IMPORTANT - you are signing a contract when registering for any CMI class!!!!
When you register online you are agreeing to our contract terms and conditions which states that you will be accountable for all fees for each class enrolled in for the duration of the season you enroll in.
PLEASE READ OUR CONTRACT COMPLETELY during the registration/check out process to ensure you are aware of our policies.
FALL SEASON: Classes may be dropped for any reason and you will not be held accountable for the duration of the season ONLY IF the class is dropped NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 30th.
2024-2025 Monthly Tuition Rates for Dance-Acro-Cheer-Musical Theatre Classes
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING THE REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR 2024 Summer and/or 24-25 Fall Season...
There is NO Registration Fee for Summer Session Classes or Camps.
Fall Season required A ONE TIME Annual Registration Fee to be paid AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION to hold your spot(s) in the class(es) you register your student(s) to attend.
Anyone who registers for a class and does not pay the registration fee within 48 hours, will be moved to the wait list for that class to allow another student to take their spot.
There is NO Registration Fee for Summer Session Classes or Camps.
Fall Season required A ONE TIME Annual Registration Fee to be paid AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION to hold your spot(s) in the class(es) you register your student(s) to attend.
Anyone who registers for a class and does not pay the registration fee within 48 hours, will be moved to the wait list for that class to allow another student to take their spot.
Annual one time registration fee:
$40 per student $60 per siblings $75 per family (3+ students) NOTE: This fee is non-refundable and is due upon registration to hold class spots beginning in August for the Fall 2024-2025 season. **Students that would like to take more than 6 classes are considered to be an Advanced Level dancer and all classes over 6 for that student must be approved by the Studio Director, Madeline. |
2024-2025 Monthly Class Tuition Rates
1 - class per week $ 58.00 per month 2 - classes/week $ 113.00 3 - classes/week $ 159.00 4 - classes/week $ 202.00 5 - classes/week $ 242.00 6 - classes/week $ 269.00 **7 - classes/week $ 298.00 **8 - classes/week $ 320.00 **9 - classes/week $ 360.00 **10 - classes/week $ 400.00 *all (R) and (S) classes will also have the Flat Rate Performance Fee added to their monthly tuition rate above (see below for details and explanations) |
FALL SEASON ONLY....(Sept 2024 thru April 2025)
+ $22.50 Per Month FLAT RATE PERFORMACE FEE:
In addition to the monthly class tuition, there is a monthly performance fee charged to all classes labeled with an "R" or a "S" of $22.50 per month. This fee covers costs for the end of season Recital and Showcase fees and includes costume, tights, accessories and more (detailed below).
+ $22.50 Per Month FLAT RATE PERFORMACE FEE:
In addition to the monthly class tuition, there is a monthly performance fee charged to all classes labeled with an "R" or a "S" of $22.50 per month. This fee covers costs for the end of season Recital and Showcase fees and includes costume, tights, accessories and more (detailed below).
*All classes are conducted on a weekly/monthly regular schedule with the exception of holidays. Summer classes are for 1 month only, Fall classes are for 9 months.
*Costs are charged on a flat rate, per month basis, regardless of how many weeks are in that month AND regardless of how many classes your child attends due to illness, injury, school or sports commitments, family vacations, etc. You are signing a pre-paid annual contract for a total cost of at least $522 per student for 9 months for tech only class and $702 for a recital or showcase class, which we offer you payment plan options on a monthly basis should you choose not to pay in full.
*Monthly fees are due BY THE FIRST OF THE MONTH and late fees will be accessed starting on the 2nd
*Costs are charged on a flat rate, per month basis, regardless of how many weeks are in that month AND regardless of how many classes your child attends due to illness, injury, school or sports commitments, family vacations, etc. You are signing a pre-paid annual contract for a total cost of at least $522 per student for 9 months for tech only class and $702 for a recital or showcase class, which we offer you payment plan options on a monthly basis should you choose not to pay in full.
*Monthly fees are due BY THE FIRST OF THE MONTH and late fees will be accessed starting on the 2nd
NOTE: ALL students/families are required to keep a valid credit or debit card on file at all times for monthly payments to be processed on. *If your check /cash payment is not received before the 1st of the month, your credit/debit card on file will be charged for that months tuition, helping you to avoid incurring late fees.
PAYMENT DUE DATES and PAYMENT OPTIONS
ALL FAMILIES ARE REQUIRED TO BE ENROLLED IN OUR AUTOPAY PROGRAM!
It's fast & free! Just sign up for automated monthly bill pay with a valid debit or credit card and your payment will be automatically withdrawn on the 1st OF EACH MONTH. IF you want to avoid using your credit/debit card you can also choose to PAY EARLY and make with check or cash before the 1st and PAY IN-PERSON
If paying by check, please write the student's full name of the check memo line and make checks payable to Count Me In, llc *all payments made, no matter in what form, should receive an email confirmation for their payment - which acts as your individual payment receipt |
Insufficient Funds $30 Fee will be added to your account for any returned checks or insufficient fund charge backs from credit/debit card charges
*If your check /cash payment is not received before the 1st of the month, your credit/debit card on file will be charged for that months tuition. LATE PAYMENT FEE: Will be accessed starting on the 2nd of each month for any past due balances at a rate of $1 per day until the balance due is paid in full |
*Note: No Refunds for classes, costumes or other fees will be issued if your child drops class at any time
IMPORTANT - if you do not make a payment on your account for more than 30 days your student(s) will be benched and not eligible to participate in any CMI classes/programs until your entire past due amount is paid in full.
IMPORTANT - if you do not make a payment on your account for more than 30 days your student(s) will be benched and not eligible to participate in any CMI classes/programs until your entire past due amount is paid in full.
ALL SEASON PERFORMANCE COSTUMES:
Recital and/or Showcase costumes at other studios typically cost $95-200 per costume PLUS they expect you (the parents) to then take care of any added costs for measurements, shipping costs, returns, costume fittings and alterations, steaming, ironing, etc as well as purchase tights, props and other items separately for added costs.
INSTEAD we have gone to an ALL INCLUSIVE FLAT RATE COSTUME & PERFORMANCE FEE PROGRAM!!
This means that we handle all measurements, ordering, fittings and alterations onsite. In addition, we provide hangers, steam/press AND include an instruction sheet and accessory bag with all costumes. This fee also includes tights, hair pieces and any other costume accessories needed for their performance.
ALL FOR ONE ALL INCLUSIVE PRICE OF $180 per student, per class, which we charge in $22.50 per month increments over the 8 month season and Includes:
NOTE: ALL tuition and monthly fees due must be paid IN FULL by May 1st in order to be eligible to receive your Recital and/or Showcase Costumes, Accessories, etc AND to be able to purchase tickets, recital tshirts and more.
Recital and/or Showcase costumes at other studios typically cost $95-200 per costume PLUS they expect you (the parents) to then take care of any added costs for measurements, shipping costs, returns, costume fittings and alterations, steaming, ironing, etc as well as purchase tights, props and other items separately for added costs.
INSTEAD we have gone to an ALL INCLUSIVE FLAT RATE COSTUME & PERFORMANCE FEE PROGRAM!!
This means that we handle all measurements, ordering, fittings and alterations onsite. In addition, we provide hangers, steam/press AND include an instruction sheet and accessory bag with all costumes. This fee also includes tights, hair pieces and any other costume accessories needed for their performance.
ALL FOR ONE ALL INCLUSIVE PRICE OF $180 per student, per class, which we charge in $22.50 per month increments over the 8 month season and Includes:
- Costume & Tights (you must purchase any shoes required separately)
- Accessories and/or Props
- Measurements Taken In House (by our onsite seamstresses)
- Ordering, shipping, receiving, organizing, returns and replacements
- Fittings & alterations done In-House (by our owner, Amanda)
- Hanging, steaming, pressing, starching, etc is done In-House (by our staff)
- Each costume comes on a hanger with an instruction sheet for hair style, where to put accessories, etc included
- Access to view digital videos and photos from photo day as well as both shows - via our Band Group
- Access to view digital group photos from each class - via our Band Group
- Access to digital programs for the showcase and recital - via our Band Group
NOTE: ALL tuition and monthly fees due must be paid IN FULL by May 1st in order to be eligible to receive your Recital and/or Showcase Costumes, Accessories, etc AND to be able to purchase tickets, recital tshirts and more.
Discounts
Multiple Student/Sibling Class Discount:
Enroll 2 or more students from the same family in classes in the fall dance season and receive a 10% per month discount off tuition costs for all 9 months for the 2nd, 3rd, 4th student on your account. (This discount is automatically applied when enrolling more than one student on the same account.) *Note: NO REFUNDS for classes, costumes or other fees will be issued if your child drops classes INCLUDING those that you have paid in advance as you have taken that/those spot(s) in class and they can not be sold to another student at a later time to recuperate the potential loss. We no longer offer a Pay in Full discount option for the 24-25 season. |
We do NOT offer the ability to "TRY BEFORE YOU BUY" - but you may Watch a Class without signing up!
We want to ensure that you are signing your child up for classes that they enjoy and benefit from, however, due to liability concerns we can not allow a child to participate in any of our classes or programs without first registering with our studio and signing our waiver and contract agreement.
However, we are always happy to give in person tours and schedule the ability for a new student and parent to watch a class before signing up!
Fall Season begins in late August and thru September 13th will allow students to view any class once without having to commit to the entire season at no charge (provided that there is still space in that class for more students).
Please register online and select the class(es) your child is interested in even if it is full and get added to the wait list. Once we have at least 4 students on the wait list for any one class we can then potentially add another class onto the schedule to accommodate those wait listed students.
NOTE: The summer schedule is much shorter and also provides and excellent time for students to try out different dance styles for a shorter term in advance to committing to the full 9 month Fall season and recital.
We want to ensure that you are signing your child up for classes that they enjoy and benefit from, however, due to liability concerns we can not allow a child to participate in any of our classes or programs without first registering with our studio and signing our waiver and contract agreement.
However, we are always happy to give in person tours and schedule the ability for a new student and parent to watch a class before signing up!
Fall Season begins in late August and thru September 13th will allow students to view any class once without having to commit to the entire season at no charge (provided that there is still space in that class for more students).
Please register online and select the class(es) your child is interested in even if it is full and get added to the wait list. Once we have at least 4 students on the wait list for any one class we can then potentially add another class onto the schedule to accommodate those wait listed students.
NOTE: The summer schedule is much shorter and also provides and excellent time for students to try out different dance styles for a shorter term in advance to committing to the full 9 month Fall season and recital.
Additional Costs To Note
...IN ADDITION TO MONTHLY CLASS TUITION COSTS:
Dance Attire & Accessories:
DON't FORGET that you will have added out of pocket costs for your child to participate in dance:
- cost for proper dance attire (leotards etc)
- cost for proper dance shoes (tap, jazz, ballet, etc)
- cost for dance bag, warm ups, etc (not required, but some parents chose to purchase and others do not)
- cost for travel time to and from the studio each week for class, for dress rehearsal(s) and for the show(s)
- at home some children become quite dedicated and long term want to practice at home and will ask parents to purchase floor mats, construct portable tap floors, or install a ballet barre in a basement....all of which can be an added cost, but can provide priceless amounts of benefits for your child(ren) as well
- end of season tickets to Showcase and Recital will cost $18-20/ea
- end of season Showcase and Recital gifts, flowers, tshirts, printed photos, flash drives of videos and more can also be purchased as desired
Dance Attire & Accessories:
DON't FORGET that you will have added out of pocket costs for your child to participate in dance:
- cost for proper dance attire (leotards etc)
- cost for proper dance shoes (tap, jazz, ballet, etc)
- cost for dance bag, warm ups, etc (not required, but some parents chose to purchase and others do not)
- cost for travel time to and from the studio each week for class, for dress rehearsal(s) and for the show(s)
- at home some children become quite dedicated and long term want to practice at home and will ask parents to purchase floor mats, construct portable tap floors, or install a ballet barre in a basement....all of which can be an added cost, but can provide priceless amounts of benefits for your child(ren) as well
- end of season tickets to Showcase and Recital will cost $18-20/ea
- end of season Showcase and Recital gifts, flowers, tshirts, printed photos, flash drives of videos and more can also be purchased as desired
NOTE: We are not the "cheapest" NOR the most "expensive" option around.
We realize this and want to ensure you understand what you are paying for with an "apples to apples" comparison:
When cost comparing please keep in mind that you can save 10% per student per month if you are enrolling siblings.
1. Our goal is to educate your child while enriching their life....which to us is Priceless!
2. Our instructors are all adults. We do not allow students to instruct classes, but we do offer opportunities for students to be a student helper and assist a class.
3. For the Fall season - we run a 9 month season and therefore our annual early pay 5% discount is applied to 9 months where some studios only run 8 months.
4. We provide parents a detailed list of all fees and costs associated with our dance season as mentioned above, so there are no surprise fees and no lump sum payments for costumes due all at once. We spread all of your costs out over the entire season so you can pay a flat rate and budget accordingly.
5. Unlike ANY other studio around our area, we are providing a 6000 sq ft facility complete with
cleaning, maintenance, refilling, etc. Our owner has done her best not to pass a large portion of these costs on
to you, but instead mere dollars per month for these added amenities.
6. We are not ONLY a dance studio, but strive to offer products, services and events that can benefit our entire community, adults of all ages and children with special needs. You will find our staff and owner donating their time, services and more throughout the year at various local organizations such as
7. Our facility feels more like a home, and our students more like our family. We strive to be all inclusive and ensure that everyone feels a part of the CMI dance family. It is also for this reason that we are a NO DRAMA studio and require all of our STUDENTS, PARENTS & STAFF to be kind, be thoughtful, be courteous and refrain from any type of negative or rude behavior towards anyone at any time. We are a learning environment - which requires structure and stability just as much as it requires encouragement and accolades.
8. We offer an ALL INCLUSIVE FLAT RATE COSTUME & PERFORMANCE FEE PROGRAM - no hidden fees or lump sums!!
This means that we handle all measurements, ordering, fittings, alterations, provide hangers, steam/press AND include an instruction sheet and accessory bag with all costumes. This fee also includes tights, hair pieces and any other costume accessories needed for their performance.
9. We offer a retail store inside our studio with essentials such as dance shoes, leotards, dance shorts, bun helpers and more - typically at a fraction of the cost of other local dancewear stores. We also offer the ability to order in most any dancewear item, including shoes, from all of the most popular brands (Bloch, Capezio, etc). In addition, our boutique offers lots of products from local vendors for the entire family (such as soaps, candles, clothing, jewelry, snacks & food and more!)
10. We offer a Local Performance Company and individual solo, duet and trio competition opportunities for our students like many other studios do, however, it is not the focus of our studio and our Recreational students make up more than 90% of our studio enrollment.
11. We provide dance, acro, cheer, voice and musical theatre classes all as part of our scheduled classes and all in the same facility. Most dance studios only offer dance, acro and maybe cheer....but we have brought together a widely talented staff to be able to provide all of these skills in one studio. Any student looking to improve their performance skills has an opportunity to learn, thrive and perform through our facility.
12. We provide fundraising opportunities to our ENTIRE STUDIO several times throughout the Fall season to help you raise funds to pay for class tuition, recital fees, etc. (No refunds or cash value.)...see details about our past fundraisers below!
We realize this and want to ensure you understand what you are paying for with an "apples to apples" comparison:
When cost comparing please keep in mind that you can save 10% per student per month if you are enrolling siblings.
1. Our goal is to educate your child while enriching their life....which to us is Priceless!
2. Our instructors are all adults. We do not allow students to instruct classes, but we do offer opportunities for students to be a student helper and assist a class.
3. For the Fall season - we run a 9 month season and therefore our annual early pay 5% discount is applied to 9 months where some studios only run 8 months.
4. We provide parents a detailed list of all fees and costs associated with our dance season as mentioned above, so there are no surprise fees and no lump sum payments for costumes due all at once. We spread all of your costs out over the entire season so you can pay a flat rate and budget accordingly.
5. Unlike ANY other studio around our area, we are providing a 6000 sq ft facility complete with
- Large lounge/waiting rooms for parents and students
- Free WiFi and access to TV with Disney Plus
- Playroom for toddlers/siblings
- Multiple restrooms and infant changing table
- Kitchenette with fridge, sink and microwave
- Dedicated parking lot (no sharing with other businesses)
- Security cameras with Parent Watch Week capabilities
- Birthday gift of $2 off coupon for the boutique for students celebrating their birthday
- Gold Winners (3-4 picked quarterly and awarded a prize)
- Giveaways and give outs to all students for special holidays
cleaning, maintenance, refilling, etc. Our owner has done her best not to pass a large portion of these costs on
to you, but instead mere dollars per month for these added amenities.
6. We are not ONLY a dance studio, but strive to offer products, services and events that can benefit our entire community, adults of all ages and children with special needs. You will find our staff and owner donating their time, services and more throughout the year at various local organizations such as
- Choreography donated for EHS Show Choir
- Choreography donated for EHS Drama Dept
- Dance Instruction donated for annual events at local schools
- Dance performance and tutu giveaway at Berlin Hts Basket Festival & Milan Melon Festival annually
- Performances within and Donation of extra flowers, cookies, popcorn, various treats and coloring or reading supplies and more to various local assisted living facilities after recital and special events
- Donations of various gift baskets and gift certificates annually to local school organizations such as EHS Cheer, PTO's and more
- Donations every Christmas to OhGo, Angel Tree and Local Assisted Living Facilities
7. Our facility feels more like a home, and our students more like our family. We strive to be all inclusive and ensure that everyone feels a part of the CMI dance family. It is also for this reason that we are a NO DRAMA studio and require all of our STUDENTS, PARENTS & STAFF to be kind, be thoughtful, be courteous and refrain from any type of negative or rude behavior towards anyone at any time. We are a learning environment - which requires structure and stability just as much as it requires encouragement and accolades.
8. We offer an ALL INCLUSIVE FLAT RATE COSTUME & PERFORMANCE FEE PROGRAM - no hidden fees or lump sums!!
This means that we handle all measurements, ordering, fittings, alterations, provide hangers, steam/press AND include an instruction sheet and accessory bag with all costumes. This fee also includes tights, hair pieces and any other costume accessories needed for their performance.
9. We offer a retail store inside our studio with essentials such as dance shoes, leotards, dance shorts, bun helpers and more - typically at a fraction of the cost of other local dancewear stores. We also offer the ability to order in most any dancewear item, including shoes, from all of the most popular brands (Bloch, Capezio, etc). In addition, our boutique offers lots of products from local vendors for the entire family (such as soaps, candles, clothing, jewelry, snacks & food and more!)
10. We offer a Local Performance Company and individual solo, duet and trio competition opportunities for our students like many other studios do, however, it is not the focus of our studio and our Recreational students make up more than 90% of our studio enrollment.
11. We provide dance, acro, cheer, voice and musical theatre classes all as part of our scheduled classes and all in the same facility. Most dance studios only offer dance, acro and maybe cheer....but we have brought together a widely talented staff to be able to provide all of these skills in one studio. Any student looking to improve their performance skills has an opportunity to learn, thrive and perform through our facility.
12. We provide fundraising opportunities to our ENTIRE STUDIO several times throughout the Fall season to help you raise funds to pay for class tuition, recital fees, etc. (No refunds or cash value.)...see details about our past fundraisers below!
Studio Wide Fundraising Opportunities - FALL SEASON ONLY
All fundraising will be sales organized and offered through the studio where a percentage of each item sold will be credited towards the child's account whom sold them. (No refunds or cash value for any funds earned.)
We will sell items for several weeks and collect the order forms with prepayment at the studio. Dates the following month for picking up the items you sell at the CMI studio will be scheduled in advance. When you pick up the items you sold, your account will be credited the amount due to you. We will offer TWO fundraising opportunities in the 2022-2023 season for any student to participate in.
WE ARE CURRENTLY PLANNING OUR 2024-2025 FUNDRAISERS AND WILL ANNOUNCE THOSE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE FALL SEASON - BELOW ARE EXAMPLES OF OUR FUNDRAISERS FROM LAST SEASON!!!
Fundraiser #1 - In 2023-2024 season - Fun Pasta Fundraising (completely online and shipped direct to the purchaser - so nothing to handle!) This past year was another BIG SUCCESS - as we sold over $3000 and our students earned over $1000 credited to their accounts in November.
Fundraiser #2 - 2022-2024 Kellis Kettlecorn - Selling JAN thru FEB - was another huge success with over $3000 in popcorn sold again this year and our top sellers earning boutique gift certificates up to $75 in addition to earning 40% of their sales applied to their accounts!
Again - these are not required participation and none of them are exactly "set in stone" - but any student enrolled in any classes during the Sept-May dance season will be eligible to participate in one or all of these fundraising opportunities. Emails will be sent to all students enrolled when each of these event details becomes available.
COMING SOON.....
Summer Non-Performance Season - Classes & Camps available June & July 2024
NEW Fall/Winter Local Performance Team - ages 6-18 - Parade Company, Stage Companies and Singing Company!
Register to join in June, Rehearse June through November and Perform Locally in December 2024 at 3 local events and venues
Fall Performance Season - Classes begin August 29, 2024 and are held weekly through April 25, 2025 with a Recital and Showcase performance held on April 27, 2025
NEW starting in September 2024 - Various 12 week sessions for ADULT CLASSES - including a Lines & Heels Class, DanceFit, Adult Barre/Ballet and Core Strength Class and more!
......AND.....
Various 12 week sessions for Mommy & Me Classes, Technique Classes and more!
NEW Spring/Summer Local Performance Team - ages 6-18 - Parade Company, Stage Companies & Singing Company!
Register to join in join in November 2024, Rehearse January 2025 through June and Perform Locally in our Showcase in April and at 3 local events from June through August
REGISTER ANYTIME to be added to our email list and ensure you are notified when our next Open Enrollment begins! There is no cost to register now and be added to our email list.
Summer Non-Performance Season - Classes & Camps available June & July 2024
NEW Fall/Winter Local Performance Team - ages 6-18 - Parade Company, Stage Companies and Singing Company!
Register to join in June, Rehearse June through November and Perform Locally in December 2024 at 3 local events and venues
Fall Performance Season - Classes begin August 29, 2024 and are held weekly through April 25, 2025 with a Recital and Showcase performance held on April 27, 2025
NEW starting in September 2024 - Various 12 week sessions for ADULT CLASSES - including a Lines & Heels Class, DanceFit, Adult Barre/Ballet and Core Strength Class and more!
......AND.....
Various 12 week sessions for Mommy & Me Classes, Technique Classes and more!
NEW Spring/Summer Local Performance Team - ages 6-18 - Parade Company, Stage Companies & Singing Company!
Register to join in join in November 2024, Rehearse January 2025 through June and Perform Locally in our Showcase in April and at 3 local events from June through August
REGISTER ANYTIME to be added to our email list and ensure you are notified when our next Open Enrollment begins! There is no cost to register now and be added to our email list.