Tuition

A non-refundable registration fee (per family) of
$50 is to be paid with the first payment (on or before 9/6/24)

$420 per year for one class (subject to change)

$250 for each additional class (subject to change)

You may pay in full in SEPTEMBER or pay via
PAYMENT PLAN.

There are three payments throughout the year if you choose to pay by payment plan.

	Payment Plan
Payment 1	by Friday, September 6	1/3 of total AND $50 registration fee
Payment 2	by Friday, December 6	1/3
Payment 3	by Friday, February 7	1/3

The tuition will be the same no matter when you enroll in the class.

Sibling discounts: If you have more than one child enrolled in DanceWorks, a discount will be applied to each additional student for tuition: -25% for the second child enrolled -50% for the third+ child enrolled

Methods of payment: Cash, check, Venmo (@Amber-Bassett-2010), and PayPal (danceworksbyamber@hotmail.com) – SEND TO A FRIEND FOR BOTH PLEASE. PLEASE do not pay for a SERVICE on Venmo or PayPal as that will charge US BOTH an extra fee.

***Please make CHECKS payable to: DanceWorks by Amber

There will be a $25 fee on returned checks. I will send notice via email when I receive the check from my bank. You must resubmit your payment INCLUDING the $25 fee within a week of receiving notice.

Late fees: $10 will be added to each late payment.

-If Payments 1, 2, and/or 3 are not received by the 15th of the payment months (September, December, and February) $10 will be added to what you owe.

-If Payments 1, 2, and/or 3 are not received by the end of the payment months, $10 more will be added to what you owe.

TUITION INCENTIVE -If all three payments are made on or before 9/6/24, your registration fee is only $35 per family (instead of $50).

COSTUMES
– Costume costs will be between $50 – $70 (per child, per dance).

– Costumes must be paid for by Friday, JANUARY 10, 2025. Costumes will be distributed IN CLASS the week of Jan. 8 – Jan. 12. Costumes will not be distributed unless they are paid for by JAN. 5.

COSTUME DEPOSIT: A $20 costume deposit per dance class IS DUE in November: FRI. 11/8/24 -The costume deposit secures your child’s spot in the class/recital. If you decide not to continue with the class after the costume deposit is due (11/8/24), you are still required to pay for the costume

Ballet/Tap Combo: You will receive 2 costumes; however, you will only owe $20 for the costume deposit. Costume prices for this class can go up to $80.

Irish III and Jazz/Hip Hop III: You will receive 2 costumes and will owe $20 for each dance ($40 total will be due for the costume deposit on Fri. 11/8/24).

-Late fee: If costumes are not paid by January 10, 2025 a $10 late fee will be added to the costume costs.

-I buy costumes early so that the costs are manageable for you. However, alterations may be necessary. Costume alterations will be your responsibility. I do recommend taking costumes to Kathy at The Sewing Room for alterations:

The Sewing Room
603 Market St. (Suite B)
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
570-394-3068
***Located next to W.W. Bridal***

DANCEWORKS GEAR
You will have the opportunity to order DanceWorks Gear twice a year: October & March. Order forms include personalized zip-up jackets, dance shorts, pants and leggings, leotards, t-shirts, tanks, hoodies, sweatshirts and half-zip pullovers. You can view the current Gear forms on our website: www.danceworksbyamber.com

SENIORS
Seniors have the option to perform a solo or duet with another senior in the spring recital. Music must be approved and the entire routine will be previewed 3 weeks prior to the recital.


Monday –> Thursday	7/22 –> 7/25	Summer Dance Camp
Tuesday	8/13	Day 1: Competition Team Auditions (CLINIC DAY)
Wednesday	8/14	Day 2: Competition Team Auditions (AUDITION DAY)
TBA	TBA	Studio Open House: Will be announced at a later date.
Tuesday	9/3	Classes begin (No classes on Mon. 9/2 due to Labor Day)
Friday	9/6	1st tuition payment due OR Full tuition payment due (w/ discounted reg. fee)
Monday -> Friday	9/26 -> 9/30	NO CLASSES – Fair Week
Friday	11/8	Costume deposit due
Wednesday & Thursday	11/27 & 11/28	NO CLASSES – Thanksgiving Break
Friday	12/6	2nd tuition payment due
Monday -> Tuesday	12/23 –> 1/3/25	NO CLASSES – Winter Break
Wednesday	1/6	Classes resume
Wednesday –> Friday	1/6 –> 1/10	Costume Balances DUE in classes OR by Fri. this week
Friday	1/10	Costume Balances must be received by this day.
Monday -> Thursday	1/13 –> 1/17	Costume distributed in classes this week.
Monday	1/20	NO CLASSES: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Friday	2/7	3rd tuition payment due
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday	2/7, 2/8, & 2/9	Studio Picture Days (9:00am — 6:00pm) ~ Dance Studio (A DETAILED SCHEDULE will be sent in Jan.)
Monday	2/17	NO CLASSES – Presidents’ Day
Thursday	4/17	NO CLASSES – Spring Break
Monday –> Thursday	4/21 –> 4/24	MANDATORY Blocking Rehearsals
Friday and/or Saturday	4/25 and/or 4/26	MANDATORY Dress Rehearsal(s) ***This may be on Fri., Sat., or Both (dependant upon availability at venue).
Sunday	4/27	RECITAL (1:00pm start time – 2 to 3 sessions) ***The rehearsals and recital dates will be based on the venue’s availability.

STUDIO PICTURE DAYS
Picture Days will be FRIDAY – SUNDAY FEBRUARY 7-9, 2025. A schedule for both days will be distributed closer to the dates. Costumes, hair and makeup are required for picture day. Students will have a group picture and 2 individual pictures taken. Order forms will be available in January so that you have an idea of pricing. Purchasing pictures is optional, but the quality is awesome and you will love them! .
***PLEASE NOTE: If your child is absent for picture day, he/she will not be in the pictures in the recital program.

ATTENDANCE

Attendance is imperative for consistent progress and proper development of technique and dance skills.
If a student is going to be absent from class due to unforeseen circumstances, please call or email me ASAP.
If a student knows in advance that he/she will be absent from class, please call or email me no later than the day before the day of the class.
If a student is too ill to participate in class, it is up to the parent/guardian to decide if the student should:
1) Remain at home and rest.
2) Attend class and observe. ***Please still inform me of your decision.
If a student is injured, but able to attend, he/she should come to class and observe.
Attendance is absolutely MANDATORY for the blocking and dress rehearsals so that the recital runs as smoothly and as professionally as possible. If you miss a blocking or dress rehearsal, you will not be able to perform in the recital.

AMBER BASSETT’S CONTACT INFORMATION
Cell: 570-468-5471

Email: danceworksbyamber@hotmail.com

Payment address: 3327 Shaffer Rd. Bloomsburg, PA 17815

***PLEASE do not send payment to the studio address. There IS NOT a mailbox there at all.

***Please feel free to contact me at any time with questions or concerns.***

FINALE

All students will perform together in the last dance of the recital. This is mandatory during the recital as I feel this is a very important part of the show. The entire cast will be on stage together. Certain classes will perform during the finale; however, all students will be on the stage at the end of their participating ACT. All students will receive a finale t-shirt. Sizing will be taken care of in classes. Finale shirt cost is included in tuition.

NEWSLETTER

Newsletters / Updated Information will be available to view/read: in your email / on the website / on social media platforms listed below / posted at the studio

WEBSITE & OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS

Please check out the website for information on DanceWorks Gear, updates, announcements, monthly newsletters, short video clips from past recitals, DanceWorks Staff bios, Summer Camp information, and EVERYTHING you see in this informational packet.

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