2023 Terms
Term 1
Friday 10th February to Thursday 6th April
Term 2
Monday 24th April to Tuesday 27th June
Studio Holidays:
ANZAC Day Tuesday 25 April
King’s Birthday Monday 5 June
Term 3
Monday 17th July to Sunday 24th September
Term 4
Monday 9th Oct to Sunday 10th December (depending on year-end events)
Studio Holidays: Labour Monday 23rd October
2023 Theatre Show Dates
Sat 9th and/or Sun 10th December 2023, Victoria University Memorial Theatre.
Please note:
2023 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 may be offered the chance to attend a different day catch-up class or workshop. Workshops may also be held to replace classes not held during exam or concert weeks.
2023 Tuition Fees and Discounts
Registration Fee:
A one-off registration fee of $25 per new student or $40 per new family.
Tuition Term Packages:
2023 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 performance awards, medal tests or exams, with the Royal Academy of Dance or New Zealand Association of Modern Dance.
- Opportunity to shine in our 2023 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 events & studio surprises throughout the year!
30-Min Classes (1x/week)
- 1 class per week
- Eg. Any Preschool Classes, Ballet Pre-Primary, Jazz Pre-Primary
30-Min Classes (2x+/week)
- 2 or more classes per week
- Eg. Ballet Pre-Primary, Jazz Pre-Primary
45-Min Classes (1x/week)
- 1 class per week
- Eg. Ballet Primary, Jazz Primary
45-Min Classes (2x+/week)
- 2 or more classes per week
- Eg. Ballet Primary, Jazz Primary
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
75-Min Classes (1x/week)
- 1 class per week
- Eg. Ballet Senior Levels
75-Min Classes (2x+/week)
- 2 or more classes per week
- Eg. Ballet Senior Levels
Extras: Exam practices, pianist rehearsals and competition team rehearsals.
ADDITIONAL TUITION DISCOUNTS:
Family discount = 5%
Annual payment discount = 5%
PRIVATE LESSON FEES – BY INVITATION ONLY
Dance private lesson 30 mins – $45
Dance private lesson 60 mins – $90
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 will be advised in advance of sign-up and charged on a nominated date.
COSTUME FEES:
When costumes are required for performances (2023 is a theatre show year!) we source and/or make for you – no sewing required. Fee amounts will be emailed and handed out in class and you will have the option at that point to not participate.
2023 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 8th February
Term 2 payment date: Wednesday 26th April
Term 3 payment date: Wednesday 19th July
Term 4 payment date: Wednesday 11th October