Tuition & Fees
30-minute class - $59+GST / month
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​45-minute class - $73+GST / month
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60-minute class - $82+GST / month
​Tuition fees are based on the entire season (including all holidays and studio breaks), not the number of classes per month. A full season of dance includes 30 weeks. Tuition fees are paid in monthly instalments or annually. Last monthly instalment (June) is non-refundable and payable at the time of registration. Tuition must be paid by automatic credit card payment or electronic funds transfer (EFT) and will be charged to your credit card/bank account on the 1st day of each month (September - May). Full-year payments can be made by Cash, Cheque or Credit Card. A 5% discount will be given for all full-year payments made by Cash or Cheque by August 1st. Fees are subject to change. Tuition is subject to GST.
All Bloom 9-Week Programs are made up of 30-minute classes.
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1 session - $140 (+GST)
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3 sessions - $400 (+GST) & "My First Recital Experience" Free!
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My First Recital Experience - $35+GST (Spring Session Only)​
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Bloom Program fees are non-refundable, non-transferable, and due at the time of registration.
*Not subject to Membership Fees
All Blossom 9-Week Programs are made up of 45-minute classes.
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1 session - $210 (+GST)
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3 sessions - $600 (+GST) & "My First Recital Experience" Free!
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My First Recital Experience - $35+GST (Spring Session Only)​
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Blossom Program fees are non-refundable, non-transferable, and due at the time of registration.
*Not subject to Membership Fees
A non-refundable fee of $50 per student (or $60 per family) is required annually at the time of registration (not applicable for workshop classes, 9 Week programs, or camps).
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Membership Fees increase by $10 per student for any student enrolling after the season has begun.
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Membership Fee and last month tuition (June) are non-refundable and due at the time of registration.​​​
​Costume Fee
$105+ GST / per class
Includes: one complete costume.
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Performer’s Fee
$65+GST / per student
Includes: garment bag, alterations, tights (if needed), performance t-shirt, & link to filming of Junior or Senior Year End Performance.​
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All Classes participating in the year-end show must purchase a costume for the year-end performance and will be sized by BDA staff. A 3.5% processing fee will be added to all credit card or bank drafts. To avoid this fee, please pay by cash, cheque, or e-transfer before November 14th (for Costume Fee) or February 14th (for Performer’s Fee).
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Costume & Performer’s Fees are non-refundable and go toward fees associated with our performance (renting our theatre, sound, lighting crew & backstage crew, set and stage design, costumes, tights, alterations, accessories, performance t-shirts, videographer fees, NACC ticketing fees, and much more). If you withdraw from a class after November 30, 2025, your costume fee will be forfeited. All dancers with 3+ classes, or families with 3+ dancers, will have the option to switch to a payment plan.
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Dress Code
All dancers must adhere to a dress code. All items are available at the Bella Boutique (with the exception of pointe shoes). Please ensure you purchase the correct items which can be found in our dress code cheatsheet (especially tights, as these are often required for the costume for the year-end performance).
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Year-End Show Photos
Photos will be taken during a weekend photo shoot leading up to our year-end performance. You can purchase individual or group photos of your dancer. These photos are optional to purchase, but we ask that you attend photo day to be included in the Group Photograph.
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Exam Classes​
We are very pleased to be working towards offering Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Ballet Exams during our 2026/2027 season. Eligible classes and/or students will be selected early in the season and will work towards fulfilling their examination requirements throughout the season. Participation is not mandatory, but is encouraged. Extra fees apply, and special attire is required. If your dancer has been selected to participate in an examination or class award session, you will receive notice no later than October 15th.
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Scholarships​
We have many different scholarship opportunities available. Please visit our Scholarship Page for more information!
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Workshop classes and camp fees are non-refundable, non-transferable, and due at the time of registration.
*Workshop classes and camps are not subject to membership fees.
Workshop Classes: are subject to GST. ​
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Camps: are not subject to GST.
Tuition discounts will apply to students enrolled in 2 or more weekly hours of annual classes. Discounts apply as follows:​
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X hours of class = X% discount
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Discounts are not offered for BDA’s Bloom and Blossom programs, camps, summer classes, special events, examination fees, competition choreography, entry fees, costumes, or membership fees.
Bella Dance Academy is grateful for those individuals who provide service to our community through their role as a first responder, active military, or veteran. As a way of saying thank YOU, we extend a 10% tuition discount to:
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All active first responders (police, fire fighters, EMS), whether paid or volunteer
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All active duty military personnel
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All honorably discharged military veterans
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The discount applies to the immediate family members of the above individuals living within the same household. Discount applies to tuition costs of 1st hour of dance only. No cash value to this discount and not transferable or available with any other discount or special offer.
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To receive your discount, please contact us using the Contact Form at the bottom of this page.
We have a special discount for Students & Staff at Aurora College. We're offering a 10% discount for our Adult Dance Classes this upcoming season.
We know that engaging in different artistic disciplines - movement, music, or performance - enriches creativity, deepens body awareness and enhances confidence. Our classes are designed to be welcoming, expressive, and fun; great for adults who want to move, connect, and explore new ways of storytelling.