Fall/Spring (KnuckleDown) Session Billing & Payments
WCT Fall/Spring Session tuition is based on an entire season of instruction beginning August 26, 2024 and ending on May 24, 2025. All students are reregistered for the entire season, which consists of roughly 8 months of instruction when considering Holidays, a 5-week winter break and a 1-week spring break. Tuition is not based on the number of classes in a month or on attendance. There is NO refund for missed classes.
Session Tuition |
Registration
Annual Registration Fee of $25 (non-refundable) per child or $40 per family is due upon registration. All students need a completed registration form and must sign a waiver of liability before beginning any classes 2024-2025 Tuition Fees Breakdown
Monthly tuition rates for the fall/spring session remain unchanged from 2023-2024 levels for all 3 divisions of instruction, and increase by $14 for ASA (from $250-$264). Classes will continue through January, instead of shifting to an alternate schedule, which will result in 1.5 additional payments overall. We do anticipate offering some special workshops in January, however they will not interfere with the normal schedule of instruction. The breakdown of payments will now be spread over 10 months (nonrefundable 10% deposit plus 9 additional payments), instead of 8 as in prior years. This will result in the monthly fee being decreased from prior-year assessments. The continuity of class instruction will ensure that there is no loss of conditioning as we transition from fundamentals training in November to choreography and showcase development in the Spring. 1 class - $560 ($56 non-refundable deposit due with registration fee/ remaining pmts $56/month) 2 classes - $1,080 ($108 non-refundable deposit due with registration fee/ remaining pmts $108/month) 3 classes - $1,600 ($160 non-refundable deposit due with registration fee/ remaining pmts $160/month) 4 classes - $2,120 ($212 non-refundable deposit due with registration fee/ remaining pmts $212/month) Unlimited classes - $2,640 ($264 non-refundable deposit due with registration fee/ remaining pmts $264/month) Company Fees remain at $1,900 (190 non-refundable deposit due with registration fee/ remaining pmts $190/month) ASA Fees - $264/month / Day Rate $75/month ($264 non-refundable deposit due with registration fee/ remaining pmts $264/month) Showcase Recital Fee
A fee of $50.00 is assessed to each student and is due Monday, May, 5, 2025. These funds help defray the associated costs of costuming, contracted tech, props, sets, and equipment rentals. |
Misc Fees |
Class Materials Fees
Some classes require specific expendable supplies as part of the curriculum and/or include activities for which there is an external cost to the Theatre. These classes typically assess a $50-$75 activity fee. Activity fees are due and payable with the first monthly installment of session fees. Activity Fees
We look for opportunities to expose our students to industry professionals and other performers who exihibit the level of vision and professionalism we strive to instill in them. At times we are able to secure these opportunities at no cost to our student, but often the associated admission fees will need to be covered by each student. As these opportunities arise, we will notify those students we feel will benefit most, and assist in securing their participation. Day Camp & Workshop Fees
When possible, we bring industry professionals and performers to WCT to offer workshops on their crafts. These workshops will focus in one of our core Theatre program areas and are designed to supplement the training received at Walltown. These opportunities are outside our normal class offerings and will require separate registration and fees. Choreo / Competition / Costume Fees
Fees for competition choreography, costumes, registrations, and rehearsals are passed on to the students. Prior to being cast in competition dances, WT Directors will give parents a list of the dancers for which their student is eligible and the associated costs. At that time, students, parents can opt in or out of the opportunities based on their financial comfort. Year-End Showcase Tickets (and other productions)
Tickets to our Year-End Spring Showcase will need to be purchased and generally range from $10 to $18. Dancers performing in the show or working behind the scenes do not need a ticket. In order to ensure all dancers have the opportunity to have their immediate family watch them dance in the show, we may limit the number of tickets each family may purchase for a designated time period. After the designated time period, if tickets are still available, we may lift the limit and open ticket sales to everyone. |
Payments |
Payment Options / Installments
Tuition Payment Options (effective 08/01/2024) There are three payment options for the 2024-2025 Fall/Spring Session.
Payment Authorization
If I elect to pay annual tuition via monthly installments, I understand that my credit or debit card will continue to be charged on the monthly, session or periodic basis agreed up unless I notify WT in writing 30 days before intent to discontinue via email to [email protected] and receive an acknowledged returned response from WT admin staff. I understand that it will NOT be sufficient notice to merely tell an instructor or other employee of our intent to discontinue. I have read this entire agreement and understand that I will be held fully responsible for its terms and conditions of service, including a 30-day written notice by email to Walltown Children's Theatre of any intent to discontinue. I understand that once the registration fee, monthly installments for my annual tuition, or my Year-End Showcase fee have occurred, there will be no refund given if I decide to discontinue. I agree to notify WCT immediately of any change in the status of my charge account including but not limited to card expiration, name change, limitation of use, loss or theft of the card, etc. In the event that the amount charged is refused for whatever reason, I accept responsibility for full payment for the amount charged as well as an NSF fee of $35.00. Receipt of Payment
You will not receive a billing statement or invoice prior to any charges, however, you will receive a receipt of payment each month after the auto-draft. Non-Payment / Late Payment Fee
Payments are Due on the 4th Friday of each month. A $15 late fee will be assessed for any tuition not paid by the 1st day of the month. If an account is not current the student will be asked to sit and observe the class until the account is current. If a student is absent it does not change the due date of a payment. Returned Check Fee
A fee of $35 will be assessed for each returned payment instrument. If check is returned for insufficient funds, client must resubmit the missed payment via cash, money order, or credit card. Customer Portal - Dance Studio Pro (DSP)
Each family will have a portal to process payments, register for classes, etc. It is your responsibility to keep all info (contact info, payment info, etc.) up to date. You can sign up or log in on the homepage of our website. Please contact [email protected] with any questions about your portal and/or account info. When registering in this portal, a parent or legal guardian will need to sign off on all the policies contained therein. Current Students
Please check and confirm your contact, payment information, and other information is correct and up to date. Once you have registered, please verify all your classes are correct by logging into your customer portal. |
Tuition Assistance & Scholarships |
Application Info
We offer tuition assistance to individuals and families who are not able to pay full camp or class fees on a case by case basis. It is our goal to assist any student in demonstrated need with our scholarships & tuition assistance, however funding is limited so we strongly encourage you to apply early. Scholarship/tuition assistance request deadlines will be strictly observed. If we are unable to assist at this time, we encourage you to reach out during the next round of funding opportunities (your application will remain on file for a year). Deadlines: Fall/Spring (KnuckleDown) Sessions - August 20 Summer Camps - May 20 Summer (LevelUp) Sessions & Saturday Ballet - June 5 Sam Sporn Guitar Program - ongoing, however program is limited to 7 students at a time. Program "Giveback" Requirements
Tuition Assistance/Scholarship applicants are required to fulfill giveback hours. This may include set building, painting, ushering, ticket taking, child wrangling, etc. (Elementary and Middle school students are not allowed to volunteer on their own and must have a parent/guardian volunteer for them. High school students may volunteer on their own.) GIVEBACK OPPORTUNITIES STRIKE is mandatory for all parents receiving a scholarship. Strike takes place after the final show. This includes helping breakdown the set, clean dressing rooms, collect props, etc. Heading up concessions organizing item sales for performances. Helping to make costumes: can include sewing, decorating already existing costumes, glueing headpieces and other accoutrements. Costume Cleaning: taking home costumes and washing them. This would also include returning them to the space at an appropriate time. SHOW HELP is also mandatory. This may include child wrangling, backstage crew and any other way to support the staff and cast members of the production *If you do not fulfill your hours, you will not be considered for future financial assistance. **Any person or persons assisting with a job where children are present must successfully pass a background check. How to Apply
Applications for tuition assistance & scholarships are accepted each year up to the due date of the session/camp you are applying for. To complete an application, please click the link below. Please be certain to list an email that you have regular access to. If additional information is needed, an office staff member will reach out to you via email. Once your application is reviewed, we will schedule an interview with you and your child(ren). After your interview, we will notify you of your status and assistance level (if funding is offered). You may email us during the review process with any additional questions.
How to Support/Donate
We remain true to our core mission of providing high-quality arts instruction regardless of a student's ability to pay. Without the generous contributions from individuals and sponsorships from businesses and organizations, we would not be able to offer assistance to deserving families. Click below for additional info and to donate to our assistance funds.
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Withdrawals/ Cancellations |
We understand that things come up, and you may need to make adjustments to your student's planned activities. Our cancellation terms adjust depending on the date notification is made. ALL Cancellations and requests for refunds should be made in writing or via email from the person responsible for the account to [email protected]. The date of email or notice receipt is the date used to determine the level of refund. Verbal notification is never acknowledged as formal notice of withdrawal or cancellation.
Fall/Spring "KuckleDown" Session
Annual registration fees of $25 per student / $40 per family are NON-REFUNDABLE. This schedule affects Fall/Spring "Knuckle Down" Session only.
Cancellation Refunds / Deposit Forfeiture Schedule:
Class fees/tuitions are refundable as follows referencing the first day of the SESSION, not the first date of the enrolled class:
Within 3 days prior to session start date, deposit is 100% non-refundable ~ any balance payments made (less $50 per enrolled class up to $250) can be applied to a future session, camp or workshop Once the session starts, class fees (less amount attributable through the end of the current month plus 1 additional month - if already paid) can be applied to a future session, camp or workshop or transferred to another student. Summer Camps
Annual registration fees of $25 per student / $40 per family are NON-REFUNDABLE. This schedule affects class/workshop/camp fees only.
Cancellation Refunds / Deposit Forfeiture Schedule:
All balances are due 2wks (14 days) in advance of Summer Camps - if canceled within 14 days, deposit is forfeited + $50. Any balance payments (less $50) can be credited to future camp Once a camp begins, all fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Other Programs (Summer "LevelUp Sessions, Workshoops, and other Camps)
All other workshops and day camps are billed up front at 100%. Amounts paid are non-refundable, however depending on the event, up to 75% of the fee MAY be applied to a future workshop or day camp. ** this varies by event, so please contact the office for the specifics of your request at [email protected]. |
