TUITION & FEES
TUITION & FEES
For our customer's peace of mind and convenience we require all dancer accounts to be on auto-pay.
Life is busy! No more late or missed payments and hassling with fees!
NEW for 2025 - 2026: No more fees to use your credit card! Tuition will be charged as listed below.
Trial a class!
$13. 30 min class
$15. 45 min class
$18. 60 min class
2025 - 2026 TUITION
Monthly tuition is listed below. Tuition is posted on the 25th of each month and then billed on the 1st.
$42 0.50 hours per week
$52 0.75 hours per week
$67 1.00 hours per week
$82 1.25 hours per week
$98 1.50 hours per week
$113 1.75 hours per week
$129 2.00 hours per week
$142 2.25 hours per week
$154 2.50 hours per week
$168 2. 75 hours per week
$180 3.00 hours per week
$190 3.25 hours per week
$201 3.50 hours per week
$211 3.75 hours per week
$221 4.00 hours per week
$229 4.25 hours per week
$237 4.50 hours per week
$250 4.75 hours per week
$255 5.00 hours per week
$260 5.25 hours per week
$265 5.50 hours per week
$270 5.75 hours per week
$275 6.00 hours per week
$280 6.25 hours per week
$285 6.50 hours per week
Accounts & Fees
Accounts/Billing/Tuition Fees
All tuition and dance related fees, (registration fee, monthly tuition, costume/performance fees, photos, additional items purchased like studio gear, etc.) will be automatically charged to your account in your Parent Portal on the 25th of each preceding month.
Tuition is due on the 1st of each month. and auto-pay will run on the 1st of each month.
You are responsible for keeping your method of payment up-to-date in your Parent Portal.
A $10.00 late fee will be added to tuition if your method of payment is not up-to-date when fees are charged on the 1st of each month.
Tuition remains the same regardless of student absences.
Tuition Schedule
Monthly tuition rates are calculated by the number of hours a student is in class each week.
Private Lessons are billed at $65-105 per hour based on the teacher you work with.
Registration Fee
An annual non-refundable registration fee of $30 per student ($10 for each additional sibling) is due at the time of registration.
This fee starts over at the beginning of each season (August).
A student is not considered registered or able to attend class until this fee has been paid.
Online registration requires full registration information and your acceptance by electronic signature of studio policies and hold harmless agreement.
Tumbling Equipment Fee
• Students taking a tumbling class will be assessed an annual equipment fee of $25.
• Our equipment fee ensures that our tumbling equipment is properly maintained.
• This fee will be charged upon registration.
Pom Fee
• Students taking a Pom or Cheerleading class will be charged a $28.00 fee for their Poms.
Costume/Performance Fees
$140: Little Steps
$155: Step 1 - 4
Costumes are charged per class
Costume Payment:
• Costume fees must be paid in full by October 1st
• Costume sizing is done via the Costume Order Form. This must be filled out and signed by the parent/guardian.
• One costume – per class – will be purchased for the year.
• Dancers who join after October will receive either the same costume as other dancers in their class- if available - or we will select a costume as close as we can obtain if the original is no longer available.
• Dancers who change classes during the season will be required to purchase a new costume for the new class they are then taking.
Parent Portal
• All active families with a valid email address on file with the studio may access their account details at any time via the Next Step Dance “Parent Portal.”
• First time users must enter the email address they provided at registration and click on the “I don't know my password’ link. A temporary password will be emailed to you immediately, so you can access the portal. The portal allows you to update contact and student information, update credit card information, register for classes, email us, change your password, etc.
• Online security is very important to us, and we’ve chosen a studio management program that adheres to all the rules of the Card Holder Information Security Program.
• All the information you provide via the Parent Portal is password-protected and encrypted.
• The Parent Portal Login link is/will be located at the top of every page on our website.
Dancer Information in Parent Portal
Dancer information in the portal is used for all printing purposes at the studio. Parents should enter dancer(s) first and last name(s) as you want it listed on all printed items.
Our Referral Program!
We’re thrilled to have you be a part of our Next Step Dance family!
Why keep all the fun to yourself??
When you refer someone to our studio, not only will they get to experience the magic of dance with all of us, but YOU receive a special gift as a thank you!!
Here’s how it works:
⭐️ Handout a referral card to a friend/family/neighbor/classmate who might be interested in joining our studio!
⭐️ After they enroll in any class, and mention your name, they’ll receive a warm introduction, welcome packet, tour of our studio and an exclusive offer of free Next Step swag!
⭐️ As a thank you for your referral, YOU receive a $15 credit on your account toward anything! (tuition, studio clothing, swag, etc)!!!
It’s that simple! By spreading the word, you help us build an even stronger dance community, filled with passion, support, and friendship. Thanks for being part of our Next Step Dance family and sharing your love for dance with others!