Payments and Fees
ALL TUITION is due in full at registration. For dancers automatically enrolled in the next session (Winter and Spring), payment is due by the first day of the next session.
Exception: Only balances over $400 may be handled by monthly recurring billing. A session fee of $10 will be charged for this service along with registration fee and a card on file is required. First payment due at registration, each following payment due the first of the following 2 months. Please note, recurring billing is NOT available for Summer tuition.
A non-refundable annual registration fee of $30 per student (max. $60 per family) is required.
A 10% discount on tuition of a second or more family member(s) (lesser tuition total) is available.
A 10% discount on tuition for military families is also available.
Tuition refunds are not available after the first class of a session/workshop/camp has begun regardless of reason for withdraw. DCM requires a letter of withdrawal in writing for any student who needs to withdraw from a class for any reason.
A $25 charge is placed on all declined credit cards and late payments. A $30 charge is placed on all returned checks. There are no exceptions to this policy.
Late fees are charged for costume orders not turned in by the designated deadline provided a costume can still be ordered (and for private lesson students that do not give 24-hour notice of cancellation).
Session Cost: Refer to tuition chart to the left.
Open/Drop-In class Cost:
Single 45 minute class - $25
Single 60 minute class - $28
Single 75 minute class - $30
Single 90 Minute Class - $32
Professional Rate* - $25
* Professional Rate for dance instructors or dancers employed by a dance company*
Class Placement
Placement in the recreational program is established first according to age and secondly, based upon performance during the first week of classes. Each student is evaluated and promoted individually based on age, ability, attendance and work habits.
A student wishing to attend the pre-professional program (coming from another school) must attend an evaluation class for proper placement. This class must be scheduled in advance with the school office. An evaluation class is free of charge. Student’s evaluation may be discussed with the instructor by scheduling a time to meet in person or by phone.
Please call the school office to schedule an appointment, 410-877-3281.
Scholarships
Male students ages six and up receive a full scholarship if enrolled in at least one weekly ballet technique class. Boy's/Men's class and one recreational class are required to receive the scholarship. Participation in the June Concert is also required.
Male students taking recreational program classes receive a 50% scholarship (including Creative Movement and PreBallet & Tap).
Male scholarships do not cover registration fees, performance classes, costumes, summer programs, or Ballet Chesapeake fees.
Work/Study scholarships are limited for families and dancers at the advanced level of study, which is available to assist with studio maintenance and/or administrative duties. Please get in touch with the school office for details.
Private Coaching
Private lessons and coaching are available on a limited basis for students who need extra practice or who are participating in the Youth America Grand Prix competition or college/school auditions. Coaching is available by appointment and should be scheduled through the DCM office. DCM staff will recommend the length of time for a lesson.
Most sessions are between 30-60 minutes at the cost of $100 per hour (beginning July 2022) and billed along with tuition at the start of a session. At least 24 hours notice of cancellation must be given when cancelling private lessons or the student will be charged a cancellation fee.
