Competition program · Family guide
Competitive dance is a meaningful commitment of time, energy and resources. We believe families should be able to see the financial picture clearly before choosing the path.
Current planning estimates · Amounts shown in Canadian dollars
Understanding the investment
A dancer’s season depends on how many routines they perform, which events they attend and whether they choose optional opportunities. Instead of publishing a single number that may not fit, we have separated each part of the commitment.
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The consistent studio work that supports technique, rehearsal and performance preparation throughout the season.
Competition-team fee; tuition for required classes is additional and determined by program placement.
For solo, duo or trio coaching.
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Performance attire and shared team pieces help create a polished, connected competition experience.
The final amount depends on the selected costume.
Includes a jacket, team shirt and bag.
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Royal Wave plans to participate in 4–6 local and regional competitions each season. Entry costs vary by event and the number of routines a dancer performs.
Estimated event entry fee.
Estimated event entry fee.
Estimated event entry fee.
Estimated event entry fee.
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These expenses are arranged and paid by families rather than to Royal Wave. They are planning estimates and will vary by event, location and personal choices.
Estimate based on location and event.
Depends on the family’s vehicle and travel arrangements.
A family planning estimate, not an academy fee.
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Additional opportunities are optional and charged only when a dancer chooses to participate.
Covers a custom choreography session with the applicable instructor, plus studio time.
Applies if additional training opportunities arise and a dancer participates.
Planning support
Royal Wave understands that competitive dance is an investment. Team fundraising opportunities are intended to help offset costs, and flexible payment plans can break eligible academy payments into more manageable instalments.
Fundraising results are not guaranteed. Payment-plan terms and eligible fees will be confirmed with participating families.Payment schedule & policies
Competition cost questions
No. Standard class tuition is charged separately and is based on the dancer’s assigned weekly classes, training hours, level and program placement. The $105 monthly competition team fee supports team participation, rehearsals, planning, coordination and seasonal competition administration.
Royal Wave will provide the complete tuition schedule before enrolment and competitive-program commitments are finalized.
No. Competition entries are charged separately and vary by event, routine type and number of routines.
Generally, no. Families normally arrange and pay for their own transportation, accommodations, meals and personal incidentals.
Not for every dancer. Private coaching may be recommended or required for certain solos, duos, trios, routine preparation or individual development. Any expectations will be communicated before the related commitment is made.
A clear starting point
Competition fees depend on event pricing, routine assignments and the number of competitors. Travel and meal amounts are estimates paid independently by families. Before commitments are finalized, participating families will receive the applicable schedule and confirmed charges.
Ask about competition costs