MSD Policies
MSD Summer Season
Providing a card for Autopay is required for all families at MSD, but will not be utilized in our Summer season. You may pay class fees through your Studio Pro Portal, or via cash or check payable to Maria's School of Dance.
Each summer drop-in class or camp must be paid in full prior to the start of the class.
All drop-in classes and preschool summer camp does not require previous dance experience. Please inquire about Summer Intensives if you have previous experience.
Attire:
Each summer drop-in class or camp must be paid in full prior to the start of the class.
All drop-in classes and preschool summer camp does not require previous dance experience. Please inquire about Summer Intensives if you have previous experience.
Attire:
- All students must have their pulled back and secured from their face. Only small earrings for jewelry.
- Ages 3-6 camp: Comfortable clothing or dancewear with ballet shoes or non-slip socks
- Acro: Bare feet and activewear or dancewear
- Ballet: Leotard, pink tights, ballet shoes, skirt optional
- Contemporary, Jazz, Technique & Tricks, Leaps, Turns: Dancewear and jazz/paws/turning shoes or bare feet
- Hip Hop: Comfortable clothing, clean sneakers
- Tap: Dancewear, tap shoes
MSD Fall-Spring Season
Classes will start Monday, September 8th, 2025!
All tuition is priced annually for a 9 month dance season (September to May). You have your choice of an annual payment with a 5% discount or 9 monthly installments. If you choose the monthly payment option, please understand monthly installments have no reflection on the amount of classes held during each month with respect to holidays and breaks. Late registration will be pro-rated. Students must be the class required age by September 1st.
Launch Program
For dancers just starting out.
1 hour classes: $70 per installment
Specialty Classes
For dancers at any level.
45 minute classes: $65 per installment
Acro/Hip Hop Classpack (45 min each): $85 per installment
Academy Program
For MSD students working to be their best dancer. You must be invited to enroll in these classes. Ballet is a requirement.
Company Program
For MSD students ages 7+ on our competitive team. Students are accepted into the program via our audition process. Please inquire for more information.
Autopay
Providing a card for Autopay is required for all families. Starting in the Fall, there are no service fees associated with paying online through your Studio Pro portal, or via Autopay! Autopay tuition will run on the 1st of each month. All other fees and dates are noted below. You may pay fees by cash, check payable to Maria's School of Dance, or alternate card in advance of each due date to avoid Autopay charges. Autopay will not be applied if you have a zero balance. There is a $20 late fee for tuition after the 15th of the month, or if your payment method is insufficient. There is a $40 fee for returned checks. Accounts with unpaid fees of 60 days or more will be suspended from program enrollment.
Registration Fee
A registration fee must be paid to hold your spot in any Fall-Spring Season classes, and is due by August 1st. Returning students will be added to their classes in your Parent Portal by June 8th! You will also see your registration fee on your account at that time.
Watch Week
The first week of every month, excluding the first week of classes, is observation week. Windows will be open for family to view classes. Please be courteous to leave space in the hallway for traffic to and from the restrooms. We ask for only 2 observers at one time to observe the class, not only to help with the congestion in the hall, but to give every family a chance to see through the windows. Cameras and video are permitted, but please try not to disturb the class or distract the dancers. You may not go in the classroom at any time during class.
Recital
Maria's School of Dance students perform a recital every year with full costuming and professional lighting that includes class routines and competition routines. We are proud of the work our dancers have accomplished during the dance year and we love showing their progress in our recital! All accounts must be paid in full by May 1st for dancers to perform in the recital. Studio ticket sales require a $0 balance.
If the recital is a financial burden, families can opt out, and take part in class as normal without dancing in the recital. Students who are not part of the recital will be choreographed into dances in a way that can easily be adjusted for the performance. You MUST notify the studio in writing if your student will not be participating in the recital by October 1st. If you fail to notify the studio that you are unable to participate in the recital, you are responsible to pay all associated recital fees. We size all students in September to order costumes early in the year.
Our recitals are tentatively scheduled for a Saturday and/or Sunday in the 2nd half of May. The day(s) prior will be our Dress Rehearsal, and 2 weeks leading up we will have Run Thrus. Only advanced multi-day students dance in both shows.
Our recital dates are May 16th and 17th!
Recital Costumes
Costume deposits of $55 per costume will be posted to your account by September 15th, and due October 15th. Costume details and remaining balances will be posted to your account by October 16th, and due November 15th. If you are in a beginner "combo" class such as Overture 1, Overture 2, Adagio 1, or Legato, those classes will have 2 dances in the recital.
Any costumes that need to be ordered after the deadline will incur a $7 per costume additional processing/shipping fee.
Please note there is no Acro in the recital because it is a skills-based class, therefore those in Acro will not be charged for a costume.
Costumes will not be ordered until fees are paid in full.
Participation in our recital is not mandatory, however once payments are made, no refunds are available.
Recital Performance Package
Includes a recital T shirt, tights, your class photo in the program, the recital video, a program, and of course your spot in our year end recital!
Picture Week and Ads for the Program
During Picture Week in the Spring, we bring in a professional photographer to photograph students in their costume(s). We will release the Picture Week schedule in advance, which includes your class photo time, as well as individual slots you can sign up for at the front desk. Each individual slot includes 3 poses in the same costume, and access to 1 digital photo download, with the option to purchase more. These individual slots can be used for sibling/cousin photos as well!
To have your child’s individual photo(s) in our program, you must purchase an ad, and use the photograph taken by our photographer. A recital program ad of 4 different sizes can be purchased by a parent or merchant in Studio Pro, including 1/9th, 1/4th, half, and full page ads. Details will be given in the new calendar year. You can purchase unlimited photos through the photographer for personal use as well.
Studio Class Requirements and Attire
Studio Standards
Please have your child arrive 10 minutes prior to class start time dressed in the proper attire, shoes and hairstyle. A thorough warm-up is done at the beginning of class and is vital to preventing injuries. We operate a safe, orderly environment by following consistent standards and procedures so teachers can properly teach, and students can learn at their best. We require students to show respect for one another and their instructors. We hold students accountable for their behavior and actions during class time. We teach students to be responsible, make good choices, set and achieve individualized goals, and respond to each other and adults in a positive and appropriate way. Teachers and parents must work together as a team with a clear understanding of consistent standards to create the best learning environment.
Care of Students
When picking up your child at the end of class, please be punctual and in the waiting room. No child will be released from the studio without the escort of a parent or guardian. Parents are permitted, but not required, to remain in the waiting room during class time. The studio is not responsible for providing before or after class care for students or their siblings. Students are not to be left at the studio for excessive time periods before or after their classes. Siblings must be in the care of a parent at all times. Please know that in the case of a fire or other emergency, our staff can only be accountable for students participating in a class and recorded in the attendance roster. The stairs at the back are for emergency use only and must always remain clear. The office and kitchen area is for employees only. No food or drinks are permitted beyond the waiting rooms except water.
Season Commitment and Attendance
Our semester runs from September through May, but our last week of classes depend on our recital date. Each class is structured in size and level, and each student is an integral part of the class. We reserve the right to alter or combine classes due to changes in enrollment after the start of each school year. Students are continually evaluated to make sure they are on course in their class. A student who does not attend over 30% of classes may not advance to the next level the following year. We keep track of attendance trends through Studio Pro. We request that the parent/guardian submit each absence prior to class in Studio Pro so teachers are aware when they take role in class. Parents are welcome to call or email the studio to inform the teacher and staff of any absences, illness, or problem a student might have. If your child has a contagious illness, please keep them out of class until they recover. If a student is injured, please let the studio know. Injured students are encouraged to watch class and are required to attend Company rehearsals. In the case of a serious injury that would require a student to miss a month or more of class, we will plan best strategies with the family. This is determined by Maria's School of Dance staff on a case-by-case basis.
Studio Breaks
Class Cancellation
We reserve the right to cancel, combine classes, change times, and provide substitute or replacement teachers at any time. We do not follow weather cancellations determined by the school districts. All parents will receive an email and/or text on the day that is cancelled. Tuition is not prorated, refunded or credited for missed/cancelled classes due to studio breaks or an act of God, including weather. We do not hold make up dates for missed classes due to weather.
Withdrawal
If you wish to withdraw from a class at any time, a withdrawal slip must be completed by the parent or guardian. Phone messages will not be accepted as proof of withdrawal. Withdrawals must be done through the front desk and not with a teacher. If you have chosen to participate in the recital, your withdrawal deadline is February 1st. After which you will be responsible for remaining tuition and fees. There are no refunds on tuition or costumes. Unused tuition can be kept for future use. To withdraw from classes a parent must:
Photo Release
As a registered student, you are granting permission for Maria's School of Dance to take photos and/or videos of the students to use for brochures, websites, posters, advertisements and other promotional material the studio creates. Permission is also granted for the studio to copyright such photographs/videos in its name.
Agreement
As the assigned parent of the student(s) listed in my Studio Pro account, I agree to place a card on file via Autopay enrollment. I agree to Autopay charges during the Maria's School of Dance Fall through Spring season with respect to the above fees and dates. I understand that I am able to pay studio fees prior to due dates using an alternate form of payment. I have reviewed the above policies with my student and agree with these terms set forth by Maria’s School of Dance. I also grant permission to use my child’s images and videos for promotional purposes, and I release Maria’s School of Dance from all liabilities that may result in my child’s participation, including injury.
MSD Fall-Spring Schedule
All tuition is priced annually for a 9 month dance season (September to May). You have your choice of an annual payment with a 5% discount or 9 monthly installments. If you choose the monthly payment option, please understand monthly installments have no reflection on the amount of classes held during each month with respect to holidays and breaks. Late registration will be pro-rated. Students must be the class required age by September 1st.
Launch Program
For dancers just starting out.
- Mommy & Me sessions (45 min): Ages 18 months-2.5 years with their caretaker
- Creative Movement (45 min): Age 2.5-3 intro to dance, 1 recital dance
- Overture 1 (1 hr): Ages 4-5 tap/ballet combo class, 2 recital dances
- Adagio 1 (1 hr): Ages 6-7 tap/ballet combo class, 2 recital dances
- Legato (1 hr): Ages 8+ ballet/jazz combo class, 2 recital dances
1 hour classes: $70 per installment
Specialty Classes
For dancers at any level.
- Acro: Ages 4+ tumbling and acrobatics
- Hip Hop: Ages 4+
- Lyrical: Ages 10-12
- Beginner Tap: Ages 8-12
45 minute classes: $65 per installment
Acro/Hip Hop Classpack (45 min each): $85 per installment
Academy Program
For MSD students working to be their best dancer. You must be invited to enroll in these classes. Ballet is a requirement.
- Overture 2: $70 per installment - Tap and Ballet combo class
- Adagio 2: $91 per installment - Tap, Ballet, and Jazz classes
- Crescendo: $97 per installment - Tap, Ballet, and Jazz classes
- Allegro: $107 per installment - Tap, Ballet, and Jazz classes (Contemporary +$17)
- Melody: $167 per installment - Tap, Ballet, Technique, Jazz, and Contemporary classes
- Ensemble: $173 per installment - Tap, Ballet, Technique, Pointe, and Contemporary classes
Company Program
For MSD students ages 7+ on our competitive team. Students are accepted into the program via our audition process. Please inquire for more information.
- Each Company team will have an Unlimited Class Pass rate
- Depending on age, classes can include Rehearsal, Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Technique, Acro, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical, Pre-Pointe, and Pointe
Autopay
Providing a card for Autopay is required for all families. Starting in the Fall, there are no service fees associated with paying online through your Studio Pro portal, or via Autopay! Autopay tuition will run on the 1st of each month. All other fees and dates are noted below. You may pay fees by cash, check payable to Maria's School of Dance, or alternate card in advance of each due date to avoid Autopay charges. Autopay will not be applied if you have a zero balance. There is a $20 late fee for tuition after the 15th of the month, or if your payment method is insufficient. There is a $40 fee for returned checks. Accounts with unpaid fees of 60 days or more will be suspended from program enrollment.
Registration Fee
A registration fee must be paid to hold your spot in any Fall-Spring Season classes, and is due by August 1st. Returning students will be added to their classes in your Parent Portal by June 8th! You will also see your registration fee on your account at that time.
- Registration fee: $45 1st student, $25 2nd student, $15 3rd student $5 4th student.
- Pay your registration fee during VIP Registration Week, June 8th - 14th, and get a $10 credit per student on your account if you pay your registration fee during this time!
Watch Week
The first week of every month, excluding the first week of classes, is observation week. Windows will be open for family to view classes. Please be courteous to leave space in the hallway for traffic to and from the restrooms. We ask for only 2 observers at one time to observe the class, not only to help with the congestion in the hall, but to give every family a chance to see through the windows. Cameras and video are permitted, but please try not to disturb the class or distract the dancers. You may not go in the classroom at any time during class.
Recital
Maria's School of Dance students perform a recital every year with full costuming and professional lighting that includes class routines and competition routines. We are proud of the work our dancers have accomplished during the dance year and we love showing their progress in our recital! All accounts must be paid in full by May 1st for dancers to perform in the recital. Studio ticket sales require a $0 balance.
If the recital is a financial burden, families can opt out, and take part in class as normal without dancing in the recital. Students who are not part of the recital will be choreographed into dances in a way that can easily be adjusted for the performance. You MUST notify the studio in writing if your student will not be participating in the recital by October 1st. If you fail to notify the studio that you are unable to participate in the recital, you are responsible to pay all associated recital fees. We size all students in September to order costumes early in the year.
Our recitals are tentatively scheduled for a Saturday and/or Sunday in the 2nd half of May. The day(s) prior will be our Dress Rehearsal, and 2 weeks leading up we will have Run Thrus. Only advanced multi-day students dance in both shows.
Our recital dates are May 16th and 17th!
Recital Costumes
Costume deposits of $55 per costume will be posted to your account by September 15th, and due October 15th. Costume details and remaining balances will be posted to your account by October 16th, and due November 15th. If you are in a beginner "combo" class such as Overture 1, Overture 2, Adagio 1, or Legato, those classes will have 2 dances in the recital.
- For ages 3-7, recital costumes can range between $75-$100 per costume depending on the style and maker
- For ages 8+, recital costumes can range between $75-$150 per costume depending on the style and maker
Any costumes that need to be ordered after the deadline will incur a $7 per costume additional processing/shipping fee.
Please note there is no Acro in the recital because it is a skills-based class, therefore those in Acro will not be charged for a costume.
Costumes will not be ordered until fees are paid in full.
Participation in our recital is not mandatory, however once payments are made, no refunds are available.
Recital Performance Package
Includes a recital T shirt, tights, your class photo in the program, the recital video, a program, and of course your spot in our year end recital!
- $125 per student, due January 15th
Picture Week and Ads for the Program
During Picture Week in the Spring, we bring in a professional photographer to photograph students in their costume(s). We will release the Picture Week schedule in advance, which includes your class photo time, as well as individual slots you can sign up for at the front desk. Each individual slot includes 3 poses in the same costume, and access to 1 digital photo download, with the option to purchase more. These individual slots can be used for sibling/cousin photos as well!
To have your child’s individual photo(s) in our program, you must purchase an ad, and use the photograph taken by our photographer. A recital program ad of 4 different sizes can be purchased by a parent or merchant in Studio Pro, including 1/9th, 1/4th, half, and full page ads. Details will be given in the new calendar year. You can purchase unlimited photos through the photographer for personal use as well.
Studio Class Requirements and Attire
- Ballet is a required subject for all dancers in the Academy and Company Programs.
- Students who take Contemporary must be enrolled in Jazz as well.
- Students must come to class with proper shoes and attire.
- All hair must be pulled back and secured from your face during all classes.
- Boys may wear comfortable pants/shorts and a tee shirt for all classes.
- Jewelry is not permitted except for small earrings.
- Gum is not permitted.
- Students 3 & under: Please wear comfortable clothing or dancewear with non-slip socks or ballet shoes. Girls will need pink ballet shoes for the recital, and boys will need black.
- Students 4-9: You will need pink ballet shoes and tan tap shoes for the recital.
- Students 4 & up: For Ballet, please wear a leotard, tights, and ballet shoes. A skirt is optional. No specific colors are required.
- For Jazz, Acro, Stretch & Strength, Lyrical, and Contemporary, please wear dancewear or activewear, and bare feet.
- For Hip Hop, please wear comfortable clothing with clean sneakers.
- For Tap, tap shoes are required.
- X4 & X5: For Ballet, please wear a leotard, tights, and ballet shoes. A skirt is optional. No specific colors are required.
- X1, X2, & X3: For Ballet and Pointe, black leotards, pink tights, and pink ballet shoes are mandatory. Ballet skirts are optional. Hair must be pulled up in a tight bun. Warm-up clothes are allowed for a small portion of warm-up.
- For Acro, Jazz, Tap, Technique, Contemporary, Stretch & Strength or Lyrical, please wear dancewear or activewear, and appropriate shoes.
- For Hip Hop, please wear comfortable clothing with clean sneakers.
Studio Standards
Please have your child arrive 10 minutes prior to class start time dressed in the proper attire, shoes and hairstyle. A thorough warm-up is done at the beginning of class and is vital to preventing injuries. We operate a safe, orderly environment by following consistent standards and procedures so teachers can properly teach, and students can learn at their best. We require students to show respect for one another and their instructors. We hold students accountable for their behavior and actions during class time. We teach students to be responsible, make good choices, set and achieve individualized goals, and respond to each other and adults in a positive and appropriate way. Teachers and parents must work together as a team with a clear understanding of consistent standards to create the best learning environment.
Care of Students
When picking up your child at the end of class, please be punctual and in the waiting room. No child will be released from the studio without the escort of a parent or guardian. Parents are permitted, but not required, to remain in the waiting room during class time. The studio is not responsible for providing before or after class care for students or their siblings. Students are not to be left at the studio for excessive time periods before or after their classes. Siblings must be in the care of a parent at all times. Please know that in the case of a fire or other emergency, our staff can only be accountable for students participating in a class and recorded in the attendance roster. The stairs at the back are for emergency use only and must always remain clear. The office and kitchen area is for employees only. No food or drinks are permitted beyond the waiting rooms except water.
Season Commitment and Attendance
Our semester runs from September through May, but our last week of classes depend on our recital date. Each class is structured in size and level, and each student is an integral part of the class. We reserve the right to alter or combine classes due to changes in enrollment after the start of each school year. Students are continually evaluated to make sure they are on course in their class. A student who does not attend over 30% of classes may not advance to the next level the following year. We keep track of attendance trends through Studio Pro. We request that the parent/guardian submit each absence prior to class in Studio Pro so teachers are aware when they take role in class. Parents are welcome to call or email the studio to inform the teacher and staff of any absences, illness, or problem a student might have. If your child has a contagious illness, please keep them out of class until they recover. If a student is injured, please let the studio know. Injured students are encouraged to watch class and are required to attend Company rehearsals. In the case of a serious injury that would require a student to miss a month or more of class, we will plan best strategies with the family. This is determined by Maria's School of Dance staff on a case-by-case basis.
Studio Breaks
- Monday, September 8 | First day of classes!
- Wednesday, October 22 | New Brighton Halloween Parade (no classes, students invited to march!)
- Thursday, October 30 | Halloween Trick or Treat (no classes/rehearsals)
- Tuesday, Nov 25 - Monday, Dec 1 | Thanksgiving Break
- Friday, Dec 19 - Sunday, Jan 4 | Winter Break
- Monday, January 19th | MLK DAY (no classes/rehearsals)
- Monday, February 16 | President's Day (no classes/rehearsals)
- Tuesday, March 31 - Monday, April 6 | Spring Break
Class Cancellation
We reserve the right to cancel, combine classes, change times, and provide substitute or replacement teachers at any time. We do not follow weather cancellations determined by the school districts. All parents will receive an email and/or text on the day that is cancelled. Tuition is not prorated, refunded or credited for missed/cancelled classes due to studio breaks or an act of God, including weather. We do not hold make up dates for missed classes due to weather.
Withdrawal
If you wish to withdraw from a class at any time, a withdrawal slip must be completed by the parent or guardian. Phone messages will not be accepted as proof of withdrawal. Withdrawals must be done through the front desk and not with a teacher. If you have chosen to participate in the recital, your withdrawal deadline is February 1st. After which you will be responsible for remaining tuition and fees. There are no refunds on tuition or costumes. Unused tuition can be kept for future use. To withdraw from classes a parent must:
- Inform studio office staff
- Complete and sign a withdrawal form provided by the studio office in person or via email
Photo Release
As a registered student, you are granting permission for Maria's School of Dance to take photos and/or videos of the students to use for brochures, websites, posters, advertisements and other promotional material the studio creates. Permission is also granted for the studio to copyright such photographs/videos in its name.
Agreement
As the assigned parent of the student(s) listed in my Studio Pro account, I agree to place a card on file via Autopay enrollment. I agree to Autopay charges during the Maria's School of Dance Fall through Spring season with respect to the above fees and dates. I understand that I am able to pay studio fees prior to due dates using an alternate form of payment. I have reviewed the above policies with my student and agree with these terms set forth by Maria’s School of Dance. I also grant permission to use my child’s images and videos for promotional purposes, and I release Maria’s School of Dance from all liabilities that may result in my child’s participation, including injury.
MSD Fall-Spring Schedule
