Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to the Marquee Dance Center FAQ page! Below you’ll find answers to the most common questions about tuition, scheduling, dress code, performances, and studio policies. This page is designed to help families and dancers feel prepared, informed, and excited for class.

Billing & Tuition

When will I be billed?

Families are billed monthly on the 23rd of each month for the upcoming month’s tuition. Any additional charges (such as merchandise, performance fees, workshops or events) will appear on your statement as they occur.

What does my monthly tuition include?

Monthly tuition covers:

Dance Instruction
Studio maintenance
Administrative support

What is the commitment period?

Marquee Dance Center operates on a month-to-month commitment.
To avoid being billed for the following month, families must cancel by the 15th of the current month.

Dress Code

We maintain a dress code to promote safety, confidence, and classroom discipline.

Ballet

(leotard and tights, ballet shoes, hair-up)

Jazz / Musical Theater / Theater Dance

(dancewear, jazz or character shoes)

Hip Hop

(dancewear, clean indoor sneakers)

Tap

(dancewear, tap shoes)

Duets (Mommy & Me)

(comfortable clothing for both participants)

Note: Only dance shoes may be worn inside the studio classrooms. Street shoes must be removed before entering to protect the dance flooring.

Makeup Classes

How many makeup classes can I take?

Dancers may take up to 3 makeup classes per semester, pending availability.

How do makeup classes work?

Makeups must be scheduled with the studio 48 hours in advance of class time.
Makeups must be used in the current semester of the missed class.
Makeups do not roll over to next semester.
No credits or refunds are issued for missed classes.

Holiday Schedule and Closures

Holiday Schedule & Studio Closures

Marquee Dance Center follows a clear holiday schedule to help families plan ahead. Below is a full list of holidays when we are closed, as well as holidays when the studio remains open for regular classes.

CLOSED on the Following Federal Holidays

The studio is closed on all official U.S. federal holidays below. Classes will not be held, and no makeup credits are issued for these planned closures.

New Year’s Day – January 1
Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Third Monday in January
Presidents Day – Third Monday in February
Memorial Day – Last Monday in May
Juneteenth National Independence Day – June 19
Independence Day – July 4
Labor Day – First Monday in September
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day – Second Monday in October
Veterans Day – November 11
Thanksgiving Day & Thanksgiving Weekend – Fourth Thursday in November
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day – December 24–25
New Year’s Eve – December 31

Marquee may also close for Winter Break, Fall Break, and Spring Break aligned with school calendars. Dance Camps may be held during this time for an additional cost.

OPEN on the Following Holidays

Classes WILL be held on these popular/observed holidays that are not federal closures. We find that offering classes on these days helps maintain consistent training and convenience for families.

Valentine’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day
Easter Weekend
Mother’s Day
Father’s Day
Halloween

Emergency Closures

In the event of unsafe weather or an unexpected emergency, we will notify families by:

Email
Text message
Notice on our website and/or social media

Makeup classes will be offered for emergency closures only.

Registration & Enrollment Fees

Is there a registration fee?

Yes. A $ 40 annual registration fee is applied to new and returning students.
This fee covers:

Processing
Insurance
Administrative support

Do you offer a trial class?

Yes! We offer a $30 trial class for new students, as well as existing students who want to try other classes before committing.

New students who register on the same day as their trial:

$40 enrollment fee is waived, and
$30 trial fee is applied toward your first month’s tuition

Existing students who enroll in the new class on the same day as their trial:

The $30 trial fee is applied towards your prorated monthly increase. Billing adjusts on the 23rd to reflect your new monthly tuition.

Recital / Shows

Are students automatically enrolled in the recital?

Yes. All students are auto-enrolled in our semester show/recital.

Can families opt out?

Absolutely. Families may opt out by the deadline, which is typically 3 months prior to show date.
After this date, costume and recital fees become non-refundable.

What does the recital fee include?

Costume
Accessories
Rehearsal time
Performance video

What does the recital fee NOT include?

Rental of Theater
Tickets to attend the recital

Studio Policies

What is parking like at the studio?

We offer ample parking spaces in our lot outside the Truxton’s. Additional parking is available on the north side of the studio, as well as underground with entry on Newton Street.
Please allow a few extra minutes during peak class times.

How do I find the studio?

Our studio is located at:
24520 Hawthorne Blvd Suite 100, Torrance, CA 90505

The best route is to enter off Hawthorne and Via Valmonte by turning into the plaza with the Truxton’s. We are located on the east side of the lot with a black banner/awning above the studio doors.

Another entrypoint is off Newton, turning south into the parking garage under the green ivy.

Entry & Safety

Please enter through the main studio entrance near the Truxtons.
Dancers should arrive 5 minutes before class ready to dance.
Only registered dancers may enter studio rooms during class times.
No food or drinks (other than water) on the dance floors.

Dance Shoes Only

Street shoes damage our professional dance flooring.
Please change into proper dance shoes before entering any studio space.

Communication

How will I receive updates?

We communicate through:

Email
Phone calls
Text reminders for important dates
Newsletters

Please ensure your contact information is up to date.

Do you offer sibling or multi-class discounts?

Pricing is available on our website and is based on classes per week, billed on a monthly basis.

Siblings fall into this category - a family may have two students, each enrolled in one class per week, so the family would be billed at the 2 classes per week rate.

Can families watch class?

Of course! Our main studio has a viewing window where families can view class from our entryway. The main studio is also surrounded on two sides by windows where many families choose to watch class from outside the studio.

Our second studio does not currently have a viewing option for families, and is mainly used for Duet classes, Invited classes, and private lessons while the main studio is in use.