15th of the month to avoid being charged for the next month's tuition. NOTIFY THE OFFICE IN WRITING TO AVOID BEING CHARGED FULL MONTHLY TUITION.

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Do you have performances?

Yes, we have a Holiday performance in December and our Annual Recital in June in which our entire school participates, including our COMPANI Groups, XtravaDanzerz (Jazz, Ballet), SR. & JR. Compani's (Jazz & Ballet), SpecTAPular, FanTAPulous. We also have performances in various community events throughout the year. Please click on the CALENDAR link above for a list of our performances.

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Are there additional costs associated with performances?

Yes, there are additional costs to participate in performances.

For the Winter Holiday Benefit Performance, there is a $20 Participation Fee. You must be enrolled in classes by October 1, 2009 and pay the Participation Fee by November 1, 2009.

For the Annual Recital in June, there is a $40 per family Recital Fee and a Costume Fee (tbd). Costumes will be ordered by the parents/students online. Pricing and specific costume ordering information will be provided at a later date. You must enrolled in classes by February 1, 2009 and pay the Recital Fee by February 15, 2009.

Pre-Paid Recital Tickets: Price to be determined
   

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Is there a dress code ?

Yes. Dance wear appropriate to the class is expected. Street clothes and street shoes are to be worn to and from the dance studio.

Put your name on your dance wear and shoes.

Hair is to be secured away from the face so as not to hit the eyes when spotting turns. A bun is required for ballet class.

BALLET:
    Black leotard, pink tights and pink ballet shoes
    BOYS: T-shirt, dance pants or tights, ballet shoes

COMBINATION CLASSES:
    NO SKIRTS - Ballet attire, black tap/pink ballet shoes.

JAZZ:
     Leotards & tights or fitted T-Shirts & jazz/capri pants. Black jazz shoes.

TAP:
    Dance wear Only: T-Shirt, biker shorts, jazz/capri pants, black tap shoes.

HIP-HOP:
    Same as Jazz with CLEAN tennis shoes.

POLYNESIAN:
    Sarong around the hips. No shoes.
    Leotard, pareau (sarong), no shoes.

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Do you sell items needed for classes?

We are in the process of stocking up on dance items. Contact the CSDA office for more information.

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