Registration and Tuition
Registration Form (2685 KB)
Fall 2016 Schedule of Classes and Costs (219 KB)
Class Registration
Enrollment is by pre-registration. Students are accepted after the beginning of a semester on a space-available basis, and providing their previous training enables then to join an existing class. Please register early to guarantee entry. Class size is limited and fills quickly.
There are two ways to register for classes:
1) Register online with a credit card OR
2) Print out Registration Form and MAIL or EMAIL to DCM.
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Winter Session runs from December through February when selecting months in enrollment.
However, everyone is encouraged to register online as you will have access to your personal information all year long. This will enable you to update your address, phone number, credit card info, etc. Please access your account using your e-mail address and link below:
If you are a RETURNING student to The Dance Conservatory of Maryland, click below. The system will prompt you to put in your email address that is on file at DCM. Follow the prompts from there.
We are unable to accept registration over the phone. Registration Fee ($30/ student/year, max. $60/ family) and tuition payment must be made with application (which ensures the space in class).
Please note that students at or above the PreBallet level must be enrolled in both the Winter and Spring sessions for their technique and performance classes (where applicable) in order to participate in the Spring Production.
Tuition, Registration & Late Fees
ALL TUITION is due in full within one week of enrolling for a session. A late tuition fee of $15 per week will be charged if payment is submitted afterward. Please fill out and submit the payment form with your registration application. 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 $300 may be handled by the following payment option: 3 monthly installments, first payment due prior to start of classes, each following payment due the first of the following 2 months.
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 $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).
Class Placement/Evaluation Class
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.
Attendance, Preparation & Behavior Code
Consistent attendance is expected and is critical to the student’s progress. Missed lessons must be made up in a comparable class with the permission of the instructor. All missed lessons must be made up within the session (no carry over). Students should arrive 15 minutes early to get dressed, warm-up and use the restroom. Students are expected to wait outside the classroom until their scheduled class time.
GROSS MISCONDUCT: Any student or parent who verbally or physically abuses anyone, verbally defies any faculty or staff member, commits any unlawful action, or commits any other action deemed by DCM to be grossly inappropriate will be dismissed immediately. There will be no refunds.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for boys ages six and older. Please contact the office for information about our boys scholarship program. Work scholarships are available for girls at advanced levels of study who are available to assist with young children's classes. Please contact the school office if you are interested
Private Coaching
Private lessons and coaching are only available for DCM students enrolled in the Pre-Professional Ballet Program. Coaching is available by appointment in one-hour sessions. Contact the school office for scheduling, pricing, and studio availability at 410-877-3281. At least 24 hours notice of cancellation must be given or the student will be charged for the full rate of the lesson.
