Tuition for lessons at The Duluth School of Ballet is an all-inclusive annual fee, which is paid in 10 monthly installments. The annual fee is based on the program in which the student is enrolled.
Each class is guaranteed to meet a minimum of 35 times during the school year. Studio and Dress Rehearsals are counted as classes. Should any one class meet less than 35 times due to bad weather, etc., make-up classes will be scheduled.
Annual Registration Fee (non-refundable): $30.00 per pupil.
Spring Performance Fees • Policies
Early Childhood Program - $85.00 per month
Class Levels: Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet A & B, Primary
This program requires only one class per week. Students who wish to take an additional class in this program may do so for an additional $30 a month.
Lower Division Program - $125.00 per month
Class Levels: Grade I-A, Grade I-B
This program requires one 60-minute ballet class per week. For maximum progress and benefit, students are strongly encouraged to take either a second ballet class, or a Contemporary class. There is no charge for the additional class, but there is no difference in the tuition if the second class is not taken.
Class Level: Grade II-A ($165.00 per month)
This program requires two 60-minute ballet classes per week and is designed to prepare the student for pointe work, which begins the following year. For maximum progress,and benefit students are also strongly encouraged to take a Contemporary class, as well as the 30-minute pre-pointe conditioning class, although these are not required There is no additional charge for these classes, but there is no reduction in tuition if students choose not to take them.
Class Level: Grade II-B, Grade III ($190 per month)
The II-B program requires 3 hours of ballet (two 90-minute classes per week), plus a 30-minute pre-pointe conditioning class. conditioning class will become the beginning pointe class for those students who are ready for pointe work in February. Students may add a Contemporary class for an additional $30.00 per month.
The Grade III program requires 3.5 hours of ballet and pointe per week (one 90 minute class, one 2-hour class) The 2-hour class includes pointe work. Students are also encouraged to take a 30-minute ballet conditioning class. The cost for this class is included in the tuition. Students may add a Contemporary class, or an additional ballet class, for an additional $30.00 per month.
Class Level: Grades IV and V ($200.00 per month)
These programs require 5.5 hours of ballet and pointe per week. Students are also encouraged to take a ballet conditioning class, the cost of which is included in the tuition. Students in this program are encouraged to take an additional class (either ballet or contemporary) as well. The cost for an additional class is $30.00 per month.
This is a separate fee that must be paid in full by the beginning of December. The final amount for the Performance Fee will be announced in September, depending on the number of performances we give and the costs for costuming and theatre rental. We anticipate this fee will be $200.00 per pupil, with an additional charge if a second costume is needed. As in the past, each student receives 5 free tickets for each performance in which they appear. There are no refunds on performance fees.
When Tuition Is Due: Tuition is paid monthly and is due the first of each month, beginning August 1. After the 10th of each month, a 10% Late Fee will be added to accounts that have not been paid, unless you have made special arrangement with us in advance. We have always been very flexible with this and will continue to be so.
Withdrawal: You may withdraw from classes at any time without penalty as long as you tell us by the end of a given month that your child will not be returning the next month. However, if you wait until the first day of the next month, you will be liable for that month's payment.
Missed Classes: Students who miss a class may make that class up as long as it is done within one month. There are no refunds or reductions in tuition for missed classes.
Cancelled Classes: Each class is guaranteed to meet at least 35 times during our school year. The studio rehearsal and dress rehearsal count as one class each. We have 1 to 2 additional classes built into the schedule for each class, depending on the day of the week to cover unavoidable cancellations such as inclement weather. If we have to cancel a class beyond this number, then we will schedule a make-up or credit your account for the cancelled class.