ACADEMIC YEAR 2026/2027 | FALL: AUGUST THROUGH DECEMBER | SPRING: JANUARY THROUGH JUNE
Choose your enrollment for 2026/2027 Academic Year
All classes are held on campus — at your child's school. No driving required.
View all enrollment options below.
FALL SEMESTER ENROLLMENT OPTIONS | AUGUST THROUGH DECEMBER SEMESTER
The fall semester has TWO enrollment options (with once-a-week or twice-a-week classes)
ONCE-A-WEEK PROGRAM | Ages 5-8
Beginning & continuing dancers 5-8 years old
Ballroom dance fundamentals, balance & coordination development, rhythm & musicality, creative movement
The Dance Book
Once a week
Mondays 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
$480/Fall Semester or $120/mo
Rising Stars Enrollment
Beginning & continuing dancers 8-11 years old; ages 6-7 can join at parent’s discretion or teacher recommendation
Ballroom dance steps & technique from beginner to advanced, main ensemble choreography for all dancers
Featured soloist choreography within the main ensemble for continuing dancers, 3+ months of study; Principal choreography for 6+ months of continuing study
The Dance Book
Twice a week
Mondays & Wednesdays 3 PM - 3:45 PM
$840/Fall Semester or $210/mo
Classes twice a week
TWICE-A-WEEK PROGRAM | Ages 8-11
Academy Enrollment
ACADEMIC YEAR
Enrollment is for the full academic year divided into two semesters: Fall (August-December) and Spring (January-June). Pay-by-semester or monthly installment options are available.
Each academic year builds toward one big goal - the Annual Show. Students who start in August follow the full program. Within six months, they typically advance to Soloist or Principal parts. 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 in dance technique, steps learning, and choreography complexity.
30-DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE & CANCELLATION POLICY
New families receive a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. If the program is genuinely not the right fit within the first 30 days, a refund of unused time is issued.
All programs offer a pay-by-semester or monthly installment option.
PROGRESSION
Rising Stars to Principal tiers. Our program is designed to meet every student exactly where they are with a clear path forward in a structured environment. The skills built along the way extend well beyond the dance floor:
Teaches kids to take initiative and lead
Builds decision-making skills
Encourages accountability and responsibility
Develops discipline, persistence, and goal-setting
Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
For all questions & answers —> visit FAQs page
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