Before You Register
Please read through our program information prior to making the decision to register your dancer. A completed registration form plus paid registration fee and ¼ of the tuition is due at the time of Registration. This guarantees the dancer a place in the program. Please note the registration fee and ¼ tuition payment are non-refundable.
residents
SCSDC students study and are housed on the beautiful historic campus of the University of South Carolina. The dormitories are air conditioned and are within walking distances of the dance studios and Drayton Hall Theatre. All meals are provided and are included in the housing fee. In addition to professional housing staff, the Conservatory provides counselors who ensure the student’s safety 24 hours a day. Please see more counselor and program information in FAQs. Residential students are required to participate in all field trips; if unable to attend students will remain in the dorm with an assigned counselor.
commuters
Non-residential Commuter students are required to participate in all scheduled classes and rehearsals. Lunch is provided at no additional cost. Commuters are encouraged to join residential students on field trips and other activities for an additional fee.
USC Historic Horseshoe
Previous dancers and staff enjoying froyo, a Fireflies baseball game, a Lake Murray cruise, and Carowinds!
Activities
In the evenings, students have free time and planned, supervised activities. In the past we’ve had guest lecturers visit with the students to discuss relevant topics such as: nutrition, health, dance history, and pointe shoes. We’ve also organized outings to tour USC’s beautiful historic campus.
Students enjoy chaperoned field trips on the weekends. Past trips have included Spirit of Lake Murray Cruise, Carowinds Theme Park, Riverbanks Zoo & Gardens, the SC State Museum, historic Charleston, Maxcy Gregg Pool, and live performances at Town Theatre.
*This information applies only to the 3-week intensives. We will hold small activities for our 1-week Jazz Intensive.
performances
An essential part of the student dancer’s development and training is performance experience. At the culmination of the 3-week Ballet and Contemporary Intensives, students have the opportunity to perform classical repertoire and newly choreographed works at Drayton Hall Theatre, one of USC’s state-of-the-art performance halls. Friends and family members are cordially invited to attend this event. Given the limited capacity, a small number of guests will be allowed per dancer, this will be determined each year by the number of participants. Our 1-week Jazz Intensive students will also have the opportunity to perform a variety of combinations learned throughout the week during a special in-studio performance.
Tech Rehearsal at Drayton Hall
Tuition & Fees
ballet & contemporary intensive fees
$50 Live or Video Audition fee
$200 Registration fee
$3,475 Residential Student for Ballet OR Contemporary (includes housing, meals, class tuition, t-shirt, and performance DVD)
$2,050 Commuter Student for Ballet OR Contemporary (includes M-F lunch, class tuition, t-shirt, and performance DVD)
$190 Field Trips
early bird discount
If tuition & fees are paid in full by March 15th = $100 tuition reduction
jazz intensive fees
$50 Live or Video Audition fee
$100 Registration fee
$1,200 Residential Student for Jazz (includes housing, meals, class tuition, t-shirt, and performance DVD)
$825 Commuter Student for Jazz (includes M-F lunch, class tuition, t-shirt, and performance DVD)
early bird discount
If tuition & fees are paid in full by March 15th = $50 tuition reduction
Deadlines – Schedule of Payments
If you audition in January:
February 15: Registration Fee and ¼ of the Tuition due*
March 15: The second Tuition Payment (at least ¼)
April 15: The third Tuition Payment (at least ¼)
May 15: The fourth Tuition Payment (Balance paid in full)
(NOTE: As indicated in the Withdrawal Policy - The Registration Fee and ¼ of the Tuition are non-refundable.)
*There is an Early Bird discount of $100 (Ballet/Contemporary)and $50 (Jazz) if the balance is paid in full by March 15th. If a student receives more than a 1/3 total financial reduction due to scholarships from SCSDC the Early Bird discount does not apply.
If you audition in February:
March 15th - Registration Fee and ¼ of the Tuition due*
April 15th - The second Tuition Payment (at least ¼)
May 15th - The third and fourth Payments (Balance paid in full)
(NOTE: As indicated in the Withdrawal Policy - The Registration Fee and ¼ of the Tuition are non-refundable.)
*There is an Early Bird discount of $100 (Ballet/Contemporary)and $50 (Jazz) if the balance is paid in full by March 15. If a student receives more than a 1/3 total financial reduction due to scholarships from SCSDC the Early Bird discount does not apply.
Video Application Deadlines and Payment schedule:
If Video application is submitted before March 15th please follow the payment schedules listed (above) for January and February
Online Video applications must be submitted no later than April 1st
April 15th – Registration fee and 1/2 of the Tuition due
May 15th – Balance paid in full
(NOTE: As indicated in the SCSDC Withdrawal Policy – The Registration Fee and ¼ of the Tuition are non-refundable.)
*There is an Early Bird discount of $100 (Ballet/Contemporary)and $50 (Jazz) if the balance is paid in full by March 15th. If a student receives more than a 1/3 total financial reduction due to scholarships from SCSDC the Early Bird discount does not apply.
We accept personal checks, cashier’s checks, or money orders payable to SC Summer Dance Conservatory (SCSDC). We are not able to accept credit card payments but we can accept PayPal for tuition and fee payments. If you choose to use PayPal add 4% to the total you are submitting to cover the PayPal transaction fee they deduct from your payment.
Withdrawal Policy
If a student must withdraw from the program due to an illness or an injury that would inhibit her/his participation the following policies apply:
The Summer Dance Conservatory must receive a written certificate from the doctor attesting to the student’s condition and limitations.
In order to consider a deferment of payments applicable for the following season, official notification must be received no later than May 15th.
No deferment or refund will be made of the Registration fee or the first quarterly Tuition payment at the time of withdrawal. If a student must withdraw due to injury or illness, with verification from their doctor, any payments that were made by May 15th will be deferred toward tuition for the following season.
Any medical certificate received after May 15 will not qualify for any refund or deferment.
No refund will be made if a student is injured or becomes ill during the Intensive programs. If a student must leave due to injury or illness during the first half of the program they will be invited to return for the following summer and the registration fee will be waived.
*At its own discretion, SC Summer Dance Conservatory reserves the right to cancel or modify classes and programs and make changes to instructors and staff at any time, with or without notice.