Frequently Asked Questions

What should I expect when we arrive at the studio?

When you walk into the lobby of ABDC, you will see a friendly high school student sitting at the desk, available to answer any of your questions. There are two different dance rooms, the green room to your right, and the blue room to your left. Classes run simultaneously in these rooms daily. We invite family members and guests to sit and watch our classes through the viewing windows in the lobby. Parents are invited into the classrooms once a term to observe classes and get an even closer look into the ABDC experience.

How and when do we register for classes?

Registration begins annually on July 1. Registration forms are available on our website and are to be mailed to Acton-Boxborough Dance Center, P.O. Box 2697, Acton, MA 01720. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Classes have a tendency to fill up quickly, so try to mail your registration forms as soon as possible. The schedule will be updated on the website to indicate when classes are filled to capacity, and waiting lists will be created as necessary.

What do we do if we discover a scheduling conflict?

The ABDC schedule is divided into three 11-week terms, culminating in a recital in May. Classes consist of both technical instruction and choreography rehearsal for pieces to be performed in the annual recital. Habitual attendance is important for student dancers in achieving the best technical progression. If scheduling conflicts do arise, please email us at director@abdancectr.com to help you find a better class time, or suggest appropriate make-up class options.

If you would like to forgo participation in the recital, please inform us before the beginning of Term 2, as that is when costume ordering is completed. Costume deposits are refundable only until December 15; there are no exceptions.

When should I expect a response from ABDC after I call or email?

We will get back to you in 2–3 days. Some queries may require discussion with other instructors, so it may take longer to provide a solution, but we’ll be sure to be in touch within 2–3 days either way.

Are there Make-Up Classes?

Students may make up any missed dance classes during first or second term. Classes can be made up in another section of equal or lower level. Feel free to email director@abdancectr.com if you aren’t sure what classes qualify. 

How and when are Placements decided?

After our annual recital in May, placement emails are sent out to every ABDC student. These emails recommend students for the appropriate class levels for the following year. If scheduling conflicts arise when the schedule is released in mid-June, and students are unable to register for their recommended classes, they may take another section of a particular class at an equal or lower level.

If you are a student new to ABDC, we encourage you to email director@abdancectr.com to discuss what class selections would best fit your dancing desires and previous experience.

What are the Financial Commitments?

There is a payment period for each of the three 11-week terms, so three payments will be due each year. Tuition must be paid in full for each term by that term's start date. Class times vary in length. Please refer to the Master Schedule of Classes to determine total class hours and calculate tuition. Add the total hours of weekly classes for all family members, and use the following table:

CLASS FEE TABLE / PER 11-WEEK SESSION (3 consecutive sessions per school year) Class times vary in length. Please refer to the Class Schedule to determine class hours in order to calculate tuition. Add total hours of weekly classes for family, and use the following table. 0.50 hr $100 0.75 hr $140 1.00 hr $180 1.25 hr $220 1.50 hr $260 1.75 hr $299 2.00 hr $338 2.25 hr $376 2.50 hr $415 2.75 hr $453 3.00 hr $493 3.25 hr $531 3.50 hr $570 3.75 hr $607 4.00 hr $645 4.25 hr $683 4.50 hr $718 4.75 hr $754 5.00 hr $789 5.25 hr $823 5.50 hr $857 5.75 hr $892 6.00 hr $926 6.25 hr $960 6.50 hr $995 6.75 hr $1,028 7.00 hr $1,061 7.25 hr $1,094 7.50 hr $1,126 7.75 hr $1,158 8.00 hr $1,190 Additional hours over 8 hours per week — add $28 per 1⁄4 hour.

1. There is a $10 registration fee per class, with a maximum of $50 per family.
2. Fees for each session include a $30 costume deposit per dance routine. Students in Ballet Performing Company will be charged an additional $30 second term.
3. Fees in the third term will include a charge of $15 per pair of tights required for performance.
4. Costumes for the competition team will be charged separately in the term in which purchased.