Sliding Scale Tuition
Tuition Structure
In our two facilities, The Dance Barns in Santa Fe and The Hiland Theater in Albuquerque, we typically offer over 150 afterschool classes per week for dancers aged 3+ in dance styles ranging from classical Ballet to adult fitness (and everything in between!). For these classes, NDI New Mexico is committed to being available to all children regardless of their ability to pay. Our After-School programs use a sliding scale based on household income, and over 80% of our families take advantage of the scale we offer.
- Each dancer under 18 years old will be charged a once-per-year, non-refundable registration fee of $45.
- Registration is generally completed online. During the online registration process, families will be asked to select a household income level from the chart below. Please note that within the first 4 weeks of classes proof of household income will be required in the form of either the household’s two most recent pay stubs or the household’s most recent tax return. Failure to provide proof of household income will result in a tuition adjustment into the highest bracket of our sliding scale.
- Registration and Refund Policy: There is a $45.00 Non-Refundable Registration Fee. Students wishing to withdraw prior to the end of the school year must do so before October 19. Refunds will not be given after
Tuition for class dates prior to withdrawal date will be kept, attended or not. Please visit this page (links to each DB or Hiland income page) for individual class prices.
| Annual Household Income | Price Per Class | 30 Week Program (Tuesday-Saturday classes) | 28 Week Program (Cr. Movement Classes) | 27 Week Program (Monday classes, adjusted for holidays) | Effective Discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $75,000+ | $15 | $450 | $420 | $405 | 0% |
| $60,000 - $74,999 | $13 | $390 | $364 | $351 | 13% |
| $45,000 - $59,999 | $10 | $300 | $280 | $270 | 33% |
| $35,000 - $44,999 | $7.50 | $225 | $210 | $202.5 | 50% |
| $25,000 - $34,999 | $5.50 | $165 | $154 | $148.5 | 63% |
| $0 - $24,999 | $3.00 | $90 | $84 | $81 | 80% |
