Houston Met Dance 2024/2025 Pricing, Policies and Procedures

For Children and youth

For more information, details and class descriptions regarding our Youth Dance Program (8 - 13 years) Click here.

For more information, details and class descriptions regarding classes for Children (ages 3 - 7) Click here.

If you have any questions, please reach out to us before registering at studio@metdance.org.


Pricing and Registration

Registration 

  • There is a $100/Class Non-Refundable Deposit to hold your students place in class 

  • Fill out Informational Form for Parents and Child’s Information 

  • Select Classes

  • Select Program Option

  • Pay Deposit


Program Options & Tuition

Full Year Program August 17, 2024 through July 26, 2025

Tuition for the Full Year:

One Class Per Week  - $1,386

Two Classes Per Week - $2,690

Three Classes Per Week  - $3,881

Full Year Tuition is divided into 12 monthly payments due the 1st of each month August 2024 - July 2025


School Year Program: August 17, 2024 through May 24, 2025

Tuition for the School Year:

One Class Per Week - $1,188

Two Classes Per Week - $2,297

Three Classes Per Week  - $3,327

School Year Tuition is divided into 9 monthly payments due the 1st of each month September 2024 - May 2025

Discounts:

Early Bird: 10% off tuition if registered before July 15, 2024

Multi-student family discount:  For families with two or more students enrolled within the household a 10% discount applies to tuition for each additional student. 

Auto Pay Discount: Set up Auto pay and receive an additional 10% discount on Tuition

Summer 2025:

  • Full Year Pricing includes Summer Saturdays 2025 running June 14, 21, 28 and July 12, 19, 26

  • Full Year Pricing does not include Summer 2025 Camp - July 21 - 25, 2025, however can be added at a 25% discount if selected by January 15, 2025.


Financial Policies

Tuition Payments:

  • Tuition is divided up based on the program option selected, and billed on a monthly basis.

    • Full Year:  Billed the 1st of each month August 2024 - July 2025

    • School Year:  Billed the 1st of each Month September 2024 - May 2025

  • A $15 late fee is added to all tuition received after the 10th of the month.

  • Auto Pay Discount:  Set up Auto pay and receive a 10% discount on monthly tuition.

Refund Policy:

  • In the case of emergencies, refunds may be requested in writing and emailed to studio@metdance.org within 10 business days of payment. 

  • Refund requests processing may take 4 - 6 weeks and there is a 10% processing fee deducted from all approved refund payments.


Children and Youth Program Procedures

Drop Off Instructions:

  • Parents are to drop off and check in students in the lobby prior to the beginning of classes and pick them up in the lobby as soon as classes are dismissed.

  • Waiting and parking areas are limited and for students preparing for their next class.

  • Visitors and observation of classes is not permitted except during watch weeks.

  • Students 15+ minutes tardy may not be permitted to participate in class.

Absences Policy:

  • HMD is not responsible for classes missed due to illness or time conflicts.

  • There is no reduction or refund for missed classes.

  • Make-ups can be arranged by contacting studio@metdance.org only.

Class Size:

  • Class schedules may change with enrollment status.

  • If less than 5 students enroll, the class is subject to rescheduling or cancellation.


Recital Showcase

  • Spring 2025 Recital Showcase will be held at the Heinen Theater and is scheduled for May 2025. 

  • Recital Fees including Administration, Costumes and Tickets are paid separately from tuition payments. 

  • More information regarding this performance will be sent out at a later date.


what to expect when you arrive

Please be sure to read through the checklist below to ensure you are prepared for our check-in process

Check in checklist:

1. Check in will begin 15 minutes before class start time.

2. Please enter the double glass doors located on Main Street across from the gas station. DO NOT USE THE SIDE OR BACK DOORS

3. Don’t forget your water bottle. HMD have water fountains to refill your bottles.

4. Students will not be admitted into classes if they are more than 15 minutes late.

5. Exit is through the doorways that lead directly to the parking lot.

The Houston Metropolitan Dance Center reserves the right to ask any person to leave if they are not adhering to our stated policies and procedures.


LOCATION AND PARKING INFORMATION:

Address: 4916 Main St. Houston Texas 77002

We are located next door to Lawndale Arts Center.

The facility entrance and parking lot are located on Main Street.

Parking is available and free in the lot and on the street.