Calendar, Tuition & Policies
Quarter dates, performance days, tuition rates, fees, registration policies and our dress code.
Quarter Dates
9 weeks per quarter.
- First Quarter — Sept 2nd through the week of Oct 26th
- Second Quarter — Nov 3rd through the week of Jan 11th
- Third Quarter — Jan 19th through the week of March 15th
- Fourth Quarter — March 30th through the week of May 17th
NWB generally follows School District #5's Major Holidays Calendar.
No classes held
- Sept 1st — Labor Day
- Nov 27th–30th — Thanksgiving
- Dec 21st – Jan 4th — Christmas Break
- March 22nd–29th — Spring Break
- Snow days — Please call (406) 755-0760 to check for cancellations.
Performances
- NWB Company's 37th "Nutcracker" 2025 — Thanksgiving Weekend, Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts
- NWB Company's 46th Annual Spring Production 2026 — Mother's Day Weekend, Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts
- NWB School's Spring Student Showcase Recitals 2026
- Kalispell's 49th — May 16th, Glacier High School Performing Arts Hall
- Whitefish's 24th — May 16th, Glacier High School Performing Arts Hall
- Summer Workshop 2026: "Dancin' At the D.A.C." — June 15th–19th at the D.A.C.
Tuition
9 weeks per quarter, OR a savings of 5% for 18-week semesters.
Student / Adult Division — 35-minute to 90-minute classes
| Classes/week per quarter | Total classes | Per Quarter | Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | $150 | $285 |
| 2 | 18 | $269 | $511 |
| 3 | 27 | $379 | $720 |
| 4 | 36 | $479 | $910 |
| 5 | 45 | $570 | $1083 |
| 6 | 54 | $676 | $1284 |
| 7 | 63 | $767 | $1457 |
| Unlimited | 72+ | $858 | $1630 |
Happy Feet / Preschool Division — 30-minute classes
| Classes/week per quarter | Total classes | Per Quarter | Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | $135 | $257 |
| 2 | 18 | $239 | $454 |
| 3 | 27 | $339 | $644 |
Fees at a glance
- Registration fee, per person per year $20
- Costume fee (see exceptions below) $60
- Sibling Discount per quarter 10%; per semester 5%
- Single class rate $20
- Private lessons $75 per hour
Tuition, Registration & Fees
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Registration
Receipt of a completed registration packet including registration form, $20 registration fee, tuition and $60 costume fee (if applicable) is required to enroll in classes.
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Tuition Payments
We accept checks, money orders and all major credit cards. No cash please. Call (406) 755-0760 with any billing questions. Remember you must give credit card information for each billing cycle.
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Mailing Address
1411 1st Ave West, Kalispell, MT 59901.
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Tuition Due
Tuition is due in full the first class of each quarter. A $12 late fee will be applied if tuition is not received by the due date. Bills will be sent out approximately two weeks before the due date. Newsletters will be handed out a week before the due date. Students may not participate in class until tuition is paid in full.
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Sibling discount
Families with more than one child in the school receive a 10% discount if paying by the quarter or 5% if paying by semester. This discount will apply to the total amount of tuition only. Families with students in both the Happy Feet Division & the Student Division will pay the Student Division rate.
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Refunds & credits
No refunds or credits are allowed for missed classes. Talk to your teacher about making up those missed classes.
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Cancellation
We reserve the right to cancel a class or classes with low attendance and to substitute a teacher at our discretion.
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Withdrawals
Please notify us in advance if your child is withdrawing. If we are not notified you will be billed for the quarter whether your child was in attendance or not.
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Parent Observation Days
Parents may observe classes on the following days: Student Division the first class of each month, Happy Feet Division the last class of each month.
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Costume Fee
This $60 fee is due upon registration. Costumes are ordered in mid-January. If you are unable to participate in the recital, and notify Marisa before the January order date, you will receive a full costume refund. No costume is required for adults, boys and high levels of ballet, tap, jazz, modern and hip-hop. You might have to purchase more than one costume if you are in more than one dance discipline. You will be billed in the spring for the additional costumes.
What to wear
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Happy Feet
Black or pastel leotard, pink footed ballet tights, pink leather ballet slippers, and Mary Jane black tap shoes.
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Boys
White T-shirt, black footed tights or black leggings, black socks, and black ballet slippers.
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Ballet
Black leotard, pink footed ballet tights, and pink ballet slippers. (Additional leotards are allowed in optional colors.)
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Musical Theatre
Leggings, fitted top or leotard, and black jazz shoes (or tan if currently have them).
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Jazz/Contemporary/Lyrical/Modern
Leotard and footless tights, or leggings and a fitted top, and black jazz shoes (or tan if currently have them); ADV. LEVEL: Nude half soles. (Tan tights may be required for the end of the season Student Showcase Recital.)
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Tap
Leggings or dance pants, fitted top or leotard, black socks, and black tap shoes.
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Accessories
Dance bags are highly recommended. Label all dance supplies! Skirts, sweaters and all other accessories must be approved by the NWB staff. Hair up (out of the face and off of the neck) and no jewelry. Any questions beyond this, please direct them towards your specific dance instructors.
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Let's Go Dance
Don't want to worry about dress code? All options sold in Let's Go Dance are dress code approved. Appointments are available Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 4:00–6:00pm. Please contact Miss Elaine to make an appointment. letsgoldinc@gmail.com
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Lost & Found
Please check it often! We will not be responsible for any valuables brought to the studio.
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Drop-off / Pick-Up
Please do not block the driveway when dropping off or picking up students. Extra parking is available in the city shops across the street and the First Avenue West Building. No parking is allowed in the lot North of the DAC (E. Thomas Electric). Please respect handicapped spaces. O'Shaughnessy: Please park on the north or east streets next to the building and enter through the North studio door.