Your child is very important to us, and we want to continue our legacy of providing safety and excellence in performing arts education. Therefore, class size is limited, and upon your child's registration and tuition payment, their spot is reserved and tuition is not refunded for missing a class.  We do offer make-up classes if available for your child's level/age. Please ask! If you choose to un-enroll, please let us know as soon as possible to avoid further charges. 

Registration 

Fall: 
Registration is held every August for the beginning or the 10-month year. Enrolling at the beginning of the dance year is the best thing for your dancer, so they don't miss the fundamentals and important introductory lesson plans. 

Mid-Year Enrollment:
Enrollment is open most of the year, with the exception of right before our bi-annual performances. However, it is most important your child has a positive and fun learning experience and this means to begin at an appropriate level for safety and proper skill development!  If our class is full or there is not a class mid year for them that is appropriate, we will be honest, put you on a waiting list or offer another option if available. We want your child to feel successful and have a fun experience too! If you enroll your dancer in class mid-month, we will prorate. 

Refunds

Tuition Refunds 
If you are not entirely happy with our programs we will happily refund 100% of your unused tuition or apply it toward another program within 30 days. Let's try to figure out how we can make your child's experience better and make the changes necessary to do so. If you still desire a refund after your first 30 days, you certainly will be refunded the unused portion of tuition.

​**Refunds are only given to active students for serious illness / injury or job relocation. A parent must notify the desk within 2 weeks of any issue. If we do not hear from you within that time, a refund may not be given as your child has held that spot.  Refunds are only given for unused portion of tuition.

Costume Fee Refunds
Costume Fee refunds will be given after communication has been made via email to Lara, our Business Manager, that your dancer(s) will not be performing in our Spring Performance at the Dogwood in June.
*No fees will be refunded after December 1, 2019.*

Costume Fees

A costume fee is required for your dancer's Spring Show costume. Costumes fees are $70 plus tax per class/dance. Two-In-One Costumes area $85 plus tax.  

Costume Fee Auto-Draft Schedule
  • November 15
  • December 15
  • January 15
  • February 15
  • March 15
  • April 15 (Any remaining costume fees)
  • May 15 (All performance fees)
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On the dates listed above, we will begin auto-drafting your portal for one costume fee of $70 plus tax per month until all fees have been paid in full. We begin collecting costume payments in November to ensure that we can order costumes in time to prepare them for the Spring show. The number of fees  will vary depending on the class(es) your dancer is enrolled. Typically, combo classes will have two fees as they perform two separate performance pieces. Most other classes will only have one fee. Please refer to your email and portal for this information as it becomes available. 

Referral Program


​Refer a new dance family to us and you will receive a $25 credit on your account to be applied towards tuition or merchandise. Credit will be given after the new student has completed one month of classes with LFSD.

Billing

Tuition:
We are a 10 month program, September through our mid- June performance. While we are a 10 month program, we bill monthly. If there are five classes per month we do not charge extra, and if there are less we do not give credit.

Note: Tuition discounts will be removed if your tuition is not current. 

Payments:
Payment is due the 1st of each month with methods accepted being cash, check or credit/debit card. Two payment methods MUST be stored on file. Methods accepted are debit and credit cards.  If a check is mailed, please ensure it arrives no later than the 1st of each month. 

Checks MUST be mailed to this address:

LFSD - Ludington
​Attn: Business Manager
1166 N Rath Ave
Ludington, MI 49431
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​Where to Find Your Bill:
You can always find your bill through the online payment system, JackRabbit. We have set up a parent portal where you can log-in, see your child's enrollment, their bill, etc. 

Enrollment Fees

Monthly Tuition
Ranges from $30-$70 per month depending on the class length.
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Membership Fees
  • $25/dancer
  • $35/family​
Membership fees are a one-time, annual fee collected before Fall registration. Membership fees for Active Duty Military and Law Enforcement are waived. 


Membership Perks:
  • Includes one FREE t-shirt per student​
  • 50% off one hour long Private lesson with Miss Lauren (Click HERE for more information)​

Additional Fees

Late Fees
A $25 fee will be charged for late payment or auto-draft denial No one likes these fees especially our business, however, it is the only way to make sure we can keep our doors open and the joy of teaching dance, acrobatics and gymnastics flourishing. 

Returned Checks
A $25 fee will be charged for any returned check. Additional late fees may apply.

We reserve the right to send unpaid accounts to collections or to seek legal remedy.

Performance Fee

A performance fee is charged for families based on the number of performance pieces. There is much time and supplies needed to order and professionally organize and distribute each dancer's special costume beyond the "costume cost" charged. We also have an on-site seamstress for all performances. This fee covers these costs.

$10 per Single Class or $15 per Combo Class (Maximum Charge is $30 per family)