Enrollment is for the full academic year—August through June with two semesters: August- December & January-June. The pay-by-semester or pay-monthly options are available.

Each academic year builds toward one big goal - the Annual Show. Students who start in September follow the full program. They learn more steps. Choreography grows more advanced. Technique improves with every class.

Beginning-of-year enrollment is encouraged. It gives students the most time to grow and advance to Soloist or Principal roles.

Mid-year enrollment opens at the specific enrollment windows. Students who join mid-year are not behind. The Academy enrollment has built-in levels. A new student joining in the middle of the semester can still perform at the Annual Show at their level in the dance company with appropriate choreography complexity.

Students may also appear in school talent shows and assemblies throughout the year.

30-day satisfaction guarantee for NEW families: Not the right fit within 30 days? Email thelairdacademy@gmail.com for a refund of the remaining balance.

Students aged 5-8 enroll in the Rising Stars enrollment (once-a-week classes) with an option to enroll in a more advanced Academy group (twice a week) at parents’ discretion or the teacher’s recommendation.

Students aged 8-11 enroll in the Academy enrollment.

Students aged 5-8 can attend once a week. The Rising Stars program is built for their age. *Students under the age of 8 who show particular interest and aptitude for dance can join a more advanced Academy program (twice a week classes) at parents’ discretion or teacher’s recommendation.

Students aged 8-11 attend twice a week. The Academy Enrollment has three levels of difficulty. Two classes a week build consistency, focus, and discipline necessesary for advanced learning.

Yes. The Laird Academy accepts new students at a few enrollment windows throughout the academic year. Between windows, interested families are added to the waitlist and contacted directly when the next window opens. Check our Enrollment Page for all open enrollments.

Beginning of the year enrollment is encouraged to ensure progression to Soloist and Principal parts in the company.

Students who join mid-year are not behind. Academy enrollment is designed with three levels of difficulty (Ensemble, Soloist, and Principal) built in from the start — a child joining in the middle of the semester can learn the steps for their level and perform their part in the dance company at the end of the year Annual Show.

Mid-year enrollment is prorated to the remaining months.