Fees & Monthly Payments
We want our fees to be simple, predictable and easy for families to budget for. This guide explains how our monthly payment plan works, what your fees cover and how to manage everything through your Flame Parent Portal.
12 Monthly Payments
Payments run from 1 September to 1 August.
Collected on the 1st
Your monthly payment is collected automatically using the payment card linked to your Flame Parent Portal.
44 lessons and rehearsal
Your annual fee covers 43 weekly classes and the annual show theatre rehearsal.
Payments continue during holidays
The annual fee is divided evenly across the year, including scheduled studio breaks and August.
Managing Payments
Camps & Extras
Refer a Friend
How Our Monthly Payments Work
Rather than charging different amounts each month depending on the number of lessons, we calculate the fee for the full dance year and divide it into twelve equal monthly instalments.
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Payments run from 1 September to 1 August and are collected automatically on the 1st of each month.
Each instalment forms part of the annual class fee. It is not a payment for the calendar month ahead, which is why payments continue during scheduled studio closures and holidays.
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Although we do not run regular classes during August, the payment collected on 1 August still applies. It simply covers part of the lessons and rehearsals provided earlier in the dance year.
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Your annual fee covers 43 weekly classes and the annual show theatre rehearsal, giving children 44 lessons and rehearsals across the year. All planned studio closures have already been taken into account when the annual fee is calculated.
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Joining Flame Partway Through the Year
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If your child joins us partway through the dance year, their monthly instalment will be the same as other dancers attending the same classes.
However, there may be lessons between their trial and the start of their regular monthly payments. These are covered by a separate, one-off payment called a covering charge.
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Your first payment
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When you accept your child's place, you'll be asked to set up your payment card through the Flame Parent Portal.
As soon as you set up your card, your initial covering charge will be collected automatically.
Your regular monthly instalments will then begin on the next 1st of the month and continue on the 1st of each month.
The covering charge is not an additional joining fee. It simply ensures that the lessons before your regular payment plan begins are included.
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The amount varies depending on when your child joins and the classes they'll be attending.
Together, your covering charge and monthly instalments ensure you pay the correct amount for the lessons scheduled from after your child's trial. You won't be charged for classes that took place before they joined.
Managing Your Payments
You can manage your payments at any time through the Payments section of your Flame Parent Portal.
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Here you can:
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View your monthly tuition and upcoming payments.
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See your payment history, including successful payments and any outstanding amounts.
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Update your payment card if it expires or you change banks.
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Check any outstanding balances or payment issues.
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Updating your payment card
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If your card expires, is lost or you'd simply prefer to use a different card, you can update your payment details directly through your Parent Portal.
There's no need to contact us to make the change.
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If a payment doesn't go through
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Occasionally a payment may fail because of an expired card, insufficient funds or a temporary bank issue.
You can check your payment status and update your card through the Payments section of your Parent Portal.
If you have any difficulties or are worried about making a payment, please get in touch. We understand that circumstances change, and we'd always rather you speak to us than worry about it.
Camps, Workshops and Other Extras
Additional opportunities such as camps, shows, festivals, workshops and private lessons aren't included within your regular monthly tuition.
These are arranged and paid for separately, and we'll always explain any additional costs before you book or take part.
Payment instructions will be provided for each activity.
Refer a Friend
We are always so grateful when families recommend Flame to their friends.
If your friend enrols after their taster and names your family in the “How did you hear about us?” section when registering, you will receive 50% off your next monthly payment.
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There is no limit to the number of referral rewards you can receive, so every new family you introduce to Flame can earn you another discount.