Salem Registration Information 2024-25

We are happy to announce that the 2024-25 season at Lifehouse Performing Arts Academy is almost here!  Classes will begin on Monday, August 19, 2024 and end on June 10, 2025.

Registration opens online at lifehouseacademy.com on August 1.

OPEN CLASS

Classes at the studio are divided into open and company classes. Open classes are open enrollment.  Anyone may register who meets the age and skill level requirements. The open classes we offer are preschool, kindergarten, combo ballet and tap for ages 6-8, ballet, jazz, hip hop, and musical theater. 

Visit Open Classes for more details.

Company CLASS

Company classes are for students ages 6-18 who have the desire, ability, and resources to pursue dance at a more accelerated level.  Company students also participate in more performances during the dance year. 

Visit Company Classes for more Information.

Dance Company Auditions

Company placement auditions took place on July 19.  If you missed the auditions and are interested in a company placement, please contact the studio. Placement can be made if space is available.   

Dance Acro Classes

Classes will be held on Friday afternoons.  These will be year long classes, not sessions.

How to Register

Click here to Register.

Or here for Step by Step Instructions. 

The lifehouseacademy.com website will be updated with the 24/25 class schedules by August 5. 

I cannot find the right class for my child OR the class I need is full…

Please call the studio if you can’t find a class meeting your student’s age and skill level. Also, if a class you need is full, still enroll in the class.  You will be put on a waitlist.  New classes may be created if there are enough students on the waitlist.

How do I fix an enrollment mistake?

If you accidentally enroll your student in the wrong class or wish to change to a different class, you cannot adjust it on your own.  It needs to be done by the studio.  Email the studio the changes at lifehouseacademyinfo@gmail.com and we will fix it and notify you.

Detailed class information will be emailed the week before classes begin

Each class will receive an email the week before classes begin with information specific to their class including what to wear to class, the expectations of the class and a link to the yearly calendar.

*The studio has a store in the office where tights and dance shoes (ballet & tap) can be purchased. 

Parent Meetings

There will be parent orientation meetings offered for all students at Lifehouse. Parent meetings are highly recommended for new students and optional for existing students. The parent meeting will go over studio policies for the year, getting parents oriented on how to make payments and how the studio communicates information, the curriculum and plans for your child’s class, how to support your child in their arts education, and details about performances. I look forward to connecting with our students’ families and creating an open dialogue to work as a team for their success and growth. Meetings will be held at the end of September. Dates will be sent out after fall classes begin.

2024-25 PERFORMANCES

Below are the shows we have scheduled for the upcoming year.  Please reserve the dates on your calendars immediately.

SALEM 2024/25 PERFORMANCES

Studio Holidays

Please check your class calendars for studio closures.  Class calendars will be emailed out prior to classes starting.

Dance Fees

Registration: A yearly $20 registration fee is required to enroll each student. There is a $50 maximum registration fee per family. (For students enrolled in summer, you have already been charged the registration fee.) Registration fee is non-refundable.

Recital Fee: There will be a $30 recital fee per family per performance.  Each ticket will cost $8 plus a small handling fee by the ticket venue. Recital fees are due by February 1, 2025. You will be sent an email as a reminder in January. 

Costumes: Students will have between 2-5 costumes depending on their level and number of performances. The purchase price of costumes is between $65-$150.  Whenever possible, we will rent costumes to keep costs down for parents. Costume rental fees are $35-$40. A non-refundable deposit of $35-$150 is required.   See the class descriptions on the website for the exact amount of the deposit.  Open class costume deposits are due upon enrollment.  The costume deposit for company students and musical theater students will be due on October 1.  The deposit will be credited toward costume fees for the year. Final costume payments are due April 1 for any remaining amount due.  

Monthly Investment

Tuition is based on a monthly fee and not a per class basis.  Payment is the same no matter how many times your child attends class.  The monthly tuition fee guarantees a minimum of 36 weeks of instruction for the dance year.  If class has to be canceled due to bad weather or teacher illness, you will be notified and a makeup class scheduled.  I ask that you only sign up for dance if you are committed to finishing through the June recital.

Price of monthly tuition based on hours at the studio per week:

• 50 minutes $42
• 55 minutes $48
• 1 hour $52
• 1 ¼ hour $58
• 1 hour 50 minutes $80
• 2 hours $85
• 2 ½ hours $105
• 3 hours $135
• 4 hours $165
• 5 hours $185
• 6 hours $205
• 7 hours $220
• 8 hours $240
• 9 hours $255
• 10 hours $270
• 11 hours $280
• 12 hours $290
• 13 hours $300
• 14 hours $310

Musical Theater tuition:   Musical Theater tuition will be $40 a month for students enrolled in a dance class or company.

Family discount: First student pays full tuition.  Additional students receive a 5% discount.  

Male Dancers: We love having male artists at the studio! Lifehouse offers special discounts to male students. Male students can take unlimited dance classes for $85 a month.  If they wish to enroll in musical theater and a dance class, tuition for musical theater is an additional $40.

Payment Policy

• •     All outstanding balances must be paid in full prior to registration.
  •     A valid debit card, credit card or eCheck information must be on file for your account. This information is securely          stored in an encrypted database within The Studio Director and will only be used to process payments for your              account.  If eCheck payment is declined, then a debit/credit card will be required. 
  •     All accounts must be paid in full by the end of each month. No exceptions.
  •     Tuition is due by the first of each month and can be paid by cash, check, eCheck, debit  or credit card. Exception-August ½ tuition will be due on August 19. 

  o   Card payments will be billed a 3.5% card service fee per transaction amount. 

  o   There is a 10-day grace period for tuition payments. If tuition is not paid by noon on the tenth, the debit/credit card or eCheck information we have on file will be charged and a confirmation email will be sent to you.  June tuition is an exception to the ten day grace period.  All June tuition needs to be paid on June 1. 

  o   If we are unable to process your debit/credit card or eCheck by the tenth of each month because it has either become invalid or has insufficient funds, a $15 late fee will be assessed and you will be required to submit payment and provide a valid debit/credit card or eCheck information for your account by the last day of the month.  Exception-June tuition will be processed on June 2.

  o   A $25 returned check fee will be billed to an account for a returned check/ eCheck payment due to insufficient funds.

  ●      If you are unable to pay your account in full by the end of the month, an email will be sent to you informing you of the situation. Your student will be automatically unenrolled from Lifehouse until such time as the account balance has been paid and a valid debit or credit card is provided for your account. Un-enrolled students will be required to re-enroll and pay a registration fee to participate at Lifehouse.

  A valid debit card, credit card or eCheck information must be on file for your account. This information is securely stored in an encrypted database within The Studio Director and will only be used to process payments for your account.  If eCheck payment is declined, then a debit/credit card will be required. 

  All outstanding balances must be paid in full prior to registration.

Withdrawal Policy

You must give written notification of withdrawal. Remember, costume and registration fees are non-refundable. For open classes, you will be responsible for tuition 30 days after the studio receives your written notification of withdrawal. Your student may attend class during this time. For company students, you will be responsible for two months of tuition after the studio receives your written notification and your student stops attending class.

IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS, PLEASE REACH OUT. 

If during the year you ever have concerns about your child’s dance training or if your child is having a difficult time, please come talk to me and we will find an appropriate solution together.  I have always found that it is better to deal with issues directly and one-on-one. You may leave me a message at the studio (801)-423-7899 or email me at lifehouseacademy@gmail.com, and I will respond within 48 hours.  

If you have an account question or questions regarding performances and schedules, call the studio number at (801)-423-7899 or email lifehouseacademyinfo@gmail.com.    

We look forward to a wonderful and productive year!