Registration and Fees

Tuition

2026-2027 Registration & Tuition info coming soon.

Enrollment & Registration

Registration Fee and September Tuition are due at enrollment.
- Submit payment with enrollment or the primary card on file will be charged within 48 hours.
- Do not enroll unless you are prepared for payment to be processed.
- If payment is not successfully collected, enrollment will be dropped and the class spot forfeited.
- $15 declined transaction fee applies.
- Accounts must be up to date to enroll in additional classes.
- No refunds.
Register sooner than later to secure a spot in your preferred class.
Class Confirmation: A minimum number of students enrolled is required for a class to confirm. If your class does not confirm or is canceled due to low enrollment, we will find another class for your dancer.
Class Capacity: Classes do fill up! Class capacity varies by class to uphold quality and teacher:student ratio.
Waitlist: If your preferred class is full, sign up on the waitlist AND for another class that works with your schedule so your dancer can start right away.
Enrollment is open all season. Class availability and performance participation are dependent on availability at time of enrollment .
By enrolling, we consider you are committing the full 10-month season, September-June.
Classes require a minimum number of students to confirm.
Class capacity varies by class to uphold quality and teacher:student ratio.
If your preferred class is full, sign up on the waitlist and for another class with openings that works with your schedule so your dancer can start right away.
Placement: Current students were evaluated in class with our graded curriculum and received placement via email. Age is by 9/1 and is a guideline. Each level is intended for 2-3 years and varies by the individual dancer.

Tuition Structure

Monthly tuition is determined by the total weekly class hours for all student siblings within a household.
Tuition is based on the full 10-month season and divided into 10 equal monthly payments. Monthly tuition remains the same regardless of the number of classes held in a given month. Make up classes available.
Payment secures class placement. Tuition must be paid for dancers to attend class and hold their spot. Unpaid tuition by the 15th results in forfeited enrollment. (Initial enrollment fees must be paid within 24 hours or enrollment is forfeited and you must re enroll when ready to pay.)
Payment Options: Monthly Auto Pay or Season-in-Full (10 months). To pay the full season in advance, email info@carolyndutradancestudio.com.

Auto Pay & Billing Policies

Tuition Auto Pay is required and all families are automatically enrolled. The primary card on file will be charged on the 1st of each month September-June.
A valid credit card must remain on file at all times. We accept Visa, Mastercard, and Discover.
If payment is not successfully collected by the 15th, enrollment will be dropped and the class spot forfeited. Full month payment is required to return.
Fees: $15 fee for declined transactions. $20 late fee for past due accounts after the 5th of the month
Payments cannot be accepted late in November, December, May or June.
All payments are non-refundable.

Attendance & Make-Up Classes

Make-up classes are available at no additional cost for student absences or Studio closures to help families receive full value from their training.
Email the Studio in advance to schedule a make-up class. Make-up classes may not be attended during Peek Weeks.

Class Enrollment Policies

Classes require minimum enrollment to run. If a class does not confirm or must be canceled during the season due to low enrollment, we will assist in finding another appropriate class for your dancer.
Class sizes are limited to maintain quality instruction and teacher-to-student ratios. If your preferred class is full, join the waitlist and enroll in another available class so your dancer can begin right away.

Studio Closures & Online Classes

If CDDS determines it is necessary to close for safety reasons, classes may transition to online instruction at any time during the season.
Tuition remains unchanged and refunds will not be issued. We will make every effort to keep the online schedule as close as possible to the in-studio schedule.
This has only happened during the Covid Pandemic and state of emergency declared during a blizzard causing extended closure. Our goal is to keep the children dancing and active while stuck at home.

Company Program

Auditions held in Summer program. Register by July 1. Company audition results emailed by August 1.
Students auditioning for Company for the first time should register for their recreational placement class . If accepted into Company, payments will be transferred toward Company fees.
Company has separate tuition and registration rates.
Company dancers may enroll in recreational classes for additional recreational tuition.

Performances & Fees

Winter Performance - Sponsored by Dance For Art Inc 501(c)3 non-profit
CDDS/DFA Nutcracker - December 12-13, 2026 at East Providence High School (subject to change)

All Preschool, Primary, Level 1–5, and Company dancers are automatically registered.
$18 registration fee is charged on October 5. Make sure your primary card on file is ready to be charged. No refunds. $15 decline fee
Registration fee proceeds benefit Dance For Art, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides loaned costumes for dancers and helps cover production expenses.
No costume or other fees besides purchasing tickets to the show.
All dancers need a red CDDS t-shirt to arrive and leave in over camisole and tights. Purchase at CDDS office. Costumes are borrowed and provided backstage.
If you do not wish to participate, email info@carolyndutradancestudio.com by September 30.

June Recital
June 19–20, 2027 at East Providence High School (subject to change)

All Toddler & Me, Preschool, Primary, Level 1–5, Hip Hop and Company classes are automatically registered for the June Recital.
Costume fees are posted on October 15 and are due by November 20. Any unpaid balances will be automatically charged on November 20.
Accounts must be up-to-date for costumes to be ordered and distributed.
If you do not wish to participate, email info@carolyndutradancestudio.com by November 1.
Company Members: mandatory performance, costume fees due by November 1.