Policies for Private Lessons

Private Lesson Showcase & Recital Information

• The Private Lesson Showcase will be held at a venue other than Shea’s Performing Arts Center. Additional details will be shared as soon as they become available.  Graduating Seniors will be invited to perform their private lessons in the Dance Spectrum Recital at Shea’s Performing Arts Center on June 19, 2027.  

• Please Note: If a Graduating Senior performs a duo, trio, or group routine in the recital, all participating dancers must also be Graduating Seniors.

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Teacher Requests

• When completing the Private Lesson request form, dancers must list both a first and second choice for their teacher. Due to the increasing number of private lesson requests, teachers may not be able to accommodate every request.  

• Graduating Seniors are only required to list a first-choice teacher preference.

• THIS YEAR:  Miss Jordan and Miss Maddie will not be available to accept any private lessons. 

• Please Note:  Julie LaMancuso will be available for 5 solos this upcoming season.  Her solo fee is $700 when paid by Cash or ACH or $728 when paid by Credit or Debit Card.

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Private Lesson Limits by Age - NEW THIS YEAR

• The following limits will apply for private lesson requests:

  • Ages 9 & Under: 1 private lesson

  • Ages 10–13: Up to 2 private lessons

  • Ages 14 & Up: Up to 3 private lessons

  • Graduating Seniors: No limit

• Beginning October 1st, dancers may request additional private lessons beyond these limits, pending teacher availability.

 

Acceptance Dates & Waitlist Process

• Private lesson requests will be reviewed on the following acceptance dates:

• June 18, August 15, October 15 & December 15

• Families will be notified if a private lesson request has been accepted or placed on a waitlist.  If a dancer is placed on the waitlist, families may:

  • Remain on the waitlist until the next acceptance date, or

  • Request a teacher change

• Graduating Senior private lessons will not be placed on a waitlist.

 

Missed Rehearsal Policy - NEW THIS YEAR
If a dancer misses a scheduled private lesson rehearsal with their teacher, a $20 missed rehearsal fee will be applied.

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Competition Participation

• Dance Spectrum Competitive Students may be invited to enter their private lessons into competitions selected by the Dance Spectrum Faculty.

• Any private lesson wishing to participate in outside competitive events as an independent entry must first receive approval from the Competitive Program Director. If approval is granted, please note that a Dance Spectrum faculty member is not required to attend the event.

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Rehearsal Responsibilities

• Students are responsible for retaining and rehearsing choreography taught during rehearsals and clean-up sessions.

• To support the learning process, parents are encouraged to videotape choreography at the end of each rehearsal session.

 

Outside Choreography

• Please note that dancers who choose to hire an outside choreographer for their solo will be subject to increased fees to perform in the Private Lesson Show.  

 

Account & Attendance Policies

• Private lessons may be suspended if:

• Dance Spectrum tuition/accounts are not kept current, and/or attendance policies are not being maintained

• Please Note: Any dancer who hires an outside choreographer to choreograph their solo has the option to pay a $50 performance fee to participate in the Private Lesson Showcase.

 

Level 1 Pricing

Instructors: Jill McKay, Aubrey Neal & Lauren Zerkowski​ 

Private Lessons Fees – Includes 6 hours                     

• Solo – $650 (Cash or ACH) Solo – $676 (Credit or Debit)

• Duet – $375 per dancer (Cash or ACH) Duet – $390 per dancer (Credit or Debit)

• Trio – $285 per dancer (Cash or ACH) Trio – $296.40 per dancer (Credit or Debit)

• Quartet – $240 per dancer (Cash or ACH) Quartet – $249.60 per dancer (Credit or Debit)

• 5 or more – $210 per dancer (Cash or ACH) 5 or more – $218.40 per dancer (Credit or Debit)

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**Julie LaMancuso will be available for a maximum of 5 solos this season.  Julie’s solo fee will be $700 (Cash or ACH) or $728 (Credit or Debit).**

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Level 2 Pricing

Instructors: Abby Catlin, Lindsay Colbert, Renee Fitzsimmons, Liz Franklin, Lynne Johnson, Gary Marino, Bev Pajak, Jeremy Powalowski, Emma Wade & Karen Washbon

Private Lessons Fees – Includes 6 hours

• Solo – $600 (Cash or ACH) Solo – $624 (Credit or Debit)

• Duet – $350 per dancer (Cash or ACH) Duet – $364 per dancer (Credit or Debit)

• Trio – $275 per dancer (Cash or ACH) Trio – $286 per dancer (Credit or Debit)

• Quartet – $225 per dancer (Cash or ACH) Quartet – $234 per dancer (Credit or Debit)

• 5 or more – $200 per dancer (Cash or ACH) 5 or more – $208 per dancer (Credit or Debit)

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Level 3 Pricing

Instructors: Kelsie Conti

Private Lessons Fees – Includes 6 hours

• Solo – $500 (Cash or ACH) Solo – $520 (Credit or Debit)

• Duet – $300 per dancer (Cash or ACH) Duet – $312 per dancer (Credit or Debit)

• Trio – $235 per dancer (Cash or ACH) Trio – $244.40 per dancer (Credit or Debit)

• Quartet – $200 per dancer (Cash or ACH) Quartet – $208 per dancer (Credit or Debit)

• 5 or more – $180 per dancer (Cash or ACH) 5 or more – $187.20 per dancer (Credit or Debit)​

 

**First half of your fee is due by the start of your rehearsal.  The remaining balance is due 4 weeks later.**

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