
Level Descriptions:
Pre-Level: Ages 3-4, Beginner
Level 1: Ages 5-6, Beginner
Level 2: Ages 7-9, Beginner/Intermediate
Level 3: Ages 9-11, Intermediate
Level 4: Ages 11-14, Intermediate/Advanced
Level 5: Ages 14+, Advanced
Dancers are assessed for their appropriate level by a combination of age and skill set.
If you are unsure where your dancer fits, it may be necessary to try different levels to find the best fit for your dancer.
Recreation & Performance Program
Foundational, Recreational, Technique, & Core Classes
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30-minute class: $38/month
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45-minute class: $48/month
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60-minute class: $58/month
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Private Lessons: $152/month (not included with dance pass)
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Dance Pass $152/month includes the following:
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Ballet
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Technique
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3 Clore Classes (Acro not included)
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Each additional core classes $12/month (Acro included in this discount)
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All new members of the studio are required to pay a $10 membership fee. This is non-refundable and required in order to enroll in our programming. Enrollments after August 1st are considered late and will accrue this fee.
Company Program - Audition for Program (Pre-Professional Track)
Company programming operates under a separate pricing structure from recreational classes due to increased rehearsal time, staffing, and performance opportunities.
Company Dance Pass
$160/month includes the following:
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Ballet technique
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Technique classes
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Nutcracker / Big Broadway / Opening rehearsals
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Two additional foundational, recreational, or core classes (does not include Pointe or Acro)
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Additional Classes $12/month per class (Acro & Pointe included)
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Private Lessons not included with dance pass
Company Membership Fee
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$100 (non-refundable)
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Due: Aug 1, 2026 (upon acceptance)
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Automatically billed to Parent Portal
Company Intensives
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Total intensive cost may vary depending on number of routines
Costumes & Performance Wear
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Recital costumes: $65–$100 each
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Nutcracker costume rental: $25
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Festival outfit (Purple Power Play & Oztoberfest): Price TBD
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Team jacket: approximately $70 (not required if already owned)
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Optional backpack: approximately $70
Private Lessons (Company & Recreational)
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Solo (weekly): $152/month
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Solo (bi-weekly): $76/month (limited availability)
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Duet: $76/month per dancer
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Trio: $52/month per dancer
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Not Included with Dance Pass
Shine Program- Audition for Program (Competitive Company)
Shine is our competitive-level Company track and includes additional performance and competition requirements.
Shine Dance Pass
$180/month Includes:
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Ballet
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Technique classes
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Nutcracker / Big Broadway
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3 Shine routine rehearsals
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2 foundational, recreational, or classes (Acro & Pointe not included)
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Additional Classes $12/month per class (Acro and Pointe included)
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Private Lessons Not included
Shine Membership Fee
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$200 (in addition to Company fee)
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Due: August 1, 2026
Choreography Fees
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Solos/Duets/Trios/Small Groups: $200–$500 per routine
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Fees may be split among dancers
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Paid directly to choreographers
Competitions & Registration Fees
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Fees are paid through the studio to events
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Estimated totals provided once routines are finalized
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Due: October 1, 2026
Payment Plans:
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Available upon request
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Must be adhered to
Late Payments:
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Subject to a 10% late fee on outstanding balances requiring follow-up
Costumes (Shine)
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Competitive costumes: $75–$125 each
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Recital costumes: $65–$100 each
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Nutcracker rental: $25
Conventions
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Fall Convention: ~$400 (optional but strongly encouraged)
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Spring Convention (Sheer): ~$200 (mandatory)
Payments:
All families are required to maintain a valid form of payment on file and will be enrolled in automatic payments.
Monthly fees are posted on the 25th and are due on the 1st of the following month. Any balance due will be automatically charged to the payment method on file on the 1st.
Families who need a different payment date due to their household pay schedule may request an alternative payment arrangement by contacting billing at jay.kanvas@gmail.com. Approved arrangements must include a specific recurring payment date and must be followed each month.
Opting out of automatic payment does not allow balances to remain unpaid indefinitely or payments to be made at the family’s discretion. Accounts that do not follow their approved payment arrangement will be returned to automatic payments and will be subject to late fees.
If an account becomes more than 60 days past due, all dancers associated with the account will be suspended from classes, performances, and other Kanvas activities until the account is paid in full and brought current.
Please mail paper payments to the following mailing address:
Kanvas Dance Company
102 West Main Street
Council Grove, KS 66846
Check/Cash payments may be mailed to: Kanvas LLC 102 West Main Street Council Grove, KS 66846 There is a $35 charge for any returned checks. Checks will be considered late if not postmarked by the 10th of the month. Late fees are $10 per month.
Payment Policies (All Programs)
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A 2-month minimum commitment is required upon enrollment
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First two months of tuition are due at registration
Monthly Tuition:
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Due on the 1st of each month
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$10 late fee applied on the 10th
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Additional $10 late fee every 10 days thereafter
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Once a dancer is enrolled, a withdrawal form is required to stop financial obligation, for any reason. Withdrawal forms are only available upon request to administration, and do not go into effect until 30 days after receipt. No withdrawal forms will be accepted for summer classes or prior to the 2 month commitment window.
Costume Policies (All Programs)
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Each class will require one costume per recital routine
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Costumes typically range $65–$125 depending on level
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Costume payments due January 1 (Accounts not paid by January 1 will incur a 10% late fee)
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An additional 10% fee will be applied every 10 days until paid
Important:
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Costumes are non-refundable once ordered
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Withdrawal does not eliminate costume financial responsibility
Additional Notes
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Company and Shine dancers operate under enhanced training and performance expectations, which is reflected in pricing structure
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Fees may be adjusted if third-party costs (competitions, conventions, costumes) increase
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Media packages are not included unless specified by the event
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