Parent FAQs
Find answers to common questions about our classes, registration, and policies.
Attendance
The first week of the 2025–2026 dance year begins August 18, 2025.
Yes, when possible. Missed classes may be made up by attending another class during the same week if a suitable class is available. This is the parent’s responsibility.
No. Extra make-up classes are not provided unless specifically dictated by the teacher.
No. If a student quits halfway through the month, no refund is provided for missed classes that month.
No classes are held on the following dates:
- September 1 (Labor Day)
- October 17–18 (Fall Break)
- October 31 (Halloween) — no afternoon/evening classes only
- November 26–29 (Thanksgiving Break)
- December 22 – January 3 (Christmas Break)
- January 19 (Martin L. King Day)
- February 16 (Presidents’ Day)
- April 6–11 (Spring Break)
Billing
- 45 Minute Class: $40/month
- 60 Minute Class: $50/month
- 75 Minute Class: $60/month
- Adult classes and homeschool classes: Do not pay monthly tuition; payment is due in full upfront.
Tuition is due by the 1st of each month, for every month from August through May.
Total tuition is divided into ten equal monthly payments. You pay the same monthly amount regardless of how many classes are held in a given month.
- 45 Minute Class: $40/month
- 60 Minute Class: $50/month
- 75 Minute Class: $60/month
Payments may be made in person via cash or check, or online via emailed invoice. Venmo is also accepted.
- Checks: Make payable to Petit Ballet Academy, LLC.
- Venmo: Submit payment to @petit-ballet.
Yes. A $10 late fee applies to any tuition paid after the 5th of the month.
Tuition is paid to hold your dancer’s place in class, so it is owed whether the student attends class or not. No exceptions.
The registration fee is a one-time, non-refundable fee of $20 per family, due with the first month’s tuition.
The performance fee is $40 per family and is due March 1.
Costume fees are due January 1 (or during Winter Registration signup).
Costume fees are charged per student, per class and vary by level:
- Parent-Tot, Pre, and Kinder Classes: $65 per student per class
- Beginning Classes: $70 per student per class
- Intermediate Classes: $75 per student per class
The homeschool class has a $199 one-time fee due at registration. This fee only applies to students taking the homeschool class.
No other fees apply to the homeschool class. However, families may choose to participate in the end-of-year recital in May. If participating, the $40/family performance fee will apply.
Complete Fee Schedule
- Registration Fee: $20 per family — Due with registration
- August Tuition: Due with registration
- September Tuition: Due September 1
- October Tuition: Due October 1
- November Tuition: Due November 1
- December Tuition: Due December 1
- January Tuition: Due January 1
- Costume Fee: Due January 1
- February Tuition: Due February 1
- March Tuition: Due March 1
- Performance Fee: $40 per family — Due March 1
- April Tuition: Due April 1
- May Tuition: Due May 1
Late fees may apply for late payments. Mid-year enrollments follow this schedule starting from the month they join.
Mid-year enrollments follow the same fee schedule starting from the time the student joins. The month they sign up is covered by the tuition collected at enrollment.
- Tuition: Pre & Kinder ($40), Beginning ($50), Intermediate ($60)
- Costume Fee: Pre & Kinder ($65), Beginning ($70), Intermediate ($75)
Yes. Tuition can be paid online, and Venmo is also available at @petit-ballet.
Classes
Yes. Parents are welcome to stay and watch, but are asked to remain in the waiting area (not inside the studio) to minimize distractions.
There is a window for viewing, and we appreciate families being respectful and mindful during class time.
If your child is not fully potty trained, please plan on staying at the studio for the entire class time.
If you leave the studio, please make sure you're on time to pick up your student when class ends.
Dress Code
Recital
Homeschool families provide their own costume: black pants/shorts and a solid colored top.
The Christmas in-class performance takes place during the week of December 15–20, 2025, during each class’s regular scheduled time.
Students will perform a class demonstration of skills learned so far and a Christmas dance. Due to limited space, guests will be limited.
The end-of-year performance will be on May 16, 2026, with dress rehearsal on May 15, 2026.
The recital and dress rehearsal is held at Peteetneet Amphitheater in Payson and will take place no matter the weather.
We do not charge for tickets for the end of year recital. All are welcome to attend, and we encourage our families to invite as many friends and family as possible.