Tuition & Fees

Kinetics offers a number of classes in varying terms and sessions.  View the breakdowns of tuition and fees:

2023-2024 Fall/Spring Term

Tuesday, Sept. 5th – Sunday, June 2nd

Tuition  

Tuition is calculated according to the table below and is based on number of class hour per week, per family.  Tuition is automatically pro-rated according to date of enrollment. Please note that 45 minute classes are billed at the hour rate.

Click here to see the 2023-2024 Tuition Chart

Fees

  • $30 Registration Fee per family
  • $30 Performance Fee per student
  • $10 Performance Fee per class

Please carefully read the Performance Fee Policy below:

Performance Fees

  • Registration & Performance Fees are non-refundable. 
  • Performance Fees for Performing Classes: All KDT classes for students ages 3-17 are considered performing classes. Performing classes are charged performance fees to help offset the costs related to the School’s annual Spring Showcase performance. Kinetics is proud to provide showcase costumes to families free-of-charge, where other studios require families to purchase new costumes each year. In addition to maintaining a costume inventory, performance fees help cover the cost of the venue rental, creative licensing, and administrative processes. Performing in the Spring Showcase is completely optional; families are encouraged to make a decision that best suits their student’s needs/interests. However, please be advised that students who opt out of the year-end performance are not eligible for a performance fee refund, as their entire class is taken into consideration as showcase preparations begin at the start of the school year. 
  • Refunded Performance Fee for Non-Performing Classes: Our registration portal automatically applies performance fees to all classes. Performance fees applied to non-performing classes, including adult classes and dance conditioning, will be refunded. Patrons enrolled in the Installment Plan will receive the performance fee refund in the form of an account credit that will be directly applied towards the next installment payment. Patrons enrolled in the Annual Plan will receive a refund to their credit card. Please allow our Registrar 3-5 business days to refund performance fees, as this is a manual process. 

Payment Options  

Annual Plan: Receive a 5% discount off tuition by paying for the entire year in advance! Here’s how it works:

  • Select the Annual Plan option through your Studio Director account before checking out.
  • The Registrar will receive notification of Annual Plan requests made via Studio Director.
  • The Registrar will update Annual Plan accounts to reflect the 5% discount and then immediately process payment by charging the card on file.
  • Families who select the Annual Plan option should register for ALL desired classes at one time.
  • By selecting the Annual Plan option, patrons are agreeing to have the card on file automatically charged for the Annual Payment amount, in addition to fees.
  • The last day to enroll in the Annual Plan is Monday, September 4th, 2023.

Installment Plan: Pay bi-monthly in four equal payments.  Installment accounts must retain a valid credit card on file in Studio Director and will be set up for automatic/recurring billing. The credit card on file will be charged on the following dates:

Billing Due Dates:

1st Installment – Upon Enrollment 

2nd Installment – Nov. 1st 

3rd Installment – Jan. 2nd 

Final Installment – Mar. 1st 

 

Fall/Spring Term Tuition Policies:

Withdrawals

  • Withdrawing from class requires written notice. Email school@kineticsdance.org to withdraw. 
  • Withdrawals made before or on February 1st are eligible for a tuition refund for the remaining classes within the billing cycle. Approved refunds will have a $10.00 service fee deducted.
  • Withdrawals made after February 1st are only eligible for account credit. Credits may be used on any type of programming: classes, private lessons, birthday parties, etc. 
  • Non-attendance does not constitute withdrawal. Without appropriate notice, the undersigned dancer or parent/guardian will remain responsible for tuition payment.
  • Absences will not be credited or refunded. We do, however, encourage class make-ups; please see our Make-up Policy.

Late Payments

  • Accounts not paid by designated due dates will result in a $10 late fee applied 5 business days after the due date. On the 10th business day past the due date, non-payment will result in automatic withdrawal from class. Students may re-register for classes once the balance is paid, provided there is still space in their class(es).

    Register through Studio Director

    2024 Summer Term

    Monday, June 24th – Saturday, August 10th

    Click here for summer programming information!

    Tuition  

    Tuition is automatically pro-rated according to date of enrollment. Tuition is due upon enrollment and covers the Summer session spanning 7 weeks.

    Click here to view our tuition chart. 

    Fees

    • $10 registration fee per student
    • No performance fees 
    • Registration fees are non-refundable. 

    Summer Term Tuition Policies:

    Withdrawals

    • Withdrawing from class requires written notice. Email school@kineticsdance.org to withdraw. 
    • Withdrawals made before or on July 1st, 2024 are eligibile for a tuition refund. Refunds will have a $10.00 service fee deducted. Registration fees will not be refunded.
    • Withdawals made after July 1st, 2024 are only eligible for account credit. Registration fees will not be credited. Credits may be used on any type of KDT programming: classes, private lessons, birthday parties, etc.
    • Non-attendance does not constitute withdrawal. Without appropriate notice, the undersigned dancer or parent/guardian will remain responsible for tuition payment.

    Absences will not be credited or refunded. We do, however, encourage class make-ups; please see our Make-up Policy.

    Register through Studio Director

    Register through Howard County Recreation & Parks

    Kinetics hosts a number of classes in partnership with Howard County Recreation and Parks.  These classes are held at Kinetics and taught by Kinetics faculty but run within unique cycles with all registration and billing occuring through HCRP.  The offerings appear on all Fall/Spring and Summer Term class schedules and on Studio Director, but are designated as HCRP either by a tag (Studio Director) or are shaded grey (PDF schedules).  Use the link above or within Studio Director for fee information and to register.

    • KDT hosts a work study program in which tuition is reimbursed in exchange for desk shifts.
    • KDT also offers scholarships for each enrollment season.
    • Opportunities are limited. Families are encouraged to reach out prior to the start of the season. Email school@kineticsdance.org with inquiries. 

    Class Registration

    Log into Studio Director

    Includes all current and upcoming sessions that are open for registration: Fall/Spring, Summer Session, and Short Session (such as Adult Fitness and Yoga Classes).

    Howard County Rec & Parks

    A small number of our classes are offered in partnership with Howard County Recreation and Parks.  HCRP classes are clearly labeled on the Class Schedule.

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