REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT INFORMATION

• Classes are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. 
• Advance registration is required for all classes. 
• A minimum deposit or payment in full (see Payment Plan option details below) is due at the time of registration to reserve your child’s spot in class. 
• Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email that includes a calendar with your class dates. 
• For questions, contact us at schooladmin@mmdg.org.

TIERED TUITION – Choose What You Can Pay

The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center is committed to Access, Community, Artistic Excellence, and Creativity. In that spirit, we offer a tiered tuition system of financial aid designed to make high-quality dance education available to all families—regardless of income.

We ask that families select the level of financial aid that best reflects their current financial situation. No documentation is required. This is an honor-based system, and we trust our community to pay what they can.

As you review the tiers below, we encourage you to choose the pricing option that reflects what you are truly able to pay. If you’re able to pay the higher tier, your tuition will cover our costs. With your support, we can create a space where Dance is for Anybody.

PRICING OPTIONS

Tier 3 | FULL PRICE 

Tier 3 tuition fully covers operating costs including but not limited to maintenance of our large column-free studios, highly-trained teaching artist compensation, live musical accompaniment, and administrative costs.

Tier 2 | FINANCIAL AID subsidized by 15%

Tier 2 tuition does not cover operating costs but intends to make participation more accessible as a point of access for those who need tuition support.

Tier 1 | FINANCIAL AID subsidized by 30% 

Tier 1 tuition does not cover operating costs but intends to make participation more accessible as a point of access for those who need tuition support.

Need-based Scholarships

Families who are in need of additional support and meet the Federal WIC Income Guidelines should apply for a Need-based Scholarship on our Financial Aid Page.

REGISTRATION NOTES

Early Childhood

• Classes are designed to meet children’s developmental needs at each age of early childhood. Students should be the minimum age for a class (as indicated in their class name) by the end of each registration period. 
• Registration for the Early Childhood program takes place in a series of 4 sessions during the school year: 
  • Fall I (8-weeks)
  • Fall II (8-weeks)
  • Winter (8 weeks)
  • Spring (8 weeks)

Children and Teens

• Classes are leveled with the expectation that students are participating in the entire academic year of programming (September-June).
• Registration for the Children and Teens Program takes place during two distinct registration periods: Fall Semester and Spring Semester. Students register for each 16-week semester individually.

PAYMENT PLANS

Early Childhood Programs: You have the option to pay in two installments.

How it works:

• Pay a 50% deposit toward tuition when you register and the balance 4-weeks into the session, which will be processed automatically using the credit card on file in the Active Network registration software. 

Children and Teens Programs: You have the option to pay in 4-installments per semester.

How it works:

• Pay a 25% deposit toward the semester tuition when you register.
• The second payment will be processed on October 15. The remaining 2 payments will be auto-charged on the 15th of each month to the credit card on file in the Active Network registration software. 

Student and Junior Companies: Registration is required for the full year, but you have the option to pay in 10 monthly installments.

How it works:

• Pay 10% deposit toward the annual tuition when you register in September.
• The remaining 9 payments will be auto-charged on the 15th of each month to the credit card  on file in the Active Network registration software.

Withdrawal and Refund Policy: 

Early Childhood Program: 

• Families can request a refund for a We Dance or Creative Dance class through the 1st week of each Early Childhood session. 
• Tuition is refundable within the class drop period of each respective program, less a $15 processing fee, the pro-rated cost of classes taken (whether attended or not), and any applied discounts.
•  To withdraw, you must contact schooladmin@mmdg.org

Children and Teens Program:  

• Families can request a refund for a Children and Teens Program Class within the class drop period (weeks 1 and 2) of each semester, less a $15 processing fee, the pro-rated cost of classes taken (whether attended or not), and any applied discounts.  
• Tuition can be transferred to a different class during the class switch period at the beginning of each semester. (weeks 1 – 4) If there is a pricing difference, the balance will be due upon transfer and automatically charged to the card on file.
• To withdraw, you must email your request to schooladmin@mmdg.org.

Please note: 

• Schedules and teachers are subject to change. 
• Refunds cannot be issued for requests to withdraw after the class drop period has closed.

Notice any additional charges or have questions about your current Children’s program registration? Log-in to your Active Network account or reach out to us at schooladmin@mmdg.org.