Season Dates and Tuition
2026/2027 Season
September 8, 2026–June 13, 2027
Season Dates
Open Dance and Adult Programs:
September 8, 2026-June 13, 2027
(Monthly Commitment Required)
Professional Program:
September 8, 2026–June 13, 2027
(Full Season Commitment Required)
Academy Holiday Closures:
Labor Day: September 7, 2026
Thanksgiving Day: November 26, 2026
Winter Break: December 14, 2026–January 3, 2027 (Classes resume January 4, 2027)
Spring Break: March 22–28, 2027 (Classes resume March 29, 2027)
Memorial Day: May 31, 2027
Independence Day: July 4, 2027
Important Event Dates
Auditions for The Nutcracker – September 26, 2026
The Nutcracker – December 19–20, 23 & 24, 2026
EBY Nutcracker Short and Suite – December 22, 2026
Northwest Dance Festival and Shine Bright – February 26–28, 2027
Academy Spring Recital – Saturday, June 5, 2027
Season End Date – Sunday, June 13, 2027
Please see the 2026-2027 Policy Handbook for the full list of holidays observed.
2026/2027 Tuition Rates
Creative Movement
For Creative Movement classes, a minimum commitment of one month is required. Students are automatically enrolled in the full 36-week season (fall, winter, and spring sessions). Those wishing to withdraw must opt out by the last week of the month to prevent further charges. Monthly tuition payments are due on the 1st of each month. Late fees begin to accrue if payment is not made by the 10th.Annual Registration Fee:
$30 for returning families
$50 for new families
Tuition is calculated based on the total number of classes each student is enrolled in.
*Multi-Student Household Discount | 10% off each sibling member
| Class Type | Classes Per Week | Monthly Payment (4 week cycle) |
|---|---|---|
| Creative Movement | 1 | $70.00 |
| 2 | $140.00 | |
| 3 | $210.00 |
Open Dance and Professional Programs
For our Professional Program, financial and attendance commitments are required through the end of the season (37-week season). For our Open Dance Program, a minimum commitment of one month is required. Students are automatically enrolled in the full season (Fall, Winter, and Spring sessions). Those wishing to withdraw must opt out by the last week of the month to prevent further charges. Monthly tuition payments are due on the 1st of each month. Late fees begin to accrue if payment is not made by the 10th.Tuition is calculated based on the total number of classes each student is enrolled in.
*Multi-Student Household Discount | 10% off each sibling member
| Classes Per Week | Monthly Payment (4 week cycle) | 2025-2026 Season (37 weeks) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $80.00 | $720.00 |
| 2 | $128.00 | $1,152.00 |
| 3 | $192.00 | $1,728.00 |
| 4 | $256.00 | $2,304.00 |
| 5 | $280.00 | $2,520.00 |
| 6 | $336.00 | $3,024.00 |
| 7 | $392.00 | $3,528.00 |
| 8 | $416.00 | $3,744.00 |
| 9 | $432.00 | $3,888.00 |
| 10 | $480.00 | $4,320.00 |
| 11 | $528.00 | $4,752.00 |
| 12 | $576.00 | $5,184.00 |
| 13 | $576.00 | $5,184.00 |
| 14 | $576.00 | $5,184.00 |
| 15 | $576.00 | $5,184.00 |
Adult Program
$22.00 Drop-In Rate!For our Adult Program, a minimum commitment of one month is required. Students are automatically enrolled in the full 36-week season (fall, winter, and spring sessions). Those wishing to withdraw must opt out by the last week of the month to prevent further charges. Monthly tuition payments are due on the 1st of each month. Late fees begin to accrue if payment is not made by the 10th.
| Classes Per Week | Monthly Payment (4-week cycle) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $76.00 |
| 2 | $152.00 |
| 3 | $228.00 |
| 4 | $304.00 |
| 5 | $380.00 |
| 6 | $456.00 |
