Fees 2024

Fees are per term & include GST. They are the same for all styles & based on class time length.

Dance Wanaka operates on a 4 term year & runs concurrently with primary & secondary school terms. Terms range from 8-10 weeks long & dependant on the NZ primary/secondary school term dates. 

Term tuition includes:

  • Weekly class

  • Students access to DW practise page (dance at home class videos, exam dances & exercises)

  • Opportunity to perform in two theatre events each year. We have an annual recital each November & a relaxed mid year display - a nice balance of low key & high excitement!

  • Dancers aged 5+yrs have the opportunity to enter for performance awards, assessments or exams, with Asia Pacific Dance Association or British Ballet Organisation (BBOdance) 

  • Preschool: Catch up class/es in another class by appointment & space permitting, in cases of illness/holiday 

  • Satisfaction guarantee - we will work with you to find the best class fit, or refund any tuition 

  • Opportunity for parents to view classes from the waiting room 

Wanaka term fees (incl GST)

30-35 min class = $145
45 min class = $175  
60 min class = $195 
75 min class = $220
90 min class = $240 
 

Cromwell term fees (incl GST). 9 weekly classes.

30-35 min class = $130.50 
45 min class = $157.50
60 min class = $175.50

Casual / trial fee  : $22 (45min class) or $24 (60min class)

Private lesson fees : ½ hour $40, 1 hour $80.  By appointment only.

Assessment fees :  view link here. These are billed separately.

Recital costume hire & production fee : $50 per dancer and split across Term 3 & 4 term fees. 

Family discount: 10% discount applies for families enrolled in 3+ classes per week (eg when 1 child attends 2x classes pw & 2nd child is attending 1 class pw). Discounts have already been applied for senior levels that require 2x classes pw. 

Busy Dancer Fee : $880. Maximum payment per term per student.

How to make payment

Account statements will be emailed out prior to each term starting & due first week of the term.

Payment can be made via the Parent Portal by credit card, paypal or direct credit into the Dance Wanaka account : 06-0943-0114353-00.  Use the parents name in the reference field. There are no eftpos facilities available at the studio. 

Terms & Conditions

  • Fees are due on the first week of term. Overdue fees incur a $10 late payment administration fee. 

  • All fees are subject to change depending on final enrolment numbers.

  • No credits or refunds are supplied for general sickness. Preschool dancers may choose to attend an alternative class scheduled on the same week (upon request).  

  • Refunds will only be considered in cases of significant injury & where a medical certificate is supplied. 

  • Credits for cancelled classes are valid for 12 months.

  • If classes need to be cancelled, a make-up class will be arranged.  

  • All fees have had public holidays factored into the cost.

  • Failure to pay term fees will result in your child being suspended from class unless an arrangement has been made before the due date.