shows & performances

In addition to tuition and costumes, there are show and performance fees to help Elite Dance Academy ensure that students have the best possible experience, from venues that allow friends and family to perform to one class costume to help them shine on stage!

Nutcracker and Spring Recital fees are as follows:

• Twinkling and Rising Stars (ages 2 - 3): $110

• Shooting Stars and Super Stars (age 4 - 5): $221

• Levels 1 - 4: $221

Nutcracker: fees include dress rehearsals, show participation, commemorative tshirt, the first class costume, and 2 tickets to each show. The First class costume is included, additional class costumes are $100. Dancers cast in a lead or feature role will be charged an additional $133 per month on September 1, October 1, November 1, and December 1 to cover the additional rehearsals and training associated with these roles.

Spring Recital: fees include dress rehearsals, show participation, student appreciation celebration, a recital medal, the first class costume, and 2 tickets to each show. Additional class costumes are $100.

Spring Production 2026 fees were as follows, 2027 fees will be announced closer to Spring 2027:

• Twinkling, Rising, Shooting, and Super Stars (ages 2 - 5): $87 (4 installments)

• Level 1-4: $133 (4 installments)

• Can add a second routine for $64 (4 installments)

Spring Production: fees include routine rehearsals, costume, and show t-shirt. Extra costume fees may apply. Dancers cast in a lead or feature role will be charged 4 installments of $133 including January 1 (or at sign up), February 1, March 1, and April 1. Extact fees for Spring Production will be announced closer to Spring 2027.

Families participating in the Nutcracker show will be charged on October 1. Families participating in Spring Production will be charged on January 1 (or time of sign up), February 1, March 1, and April 1. Families participating in the end of season recital will be charged on January 15. Payment plans are available for both fees!

For the Nutcracker show, fees cover dress rehearsals, show participation, a commemorative t-shirt, 2 tickets to the show and the first class costume. Additional class costumes are $100. Addional fees apply to dancers cast in a lead or feature role to cover additional rehearsals, dress rehearsals, bonds, and training associated with these roles. 

For Spring Production, fees cover routine rehearsals, costume, and show t-shirt. Additional costume fees may apply. Addional fees apply to dancers cast in a lead or feature role to cover additional rehearsals, dress rehearsals, bonds, and training associated with these roles. 

For the Elite recital, fees cover dress rehearsals, show participation, a dancer celebration, a recital medal, 2 tickets to the show, and the first class costume. Additional class costumes are $100.

Yes, all recitals and shows are professionally recorded. Recordings will be available for families to purchase before or after the shows to relive the memories and share with friends and family that could not attend!