Private Lesson Policy
Beginning in July 2021, RCD re-instated the allowance of private instruction under the following restrictions and protocols: Private instruction is available on an extremely limited basis, pending studio space availability and faculty availability. Private lessons are not a replacement for class instruction. Of course, RCD class and rehearsal programming takes precedence over private lesson studio usage.
Private Lessons are only available to students enrolled full-time in an RCD class program.
Private Lesson fees are payable directly to instructor, at the following rates:
- $130/hr. payable directly to instructor with an additional $30/hr. payable to RCD for studio usage
- $75/half hr. payable directly to instructor with an additional $20 for half hour payable to RCD for studio usage.
Exceptions to the standard policy requiring full-time enrollment are:
- College, company, or intensive program audition material
- Professional choreographic needs
- Where an appropriate class level/discipline is not offered by RCD
Private lessons must be booked directly through faculty. They are first-booked, first-served and must receive office approval.
Private lessons may not exceed the number of classes taken weekly.
Accounts with outstanding balances may not book private lessons until all RCD fees are paid.
Cancelations: Privates canceled less than 24 hours are subject to a 50% fee. No-shows will be billed 100% of the fee.
Private lessons are not a substitute for class instruction. Private lessons do not guarantee level advancement nor preferred roles. The sole purpose of private instruction is for the dancer’s benefit of additional studio time to work on technical skills.