Experience the Joy of Dance at Zion School of Performing Arts

To our new families

The staff and faculty at ZION welcome you. You are entering a new world as you begin to study the art of dance, voice, or acting at ZION.  Remember that one is never too old or too educated to explore the numerous aspects of the performing arts, because the knowledge derived from dance is endless!

To our returning families

Thank you for your support and welcome back!  You have chosen ZION as your performing arts school.  Once again, we are dedicated to teaching you more than how to dance, sing, and act, but also the development of your mental, physical, emotional, and artistic growth, which is your coordination, poise, grace, flexibility, strength, self-confidence, self-discipline and self-respect and also how to use these talents to glorify God.

To our parents

By enrolling your child at ZION, we appreciate that you take an active role in assisting your child with a genuine, enthusiastic, and positive interest in your child’s progression.  You must also trust that we as the staff and faculty will make the decisions in your child’s best interests. His/her welfare is first and foremost. 

To our new students

Entering ZION, you must take a trial class to assess proper placement and to ensure the best possible class schedule.  The instructors will evaluate by considering age, experience, # of years dancing, dance history, progress, pace in “picking up” material, physical development, attitude, and work ethic in class.  If there are any changes you will be notified by the next class.

How Our Tuition Works

We want tuition to be simple and predictable for our families! Tuition is due the first week of each month (unless you’ve worked out a different plan with our director), and we’ve set it up on a 10-month payment plan — so your payments are the same each month, from September through June.

We’ve already factored in holidays and scheduled studio closings when we calculated tuition, so there’s no need to worry if one month has fewer or more classes than another. For the 2026-2027 season, we will have 37 weeks of classes. Tuition is based on 36 weeks of instruction, and the extra week is built in to allow flexibility for rehearsals or to be used for make-up classes if needed throughout the season.

We’ve totaled the season’s tuition based on your dancer’s class hours and divided it into 10 even monthly payments.

If a class ever has to be canceled due to weather or a teacher’s absence, we’ll make sure to schedule a make-up class. While tuition stays the same if your child misses a class, students in private or semi-private lessons can always schedule make-up sessions for any missed lessons during the year. Tuition payments will be due Sept-June.

Payments may be made by check or on Venmo @charity-creech-1 or mailed to Charity Creech, 3233 Wayne Street, Endicott, NY 13760

1 Hour Group Class: $12.50

45-Minute Group Class: $9.40

30-Minute Group Class: $6.50

30-Minute Private Lesson: $20

30 Minute Semi-Private Lesson (Duo/Trio): $14

Registration Fee:   $30 per family to be paid at registration. This fee covers the cost of music, the stage rehearsal, and administrative costs.

Late Fees: Tuition is due the first week of the month. There will be a $5 late fee charged for tuition turned in one week late, and a $10 late fee charge for 2nd week, and $15 charged for 3 weeks late. 

​Bounced check Fee: A $25 service charge is applied to the repayment of a bounced check. 

Discounted Tuition Rates per student 

This does not apply to Private or Semi-Private Instruction

2 one-hour Classes: $5 off 

3 one-hour classes: $10 off

Family Discount: A family discount of $5 off for the 2nd, $10 off for three. Families with 4 or more children will receive a 10% discount. 

Discounts do not apply to private or semi-private lessons. 

Other Costs

COSTUMES:
Each group class or routine your child participates in requires a costume. At ZION, we strive to keep costume costs as affordable as possible; however, even the most budget-friendly costumes typically range from $40 to $70. Additional expenses may include dance tights, liners for older girls, and dance shoes. Please plan accordingly when budgeting for your child’s upcoming season at ZION.

Costume payments are due by the third week of November, prior to Thanksgiving break, no exceptions. Additionally, all monthly tuition fees must be current before costume payments can be accepted. You will receive a detailed list of required purchases for each class by the end of September or beginning of October. 

COMPETITION:

If your child is on a competitive team, we will be attending USTD the weekend of June 5th-7th, 2026 at the Anderson Center at BU. Currently groups are $55, Duo/Trio is $60, and Solos are $105. These fees are usually due in April or May. 

ATTENDANCE:
Regular attendance is super important at ZION! Students who miss more than three weeks of class in a row risk being dropped from that class. Because dance, acrobatics, and theater rely heavily on teamwork, attendance is key to making group routines and mini-productions come together smoothly.

Before signing up, please think carefully about your child’s schedule and other activities to help avoid conflicts. We also kindly ask that missing class not be used as a form of punishment. When your child misses it impacts not just them but the whole class and the instructor who is working hard to create choreography and run rehearsals. 

If your child will miss class due to a planned vacation or a mandatory school event, please let Miss Charity know ahead of time. For illness or family emergencies, please call Miss Charity as soon as possible at (607) 752-0342. 

 Absences or Cancellations: Make-up lessons are not given for any missed lessons that are not canceled by the director or instructor. If the lesson IS canceled by the director or instructor, a make-up lesson will be given prior to May 2026. All classes canceled due to scheduled studio closings or breaks have already been factored into the monthly/yearly tuition. If at any time a student decides to not continue their class or lessons, for any reason whatsoever, ZION is not responsible for refunding or transferring any monies already paid in advance to secure the dancer's spot in their class. However, special arrangements will be made for a student with a prolonged illness or serious injury with a doctor's note stating how long their recovery time will be before they can return to class. 

 Dress Code: All students in dance and acrobatics class must wear proper dance attire. No exceptions

Acrobatic Classes: Any leotard or unitard. If wearing tights footless or convertible. Optional shorts or sweats

Ballet Classes: Black or pink leotards with pink or white full-footed tights (older teens may wear tan/nude tights), and pink ballet shoes. Hair in a bun. Optional skirt or shorts. Black ballet shoes for boys

Adv-Elite Dance Teams: Any color leotard and footless tights. Skirt or shorts optional

Tap Classes: Dance/Athletic shorts or pants, any color leotard or fitted top. Please make sure to maintain our modesty rules. Black tap shoes for tappers. No sneakers are allowed on the dance floor. No jeans or sweaters.

BOYS ATTIRE: Athletic shorts or pants with a well-fitted tee. No jeans or sweaters allowed

ZION promotes modesty so please take special consideration when selecting your dancewear to make sure your chest and stomach are fully covered. No midriff is allowed. Camisoles or tank tops may be worn over leos to prevent this issue. 

If students come inappropriately dressed after the first warning, they will be asked to sit out of their class and observe only.  Parents & Guardians, please enforce this rule with your children. 

 Music Selections: All group or class music is selected by the instructor. Students taking private or semi-private classes have a say in what song they'd like to perform but all selections must be approved by the director. Since ZION is a Christian performing arts school, Christian music is the main focal point. However, at times instrumental, patriotic, or other selections may be used to tell a story relating to a particular theme a production or recital may have. The director has the final say in all music selections. 

PICTURE DAY: There will be one required studio-wide picture day in May (exact date TBA). Students must be in their proper attire (including costume, hair, make-up, tights, shoes, accessories) for their scheduled block of time for each dance. Pavlik Photography will be doing the photo shoot and all orders for photos will be taken on that day by Jim Pavlik. Payment is due at the time of order and must be paid before the picture is taken. A specific schedule will be posted prior to picture day for each class and routine. No one is required to purchase pictures but all students in a group class must attend. 

Our students have the opportunity to perform in recitals, competitions, and other events throughout the year. It's a chance to showcase your skills, build your confidence, and share your love of dance with others.

Our spacious and well-equipped studio is available for rent on weekends. Whether you need a space for rehearsals, auditions, performances, or a party, our studio is the perfect choice. Contact us to learn more about renting our space. 

Have a question or want to learn more about our studio? Contact us today! Our friendly staff is always happy to help.