1. General Information

a) Students apply for a 1 year, F-1 Visa through Peridance Center and the Limón Institute, and may request an extension of study at the end of the first year. The extension will be granted based on the student’s progress and behavior.

b) Prospective students who currently hold a Tourist or J-1 visa may apply for an F-1 status through this Program. Current F-1 students may apply for a transfer.

c) Students must provide documentation of their ability to pay tuition for the program and living expenses in the U.S. (see Acceptable Documentation).

2. Curriculum and Requirements

a) Required classes: 40 classes per month, including 20 classes  in the Limon technique.

b) The Peridance Director and the Limón Institute Director will suggest a schedule based on the student’s level and experience.

c) Students must report to both the Peridance and Limón offices once a month to evaluate attendance and progress. At this time, changes in the student’s program of study maybe suggested. Should a student’s attendance record be poor, disciplinary action will be taken after proper warning, including possible dismissal from the program.

d) Students are encouraged to take more than the 40 classes per month. Additional classes may be purchased at the regular price at Peridance or the Limon Institute.

e) Participation in special workshops: at Peridance, students may apply a portion of their tuition towards these workshops; at the Limón Institute, individual arrangements must be discussed with the Director.

f) Any participation in workshops or other studies outside of Peridance or Limón must be pre-approved by the Directors. No compensation for any of these activities may be accepted by the student, and no class may be missed for these activities.

g) At the end of the period of study (1 year), the student will receive a certificate of completion and a written evaluation. Students with poor attendance, or who do not complete the stated period of study will not receive the certificate or evaluation.

3. Vacation

a) Students may take up to 1 month of vacation during the period of study, but vacation time is part of the visa period. Any absence beyond the allotted 1 month must be approved by Peridance Center and the Limón Institute.

b) Should a student take a vacation during the year, he/she must make up the number of classes that were missed in addition to maintaining the regular schedule during the two months following his/her absence. Each school will allow a student to make up 20 classes.

4. Tuition: $7,200 per year (visa processing fees not included)

a) Students pay the full tuition upon written notification of acceptance.

b) If a student’s application is refused by Immigration authorities, any tuition
paid will be refunded. The application fee of $200, however, is non-refundable.

c) If Peridance and the Limón Institute are notified prior to a student’s arrival in the United States that he/she is unable to attend on the scheduled date due to a verified illness or injury, a new date will be set, and if necessary, new papers will be sent.

d) The tuition fee stated above is subject to change, although once tuition is paid, the increase will not take effect for the current year of study.