Info & Policies

Classes will begin on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.

DATES TO REMEMBER:

Nov. 20 – 25 Fall Break

Dec. 1 Costume Fees are due

Dec. 18 – Jan. 1 Winter Break

Mar. 25 – 30 Spring Break

May 29 – Memorial Day, no classes

June 3 – Last day of classes

June 6 and 7 – Dress Rehearsal at DeForest HS PAC, 5pm

June 8 – 9 – Spring Recital Weekend at DeForest HS PAC, 1pm and 6pm


STUDENT REGISTRATION AND TUITION:

A non-refundable $25.00 registration fee per student is due at the time of registration. Students register just once starting in fall for the school year, payable in three payments.

Payment of tuition for first trimester holds your child’s spot in the class.

Tuition may be paid by the full year, trimester, or monthly. For the monthly payment option, a one- time per year $25 convenience fee will be assessed. You will need to sign an agreement that if paying monthly, you are still responsible for the trimester’s full tuition. Any tuition not received by the due date (Sept. 5, Nov. 3, or Feb. 16) will be charged a $15.00 late charge. If tuition is still not paid after two weeks (Sept. 19, Nov. 17, or March 1), another $15.00 late charge will be assessed.

Due upon registration 1st Trimester (11 weeks) 9/5/23 – 11/18/23
30 minute class – $154.00
45 minute class – $170.50
60 minute class – $187.00
75 minute class – $204.00
90 minute class -$220.00
5-7 class package – $850.00
Solo class* – $300.00
Duet class* – $260.00
Trio class* – $220.00

Due November 3rd
2nd Trimester (12 weeks) 11/27/23 – 3/2/24
30 minute class – $168.00
45 minute class – $186.00
60 minute class – $204.00
75 minute class – $222.00
90 minute class – $240.00
5-7 class package – $850.00
Solo class* – $300.00
Duet class* – $260.00
Trio class* – $220.00

Due February 16th
3rd Trimester (12 weeks) 3/4/24 – 6/3/24
30 minute class – $168.00
45 minute class – $186.00
60 minute class – $204.00
75 minute class – $222.00
90 minute class – $240.00
5-7 class package – $850.00
Solo class* – $300.00
Duet class* – $260.00
Trio class* – $220.00

Multi-Class Family Discount:
2 classes = 2% Discount
3 classes = 3% Discount
4 classes = 4% Discount
5 classes = 5% Discount

*Private classes are not included in the 5-7 class package or the multi-class discount. If one dancer is taking more than 7 classes, each additional class is $150 per trimester.

ULDC accepts cash, checks, or credit cards. At the studio, only cash or checks will be accepted. If registering online through Studio Director, ULDC will also accept credit/debit cards with a 3% service charge. Tuition is non-refundable, but a credit can be applied to future sessions if needing to withdraw.

MAKING UP MISSED CLASSES:

If a student misses a class, that student may attend any other class of his/her grade level. Please email us at ultimateleap@gmail.com so we can let the instructor know you will be making up a class.

REQUIREMENTS FOR POINTE AND LEVEL 2/3/4 BALLET:

Students must be evaluated to be placed into Pointe and Level 2/3/4 Ballet. Students must take at least two ballet classes per week to be in Pointe and Level 2/3/4 Ballet. Pointe students must take the ballet class prior to their pointe class so they are properly warmed up for pointe.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SOLOS/DUETS/TRIOS:

Dancers must enroll and attend ballet class at ULDC, must enroll and attend class in the genre of the solo/duet/trio, and must compete at a minimum of 2 competitions.

RECITAL:

ULDC holds a recital each spring. This gives students an opportunity to be part of a professional performance on stage in costume. The recital gives students the opportunity to show their family and friends what they have accomplished throughout the year. Each family will be able to purchase tickets to attend the spring recital. The recital is professionally videotaped, which families may purchase if they wish. A professional photographer is available to take pictures of the dancers in their costumes.

COSTUME FEES:

Each student will receive a costume for each class that they are in to perform in the spring recital. There is a $65.00 fee per class for all dancers age 3-8 (pre-k to 2nd/3rd grade), a $80.00 fee per class for all dancers age 9 and above (4th-6th grade and up). All costume fees are due by December 1stAny costume fee not received by the due date will be charged a $15.00 late charge.

WHAT TO WEAR:

All dancers should have their hair pulled up, away from their face and secured.

Pre-Ballet, Ballet and Pointe – Leotard, tights, and pink leather or canvas ballet shoes/pointe shoes. Ballet skirts or fitted dance shorts may be worn in addition to leotard and tights.

Lyrical and Contemporary – Leotard, tights, and dance paws or barefoot. Ballet skirts or fitted dance shorts may be worn in addition to leotard and tights.

Jazz – Leotard, tights, and black jazz shoes. Fitted dance shorts or fitted jazz pants may be worn in addition to leotard and tights. Absolutely no baggy t-shirts, pants or shorts.

Hip-Hop – T-shirts, tanks, sweatpants, or shorts. Clean (never worn outside) black sneakers.

Tap – Leotard, tights, and black tap shoes. Fitted dance shorts or fitted jazz pants may be worn in addition to leotard and tights. Absolutely no baggy t-shirts, pants or shorts.

Male Dancers – Attire for any of the above classes is jazz pants, sweat pants, shorts or pants that you can easily move in and a t-shirt or tank top. Shoes should be black ballet, black jazz, black tap, paws or black sneakers. Absolutely no jeans.

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