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Studio Policies

  • To add or drop a class, parents/guardians must email the office by the last week of the month prior to the change.

    • Drops made mid-month still require full tuition for that month.

    • If a drop is not communicated via email, families remain responsible for full monthly tuition.

  • Check your email, Facebook, Instagram, or voicemail for weather-related or emergency cancellations.

    Morning classes are automatically canceled if the Wachusett School District cancels school or has a 2-hour delay.

  • If your dancer will be absent, please notify the office prior to class whenever possible.

    Make-up classes are available only for classes canceled due to inclement weather and may be completed in an age- and level-appropriate class. Please contact the office to schedule a make-up class.

    While make-up classes are not offered for student absences, the office may approve a make-up class in special circumstances. Make-up classes are intended as a courtesy and are not guaranteed. Any approved make-up class is valid only for the specific absence for which it is granted and may not be transferred, accumulated, or used as an additional weekly class.

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  • We foster an environment of respect, kindness, and community spirit. Parents/guardians are expected to participate in conferences with the owners and/or faculty when requested. MEMDT reserves the right to unenroll students if deemed necessary for the well-being of the school.

  • Dance is fun, and students are encouraged to try many different styles! For dancers enrolled in jazz, modern, lyrical, or contemporary, we highly recommend adding a ballet class to support technical development.

  • All Experience MEM Dance Theatre performances will take place on Saturday, June 12, 2027, at the Stratos G. Dukakis Performing Arts Center, Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School.

    Acting I & II Acting Classes will have an in-house year-end performance on Tuesday, June 8, 2027.

  • MEMDT requires appropriate attire, footwear, and hairstyles for each class. The dress code supports safety and focus in the classroom.

    All dancers must have required dance shoes by January 31, 2027.

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  • Please ensure your Studio Director Account has up-to-date contact and emergency information.

    All important updates will be shared via:

  • Photos and videos may be taken during class, rehearsals, or performances and used in MEMDT publications, social media, or the website.

  • Rehearsal videos for Experience MEM Dance Theatre choreography will be posted in the BAND App with a notice sent via email.

  • We remain committed to maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy environment. Anyone feeling unwell should stay home until they are symptom-free for 24 hours.

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Young ballet students practicing at the barre in a dance studio.

Tuition Policies

  • A non-refundable yearly registration fee of $50 per family is due at the time of registration.

  • Tuition is based on an annual fee divided into 10 equal monthly instalments from September through June, beginning September 1, 2026.

    Please note: Monthly tuition remains the same regardless of the number of classes held in a given month.

  • All registrants are required to enroll in an automatic/recurring payment plan through the MEMDT Family Portal.

    Accepted forms of Payment include:

    • Credit or debit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover)

    • ACH/Electronic Check

    Families may also make payments by cash, check, or alternate card at the MEMDT office before the first of the month.

    All accounts will be charged automatically on the first business day of each month using the payment method on file.

    • No tuition refunds will be given for missed lessons or classes dropped by a student.

    • Tuition must be maintained to hold your dancers spot in class.

    • Exceptions will only be made for medical withdrawal with written documentation from a physician.

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    • A $25 late fee will be applied for each 30-day period an account remains unpaid.

    • A $25 fee will be charged for any returned checks.

  • Discounts apply to family members residing in the same household.

    • The dancer with the highest number of class hours pays the full rate.

    • Each additional sibling receives a 10% discount on tuition.

  • Costume deposits and balances will be charged automatically on the 15th of the month as outlined below.

    • No refunds will be issued for costume deposits after December 1, 2026.

    • Costumes will only be distributed if the account is current.

    • Parents/guardians are responsible for any balance owed once a costume is ordered.

    Class Costume Charge

    Creative Movement & Pre-Ballet, Tap, & Tumble:

    • Charge $85

    • Due November 15th

    • Includes costume and socks.

    Kindercombo & Primary:

    • Charge $95

    • Due November 15th

    • Includes costume and tights

    All other performance classes:

    • Charge $95/class

    • 50% due November 15th and 50% due December 15th

    • Includes costume and tights.

    Note: Dancers enrolled in multiple performance classes will receive only one pair of honey color tights total (for non-ballet classes), and dancers in ballet will also receive one pair of pink tights.

  • All Experience MEM Dance Theatre performers will be charged $50 on May 15th 2027. This charge includes your dancer’s performance t-shirt, class photo(s), and video of the performance.

  • Any additional fees will be automatically charged on the first business day of the month.

    Partial payments (cash, check, or credit card) may be made in advance; any remaining balance will be charged on the scheduled date.

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Tuition Schedule

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