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Class Structure

If you’re unsure about which class(es) to take, please refer to How to Find The Right Class For You, chat with a member of the Executive Board, or send us an email at illinidance@gmail.com. If you have previous dance experience and dance at a level higher than silver, please reach out to see what options are available for you!

Newcomer

The Newcomer class is for those with little to no previous dance experience. It is recommended that team members take at least two semesters of Newcomer classes (with the second semester being taken simultaneously with the Bronze class).

Lesson Time: Sunday’s from 7-8PM

Total No. of Lessons: 10

Dances Covered: Waltz, Tango, Quickstep, Rumba, Cha Cha, and Jive. Additional dances may be taught depending on progress throughout the semester.

Bronze

This class is intended for those who have already taken one or two semesters of the Newcomer level (or equivalent). Basic Newcomer figures/footwork may be briefly reviewed near the beginning of the semester, but will not be covered at this level.

Lesson Time: Sunday’s from 8-9PM

Total No. of Lessons: 10

Dances Covered: Waltz, Tango, Quickstep, Foxtrot, Rumba, Cha Cha, Jive, Samba. Additional dances may be taught depending on progress throughout the semester.

Silver

This class is intended for more experienced dancers and will cover Silver-level figures and technique.

Lesson Time: Sunday’s from 9-10PM

Total No. of Lessons: 10

Dances Covered: Waltz, Tango, Quickstep, Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz, Rumba, Cha Cha, Jive, and Samba.

Payment Plans

Lump Sum Payment – Most Affordable
Fall 2025 Lump Sum Payment Options
Zelle/Cash/Check
No transaction fees
  • 1 Level Total: $100.00
  • 2 Level Total: $120.00
  • 3 Level Total: $140.00
Due by: DATE
Venmo
1.9% + $0.10 Transaction fee
  • 1 Level Total: $102.03 ($100.00 + $2.03 Transaction Fee)
  • 2 Level Total: $122.43 ($120.00 + $2.43 Transaction Fee)
  • 3 Level Total: $142.81 ($140.00 + $2.81 Transaction Fee)
 Due by: DATE
PayPal
2.99% Transaction fee
  • 1 Level Total: $103.08 ($100.00 + $3.08 Transaction Fee)
  • 2 Level Total: $123.70 ($120.00 + $3.70 Transaction Fee)
  • 3 Level Total: $144.32 ($140.00 + $4.32 Transaction Fee)
 Due by: DATE
Drop-In Payments – $15 per lesson

$15.00 per lesson + $25.00 one-time general fee

Payment Methods

Zelle, check, or cash are the preferred payment methods as there are no transaction fees. Please send Zelle payments to ‘Illini Dancesport Team’ or search on Zelle for the ‘illinidance@gmail.com’ email. Checks can be made out to ‘Illini Dancesport Team’ with the memo ‘Fall 2025 Registration Dues’. If paying via check or cash, please bring payment to the lesson and submit to a member of the Executive Board.

Venmo and Paypal are also acceptable methods of payment but you are responsible for paying the associated transaction fees. Please send payment to ‘@illinidance’ with the memo ‘Spring 2025 Class Registration’.

General Payment Policies

Flexible Due Dates

If you are unable to pay at the preferred payment date listed above, please speak with our Treasurer or email us to discuss flexible payment dates.

Switching Payment Plans

At any point in the semester, you may switch your drop-in payment plan to the semester-based payment plan and the Treasurer will credit previous per class payments to the semester-based rate of your choice. If the per class credit is less than or equal to the semester-based rate, the difference is due the following Sunday. If the per class credit is greater than the semester-based rate of your choice, Illini Dancesport is unable to refund the difference. Please speak with our Treasurer or email us if you are interested in switching payment plans.

Refund Policy

We currently do not offer refunds unless there was an accounting error and accidentally overcharged for your lesson plan. To find the most affordable rates and payment plan based on your individual needs, please speak with our Treasurer, a member of the Executive Board, or email us.