Admissions

Tuition & Pricelist

Per-lesson pricing for every department, flexible payment plans, and discounts for families with more than one child.

How payment works

Choose the plan that suits your family. All tuition is paid in advance.

Pay in advance

Tuition is due by the first class of each month or session, at the front desk, by cash, check, Zelle or Credit Card.

Late fees

10% after the 7th of the month.Two weeks overdue means no class until the balance is paid.

Make-ups, not refunds

Missed lessons are made up: 2 per session plan or 1 per month, within the paid period. Private lessons need 24 hours’ notice to cancel.

Paying by Zelle? Send payment to info@shostarts.com and include the student’s name. All other payments are made at the front desk.

Pricelist

Prices are per lesson unless noted. Please confirm your rate and plan with the front desk at registration.

Music — Private Lessons

Price per lesson, once or twice a week.

Lesson	Per lesson
30 minutes	$40
45 minutes	$57
60 minutes	$67

Dance, Drama & Art — Private Lessons

Price per lesson.

Lesson
30 minutes	$40
45 minutes	$57
60 minutes	$67

Group Lessons

Dance, art, music theory and other group classes, per class.

Class	1× a week
60 minutes	$35
90 minutes	$45
Ballet, 3× a week	$100 / week

Musical Theater & Drama

Group classes, once a week, per class.

Class	Per class
Musical Theater/Show, 60 min	$35
Musical Theater/Show, 90 min	$45
Drama Group, 90 min	$45
Drama Private lesson	$67

Baby Lessons (ages 2–6)

60-minute classes, per class.

Frequency	Per class
Once a week	$35
Twice a week or more	$32

Math, English & Russian

60-minute lessons.

Format	Per lesson
Group	$35
Private	$67

Private At-Home Price List

Private, once a week, per class.

Class	Per class
Instumental/Voice, 60 min	$110
Dance, 60 min	$100
Art, 60 min	$90

Other fees

Everything else you may pay during the year.

Registration fee — New Students $60 per year; Returning Students $30 per yearNon-refundable. Collected each September or at registration. Students enrolled for 12 months without a break pay it only once a year.

Recital fee — yearlyNon-refundable, due in September or at registration. Covers performance production, rehearsals and insurance, plus tickets to your child’s recitals and shows.

CostumesDance and group-class families buy costumes and accessories for each number. The first deposit is due in September.

Competitions & special eventsAs a nonprofit, the school charges separate fees for costumes, staging, music and competition entries.

Returned check — $35Charged for each returned check. Accounts 60 or more days overdue may be sent to collections.

Balances & performancesStudents with an unpaid balance cannot perform at events until the account is settled.

Refunds & cancellations

Registration fees are not refundable under any circumstances.
A full refund (minus the registration fee) must be requested in writing and received by the office before the first class.
No refunds are given once the student’s installment session has begun. All tuition is calculated per lesson.
In exceptional cases — prolonged illness (more than one month) or a severe injury, confirmed by a doctor’s note — a partial refund may be possible.
Private lessons cancelled less than 24 hours ahead are charged.
Cancellations are not accepted later than 72 hours after registration.
Classes are subject to change without notice; such changes do not entitle students to a refund.

Read the complete policies

Questions about tuition?

We are happy to help you choose the right plan and explain family discounts.

Send a Message Call (917) 991-0658

A $60 registration fee applies to all new enrollments