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After the trial, if you'd like to continue, we'll work with you on class placement and registration.\n",{},[140,141,193],"value_conscious",10,"Is there a cost for the trial class?","_data\u002Ffaqs\u002Ftrial-class-cost","fm2gXPLe2NLJWEnUIIb1DVyPsGQvpH8NV6a6cb0ZJt8",{"id":199,"answer":200,"category":176,"extension":8,"meta":201,"personas":202,"priority":194,"question":203,"stem":204,"__hash__":205},"faqs\u002F_data\u002Ffaqs\u002Ftuition-transparency.yml","We publish monthly tuition, per-style costume fees, and the recital participation fee on our Tuition & Fees page. No surprise charges. 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