What are the early bird savings and referral bonus?

The full-session tuition is already a savings over the drop-in rate. However, I also offer a few extra goodies for those who sign up for the full session.

 

Early Bird Savings

What it is:

A special rate for those who register for the class with full payment in advance. The exact amount depends on the semester. Visit the class registration page for this semester’s discount and deadline.

Why I offer it:

At encourages students to register and pay for the class before it begins. That helps me make sure that there will be enough students to run the class, and helps me pay the studio rent up front. Plus, starting something new (like taking up belly dance) can sometimes be a little scary. This gives you an incentive to step forward and make a decision.

What you need to know:

The savings applies to the full session only, and cannot be pro-rated for planned absences. (Except for religious holidays.) You must register and pay in full by the early bird deadline in order to qualify. This is the very lowest price I offer, and cannot be combined with other discounts. However, it can be combined with the bring-a-friend bonus.

 

Bring a Friend Bonus

What it is:

When you refer a new student to my class, you both get your choice of a CD or hip scarf from my stock.

Why I offer it:

Your referrals help me spend less time marketing and more time teaching. It’s also fun to take a class with a friend, especially when you’re trying something new.

What you need to know:

Only one person can receive the bonus for each new student. However, you can refer as many students (and get as many bonus items) as you’d like. The bonus must be redeemed within a month of joining the class, and is limited to the selection I have in stock. Students who have previously taken classes or private lessons with me do not qualify as “new students”.

Both the referring and referred students must register and pay in advance for the full session, but the session rate may be pro-rated for up to 4 scheduled absences. The referred student must list you as the referrer when they register, in order for you to get credit for the referral. The referred students do not have to take the same class as you.

 

Social Butterfly Bonus

What it is:

When you refer 4 or more new student to my class, your friends get a CD or hip scarf from my stock, and you get your class tuition for free.

Why I offer it:

This level of “bellyvangelism” should be rewarded!

What you need to know:

The terms are the same as for the Bring A Friend Bonus.