School Expectations & Pricing
SPring 2025
Thank you for your continued support and hard work! Please read this carefully.
Attendance
Continue to help by making sure your children are on time and dressed appropriately for class. Latecomers may not be allowed into class if more than the 1st exercise is missed.
Missed Classes/Make up Classes
*Parents, please call/email to notify us if your child cannot attend a scheduled class so that we do not worry.
If a student must miss classes due to illness or a family emergency, the student will be offered make up classes at her current level, perhaps one below, or with permission...a higher level class. Please have a doctor’s note upon returning. Classes missed for parties and social engagements may not be offered make ups.
We cherish your kids and want them always to be safe!
Dress codes
For class
No visible underwear.
It is vitally important for the studio that our young dancers observe proper hygiene and that dance clothing is always clean. We want to work happily together!
Ballet shoes for new dancers: The "split sole" model of ballet shoes are preferred. Canvas or leather are equally fine. Consider being fitted locally at My Dance Bag in Cherry Hill (details here).
Girls: Pink tights, black leotards, and pink ballet shoes. Hair tied up securely, no jewelry. Leg warmers or a close fitting shirt may be worn if warmth is needed. No skirts or shorts!
Boys: Black tights, white T-shirt, and white ballet shoes.
Pre-ballet: Anything they want! ... and ballet shoes.
Adults: Close fitting work out clothing is fine ... and ballet shoes.
Pilates: Please do not wear anything loose. Tights and leotards are best. Please have socks.
Modern dance: Leotard and form fitted leggings or dance pants. Oversized pants, sweatshirts and other items are not permitted. A bun is not required, but hair must be pulled back away from the face and should not interfere with the dancer's ability to participate in class. Failure to adhere to the modern dress code may result in your dancer being asked to sit and observe class.
Additionally, please adhere to the below additional class attire regulations:
- No excessively long or pointed fingernails, as these are a hazard in class.
- No hoodies.
- No shorts in ballet class.
- No baggy clothes, including in Modern classes.
- No cropped tops, revealing your belly. (You will be sent home.)
Food
There is to be no junk food in the studio, nothing crumbly like chips or cookies. If your child has a long day with us, please pack something nutritious or a protein bar. Water is always ok. Absolutely no gum of any kind!
Cell Phones
Dancers are expected while in studio to focus their attention on their dance education. We understand that cell phone use may be required, for example to contact a parent regarding pickup time. We require:
Cell phones must be packed away in dancer’s bag while in the studio.
Cell phone use limited to between classes only.
Non-dance-related communications belong outside studio time.
Associated Costs
Spring 2025 January - June, 25 weeks
Tuition
Weekly classes include ballet, modern, and pilates.
1 Class Weekly $528
2 Classes Weekly $1,008
3 Classes Weekly $1,440
4 Classes Weekly $1,624
5 Classes Weekly $2,160
6 Classes Weekly $2,448
Unlimited Classes Weekly $2,520 (Aligned for Dedicated & Advanced Ballet Students)
Performance
Public performances are scheduled each semester.
Minimal charge for performance to defray production costs
No charges incurred for costumes. May incur minimal costs for leotards, tights, undergarments, or shoes worn with costumes.
Preferred Payment Schedule
Half tuition payment due at the start of the semester. Second half tuition payment due mid-term.
*Direct inquires to the program director if there is a need to discuss other payment options.
Preferred Payment Methods
Checks and most Credit Cards.
*Credit card payments over $1000.00 will be charged an additional $25.00 fee due to service fees charged to the studio.
Potential New Student In-Studio Trial Class
The first (introductory) class for a potential new student is free of charge. Contact info@cooperriverballet.com before attending a trial class.
*We encourage potential students to experience the class environment, instructors, techniques, and peers.
*New students enrolled after the beginning of a semester: tuition will be prorated.
Scholarships
Cooper River Ballet has a limited scholarship availability for students who may need financial assistance and demonstrate a dedicated work ethic in class. Reach out to the program director to discuss or click the Scholarship box below.
Learning Environment
Lastly, we have a wonderful, studio atmosphere, free of comparisons, of ‘dance moms’, of bullying of any kind. We want to keep it that way. This is about growth and furtherance. We hope your child will want to explore dance, safely, injury free, and successfully for many years!