Registration for music and dance opens in the summer. Students may register in August for classes beginning in September. Registration for dance closes at the end of September and reopens on December 1st for classes starting in January. Music is offered in three sessions throughout the year, and registration remains open for each session as long as there is space available. We recommend registering early to secure your spot.

Yes. Each student at FACES is required to pay a $10 annual ACSS membership fee. For dance students, an $80 costume rental fee is applied at the start of the year per class, to cover both the winter and year-end recitals. This fee applies to a maximum of four classes per dancer (up to $320 total). Music students are responsible for purchasing their own instruments (excluding piano) and lesson syllabus books.

While we don’t currently offer sibling discounts, we do provide multi-class discounts for individual dancers. Dance and musical theatre class fees are calculated on a sliding scale based on the number of hours a student takes each week. Music lessons are not eligible for discounts. Costume rental fees are also capped to help families manage costs.

Yes! We love seeing kids explore new interests and are happy to offer a trial dance class before registering for the full year. Music students are also welcome to try a lesson with one of our instructors before committing to a full session. Music trial lessons are subject to teacher and instrument availability.

We offer classes for children as young as 3 years old. Age requirements vary by program, and students are typically placed based on age. However, dancers may be moved to a different class at the teacher’s discretion to better match their experience and skill level. Please refer to individual class descriptions for more details.

Please refer to our dress code for a detailed overview of what your dancer should wear to class. FACES also has a small dancewear store. Click here to see our selection.

Yes! Private lessons are available for all dancers. To inquire, please contact our administrator at assist@shuswaparts.com. Dancers must be enrolled in group classes to be eligible, and all private lessons are subject to teacher and studio availability. If your dancer would like to perform a solo, duo, or trio in one or both recitals, private lessons are required. Scheduling priority is given to students preparing for solo, duo, or trio performances.

Regular attendance is important for student progress and group consistency. Students who miss more than three classes without notice may risk losing their spot to someone on the waitlist. There are no refunds for missed classes, but makeup opportunities may be offered when possible.

Yes! All dance students perform in both our winter showcase and year-end recital. Musical theatre students also perform in both. Music students are invited to participate as well. Performance is optional but encouraged as a valuable part of their learning experience.

To withdraw, families must provide written notice via email one full calendar month in advance to assist@shuswaparts.com. One month’s fees will be withheld, and any future payments canceled. Costume fees are refundable only if withdrawal occurs before costumes are ordered. No refunds are issued after February 1st.

Planned absences require at least two weeks’ notice and may still be subject to a fee. Unplanned absences with less than 24 hours’ notice are non-refundable. Instructors will schedule a make-up lesson or issue a credit for any class they cancel themselves.

Not at all! Our musical theatre program welcomes students of all experience levels. We focus on building confidence through singing, acting, and movement in a fun, supportive environment.