Joy of Motion Dance Center is committed to not turning any student away for inability to pay, as well as infusing access and inclusion into all of our youth programming.  We want to work with our families to make long-term, high-level dance education possible for everyone.

WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR WINTER 2023. PLEASE CHECK BACK IN FEBRUARY FOR INFORMATION ON SPRING TERM 2023.

All of Joy of Motion’s financial aid is need-based and primarily awarded on a case-by-case basis through income verification, as available funds allow. Students are typically awarded 100%, 75%, or 50%  in tuition assistance per registered session(s), determined by the 2020 HUD Income Limits Documentation System’s household income scales. 

More information about our financial aid program can be found in the FAQs below. 

If you are ready to register, please fill out the online application!

Financial Aid Application

  • Please note: It is not required to have a specific class or camp picked out at the time of application, but it does help us best distribute funds and get you registered faster after your award is determined. Our full schedules can be found under the Youth Classes tab on our website.
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    Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 200 MB, Max. files: 3.
      Please upload your most recent 1040 form here. Please cover all social security numbers. The student's name, household income, and total number of dependents must be visible for us to approve financial aid. If you did not file taxes last year, you may upload TANF, SNAP, or SSI forms in the space above instead. We will also accept any documentation showing participation in local unemployment programs. Please note that all relevant and submitted forms must show the child's name and be dated the most recent year available. If you do not have a 1040, TANF, SNAP, Unemployment Verification, or SSI form that represents your current financial circumstances, you may email financialaid@joyofmotion.org.

    Financial Aid FAQs

    If I received financial aid in the past, do I need to reapply now?
    Can I apply for financial aid in person?
    When can I expect to hear back after submitting my application?
    Should I enroll in a class or camp before or after applying for financial aid?
    I want to take several different classes. Can I receive financial aid awards for multiple classes per session?
    What if I did not file tax returns last year or requested an extension?
    Are there eligibility requirements to receive financial aid?
    What if I do not qualify for financial aid based on my household income?
    In the past I have received 100% tuition coverage but the award I received this year was for less. Why?
    What if I was not approved for a financial aid award, or only received a partial award, and I am unable to pay the lump sum of my balance due?
    Who do I talk to if I have any questions or concerns about my financial aid application or award?

    If you have any questions or concerns that were not addressed in the FAQ or in the application, please reach out to financialaid@joyofmotion.org