*TUITION IS PAID ON A BI -MONTHLY OR SEMESTER  BASIS WITH THE WEEKS DIVIDED INTO 4 MONTHS FOR PAYMENT.  TUITION CAN ALSO BE PAID IN FULL PER SEMESTER WITH AN ADDITION 7% DISCOUNT (PAY IN FULL).  STUDENTS DO NOT PAY FOR HOLIDAYS WHEN CLASSES ARE NOT IN SESSION.  

           SEMESTER 1:  MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 - DECEMBER 20, 2025.  16 WEEKS WITH 2 BI-MONTHLY PAYMENTS 

           SEMESTER 2:  MONDAY JANUARY 5-MAY 30, 2026.  20 WEEKS WITH 5 MONTHLY PAYMENTS. 

*Tuition is due by the first class of each new month a no later than the 10th of each month.  There is a $10.00 late fee appied after the 10th of each month, a $15.00 late fee after the 15th of each month and a $20.00 late fee after the 20th of each month.  After the 20th, students are not allowed to return to class without payment in full including all fees. 

*There are no discounts for competition classes. 

*LAKESHORE ACADEMY OF THE ARTS is not responsible for collecting payments from different sources.  It is the responsability of the parent or guardian to remit payment on a timely basis.  

*Students may switch to a different class at any time as long as there is space in that class and the office is notified.  Due to recital preparation, students cannot change classes after October 15 and March 15 of each dance year.  

*We do not charge for trying a class (one time). 

*If a class is canceled due to inclement weather, there will not be a refund but rather a make-up class.  Students may jump into another class that is already listed and running on our current schedule (age and ability appropriate). 

      During inclement weather, please tune in to WZZM TV 13, Fox 17, Facebook, and online for updates on closings!  Bulk emails will be sent to all students at both locations. If the schools are closed, there is a chance that LAKESHORE ACADEMY OF THE ARTS will stay open as long as driving conditions and road conditions are safe. 

     Anyone interested in our dance programs must first go through the Academy. You may do so by submitting the completed registration form with the $20.00 nonrefundable registration fee.  The registration fee secures your spot in the class.  

     Please make sure that the registration form includes the class/location you select, the policies/procedures form, photo release and automatic payment consent form if you plan on paying with a credit/debit card.  Credit card payments are subject to a 3.5% surcharge.   

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