STUDIO POLICIES
Attendance
Attendance in class is crucial for a dancer’s development. When emergencies do arise, dancers are encouraged to notify the studio prior to class. No refunds or credits will be given for classes missed. See the office for a list of appropriate make-up classes.
You must notify Spotlight Dance Conservatory, Inc. in writing if you are dropping a class, otherwise you will be charged until you do so. Please remember there are no refunds, so you will be enrolled until the period for which you have registered has expired.
If you drop a class, but then decide to rejoin you must re-register for the class and pay the applicable registration fee again.
Tardiness
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When entering a class tardy, the student should ask permission to participate.
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Due to the importance of a complete warm-up, it is up to the teacher’s discretion to decide if there is an adequate amount of warm-up left for the student to participate in class.
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If you arrive more than 15 minutes late for class, you may not be able to participate, but can watch.
Snow Policy
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If Newtown Schools are canceled, students are sent home for an early dismissal or after school activities are canceled due to the weather, Spotlight Dance Conservatory will be closed if the weather continues to pose a threat.
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An email will be sent out by 2:00 PM to confirm if Spotlight Dance Conservatory is closed or open for the evening.
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If the Newtown schools are delayed then all morning classes are canceled for that day.
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Please check the Spotlight Dance Conservatory Facebook or Instagram page for cancellation notices.
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If classes are canceled due to weather, please look on the schedule for an appropriate make-up option.
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If a class is canceled due to weather or unforeseen circumstances more than 2 times, a make-up class will be scheduled on a Saturday, Sunday or during a scheduled vacation day.
Tuition
The 2026–2027 dance season runs from September 14, 2026 through June 7, 2027. Regular weekly classes are projected to conclude May 29, 2027, with showcase-related activities continuing into June. Tuition is based on enrollment for the entire dance season and is not calculated as a per-class fee.
TUITION PAYMENT OPTIONS
Tuition may be paid using one of the following options:
4 Installments:
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Payment 1: Due at registration
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Payment 2: Due November 1, 2026
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Payment 3: Due January 15, 2027
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Payment 4: Due March 15, 2027
Families enrolling multiple siblings receive a 10% discount on additional siblings when tuition is paid in four installments.
Pay in Full:
A 7% discount is available when the full season’s tuition is paid in advance. This discount is available through September 30, 2026 and does not apply to the additional sibling discount.
Monthly Payment Plan:
Families who prefer monthly tuition payments may contact the office to arrange a monthly payment plan.
REGISTRATION FEES
A $50 registration fee per family’s first enrolled student is due with the first tuition payment. Each additional child is $5 less:
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1st child: $50
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2nd child: $45
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3rd child: $40
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Minimum registration fee: $5
Registration fees are non-refundable.
REFUND POLICY
The refund schedule below applies to families who have paid their full season’s tuition in advance. To be eligible for a refund, a written request to withdraw must be received by the office by the applicable deadline below. Refund eligibility is based on the date the written withdrawal request is received, not the date the student stops attending classes. Registration fees and convenience/processing fees are
non-refundable.
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Before September 14, 2026: 100% tuition refund
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September 14–30, 2026: 75% tuition refund
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October 1–15, 2026: 50% tuition refund
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October 16–31, 2026: 25% tuition refund
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After October 31, 2026: No tuition refunds will be issued
Refunds issued as a studio credit expire one year from the date issued and cannot be exchanged for cash.
AUTOPAY & BILLING
All families are required to enroll in autopay. Your card on file will automatically be charged on each scheduled installment due date unless payment has been received by cash or check before the due date.
Families who prefer to pay by cash or check must either submit payment or notify the office in advance that payment will be made by cash or check. Notification must be received before the scheduled payment due date. If payment or notification is not received before the due date, the card on file will be automatically charged.
If payment by cash or check is arranged in advance, payment must be received within 10 days of the original due date to avoid a late fee. The 10-day grace period does not extend the deadline for notifying the office of an alternative payment method.
If a scheduled payment is unsuccessful and payment has not been received within 10 days of the due date, a $15 late fee will be charged.
Statements will be emailed only to accounts with an outstanding balance.
If an account remains unpaid 45 days after the due date, the student will not be permitted to participate in classes until the account is brought up to date.
RETURNED CHECKS
A $35 service fee will be charged for any returned check. If more than two checks are returned during the season, all remaining payments must be made by cash or another approved payment method.
IMPORTANT TUITION INFORMATION
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Enrollment represents a commitment to the full dance season. If you wish to withdraw from a class, written notification must be received by the office
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Tuition is not refunded or reduced based on individual classes missed.
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Tuition is based on the total number of class hours taken per week and reflects enrollment for the entire dance season; it is not calculated on a per-class basis
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Changes to a student’s enrollment may affect the applicable tuition rate and payment amount and are subject to the studio’s withdrawal and refund policies.
*For more detailed information on tuition rates and pricing, email Jen at jenm@newtowndance.com