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Fall Registration is Now Open! 
Register by September 1 for 30% off your annual registration fee.

Fall Registration is Now Open! 
Register by September 1 for 30% off your annual registration fee.

Registration & Tuition

Front Reception Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center

Registration

Registration

Invest in Lasting Growth


Whether you or your family are beginning artistic journeys or continuing advanced study, our registration process is designed to be clear, transparent and supportive. 


HOW TO REGISTER IN THREE STEPS

Getting started is simple: 

  1. Create Your Account 
    Set up your secure family account in our registration system, Amilia. 
  2. Select Your Classes 
    Browse available programs by department, age and level. 
  3. Complete Payment & Enrollment Forms 
    Fill out our enrollment forms and submit tuition and fees to confirm your enrollment. 

You will be directed to our secure registration system to complete your enrollment.


FEES

Annual Registration Fee 
$25 for one student or $50 for family
Non-refundable Annual Registration Fee covers July 2026 – June 2027 
*Register by September 1st and save 30% on the annual registration fee!

No registration fee required for Fit4Life, Theater, Folk Culture or Production Corps. 

Additional Costs 
Dance, Music and Martial Arts may require additional materials such as sheet music, instruments, class uniforms, costumes and recital fees. These are communicated on individual class pages during registration. Spring music and dance recitals are ticketed events.


TUITION

Tuition rates are based upon class hours, level of study and whether lessons are private or group. A selection of programs are offered with no tuition or fee. You will find high-quality, low-cost instruction for as little as $14 per class.


FALL-SPRING SESSION

October 2026 – May 2027 
The Fall–Spring session provides 24–25 weeks of structured instruction, allowing students to build technique, consistency and performance readiness over a full academic year. 

Buy more, Save more: Individual student multi-class discount for dance/karate classes – 20% off 2nd class, 40% off 3rd and 4th classes (not applicable for music or classes with tuition assistance ).
 
Dance 
25 weeks of instruction
Classes include: African, Acro, Ballet, Creative Movement, Young Dancers, Hip-Hop, Jazz and Modern. 
60 minutes – $600 
75 minutes – $600 
90 minutes – $720 
 
Tap/Freestyle Dance Club 
25 weeks of instruction
60 minutes – $280 
 
Music Group Lessons 
25 weeks of instruction 
Groups limited to 4 – 8 students 
Available instruments: Bass, Drum, Guitar, Keyboard, Suzuki Violin, Violin, Woodwinds 
Group lessons: $600 

Music Private Lessons 
24 weeks of instruction 
Available instruments: Clarinet, Drum, Flute, Guitar, Japanese Flute, Piano, Saxophone, Suzuki Violin, Trombone, Trumpet, Violin, Voice 
30 minutes – $880 
45 minutes – $1,080 (recommended for advanced students, ages 9+) 
60 minutes – $1,240 

Stage Band (Ages 11 – 18) 
No tuition or fee (by audition; placement required) 

Music Theory 
No cost (must be enrolled in music class) 

Theater (Ages 9 – 21)  
No tuition or fee 

Martial Arts (Goju Ryu Karate)
24 weeks of instruction
75 minutes – $576

Production Corps (Ages 16 – 21) 
No tuition or fee (application required; open annually in Spring) 

Folk Culture Program (Ages 14 – 21) 
No tuition or fee (application required; open annually in Spring) 

Fit4Life (Ages 16 – Adult) 
No tuition or fee. $20 suggested donation per class.

Download the printable Fall/Spring 2026–2027 tuition chart.


PAYMENT PLANS

Flexible payment arrangements are available to help families manage tuition over time. Tuition is prorated based on the registration date.

Option 1: Pay in Full
Pay the full balance at registration.

Option 2: Two Payments
Make the first payment at registration and the second by February 1, 2027.

Option 3: Monthly Payment Plan
The number of monthly payments depends on the program:

  • Dance: 8 payments, September through April
  • Music and Karate: 7 payments, September through March
     

DANCE RECITAL & PRODUCTION FEES
This fee is separate from tuition and applies to dance students only. It can be paid in full at enrollment or in four payments due November 1, December 1, January 1, and February 1.


FINANCIAL AID

We believe cost should not be a barrier to participation. 

Mind-Builders offers: 

  • Tuition Assistance based upon financial need 
  • Merit Scholarships in music and dance, by audition 
  • Work Exchange  

BEFORE YOU REGISTER

If you need assistance before enrolling, contact us. Our enrollment team is available to guide you through the process. 


info@mind-builders.org 

(718) 662-6256 
 
Office Hours: 
Fall-Spring: Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 

Summer: Monday–Friday, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm 


READY TO BEGIN?

You will be directed to our secure registration system to complete your enrollment.