Prices & Policies- St. Saviour's School of Dance

The Dance year is broken down into two sessions for payment purposes only. 

A dance education is based on the full year of studies. Students remain in the classes they start in at the beginning of the year. 

If a student is not continuing for second session a written letter is due to the director by December 1st or the student will be responsible for costume fees for each class that they are enrolled in.

First Session

First session is from September 11th through December 31st 2023.  Payments are due before classes start in order to reserve your spot in class.  Classes do fill up quickly so please register online and  make payments early.

Classes maybe combined or cancelled based on enrollment.

First session includes tuition and Registration fee.

Please note the discounts below when taking more than one class.

Payments can be made by PayPal ( on the website) or check.

If using PayPal please note that a processing fee has been added to the total and is available through the link on this page and the payments page.

First Session fees (if paid by check)

1 class $380 + $30 registration fee = $410.00

2 classes $760 -5% =722.00+ $30 registration fee = $752.00

3 classes $1140 -5%=1083+ $30 registration fee = $1113.00

4 classes $1520 -10%=1368+ $30 registration fee = $1398.00

5 classes $1900-10%=1710+ $30 registration fee= $1740.00

6 classes $2280-15%=1938+ $30 registration fee = $1968.00

Unlimited classes $2660-15%=2261+ $30 registration fee =2291.00

Adult classes = 20.00

10 class dance cards available for Adults only = 200.00

Second Session: January 1st- May

Second session will contain a re-enrollment fee, class fee, and costume fee ($90.00 per class/per costume). All students remain in classes that they start in September, Sessions are broken down by session for payment purposes only. By December 1st, all students will be required to confirm enrollment and class selection for the second session. Full payment of all second session tuition, costume fees, and a $30.00 re-registration confirmation fee will be due December 1st.

If payment plan is needed please contact the office

Second Session fees (if paid by check)

1 class $380 + $30 registration fee + $90 Costume Fee= $500.00

2 classes $760 -5% =722.00+ $30 registration fee + $180 Costume Fee= $932.00

3 classes $1140 -5%=1083+ $30 registration fee + $270 Costume Fee = $1383.00

4 classes $1520 -10%=1368+ $30 registration fee = $1398.00 - no costume fee added yet

5 classes $1900-10%=1710+ $30 registration fee= $1740.00 - no costume fee added yet

6 classes $2280-15%=1938+ $30 registration fee = $1968.00 - no costume fee added yet

Unlimited classes $2660-15%=2261+ $30 registration fee =2291.00 - no costume fee added yet

Adult classes = 20.00

10 class dance cards available for Adults only = 200.00

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Dance Birthday Parties

Any Age-Call or e-mail for more info…

12 Children and under $350.00

(Each additional child) $20.00

Based on availability at the studio

Studio Policies

No refunds on registration fee or re-enrollment fee

½ Refunds on tuition after 2nd class

No refunds on tuition after 3rd class

No refunds on costumes

$30.00 fee per month on balances over 30 days

$30.00 fee on returned checks

If choosing to pay with Pay Pal any processing fees will be deducted from Refunds.

Gift Certificates Available

Studio Phone for emergencies only 203-637-8555                                E-mail - Stsavdance@aol.com

CLASS DESCRIPTION/DRESS CODE 2023-2024  

PRE-DANCE I/II * An introduction to dance, which includes ballet, jazz, and tap. Applying the technique the students will use “barre work”, steps across the floor, and a dance combination to further their education.  

JAZZ AND HIP HOP * Dancing to video and/or Broadway music incorporating isolations, barre work, center stretches, and traveling across the floor with technical moves ending with a dance combination.  

TAP * A combination of styles and techniques for timing, speed, agility and rhythmic dynamics.  

MODERN * A style of theatrical dance that breaks from the mold of classical ballet and favors movement deriving from the expression of inner feeling.

  LYRICAL * An expressive dance form combining ballet, jazz and modern techniques.  

BALLET * A disciplined art form that demonstrates a graceful and precise way of movement. Ballet is a background necessary for all forms of dance.  

POINTE * Dancing on pointe requires considerable strength and skill and is a central part of a ballerina’s repertory. 

REQUIREMENTS FOR PRE-DANCE, COMBINATION, TAP AND JAZZ, MODERN & HIP/HOP CLASSES

All dance wear requirements are expected by the third week of classes.

  All female dancers are required to wear a leotard and tights for every class.

  AGES 3-6 AGES  Pink ballet shoes. Black patent leather tap shoes.  Pink leotard (short or long sleeve, or tank-top style) and pink tights. No leotards with skirts attached  No dance skirts or tutu.  Boys need white T-shirt and sweat pants or shorts, black patent leather tap shoes and black ballet shoes.  

5/6 Hip Hop Pink leotard (short or long sleeve, or tank-top style) and pink tights. No leotards with skirts attached. Pink ballet shoes  

AGES 7&8  Tap – Bloch U shell buckle tan tap shoes.  Jazz – Split-sole black jazz shoes.  Black leotard with pink(required for ballet) or tan tights. No dance skirts.  Biker shorts or jazz pants are allowed. (When wearing jazz pants instructors need to be able to see the dancer’s feet.)  Boys need white T-shirt and sweat pants or shorts, black patent leather tap shoes and black ballet shoes.          

All Students 9 and up:  

Tap – Bloch U shell buckle tan tap shoes.  

Jazz - Split-sole black jazz shoes

 Hip Hop Jazz–Split-sole black jazz shoes -  Black leotard or bike-a-tard is required for class.  Biker shorts, jazz pants, form-fitting dance warm-up attire are allowed.  

Boys – white T-shirt and sweat pants or shorts, Black split sole jazz shoes. Black lace-up tap shoes (see instructor).  May also require tan slip-on booties for performance.  

PROPER ATTIRE AND REQUIREMENTS BALLET AND LYRICAL

LYRICAL: ALL LEVELS Must take ballet  

BALLET: ALL LEVELS  Hair must be securely fastened away from the face and neck. Hair in bun for all Companies.  Students may wear form fitting dance warm-ups.   Dance skirts are reserved for Pointe class only.   Black leotard any style, pink footed tights, pink ballet shoes with elastics sewn on.   Pointe shoes must have ribbons sewn correctly and elastics if necessary.  No shorts, baggy shirts, or loose-fitting warm-ups are allowed.  

POINTE  Pointe must be at least 11 years old  Must take 2 ballet classes in addition to the Pointe class.  Must be approved by the instructor and director to enter a Pointe Class  Do not buy Pointe shoes if you are starting Pointe class for the first time until the teacher instructs you to do so.

***** T-shirts, sweats and shorts are not part of the dance attire and students will not dance that day.

*****   Please put all names or initials in dancewear - shoes(inside of shoe please), dance bags and jackets.