Tuition and Financial Policies
When registering to take any classes, with the exception of Musical Theatre Workshops, you are enrolling in that class for the rest of the registration period (August – June). Dramatic Truth plans classes and teachers based upon enrollment, and we can only keep our classes open when enrollment stays consistent throughout the semester. However, to facilitate school and family changes, classes may be dropped with 30 days’ written notice. If there is an extenuating circumstance, please feel free to contact a staff member. Notice must be sent to administration at studentaccounts@dramatictruth.org.
Tuition Fee
Our tuition schedule is based on classes for the entire family, not for each individual student. However, male dancers may receive a discount, separately, on certain ballet classes. Please speak with the student accounts manager for details on your particular student. This family tuition schedule reflects Dramatic Truth’s desire to support and strengthen families by making tuition as manageable as possible.
Payments are to be made online through the student accounts portal, at the front desk, the payment box, or mailed to: Dramatic Truth Business Office, 1001 Highgrove, Grandview, MO 64030 Please do not mail payments to the studio address.
DT accepts one of three payment options:
Monthly payment by credit card (3% processing fee), cash, or check
Semester payment – receive a 2% discount – August, January
Full Tuition payment (Payment in Full) – receive a 5% discount – through August
For cost of classes per hour please refer to the tuition table on our website at www.dramatictruth.org under the school tab, financial policies and fees.
Tuition is Due the 1st of the month (except for August).
Automatic withdrawal on the 1st of the month is the preferred method of payment.
It is required that a credit card be on file. Otherwise, we require a full month’s tuition in advance of the current month to be maintained for the entire year.
Mailed checks must be received by the 7th, or a $20 late fee and outstanding tuition will be charged to cards on the 8th. Paying via bank-issued check should allow for an extra week to process at your bank, to avoid being late.
We reserve the right to process your card on file for outstanding charges at any time during the month. This may include but is not limited to: tuition balance, merchandise, tickets, costumes, registration, and performance fees.
If a tuition balance remains unpaid on the 15th of the month, the student will be removed from classes until the balance is paid in full. We understand that financial hiccups happen, and we are happy to work with you, but your proactive notice to us in the event of a payment issue is greatly appreciated!
All payments received will be applied to outstanding tuition first.
Tuition must be up to date to participate in performances.
There are no refunds. There is no prorating for vacations or injuries. (see makeups below)
Tuition is divided into 11 equal payments, for the convenience of families. The full academic year tuition is based on a 38-week formula in which breaks and holidays are accounted for. It is each family’s responsibility to ensure that account payments and information is kept updated.
Expect to purchase additional shoes, tights, leotard, and other personal items for performances, depending on class level.
Every effort is made to not schedule shows or rehearsals in a way that interferes with normal classes. However, in the case of a rehearsal or show being scheduled during a regular class, no tuition credit will be issued.
Adding or Dropping Classes
If you decide to add or drop classes, it may affect the tuition amount you are charged. If a student wishes to add a class, simply contact student accounts or register through the online portal. Fall Registration represents the intention to continue with classes for the full year, from August – June. Classes may be dropped with 30 days’ written notice. Please note verbal communication with the teacher is not considered notice.
Registration Fee
There is a non-refundable registration fee of $45.00 per 1st student, $15 each additional child in a family. Payment of this fee permits a student to register and begin classes at any time during the school year without any additional registration fees.
Upper School Performance and Costume Fees
Each school year, Dramatic Truth stages two major productions for Lower and Upper Schools, one being The Mystery of Christmas, and the other, a Spring Concert in June. The primary purpose for these productions is to provide an opportunity for students to use their skills in a performance setting. Student participation in both major productions is optional for Level III.
While there is no costume purchase or rental for The Mystery of Christmas, families are responsible for:
Tights, ballet/jazz shoes, pointe shoes, accessories, etc.
Full December Tuition & MOC Performance Package
12 Parent Work Hours or a payment of $100.00
For the Spring Concert
Tights, shoes, pointe shoes, accessories, etc.
Spring Concert Performance Package and Costume Fees
Parent Work Hours – one slot per family as needed depending on the show
Testing Fee
Each July, the staff of Dramatic Truth conducts testing classes to evaluate students in each Level’s B year who are eligible to advance to the next level. The Testing Fee for the technique, written, and pointe tests is $20 per student, per test. Students may be loaned a workbook to study for the test ($25 charge if not returned), or may choose to receive an emailed digital copy of the workbook upon request. Upon completion of testing, the student is given a written and/or verbal assessment, along with class placement recommendations and a plan for future improvement.
Returned Check Charges
There will be a $25 charge for any check returned by the bank, whether for insufficient funds or any reason.
Fundraisers
Dramatic Truth conducts fundraising events for the purpose of supplementing our normal sources of revenue. The funds generated by these events have been crucial to the on-going success of the organization, particularly during the summer months. Fundraising in the past has included Advertising booklets, Raffle Baskets, and DT merchandise sales. We encourage families to support DT in these events which help keep Christian movement arts accessible to our families.
It is important to understand that because Dramatic Truth is an organization that unashamedly promotes Christian beliefs and principles, we are somewhat limited in our access to public funding. Unlike Scouting and other secular, youth-oriented organizations, our contributions typically come only from individuals and other Christian organizations. Therefore, we tend to rely more heavily on fundraising events to make tuition and other costs as affordable as possible. The Board of Dramatic Truth would like to express their gratitude to our families and students for all past support and participation.
Tuition Fee Schedule:
Hours per week per familyMonthly Fee
0.75hr 55
1hr 60
1.25hr 74
1.5hr 87
1.75hr 99
2hr 110
2.25hr 121
2.5hr 131
2.75hr 141
3hr 150
3.25hr 159
3.5hr 167
3.75hr 174
4hr 180
4.25hr 188
4.5hr 196
4.75hr 203
5hr 210
5.25hr 217
5.5hr 223
5.75hr 229
6hr 236
6.25hr 241
6.5hr 247
6.75hr 253
7hr 258
7.25hr 265
7.5hr 270
7.75hr 275
8hr 280
8.25hr 285
8.5hr 290
8.75hr 295
9hr 300
9.25hr 305
9.5hr 310
9.75hr 315
10hr 320
10.25hr 325
10.5hr 330
10.75hr 335
11hr 340
11.25hr 345
11.5hr 350
11.75hr 355
12hr 360
12.25hr 365
12.5hr 370
12.75hr 375
13hr 380
13.25hr 385
13.5hr 390
13.75hr 395
14hr 400
14.25hr 405
14.5hr 410
14.75hr 415
15hr 420
15.25hr 425
15.5hr 430
15.75hr 435
16hr 440
16.25hr 445
16.5hr 450
16.75hr 455
17hr 460
17.25hr 465
17.5hr 470
17.75hr 475
18hr 480
18.25hr 485
18.5hr 490
18.75hr 495
19hr 500
19.25hr 505
19.5hr 510
19.75hr 515
20hr 520
Each additional 30 min $10
Each additional credit hour is $20/hr extra
Strengthening fee 2C-5 $20
Single class fee $20
2.5% semester discount
5% yearly discount