Tuition, Registration and Fees 

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Class Fees:

Creative Movement (Ages 3 - 5) 2:50 - 3:30 / $60 monthly rate 

Jazz/Hip Hop I (Ages 6 - 9) 3:40 - 4:40 / $70 monthly rate

Jazz/Contemporary II (Ages 10+) 4:50 - 6:00 / $80 monthly rate 

 

Location: All classes are held at Rio Dance Studio;

 

5068 U.S. 93 South *Unit 8 

Whitefish MT 59937

Registration: Receipt of a completed registration packet including registration form, hold harmless, permission slip, photo release, $10 registration fee, tuition, and an $80 costume fee. 

Tuition: We accept credit cards, checks and cash. Tuition covers class fees and dress rehearsals. Option to pay auto monthly or monthly manual. An invoice will be sent to your email should you choose monthly manual. 

Tuition Due: Payments are due the 15th of each month. Please check your email as invoices will be sent out two weeks before the due date. A $10 late fee will be applied if tuition is not received after one week following the bill’s due date. Please note, students are unable to participate in class if tuition is not paid in full.

Go Paperless: We have gone paperless by sending all invoices online. Please update your email address at registration.

 

Communications: Please download the Band App. Band is an easy to use, free, downloadable app that makes scheduling and updating easy. It has a posting platform allowing teachers to easily send a note to the whole class as well as chat privately with dancers/parents.

Band Link > https://band.us/nc/bao6Ebc6b9n1S 

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No Refunds or Credits are allowed for missed classes. Talk to your instructor about making up missed classes.

Cancellation: We reserve the right to cancel class or classes with low attendance and to substitute an instructor at our discretion. Make-up classes will be scheduled.

Withdrawals: Please notify us in advance if your child is withdrawing. If we are not notified you will be billed for that month whether your child is in attendance or not.

 

Attendance: Active participation and attendance is essential in any team sport! If your dancer intends to miss class, please send your instructor a note on band. Also, please do not drop off/pick up your child more than 15 minutes before/after their class time. Instructors use their extra time at the studio to prep! 

 

Parental Participation: We ask that parents step out of the classroom once they see that their child is settled into the space. Through experience, we’ve found that children have a harder time concentrating when a parent is in the same room as their instructor. Giving your child space to explore & move freely will help foster independence and strengthen their listening skills in a classroom setting.

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Fundraiser Money: Fundraising credit will be applied to your invoice the month following the fundraiser.

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Scholarships: CADS believes finances should not come in the way of your child’s passion. Therefore, the Stevie Anne Sorenson Scholarship is a wonderful way to ease financial stress. Every year dancers are awarded full or half-year scholarships. Please request an application if interested. 

Costume Fee: There is a one-time costume fee of $80. This will cover a costume for both semesters. Costume fee does not cover the dance shoes.  

 

Performance: Whitefish dancers will be performing in at the Creative Arts Dance Studio's Winter and Spring Performances in Eureka, Mt. Please be considerate that you are committing to a four month semester. Our dancers & instructors work hard to prepare for performances!

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Student Showcase: All students enrolled in CADS have the opportunity to perform any self choreographed routines i.e. solos, duos, trios, or small groups. CADS supports and encourages the art of choreography and the creativity of their students. The student showcase will be held at the LCHS Auditorium and is scheduled for Thursday, May 8th. 

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Important Dates

 

Holidays:

Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 26th

Christmas Break: Dec. 22nd – Jan. 2nd

Semester Break: Jan. 21st

Spring Break: March 25th

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Semester Dates: 

Fall Semester: Sept. 17th - Jan. 14th

Spring Semester: Jan. 28th – May 9th

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Creative Arts Dance Studio’s 2026 Winter Performance is January 17th and 18th
Dress Rehearsal date is January 10th 

Creative Arts Dance Studio’s 2026 Spring Recital is May 7th, (Student Showcase) 8th and 9th

Dress Rehearsal date is May 2nd 

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*Both Performances and Dress Rehearsals will be held at the LCHS Auditorium in Eureka, MT

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Dress Code

Creative Movement Classes: Skirt, shorts, tights, leotard, tank or fitted top, ballet shoes and tap shoes, HAIR PULLED BACK.​​

​Jazz/Hip Hop Classes: Shorts or yoga pants, t-shirt, tank or fitted top, jazz shoes and/or plain white sneakers, HAIR PULLED BACK.​​

Jazz/Contemporary Classes: Shorts or yoga pants, t-shirt, tank, leotard or fitted top, jazz shoes and/or contemporary shoes, HAIR PULLED BACK.​​

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