1. Registration & Membership Fees

• New Students: $25 per person / $40 per family (due at initial enrollment or every September)

• Returning Students: $15 per person / $30 per family

• A registration fee will also be charged if 6 months or more have passed since your last attendance.

2. Tuition & Payment Policies

• Tuition is due before the first class and every 4 weeks thereafter for dance classes.

• No refunds or deductions for missed classes.

• Students with unpaid tuition will not be permitted to attend class.

• Late Fee: 10% will be added if tuition is not paid within the 7-day grace period. An additional 10% will be added each month thereafter.

• Payment Methods: Cash, Check, Money Order, Debit, Visa, or MasterCard.

• Returned Check Fee: $30 for NSF checks.

• Credit Card Service Fee: 5% per transaction.

• Make checks payable to CEG Performing Arts Academy or CEG.

3. Payment Plans

• Weekly Plans: Pay before each class week. Single classes: $15–$60 each + $25 registration fee. (No guaranteed spot in class.)

• Monthly Plans: Year-round enrollment. First & last month’s tuition due upon registration along with membership fee.

4. Attendance

• Attendance is mandatory.

• Missed group classes will not be credited, refunded, or made up.

• Tuition is the same for long (5-week) or short (3-week) months.

• Late-registered students may receive prorated tuition.

5. Refunds & Withdrawals

• No refunds for tuition or membership fees.

• Withdrawals require 30 days written notice. You are financially responsible for all fees during this period.

• No credits or refunds for missed classes.

6. Class Transfers

• Students may transfer to another class or department. No refunds for tuition already paid.

7. Holiday Closings

• CEG observes: Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s.

• The studio closes for 3 weeks in August after our Summer Broadway Day Camp.

• Classes missed due to holidays are not rescheduled.

8. Cancellations

• Classes with fewer than 3 students may be canceled; students will be placed on a waiting list.

• If a paid class is canceled, a private half-hour lesson will be offered.

• Weather-related closings will be posted on our website at least 1 hour before class.

9. Makeup Policy

• Makeups are only offered for classes canceled by CEG.

• Request in person at least 48 hours before the makeup date. No phone requests accepted.

10. Parking Permits

• Parking permit required for CEG lot; display on dashboard.

• All students parking in the lot must pay Park Thrive directly with QR Code.

• Permits are non-transferable and remain CEG property.

11. Parent Responsibilities

• $1 per minute charge if a student is picked up more than 15 minutes late.

• No gum, smoking, food, or drinks (except water) allowed.

• Children must stay away from stairs and other studios spaces.

• Parents are responsible for any damage caused by their child.

• CEG is not responsible for lost or stolen personal items.

12. Required Dance Uniform

• Proper shoes (jazz, ballet, or tap), black leotard, black jazz pants or top, ballet skirt, and black tights.

• Hair in bun with hairnet; no jewelry or gum.

• Dance shoes must not be worn outdoors.

13. Major Performances

• Held four times a year: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer.

• Students may participate if attendance is consistent.

14. CEG Company

• Audition-only performance group for singers, dancers, models, and actors.

• Performs at community events, parades, talent showcases, and more.

15. Bring-a-Friend Week

• Guests need a pass for one free class.

• If the guest enrolls, the student receives 20% off their next tuition.

• Limit: 1 guest pass per month; group classes only.

16. Recital & Showcase Fees

• Recital Fee: $250 per show (includes 10 tickets + program ad).

• Costumes: $50-$100 per costume, per class.

• CEG T-Shirts/Hoodies: $25-$50 (mandatory for participants).

• Video: $50 (professional recording; no personal filming allowed).

• Photos: $50-$100 per package.

• All showcase-related fees are non-refundable.

17. Private Lessons

• Make-ups only for excused absences (illness with doctor’s note, death in family, religious event).

• Must schedule within 2 weeks; max 1 per semester.

• No extra time for late arrivals. 24-hour notice required to reschedule.

18. Preschool Parents

• Have children use the restroom before class.

• Do not stand in doorway during class to avoid distractions.

• Teachers may invite parents in at the end to view progress.

We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to seeing your student shine at CEG Performing Arts Academy!

• Please get your children to class on time every week since regular attendance                                  is necessary for good training.

• Please do not block traffic in the parking lot.

• Please be prompt in picking up your child after class.

• Please label dance shoes and gear with students full name.

• Please do not allow your child to wear dance shoes outside.

• A dance bag is required for all dance gear.

• Please make sure that your child is properly outfitted for class each                                             week in a studio uniform leotard.

• Please call in all absences due to illness and all other matters.

• Please make sure that your child’s Tuition fees must be paid prior to the start of class, and thereafter, every four (4) weeks for all classes. There are no refunds or deductions for classes missed.

• Please understand that any students owing tuition from the previous month will not be         allowed to participate in class until the balance due is paid in full.

• Please encourage practice at home.

• Please do not bring food or drink of any kind into the studio.

• Please remember that you are responsible for supervising siblings; keep them safe and              under control in the lobby.

• Please remember that while class is in session, the dance room curtains should remain.          closed.

• Please remember that if you wish to speak to your child’s teacher, is obligated to start thier         next class on time but will gladly call you at the end of her day.

• Students and parents should be respectful in the lobby area, using there “inside voice”            and keeping voices down. Please do not stand on the chairs.

• Please remind students to clean up after themselves and respect studio property.

• Please keep student’s jewelry and valuables at home.

• Please check your child’s dance bag for notices and check your email for updates.

• Please check the lost and found box frequently.

• Please pay accounts on time! 10% Late fees are issued on overdue accounts.

• Please avoid being a gossip that may spread misinformation.

• If you need to discuss a situation, please call the office to arrange a mutually convenient meeting time.

• Please don’t compare your child to other dancers or discuss such comparisons with other     parents.

• Please trust your child’s teacher’s evaluations since they are professional dance educators.     and only have your child’s best interest at heart.

• Please review our studio policies with your children to help them understand why it is        important for everyone to follow the studio rules.

• Please remember that we value your patronage and support and want to thank you for       choosing us for your child’s arts education.

• We shall arrive to class on time fully dressed and ready to go.

• We shall not chew gum or bring food or drink into the studio.

• We shall not wear dance shoes outside & will carry dance shoes in a dance bag.

• We shall keep our dance bags hanging up in the lobby at all times.

• We shall wear a clean and neat uniform leotard for each class.

• We shall label all dance shoes and dance gear with our full names.

• We shall keep our dance gear in the dressing room and keep the lobby neat.

• We shall keep our cell phones off or on mute while in dance class.

• We shall keep our cell phones and all electronics in the lobby in our assigned places.

• We shall have our hair secured off our face and neck before class.

• We shall use a deodorant daily and refrain from wearing jewelry to class.

• We shall keep good conduct and quiet voices in the lobby.

• We shall go to the bathroom before class.

• We shall keep our hands off the mirrors.

• We shall speak respectfully to the teachers and to one another.

• We shall not make unnecessary conversation or noise while in class.

• We shall not hang on the dance bars.

• We shall not sit down or run during class unless instructed by the teacher.

• We shall not miss class except for valid reasons.

• We shall practice at home and be prepared for class even if absent the week prior.

• We shall be positive and proceed with a “can do “attitude.

• We shall politely ask dance – related questions in class.

• We shall use strong arms, stretched feet, and proper body placement.

• We shall use 100 percent of our energies while in class.

• We shall not gossip or put down other students.