A fee of $65 for all new students and $50 for additional siblings (not to exceeed $150 per family) is required along with the registration form to reserve class space. In order for students currently enrolled to receive the early registration fee of $40 (not to exceed $120 per family), the student must register on or BEFORE June 1, 2025. No fees, including Registration Fee, are refundable for any reason.
Monthly tuition is paid through automatic bank draft. Tuition is divided into 10 payments, with the 1st payment drafted on September 1st, 2025 and the last payment drafted on June 1st, 2026. Bank drafts will be from a single account, no split payments from multiple accounts.
A $25.00 fee will be charged for each "NSF" draft and be redrafted on the 15th of month. If the studio is presented more than two NSF drafts, students will not be permitted to attend classes until the account is current.
Delinquent accounts will be turned over to an outside collection agency if the account holder fails to make satisfactory payment arrangements. An account is considered delinquent once it is two months past due. No student will be allowed to continue classes if the account is two months past due. No student will be allowed to continue classes with a past due account.
NO FEES ARE REFUNDABLE. PLEASE DO NOT ASK. (This includes anything payable to Jean Leigh Academy of Dance, such as and not limited to registration fees, tuition, costumes, revue fees, programs, videos, tickets, t-shirts, convention and competition fees, choreography fees, master classes, all deposits, etc.) Refunds are not given for closure due to natural disasters, pandemics, or federal, state or local government mandates.
10% discount with a valid active duty military, police, firefighter, or first responder ID for students on Payment Option plan "A," Plan "B," or Plan "B Plus." Discount applies to tuition fee only.
2 children less $10.00, 3 children less $15.00, 4 children less $20.00 off total monthly tuition.
The studio will be closed ONLY during the following holidays:
Thanksgiving - November 24 - 28, 2025
Christmas - December 22, 2025 - January 2, 2026
Mardi Gras - February 16 - 18, 2026
Easter - March 30 - April 3, 2026
THE STUDIO WILL BE OPEN ON ALL OTHER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS. The studio will be closed if the public schools are closed due to inclement weather.
Jean Leigh Academy of Dance will not escort any dancers to and from the parking lot. Students should be accompanied by a parent or guardian when arriving and departing the studio. Parents, for your child's safety, please do not ask your child to meet you outside.
For all dance classes, hair must be tightly secured and off the neck. All students are required to wear appropriate attire in their classes. Our DRESS CODE can be found on our website at jeanleighdance.com under the Dress Code tab for each age division. NO STUDENT WILL BE ALLOWED TO TAKE CLASS WITHOUT BEING APPROPRIATELY DRESSED.
NOTE: COVER-UPS SHOULD BE WORN TO AND FROM THE STUDIO. Please refrain from wearing jewelry.
Please label all dancewear and shoes with student's name. We are not responsible for any loss of personal property or valuables.
Observers are not permitted in the classroom without the permission of the instructor. Please understand that this is in the students' best interest not to be distracted. We are fortunate, however, to have observation windows for all studios and we encourage our parents to observe as often as possible.
Our goal is to provide a safe and positive environment for our students and their families. Any unbecoming behavior or rude comments made in the waiting area or on the premises is strictly prohibited. ANY DEVIATION FROM THIS POLICY WILL BE CAUSE TO REMOVE YOUR CHILD FROM OUR ROLL.
Videotaping is prohibited during class time unless permitted by the instructor in order to help your child progress. Any instructor-approved videotaping is not allowed to be posted on any social media site such as Facebook, YouTube and Instagram. This is to ensure the safety and privacy of all our students.
If your child is absent from any classes held at the studio, full tuition is still required, however, make-up classes are encouraged and available through February 1st, 2025. Please note that “Perfect Attendance” certificates are awarded at the end of the dance year.
YOUR CHILD'S PARTICIPATION IN OUR ANNUAL DANCE REVUE IS OPTIONAL. Our 2025 Dance Revue will be Saturday, June 20, 2026 at The Brown-Holt Theatre at The Dunham School - 1111 Roy Emerson Drive, Baton Rouge, LA. If you would like your child to participate, you are required to purchase his/her costumes.
Costume Fee: Due November 1st, 2024. (Plan "A" and Plan "C" Students ONLY)
On November 1st, 2025, the full costume payment will be drafted for all students on Plan "A" and Plan "C". Costumes are ordered over the Thanksgiving holidays and there are no refunds. Costume requirements: Preschool - 2 dancer costumes and 1 daddy costume; Primary I & II - 2 costumes; Beginner and Intermediate Elementary - 2 costumes; Advanced Elementary - 3 costumes; Secondary/Teen - 2 costumes; Specialty - 1 costume per class taken. Shoes, tights and undergarments are not included in the cost of costumes and must be purchased by each dancer. No costumes required for non-performing classes.
Individual pictures in costumes may be taken during Picture Week, April 2026, at Jean Leigh Academy of Dance by Kleinpeter Photography. Costume pictures are optional.
Revue Fee: Due March 1st, 2025. (Plan "A" and Plan "C" Students ONLY)
As opposed to charging admission to our annual dance revue, we require a fee of $205 for the first child and $155 for second child. (No additional fee for third or fourth child.) This fee covers the expenses of producing the show, including the costs of such things as the rental of the facility, special effects, lighting instruments and technicians, security, etc., and is due in full by March 1st, 2025. Upon payment of the revue fee, each family receives 4 tickets to the show, 1 souvenir program and 1 video on a high quality flash drive. Second child revue fee includes 1 additional souvenir program and 2 additional tickets to the show. Any remaining tickets are sold on a first come first serve basis. All students will be properly notified of the date and time these extra tickets will become available. No fees, including Revue Fee, are refundable for any reason.
Accounts must be current before any student will be allowed to do the following:
Receive costumes, take Revue pictures, purchase Souvenir Program ads, receive a prize offered through any Jean Leigh contest, draw for Revue tickets, purchase Revue tickets, receive Revue wristbands, participate in Revue.
All requests for changes to a student's classes or schedule must be submitted in writing or emailed to the studio.
We must be notified in writing or emailed when a student drops a class. You will be charged each month until written notification or email is received. No exceptions to this policy will be considered.
The final date to withdraw is Tuesday, December 31st, 2025. After this date, you will be responsible for paying tuition through the dance revue, and all fees associated with the dance revue on June 20th, 2026. All students who withdraw forfeit their revue tickets. After December 31st, 2025, there will be no account credits given for costumes or revue fees.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact our studio at 225.664.1809. Our office hours are Monday-Thursday from 4:00-8:00pm. It is our desire to provide our parents & students with an environment that is well organized, family friendly and ready to serve. Let us know how we can help make your experience at Jean Leigh the best it can be!
