2025–2026 Studio Closures

WE WILL BE CLOSED THE FOLLOWING DATES

- June 28th-July 6th Independence Day

- August 11th-15th Summer Break

-October 31, 2025 Halloween

-November 25-30, 2025  Thanksgiving Break

-December 6th, 2025  Holiday Show

-December 22-January 4, 2026 Holiday Break

-February 16-22, 2026 Winter Break

-April 20-26, 2026 Spring Break

-May 16, 2026 Recital at the Sanford Performing Arts Center

We do not close for Monday holidays

SNOW DAYS & CLOSINGS:

All snow closures are posted on our social media. You will also be notified via emailed and text. Notification will be made 2 hours prior to start of classes. We do not make up snow days.

CLASS ATTIRE

Preschool and Kindergarten Classes

• Dance Attire: Required dress code and shoes can be found at our studio storefront: Shop Nimbly – The Dance Conservatory of Southern Maine

• Dance Shoes: Dancers will need Ballet, Tap, and/or Hip Hop shoes depending on the classes they are enrolled in. Acro, Jazz, Lyrical and Contemporary classes do not require shoes.

  All dancers must have the official studio shoes for participation in both the Winter Showcase and Spring Showcase.

Dress Code

• Ballet Classes: Dancers should wear a leotard and tights. Hair in a bun. A ballet skirt is optional.

• All Other Classes: Dancers should wear a fitted top and bottom (such as leggings or dance shorts). No tights. No baggy clothing. No streetwear.

1st Grade and Older Shoes

Ballet Shoes: https://us.blochworld.com/collections/adults-dance-shoes-ballet/products/ladies-performa-stretch-canvas-ballet-shoes-theatrical-pink-canvas.

Tap Shoes: https://us.blochworld.com/products/childrens-dance-now-student-jazz-tap-shoes-black-synthetic-leather?_pos=15&_sid=246be8244&_ss=r OR https://us.blochworld.com/products/ladies-dance-now-student-jazz-tap-shoes-black-synthetic-leather?variant=31741147971683.

Hip Hop Shoes: Walmart white sneakers or Airforce ones

Dancewear brands we recommend

Tiger Friday: https://tigerfriday.com

Five Dancewear: https://fivethelabel.com

JDdancewear: https://www.juliannadphotography.com/shop-1

Report an absence

If your dancer is going to be absent for any reason, we ask that you email us at Info@TheDanceConservatoryofSouthernMaine.com. Thank you!

What Will I Be Charged When Enrolling?

When enrolling at The Dance Conservatory, here’s a breakdown of charges you can expect based on the season of enrollment:

Summer Trimester

At the time of registration, you will be charged:

• $25 Registration Fee per dancer

• First Month’s Tuition

Fall & Spring Trimesters (Combined Year Enrollment)

When registering for the Fall Trimester, we automatically assume your dancer will be participating in both the Fall and Spring Trimesters. At the time of Fall registration, you will be charged:

• $65 Registration Fee per dancer

  • This covers both Fall and Spring registration and includes the digital copy of the Spring Showcase video

• First Month’s Tuition

• $40 Showcase Accessory Fee (Fall only; charged upon registration)

On January 1st, you will automatically be charged:

• January Tuition

• $100 Costume Fee per recital costume (Spring Showcase)

Important Notes:

• The Accessory Fee is a one-time charge in the Fall Trimester to cover costs for the Winter Showcase performance.

• Costume Fees are billed on January 1st and apply to the Spring Showcase only.

• None of the above fees are refundable except the Costume Fee—only if the costume has not yet been ordered. Costume companies do not allow refunds once the order has been placed.

• The Winter/Competition Showcase will not be video recorded. The Spring Showcase video is included in your $65 registration fee.

PAYMENT OF TUITION:

Tuition is due on the first class of each month. Monthly invoices will only be sent if payment is late. A $30 late fee will be applied to any tuition received after the 10th of the month. Payments can be made when you log into your account at any time. Tuition remains consistent each month, regardless of the number of weeks or scheduled breaks within that month.

If you’d prefer to pay for the full trimester upfront, please email us at info@thedanceconservatoryofsouthernmaine.com. Payments made in full for a trimester in cash are eligible for a 2% discount.

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Fall & Spring Trimester Pricing

Registration fee per student is $25.00. The registration fee is non-refundable.

30 min - 45 min: $55

1 hour: $65

2 hours: $95

3 hours: $140

4 hours: $180

5 hours: $225

6 hours: $275

7 hours: $320

8 hours: $365

Unlimited (Individual): $380

Unlimited (2 Dancers) $450

Unlimited (3 or more dancers) $550

🔹 Note: All partial hours are rounded up to the next full hour. For example, 4.5 hours rounds up to 5 hours at the corresponding rate.

ACRO PROGRAM & TRAINING POLICY

Our Acro/Tumbling leveled classes are designed for dancers in 1st–12th grade and are based on skill level rather than age. Preschool and Kinder aged dancers have Acro classes for their age group. Please refer to our level chart to determine the best placement for your dancer. For the safety and progress of all students, we reserve the right to adjust class placements as needed to ensure dancers are in the appropriate level for their ability.

Safety is our top priority. To support that, students enrolled in Acro at The Dance Conservatory are not permitted to take Acro classes at other dance studios. While there are no Acro-certified programs nearby, we have built a strong, safe, and consistent curriculum rooted in Acrobatic Arts standards.

Outside instruction in Acro—particularly from unqualified or differently trained instructors—can conflict with our methods, hinder progress, and increase the risk of injury. That said, participation in gymnastics or cheer is absolutely welcome, as we understand and appreciate the differences in those disciplines.

Thank you for helping us maintain a safe, high-quality, and unified Acro experience for all our dancers.