2025/26 Financial Policies & Agreement
By enrolling at Starr’s Dance & Acro Central, you agree to the following financial terms and responsibilities:
Tuition
Tuition is billed monthly based on your child’s enrollment, not attendance.
Tuition is not prorated for student absences, weather-related closures, or holidays.
A valid credit or debit card is required at the time of enrollment through your Parent Portal.
Tuition is automatically drafted on the 1st of each month. If the 1st falls on a weekend or holiday, drafts will process on the next business day, and the late fee schedule will still apply.
A $15 late fee will be applied to any unpaid balance on the 3rd of the month.
A recurring $15 late fee will continue to be applied on the 1st of each following month until the account is brought current.
All tuition payments are non-refundable and non-transferable, even in the event of student withdrawal or dismissal by the Artistic Director and Owner.
Accounts more than 60 days past due may be referred to a third-party collections agency.
Choreography / Rehearsal Fees / Private Lessons
Students selected by the Artistic Director to participate in solos, duets, trios, or additional group routines beyond their regular class dances are required to pay a non-refundable, non-transferable choreography and/or rehearsal fee.
This fee covers the choreographer’s creative and administrative work, including but not limited to:
Conceptualizing the routine
Selecting and editing music
Planning and sourcing costume design
Communicating with families
Preparing and instructing choreography
Once a student and parent have signed the commitment form and submitted payment, the fee is fully earned, non-refundable, and non-transferable—even if the student is later withdrawn by a parent or dismissed by the Artistic Director before choreography has been taught.
Private lessons are scheduled individually and must be paid in full in advance. All private lesson fees are non-refundable and non-transferable, including in cases of student withdrawal or cancellation.
Recital Fee & Media Fee
All students participating in the end-of-season recital are required to pay a non-refundable, non-transferable recital fee.
A non-refundable, non-transferable media fee is also required per family, and includes a professional digital video of the recital.
These fees will be auto-drafted during the spring semester. No action is required unless your payment method needs updating.
Participation in the recital is contingent upon full payment of both fees.
Recital Tickets, Program Ads & Performance Fees
All payments for recital tickets, program advertisements, and any other ticketed studio events (e.g., Sweetheart Show) are non-refundable and non-transferable, regardless of participation or circumstance.
Apparel & Studio Wear
Seasonal apparel (e.g., studio T-shirts and sweatshirts) may be offered throughout the year.
These items are pre-ordered and must be paid in full at the time of ordering.
All apparel sales are final. No refunds, returns, or exchanges will be issued once an order is submitted.
Professional Photos & Flower Bouquets
All professional photo packages (e.g., recital, holiday, mini sessions) and flower bouquet pre-orders are non-refundable.
This applies regardless of whether payment was made directly to the studio or to a third-party vendor.
Manual Payment Responsibilities
(Not Auto-Drafted)
Parents are responsible for submitting the following payments manually through the Parent Portal. These charges will not be automatically drafted with monthly tuition:
Costume fees (including all installment plan payments)
Studio apparel (T-shirts, sweatshirts, etc.)
Choreography, rehearsal, and private lesson fees
Tickets and program ads
Any other studio purchases not specified as auto-drafted
Only monthly tuition, recital fees, and the spring media fee are automatically drafted. All other payments must be made by the deadlines stated.
A signed acknowledgment of this Financial Agreement & Waiver will be required at the time of enrollment. By proceeding with registration, families agree to abide by the policies outlined above. All fees are non-refundable, even in the event of withdrawal or dismissal, and each family is responsible for ensuring timely payments throughout the season.
Registration Fee
A non-refundable registration fee is required for each student at the time of enrollment.
This fee applies to all enrollment periods, including summer and fall, and must be paid in full to secure a class spot.
No refunds will be issued under any circumstances.
Starr’s Dance & Acro Central reserves the right to adjust this fee for different seasons or enrollment periods.
Costume Payment Policy
All students participating in the recital are required to purchase a costume for each class routine.
Costume fees are non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances, including student withdrawal, class swaps, or dismissal by the Artistic Director and Owner.
Parents who choose the payment plan are responsible for logging into the Parent Portal and submitting payments by each deadline. Costume payments are not auto-drafted.
Failure to make payment by the posted deadline (November 21, 2025) will result in a $25 late fee per costume and may prevent your child from participating in the recital.
Costume fees will not appear on your account until billing begins in September and must be submitted manually through your Parent Portal.