First Day of Classes 
1st Trimester: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
2nd Trimester: MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 2024
3rd Trimester: FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2024

*Age requirements are based on age by December 1, 2023*

 

FineLine 2023-24 Grid Schedule

Your registration is for the full year, however you will be billed on a trimester schedule.  Please email the studio by December 15th if you will not be joining us for the 2nd trimester and February 15th for the 3rd trimester. 

 

 Trimesters 2023-24
Trimester 1: September 11-December 9th
Trimester 2: January 8-March 19th
Trimester 3: March 22-June 10th 

**Please note that email is our main source of communication. Do not unsubsribe from our email list.**

Please see our 6, 8, and 10 Week Class Offerings for Fall 2023 Acting and Musical Theatre. 

To register: 

 

6 Week Acting/Improv Class Series (Click Link)

Acting/Improv (13+) beginning Wednesday, October 5th from 4:00-6:00pm

 

8 Week Acting Series (Click Link)

September 19-November 7, ages 8-12, 5:00-7:00pm

Tech date of 11/11 and Show date of 11/12 at 3pm and 6pm 

 

10-week Musical Theatre Class Series (Click Link)

Center Stage 1 (8-12yrs old), 4:30-6pm

Centerstage 2 (13+), 6:00-7:30pm

Both series to start on Thursdsay, September 28 and run through December 7. Tech/Dress and Performance dates TBD. Classes will perform in December at New Milford High School as part of Winterfest. 

 Recommended Requirements for Community Division Ballet Registration 

 

Important reminder: These classes are recommended and not required.

 

However, dancers who wish to perform in the Winter or the Spring DanceFest ballet pieces must be in ALL recommended ballet classes and ballet repertory classes. Dancers aspiring to join the prepro division should be in all recommended classes. 

 

Ballet PrePrimary (Ages 3 & 4) 
1 Ballet/Tap Class: 1hr

 
Ballet Primary ( Ages 5 & 6)
1 Ballet Technique Class: 1hr

Other class options:
Primary Tap: 30min
Optional Saturday rehearsal for Winter/Spring shows

  
Ballet Level 1A & 1B (Approximately Ages 7 and up)

1 Ballet Technique Class: 1hr 

Other class options:
Beginner Contemporary: 1 hr
Beginner Jazz: 1hr 
Tap 1: 1hr 
Optional Saturday rehearsal for Winter/Spring shows

Ballet Level 2 (Approximately ages 9 and up) 

2 Ballet Technique CLasses: 1.5 hr
Level 2 repertoire  (if choosing to perform in Winter or Spring Shows)

OR

1 Ballet Technique Class
Beginner Jazz or Beg/Int Contemporary
Level 2 repertory (if choosing to perform in Winter or Spring Shows) 

Other class options:
Beginner Jazz: 1hr
Beg/Int Contemporary: 1hr         
Tap 1 or Tap 2: 1hr                                                 

Ballet Level 3 (Approximately ages 10 and up) Dancers should expect to spend two or three years in Level 3. Dancers aspiring to join the Preprofessional Division should take all recommended classes. 

Choosing to participate en pointe 
3 Ballet Technique Classes: 1.5 hr
1 Pre Pointe class per week: 30min
Level 3 repertoire  (if choosing to perform in Winter or Spring Shows)

Choosing NOT to participate en pointe
2 Ballet Technique Classes: 1.5hr
Level 3 repertoire (if choosing to perform in Winter or Spring shows) 

Other class options:
Beginner Jazz 1 hr
Beg/Int Contemporary  1 hr        Tap                                                

Ballet Level 4a (Approximately ages 12 and up) Dancers aspiring to join the Preprofessional Division should take all recommended classes. 

3 Ballet Technique: 1.5 hr each
1 pointe classes per week (voluntary) 1hr
Level 4a repertoire  (if choosing to perform in Winter or Spring Shows)

Other class options:
Int/Adv jazz: 1hr
Int/Adv contemporary 1 hr.         Tap                                                

Ballet Level 4b (Approximately ages 13 and up) Dancers aspiring to join the Preprofessional Division should take all recommended classes. 

3 Ballet Technique Classes, 1.5 hr
2 pointe classes per week (voluntary) 1hr
Level 4b repertoire class (if choosing to perform in Winter or Spring Shows)         

Other class options:
Int/Adv Jazz 1hr
Int/Adv contemporary 1hr
Tap 

Requirements for The PreProfessional Division                                                           

      Ballet Dress Code        

Teen Ballet will be offered in a 6 Week Class Series beginning beginning Wednesday, October 4th from 6:00-7:00pm for ages 13+.

 

No experience necessary! 

 

To register, please use this link. 

1. Beginner Jazz (7+): No experience or ballet requirement

2. Intermediate Jazz/Adv (10+): No experience or ballet requirement 

 

1. Beginner/Intermediate Contemporary, Ages 7+ with no ballet requirement. 

2. Intermediate/Advanced Contemporary, Ages 11+, no ballet requirement. 

3. PrePo Contemporary/Jazz, *Must be in PrePro Division; if not in PrePro, must have permission from the Director*

 

Primary Tap: Ages 5-6
Tap 1: Ages 7+
Tap 2: Ages 9+
Tap 3: Ages 11+
Tap 4: Ages 13+

Theatre Dance will be offered in a 6 Week Class Series beginning beginning Friday, October 6th from 5:30-6:30pm for ages 13+. Classes will be taught by Broadway veteran, Scott Wise. 

 No experience necessary!

 

To register, please use this link. 

Vocal Performance will be offered in a 6 Week Class Series beginning beginning Saturday, October 7th from 1:00-3:00pm for ages 13+. Classes will be taught by Broadway veteran, Scott Wise and accompanied by pianist, Sarah Fay. 

 

No experience necessary!

 

To register, please use this link. 

Hone your technique this Fall and work to become a Triple Threat performer! The Triple Threat Series brings together the three disciplines of acting, singing, and dancing into a unified whole. The series will comprise of weekly classes in Ballet, Theatre Dance, Vocal Performance, and Acting/Improv with an emphasis to strengthen each of the elements equally to create a well-rounded Triple Threat performer. The Triple Threat classes prepare the students to meet the challenges of college auditions, school musicals, talent shows, and professional auditions.

 
All classes will be taught by highly regarded professionals in their field. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary learning opportunity! 

 

Bundle all four classes and save!

 

Vocal Performance (13+) beginning Saturday, October 7th from 1:00-3:00pm

Theatre Dance (13+) beginning Friday, October 6th from 5:30-6:30pm

Acting/Improv (13+) beginning Wednesday, October 5th from 5:00-7:00pm

Teen Ballet  (13+) beginning Wednesday, October 5th from 5:00-6:00pm

 

To register, please use this link! 

There is a $55 Registration Fee for the first child registered in a family and $15 for siblings if registered before September 1st.

The Registration Fee after Septmeber 1st (for 1st Trimester) will be $75 and $35 for siblings.

The Registration Fee for the 2nd Trimester is $55 and $35 for siblings.

The Registration for the 3rd Trimester is $35 and $15 for siblings.

*2nd & 3rd Trimester Reg.Fee does not apply if you've enrolled in our 1st Trimester already.*

A student is not considered registered until payment is received.  A spot in a class is not guaranteed until payment is received.

 

**PLEASE NOTE, YOU ARE AUTOMATICALLY REGISTERED FOR ALL THREE TRIMESTERS UNLESS YOU NOTIFY US VIA EMAIL BY DECEMBER 15TH FOR THE 2ND TRIMESTER AND FEBRUARY 15TH FOR THE 3RD TRIMESTER**

Fees Invoiced Separately

 

 

Winter Fees Dance Department

WinterFest Performance (Dance Department)– fee is determined by number of pieces due on November 1st

1 piece $150
2 pieces $200
3 pieces $250
4 pieces $300
5 pieces $350
6 and up $400
Due November 1st

 

Spring Fees Dance Department
SpringFest Performance (Dance Department) – fee is determined by number of pieces due on April 1st

1 piece $150
2 pieces $200
3 pieces $250
4 pieces $300
5 pieces $350
6 and up $400
Due April 1st

Payments received after due date will incur a $20 late fee.

 

Classes will run on a trimester schedule!

Trimester 1: September 11-December 9th
Trimester 2: January 8-March 19th **3/18 & 3/19 will be MONDAY classes**
Trimester 3: March 22- June 10th

 

We extend a three week grace period in which a parent may withdraw their child from a class and receive a tuition refund for the remainder of the month (this refund does not include the fees for registration or classes taken). Written notification of intent to withdraw is required. 

If a family decides to withdraw after the three week grace period, written notification of withdrawal is required as well as payment through the end of that month. We will not refund tuition already paid unless you have paid your tuition in full.  In such cases, months remaining after withdrawal will be refunded.

Classes will not be refunded for absenses. 

 

For more details on our policies, please refer to our website. 

 

Pay first semester in full by August 15th and receive a 3% discount if paying by cash, check or bank routing.  This offer is not valid for second or third semesters.
 
Payment Plan Option:
Available to families that register before September 20th

With our new trimesters you will have the option each trimester to be in our payment plan.
 
The first trimester is 12 weeks long and payments are divided into 3 payments: September, October and November. *If you register by August 15th you will have the option to add a payment for August.

The second trimester is 10 weeks long and payments are divided into 3 payments: January, February and March. *If you would like an additional month to pay you can opt to start your payments in December.

The third trimester is 10 weeks long and payments are divided into 3 payments: April, May and June.

 

You may pay by cash, check, bank routing or by credit card through the online invoice.

Registrations after September 20th will only have the option of pay in full or two payments (October and November) for the first trimester.

Registrations after January 20th will only have the option of pay in full or two payments (February and March ) for the second trimester.

Registrations after April 20th will only have the option of pay in full or two payments (May and June) for the third trimester.

 

If you enroll in our Payment Plan Option you must sign an agreement and authorize a credit card for our file. If you are late in a payment your card will be charged. If you are late on two payments you will automatically be enrolled in our Automatic Debit Program.

 

Payment Plan Option with Automatic Debit: Same rules as the Payment Plan Option, however we do all the work for you! All extra fees will also be automatically charged on the due date. Just fill out an authorization form and we will charge your card monthly. Please note that a new form must be filled out every enrollment year. 

 

There is a $20 returned check or declined payment fee and a $20 late fee for each payment that is not received by the 1st of the month.  If your credit card is declined because expiration date or new card you will be charged a $20 fee.

 

Mail or drop off payment to arrive by the first of the month to:

FineLine Theatre Arts
77 Railroad Street
New Milford, CT 06776

 

You must grant us authorization to run your card for all payment plans by filling out our payment authorization form. 

Please fill out and scan/email to marymercer@finelinetheatrearts.com, return to Mary at the front desk, or mailbox on the front porch. 

 

Tiers	Hours Per Week	Rate Per Hour
Tier One	.5-3.75hrs	$20.50/hr
Tier Two	4-7.75hrs	$18.50/hr
Tier Three	8-11.75hrs	$16.50/hr
Tier Four	12+hrs	$14.50/hr

Professional Division Unlimited Class Pricing
Ballet 4b+ 

First Trimester: $2250
Second Trimester: $1875
Third Trimester: $1875