Question 1

How do I register?

Accepted Answer

Registration is done online through our website! You are in the right spot!
 
If you're a new student, select the class you would like to enroll in. From there you will be taken to a new page to set up your Parent Portal. All classes can be added through your Parent Portal!
 
If you're a returning student, login to your Parent Portal. All classes can be added through your Parent Portal!

Question 2

How much does it cost to sign up?

Accepted Answer

During our September - June session, all Strutters are required to pay our $60 membership fee. This fee will be charged upon registration.

Question 3

How much do classes cost?

Accepted Answer

Here is a price breakdown of monthly tuition:
 
30 Minutes: $30.00
45 Minutes - 1 Hour: $60.00
1.5 Hours: $90.00
2 Hours: $105
2.5 Hours: $120
3 Hours: $135
3.5 Hours: $150
4 Hours: $165
etc.
 
After 2-hour weekly class, additional classes are ½ price.
Siblings of the same household receive a 10% discount off total family monthly tuition.

Question 4

What ages can dance?

Accepted Answer

Our dancers can begin as early as 18 months and continue dancing through 18 years old. Age is as of September 1st.

• Tutu: 18 months-2 years old
 • Tot: 3-4 years old
 • Tiny: 5-6 years old
 • Mini: 7-9 years old
 • Youth: 10 years old and up

*Not all locations start at 18 months

Question 5

How do I pay my tuition?

Accepted Answer

• Tuition is due between the 1st and the 5th of each month.
 • Tuition is based on a monthly schedule of classes.

Non Payment
 • All credit cards on Strutter accounts will be ran on the 5th of every month. Cash or check payments must be made before the 5th.
 • After the 6th of the month, if prior arrangements have not been made with our Accounts Manager  a $15 non payment fee will be charged to your account & class suspension will be in effect until a response with a payment date is received. 
 • If payment has not been made to your account, your credit card will automatically be processed on the 10th of each month until payment is received. (a $15 non payment fee will be applied per declined transaction) 
 • All accounts not current on the 11th of the month will become inactive. All inactive students will be dropped from all classes and required to re-register. This will include another membership fee.

Question 6

What should I wear to class?

Accepted Answer

Any form fitting activewear top and bottoms are preferred. Strutters are welcome to express themselves with any colors or styles! T-Shirts and denim bottoms are not acceptable dance wear. Hair must be up, pulled back and away from the face. Socks are not acceptable dance shoes.

The following shoes are required and may be purchased through Dance Showcase:
Ballet & Tap: White Ballet Shoes & Black Taps
Jazz & Hip Hop: Nude Half Soles & STS Hip Hop Shoes
Lyrical & Prop: Nude Half Soles
Acro & Tutu Tumble: No shoes required

Competitive Strutters are required to wear Strutter colors (red, black, white, or grey) to their choreography classes. Competitive Strutters may wear any colors to technique classes. Nude Half soles should be brought to every class a Competitive Strutter attends. T-Shirts and denim bottoms are not acceptable dance wear. Hair must be up, pulled back and away from the face. Socks are not acceptable dance shoes.

Question 7

How long is registration open?

Accepted Answer

You can still register! We offer rolling registration throughout the year. 
 
After Thanksgiving Break, Strutters can still register for classes but may not be able to participate in our Christmas Recital.
 
After Spring Break, Strutters can still register for classes but may not be able to participate in our Annual Recital.

Question 8

Oh no! We can't make it to class tonight! What do we do?

Accepted Answer

All Strutters are strongly encouraged to attend all practices, performances, and other events. Each Strutter is valued and must be counted on to be present at all times. We understand there will be times you will miss class, please notify us if this happens. Multiple absences may result in a private lesson at the discretion of the instructor. We do not offer make up classes or pro-rated tuition for missed classes.

Question 9

Are there any fundraisers we can do?

Accepted Answer

There are optional fundraisers to help defray the cost of dance. All fundraisers will be sent home with the Strutter and will be notified via email. 90% of fundraiser profits will be applied to Strutter accounts.

Question 10

Do you have a Recital or Year-End Show?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We have a Christmas Recital in December and an Annual Recital in May or June. 
 
You will be sent an email with important details early in the year.
 
Acro, Tutu Tumble,  and Technique classes will not participate in any performances.
 
All events, performances, and Recitals are OPTIONAL.

Question 11

Do you participate in parades or community events?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We love for our Strutters to participate in community functions!
Visit the STS online Calendar for events, parades, and outside performance dates & times.
You will also be notified via email with upcoming event details. The STS team uniform will be required for most events. 
All events, performances, and Recitals are OPTIONAL.

Question 12

What holidays are you closed?

Accepted Answer

We observe Labor Day, Halloween Day, Thanksgiving Break, Christmas Break, Spring Break, and Memorial Day. Bad weather days are based on public school’s decisions, but we will take action to make a decision if theirs is delayed.

Question 13

Can I watch my Strutter in their weekly class?

Accepted Answer

We encourage parents to use our observation windows (if available) to watch their Strutters. No visitors ae allowed in the classroom. This keeps distractions to a minimum and creates a bond with Strutters and their Directors. Please be quiet and respectful to others when in the observation area. If you do see a problem. Please notify an STS staff member immediately.

Question 14

How will you communicate with parents?

Accepted Answer

STS communication is via email – info@southtexasstrutters.com
Please check your junk, spam, or clutter inboxes. Add our email as a contact.
We also send periodic texts out about attendance or quick reminders. 
The STS phone number is 361-576-4425

Question 15

What can I do in my Parent Portal?

Accepted Answer

Every Strutter family has a parent portal. Use this portal to:
 • Update personal contact information or credit card information
 • Make a Payment 
 • Check your account 
 • Add a class
 • Review your schedule
 • Verify showtimes

If you need to drop a class, please email info@southtexasstrutters.com

Question 16

Are there any expenses outside of tuition and membership fee?

Accepted Answer

Should your Strutter choose to participate in our Grinchmas Recital or Annual Recital, there will be a costume fee. Each costume is $65.00 - $70.00  plus tax. Costume payments will be due in November, February and March . All non-payment charges will apply. Costume cancellation fee is $30.00
 
Any community event or performance will require STS Team Uniform. This may be purchased at Dance Showcase online or in store. 
 
All events, performances, and Recitals are OPTIONAL.

A $30.00 charge on all returned checks.
A $1.00 per minute charge for early drop off or late pick up. 
Optional Private Lessons: $50.00 an hour for 1 student (plus $10.00 for each additional student. Max of 5 students)

Question 17

What is Matinee or Evening?

Accepted Answer

Victoria Recitals are broken into two time slots. Please choose coordinating Recitals for your classes. 
 
Matinee show will be in the early afternoon and Evening show will be in the later afternoon. 
 
All events, performances, and Recitals are OPTIONAL.

Question 18

Are there any discounts?

Accepted Answer

• Siblings of the same household receive a 10% family discount on monthly tuition. 
 • 20% off most merchandise in Dance Showcase and online Strutter Store during the month of August.  
 • After 2 hours, classes are discounted 50%