Welcome parents and students to the 2024/2025 dance season! We are excited to start the Fall semester with new students! Fall semester classes start Tuesday, September 17th.
2024 Fall Classes | Whitefish
Tuition, Registration and Fees
Class Fees: Classes run in 70-minute increments and are $20 per class for a monthly fixed rate of $80.
Registration: Receipt of a completed registration packet including registration form, hold harmless, permission slip, photo release, $10 registration fee, tuition, and 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/bboeE6cfA6ZaG
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!
Fundraiser Money: Fundraising credit will be applied to your invoice the month following the fundraiser.
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 $75. This will cover a costume for both semesters. Costume fee does not cover the dance shoes.
Performance: Whitefish dancers have the option to perform at the Creative Arts Dance Studio's Winter and Spring Performances! The decision will be made by the parents and director.
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. A $25 dollar fee will be charged to participants.
Important Dates
Holidays:
Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 26th
Christmas Break: Dec. 24th – Dec. 31st
Semester Break: Jan. 21st
Spring Break: March 25th
Semester Dates:
Fall Semester: Sept. 17th - Jan. 16th
Spring Semester: Jan. 28th – May 8th
Creative Arts Dance Studio’s 2025 Winter Performance is January 18th and 19th
Dress Rehearsal date is January 11th
Creative Arts Dance Studio’s 2025 Spring Recital is May 8th, (Student Showcase) 9th and 10th
Dress Rehearsal date is May 3rd
*Both Performances and Dress Rehearsals will be held at the LCHS Auditorium
Dress Code
Jazz/Contemporary Classes: Shorts, jazz or yoga pants, tights, leotard (preferred) fitted top, jazz shoes, lyrical shoes, or lyrical sock and HAIR PULLED BACK.