Shall We Dance is very excited to offer some new and exciting dance classes for children!
Ballet: Ages 2.5 and up
Tap: Ages 5 and up
Hip Hop: Ages 5
STUDIO POLICIES & FEES
1. Enrollment for 10 months: September – June. Summer Classes: July – August. If a child withdraws from a class, the parent is still responsible for that monthly installment, along with any unpaid costumes, shoes etc.
2. Cancellation Policy: Any cancellations will not be taken over the phone. Must come in to cancel.
3. Monthly tuition is non-refundable and is due on the 1st of every month. If your installment is received after the 10th of the month, your account will be assessed a $25 late fee. There is a $35 fee for all returned checks. Sibling discounts are available. If you choose to pay your tuition in full upon registration, we offer a 10% discount.
4. Under Enrollment. Any class with less than 5 students will be cancelled or merged with another class.
5. Communicating with Instructors. If you have a question about dance studio or your child, please do not ask instructors during or in-between classes. Please see Mr. Nelson at an appropriate hour and he will be more than happy to help you with any questions.
6. Holiday Showcase and Annual Recital:
1. Only solo/duo performers can participate in Winter Showcase. Spring Recital will be in June, date to be posted. Costumes must be paid by December 1st. For ordered costumes – no refunds or size changes. Any alterations needed are the parent’s responsibility.
2. TICKETS for guests for annual recital will be for sale On March 23rd , 2026
7. Classes Dress Codes:
Ballroom & Latin Class: Girls – SWD black leotard + black skirt, dance shoes, all available at SWD store, hair in a bun;
Boys – SWD black T-shirt, and dance shoes, all available at SWD store + black dress pants
Tap, Lyrical, Ballet class: Black leotard/ t-shirt, matching skirt/pants/leggins, tap or ballet shoes, hair in a bun
Fusion / Hip Hop class: Red/grey/Black T-shirts (color depends on age group), jazz/hip hop shoes, all available at SWD store; for girls – black leggings or shorts, hair in a bun, for boys – black athletic pants
TUITION & FEES
The registration fee is $25.00 – non-refundable, to register for the season you must prepay for September and June (1st & last month of the season)
1. Tuition per month for group classes:
1 Class Per Week: $65 2 Classes per week: $123.50 3 Classes per week: $182
4 Classes Per Week: $240.50 5 Classes Per Week: $299
Private Lesson: $95
For New Students who enrolled at 2026 ! Tuition will be due in 4 installments:
1st payment – At Registration (Reg, Sept, June) 2nd payment – Oct. 1st , for (Oct., Nov., Dec.)
3rd payment – Jan 1st , for (Jan., Feb., March) 4th payment – April 1st , for (Apr., May., )
Tuition payments are based on a yearly rate, which we break down into 10 monthly installments. If you choose to pay your tuition in full upon registration, we offer a 10% discount.
2. Recital Costume – depends on age – non-refundable
3. Duo/Solo Performance at the Show – Entry Fee – $75.00, costumes purchased or rented at SWD. Studio follows the Toms River Schools Holiday Calendar. Please check Schedule
Important Dates
FALL CLASSES BEGIN
Monday, September 8th
BRING A FRIEND MONTH
October
WINTER SHOWCASE
TBD
RECITAL TICKET SALES
March 23rd
ANNUAL RECITAL
Saturday or Sunday, June 13th or 14th
