Term Dates
Term 4 2024
Monday 14th October to Sunday 8th December (depending on year-end events)
Studio Holidays:
Labour Monday 28th October (replaced with extra classes Sunday 24 November)
Term 1 2025
Monday 10th February to Sunday 13th April
Term 2 2025
Monday 28 April to Sunday 29th June
Studio Holidays:
King’s Birthday Monday 2 June (catch up classes will be offered)
Matariki – Friday 28 June (rehearsals in lieu will be offered)
Term 3 2025
Monday 14th July to Sunday 14th September
- followed by exam and medal award week Monday 22nd to Saturday 27th September
Term 4 2025
Monday 6th October to Sunday 7th December (depending on year-end events)
Studio Holidays:
Labour Monday 27th October (catch up classes will be offered)
2025 Theatre Show Dates TBC:
Either 29-30 November or or 6-7 December
Please note:
2025 tuition fees are based on an 8-week minimum term. Some terms may be longer but are not charged extra. Students who miss classes due to public holidays will be offered the chance to attend a catch-up class on another day or an extra workshop.
2025 Tuition Fees and Discounts
Registration Fee:
A one-off registration fee of $25 per new student or $40 per new family.
Tuition Term Packages:
2025 terms are a minimum of 8 weeks, some terms are longer (9 or 10 weeks) but there is no extra cost.
Term tuition packages include:
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- Weekly class
- Student access to WDA Practice page (dance at home class videos, exam dances & exercises)
- Preschoolers: Annual Certificate Presentation Class
- Juniors, Grades & Seniors: Annual opportunity to enter for medal awards or exams, with the Royal Academy of Dance or New Zealand Association of Modern Dance.
- Opportunity to shine in our 2025 theatre show! We do a theatre show once every two years and a relaxed studio demonstration in the alternate year - a nice balance of low key and high excitement.
- All required performance rehearsals.
- Catch up class/es in another class of your level, by appointment & space permitting, in cases of vacation/illness.
- Satisfaction guarantee - we will work with you to find a great class fit, or refund any tuition paid.
- Plus lots of fun social events & studio surprises throughout the year!
30-Min Classes (1x/week)
- 1 class per week
- Eg. Any Preschool Classes, Ballet Junior & Jazz Junior
30-Min Classes (2x+/week)
- 2 or more classes per week
- Eg. Ballet & Jazz Junior
45-Min Classes (1x/week)
- 1 class per week
- Eg. Pre-Grades
45-Min Classes (2x+/week)
- 2 or more classes per week
- Eg. Pre Grades
1-Hour Classes (1x/week)
- 1 class per week
- Eg. Ballet Grades, Jazz Grades
1-Hour Classes (2x+/week)
- 2 or more classes per week
- Eg. Ballet Grades, Jazz Grades
ADDITIONAL TUITION DISCOUNTS:
Family discount = 5%
Annual payment discount = 5%
PRIVATE LESSON FEES – BY INVITATION ONLY
Dance private lesson 30 mins – $48
Dance private lesson 60 mins – $96
TUITION PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Upon registration, you must supply a credit card as we do our tuition fees by term by automatic payment by credit card. We send an invoice in advance of the term start date, and you can pay by this date by internet banking or cheque if you prefer. Unpaid balances will be charged to your credit card on the first day of term. There is also an option to be invoiced for the full year with a 5% discount. Students may stop classes with two weeks advance notice to enable us to offer the space to another student and adjust accounts. Tuition must be paid during the two week notice period.
CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS:
Time For Dancing Ltd (trading as Wellington Dance) is a New Zealand owned business. All tuition fees will be charged in NZD. The name that will appear on your statement will be Wellington Dance. See above for a full list of tuition fees. Click here for studio policies, terms and conditions.
EXAM FEES:
Exam fees, exam practice fees and pianist rehearsals (if required) will be advised in advance of sign-up and charged on a nominated date.
COSTUME FEES:
When costumes are required for performances we source and/or make for you – no sewing required. Costume amounts will be emailed and handed out in class well in advance and you will have the option at that point to not participate.
2025 FEE PAYMENT DATES
Tuition fees will be charged to your nominated credit card on the following dates. If you would prefer to pay by internet banking or cheque you can pay before these dates, and your credit card will therefore not be charged.
Term 1 payment date: Wednesday 12th February
Term 2 payment date: Wednesday 30th April
Term 3 payment date: Wednesday 16th July
Term 4 payment date: Wednesday 8th October