2026 Tuition Fees
100% Happiness Guarantee
Once enrolled, you can enjoy up to four weeks of classes, completely risk-free.
If your child’s class isn’t the right fit, just let us know within this time, and we’ll provide a full refund of tuition and the registration fee—no questions asked.
Simply complete our online enrolment form (with your preferred debit/card card details) to get started, and if it’s not the right match, we’ll make the refund process stress-free.
Registration Fee
A one-off registration fee of $25 per new student.
Tuition Term Packages
Our term tuition (below) is based on an 8-week minimum term, if a term is longer (9 or 10 weeks), tuition will increase to include those extra week/s so your dancer’s tuition matches the number of classes they receive.
Every tuition package includes:
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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.
- Performance opportunities every year: a full theatre show in 2025 and a relaxed studio demonstration in 2026. We alternate these yearly to offer both a low-key showcase and a high-excitement theatre experience.
- All required performance or demonstration 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
- Note: Tuition is pro-rated based on the number of class weeks in each term (8-week base rate)
30-Min Classes (2x+/week)
- 2 or more classes per week
- Eg. Ballet & Jazz Junior
- Note: Tuition is pro-rated based on the number of class weeks in each term (8-week base rate)
45-Min Classes (1x/week)
- 1 class per week
- Eg. Pre-Grades
- Note: Tuition is pro-rated based on the number of class weeks in each term (8-week base rate)
45-Min Classes (2x+/week)
- 2 or more classes per week
- Eg. Pre Grades
- Note: Tuition is pro-rated based on the number of class weeks in each term (8-week base rate)
1-Hour Classes (1x/week)
- 1 class per week
- Eg. Ballet Grades, Jazz Grades
- Note: Tuition is pro-rated based on the number of class weeks in each term (8-week base rate)
1-Hour Classes (2x+/week)
- 2 or more classes per week
- Eg. Ballet Grades, Jazz Grades
- Note: Tuition is pro-rated based on the number of class weeks in each term (8-week base rate)
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.
2026 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 11th February 2026
Term 2 payment date: Wednesday 22nd April 2026
Term 3 payment date: Wednesday 22nd July 2026
Term 4 payment date: Wednesday 14th October 2026
Term Dates
Term 1
(8 weeks)
Saturday 7th February to Thursday 2nd April 2026
Studio Holidays:
No classes Good Friday onwards. Friday 3rd April (Good Friday) team/crew training will be replaced by Team Day Sunday 15th February.
Term 2
(9 weeks)
Monday 20 April to Monday 29th June 2026
Studio Holidays:
Anzac Day – Saturday 25 April (Anzac Day observed on Monday 27 April) and King’s Birthday – Monday 1 June.
Term 3
(9 weeks)
Monday 20 July to Saturday 19th September 2026
EXAM WEEK: Sunday 20th September to Saturday 26th September
Term 4
(8 or 9 weeks)
Monday 12 October to Sunday 6th or 13th December 2026 (depending on year-end demonstration dates)
Studio Holidays:
Labour Day – Monday 26 October.