Lower and Upper Division ⋆ Scripps Performing Arts Academy

Lower & Upper Division

Ages 8-19

Lower & Upper Division

Ages 8-19

The Tools needed to Succeed in the Studio, Onstage and in Life.

Our Lower and Upper Division is for students Ages 10-19 years old, looking for a rigorous, complete training program in dance. Whether they desire to focus in Classical or Contemporary dance styles, we are here to help create a tailored schedule and training plan to help our students reach their goals, inside and out of the studio.

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Class Schedule

2024-25 Summer and Fall Schedules

Dress Code

Help support the Academy by purchasing your dancewear needs from Discount Dance Supply!
Be sure to use the Teacher Referral Code TP45606 to support our costume closet and save 10% the first time you use it!

Website: discountdance.com
Dressed2Dance in Rancho Bernardo also stocks a limited number of the dress code leotards.

Ballet IV- Lilac or Prune SPAA Logo Leotard, Wear Moi Faustine style, Prune/Eggplant skirt (style/brand TBD) or Prune, Gray or Black SPAA logo Dance Shirt, Black Tights, Black Shoes

Ballet V- Prune SPAA Logo Leotard, Wear Moi Faustine style, Prune/Eggplant skirt (style/brand TBD) or Prune, Black or White SPAA logo Dance Shirt, Black Tights, Black Shoes or White Shoes, White Socks

Ballet V/VI -VII- Black SPAA Logo Leotard, Wear Moi Faustine style, Black Skirt (style/brand TBD) or Black or White SPAA Logo Dance Shirt, Black Tights, Black Shoes or White Shoes, White Socks

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Tuition

1. There is a $50.00 annual registration fee per individual due at the time of enrollment. The fee is waived for students who register for the new school year during the VIP Registration Period.
2. Our school year begins mid-August and continues through to the end of May. Tuition is calculated as an annual amount, taking into account holidays and studio closures.
3. We thank you in advance for making timely payments utilizing our automatic payment system. If your family chooses not to be on auto pay, there is an additional $35 administrative fee per month.
4. Your First installment is due at the time of registration. The nine remaining tuition installments are due on the first of each month, September through May.
5. Students registering mid-month should do so through the office. Our Registration Software cannot calculate pro-rated tuition.
6. There are no refunds or adjustments for missed classes or studio closures. As a courtesy, we offer you the option of making up any missed classes in a comparable class. SPAA allows for one week’s worth of class hours to be made up per calendar month. Make-ups for scheduled closures and classes missed due to Academy productions are not permitted.
7. The studio office must be notified via email on or before the day of the absence to ensure class credit. Make up classes are available to currently enrolled students only. The make-up class must be taken within the same calendar month as the missed class.
8. Make-Up classes cannot be used to forgo tuition for the following month.
9. Tuition, Production and Camp fees are NOT transferable or refundable and there are no refunds for unused Tuition. Thank you for thoughtfully considering your commitment prior to completing your registration.
10. Checks or Credit Card payments returned for any reason incur a $35.00 transaction fee.
11. Students are obligated for a full semesters’ tuition even if they withdraw before the end of the semester.
12. If you decide to withdraw, written notice must be delivered via email to academy@scrippsballet.com by December 15. You may withdraw effective February 1 with the understanding that there will be no refunds for any unused tuition. Withdrawals can only be processed at the end of the Semester.

Calendar

Studio Closures, School Year Start and Finish Dates

2024
August 17                                         First Day of Classes
August 31-September2                    Labor Day
October 31                                       Halloween
November 11                                   Veteran’s Day*
November 25-30                             Thanksgiving*
December 16 – December 3           Winter Break

2025

January 1-3              Winter Break
January 20                                       Martin Luther King Day
February 17                                      President’s Holiday*
March 29- April 4                              Spring Break
April 18-20                                        Easter Holiday
May 23-26                                        Memorial Day*

*= Lower & Upper (LU)/SBT Rehearsals will still occur.
May 30 Last Day of Classes for the 24-25 School Year

Important Policy Overview

Make Up Policy

All Tuition is Calculated Annually and Divided Evenly into Monthly or Quarterly Payments Regardless of the Number
of Weeks in a Month, Taking into Account all Scheduled Academy Closures.

Make-Up Classes are offered as a courtesy, ONLY when the office is notified of the absence on or before the day of the missed class. This includes holidays, illness and Academy closures.

Students are allowed to schedule ONE make-up class, per class, per month to be completed within the calendar month of the missed class.

There are no make-up classes for Thanksgiving week, winter, and spring breaks.

Water

Dancers should bring their own bottled water. Clearly labeled with their name.

Summer Dance Classes 2025

2024 Summer Session has ended. Dates for 2025 will be available in January.

Testimonials

These young people are so blessed to have the opportunity to work in a disciplined environment with such talented instructors.

I am so impressed with the improvements I see each year. You are doing a wonderful service with the young people not only teaching them to dance, but teaching them how to discipline their lives. These are things they will benefit from throughout their lives. These young people are so blessed to have the opportunity to work in a disciplined environment with such talented instructors.

Sylvia Danner Grandmother of a former Pre-Professional Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Musical Theatre Student

They are a tight-knit group, passionate about sharing their craft and educating young people through performance art.

We were in search of a dance program for our son and, after contacting several schools across the county, Scripps Performing Arts Academy (SPAA) stood above the rest in both vision and approach. Our son has always loved to dance and we knew he would need structure and guidance as well as the flexibility to still be a kid. From the moment we first walked through their doors and still today, we have always felt warmly welcomed. SPAA provides quality education in all forms of dance as well as musical theatre and delivers it all in a way that supports whole-person growth.

Rindi C. Parent of a Current Ballet II Student

we looked at another dance studio down the street from us. It did not compare to Scripps.

My sister bought me a Groupon to take my daughter to a mommy and me class and we ended up moving my daughter into the next age group she loved it so much! I can't say enough about the owner Angela who teaches my daughters class. She is so good with the kids and so sweet! Definitely recommend if you are looking to start your little one in ballet/tap! We loved sending our daughter here, but since we don't live in the area, we looked at another dance studio down the street from us. It did not compare to Scripps. There is such a warm family environment feeling when you walk into the studio, and all the teachers are amazing! Can't wait for her to be in the Nutcracker this year!

Jessica B.

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The Tools needed to Succeed in the Studio, Onstage and in Life.

Class Schedule

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Important Policy Overview

Make Up Policy

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Summer Dance Classes 2025

These young people are so blessed to have the opportunity to work in a disciplined environment with such talented instructors.

They are a tight-knit group, passionate about sharing their craft and educating young people through performance art.

we looked at another dance studio down the street from us. It did not compare to Scripps.

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The Tools needed to Succeed in the Studio, Onstage and in Life.

Class Schedule

Dress Code

Register Now

Tuition

Calendar

Important Policy Overview

Make Up Policy

Water

Summer Dance Classes 2025

These young people are so blessed to have the opportunity to work in a disciplined environment with such talented instructors.

They are a tight-knit group, passionate about sharing their craft and educating young people through performance art.

we looked at another dance studio down the street from us. It did not compare to Scripps.

All Youth Full-Length presentation of The Nutcracker, December 13 and 14 at 6 pm, December 14 and 15 at 2pm! Tickets are on Sale Now.