Tuition Policy

(contact support@sbsdinc.com with any questions)

MONTHLY TUITION:

Tuition is charged as a flat monthly rate for the season, which runs August through June. Rather than prorating for calendar variations, your monthly rate stays consistent and predictable all season long - making it easy to budget for your family.

PAYMENT:

  • All families must keep a valid credit or debit card on file at all times.

  • At the time of registration, the first month’s tuition and registration fee are charged.

  • Beginning the second month of enrollment, tuition is automatically billed to the card on file between the 1st and 3rd of each month.

  • Tuition for students registering or adding classes mid-month will be prorated at $18.75 per class, up to 3 classes.

  • All tuition payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.

ENROLLMENT CHANGES & CANCELLING ENROLLMENT

  • Enrollment continues automatically each month (from August - June) until we receive written notice of withdrawal by email.

  • To change or cancel your enrollment, written notice must be submitted via email by the 10th of the prior month (for example, to cancel November tuition, we must hear from you by October 10th).

  • Without timely written notice, a student’s spot will continue to be reserved and tuition will remain due whether or not the student attends.

  • For current students adding additional classes and/or siblings to their account, all related fees will be posted to the parent portal at time the changes are processed.

LATE PAYMENTS

  • If a payment fails for any reason, we’ll notify you by email right away.

  • If updated card information is not provided within 7 days, a $25 late fee will be applied.

  • It is the customer’s responsibility to update the Parent Portal with any card changes, including new expiration dates.

MAKE UP CLASSES & DROP IN CLASSES

  • Make-up and drop-in classes are permitted only when space is available in an appropriate class. These must be scheduled in advance by emailing support@sbsdinc.com.

  • Drop-in classes are $20 per class.

TRIAL CLASSES

We love welcoming new students! Every new student receives one complimentary trial class. If additional trial classes are requested, they will be treated as drop-in classes at $20 per class.

ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

Step By Step Dance welcomes students enrolled in enrichment programs. We are happy to work with your program to make dance education accessible for your family. Please read the following carefully, as enrichment program billing works differently from standard monthly tuition.

How It Works

  • The family submits their selected classes to their enrichment program provider for approval.

  • Once approved, the enrichment program issues a certificate to Step By Step Dance authorizing payment for those classes.

  • Upon receipt of the certificate, Step By Step Dance invoices the enrichment program directly for the covered tuition amount.

Card on File Requirement

All enrichment program families are required to keep a valid credit or debit card on file, regardless of their funding source. This card will not be charged as long as certificates are received and tuition is paid through the enrichment program in a timely manner.

When Your Card on File Will Be Charged

Your card on file will be charged in either of the following situations:

  • A certificate is not received: If Step By Step Dance does not receive a valid certificate from your enrichment program for any given month, the full tuition amount for that period will be charged to the card on file.

  • Tuition is unpaid by the time of recital: Any outstanding enrichment program tuition that has not been paid by the date of our end-of-season recital will be charged in full to the card on file. This ensures that all balances are settled before the end of the season.

Family Responsibilities

  • It is the family’s responsibility to ensure that their enrichment program approves and issues certificates in a timely manner each month.

  • Step By Step Dance is not responsible for delays, denials, or changes made by the enrichment program provider.

  • If you have questions about your certificate status or coverage, please contact your enrichment program directly and notify us at support@sbsdinc.com.