Tuition

Directory: Academic Year Tuition | Adult Drop-In Rates | AY Policies | Tuition Discounts | Private Lessons | Keith Lee Dance Fund (Financial Aid)


Academic Year 2026-2027 Tuition

Tuition for LBA’s academic year classes are paid monthly. The first month’s tuition and registration fee is charged upon enrollment. Each month after, tuition is charged automatically on the first of every month for that same month’s tuition (ex. October tuition is charged on October 1).

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ACADEMIC YEAR | MONTHLY TUITION
Class LengthMonthly Tuition
30 Minute Class$50
45 Minute Class$55
60 Minute Class$60
75 Minute Class$65
90 Minute Class$75

Adult Drop-In Classes

Drop-in classes are allowed if space is available for Adult Division classes only.

Returning LBA students can schedule drop-ins via the Customer Portal (instructions available below). You may also call the studio or email [email protected] prior to class to have our staff check on availability and schedule your drop-in.
New student? We’d love to dance with you! Please email [email protected] for questions about levels or to schedule a free trial class.

Click here for instructions on how to schedule a drop-in through the Customer Portal.
  1. Log-in to the Customer Portal
  2. Select “Activities” at the top right of the page. 
  3. Select “Find Drop-Ins.” 
  4. Scroll to the Calendar option, and select the date you’d like to attend a drop in. 
  5. Click on your selected class.
    • Don’t see the class you’re looking for? The class may be fully enrolled. You can email [email protected] to confirm if any spots have been made available.
  6. To add that drop-in, select “Add to Cart.” 
  7. Select the student you’d like to enroll, and agree to any outstanding policies. 
  8. Click “Add.” 
  9. To add any additional drop-in classes, select “Continue Shopping.” To finish, select “Checkout Now.” 
  10. Review fees.
    • Your credit card will be charged manually by our staff upon submitting your registration.
    • The annual registration fee does apply to Adult Drop-Ins.
    • Our staff will also apply any relevant scholarships or discounts at that time.
  11. Click  “Accept Enrollment Fees and Continue.” 
  12. You are now enrolled, and will receive a confirmation email!
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ADULT DROP-IN RATES
Class LengthRate
45 or 60 Minute Class$24 per class
75 or 90 Minute Class$26 per class
*LU/UL/VUL/Randolph College/LBA Parent Adult Drop-In Discount: 
$2 OFF per class

LBA Policies:

PC: Liz Knutsen

LBA OFFERS TUITION & REGISTRATION DISCOUNTS

1) For LBA students taking multiple classes or camps, each additional class/camp is 10% off (of equal or lesser value). *Not valid between one class and one camp.
2) For families with multiple LBA students, each additional family member receives 10% off the tuition of their class (of equal or lesser value). *This multi-student discount does not apply to camps.
3) The Academic Year registration fee is full price for the first enrolled student in a family and $10 off for each additional enrolled family member.
4) LU/UL/VUL/Randolph College students and LBA parents attending adult drop-in classes receive $2 OFF per drop-in class.


Private Lessons

Students ages 6+ may study privately with LBA faculty for a customized training program. Private lessons are a great option for many reasons: reviewing the basics, learning terminology of the ABT curriculum for class placement, analyzing alignment or strength imbalances, working on mastering certain skills, and especially for students wishing to advance at an accelerated pace.

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Private Lesson LengthTuition Fee per Lesson
30 Minute Lesson$75 per Lesson
45 Minute Lesson$85 per Lesson
60 Minute Lesson$95 per Lesson
75 Minute Lesson$105 per Lesson
90 Minute Lesson$115 per Lesson
*Rates listed above are for private lessons with LBA faculty. Private lessons taught by the CEO, Directors, and Managing Directors are at a rate of $110/hour.
For more information about private lessons or to schedule a lesson, please contact our Operations Managing Director, Cordelaine Klyne, at [email protected].

Private Lesson Cancellation Policy:
Please provide at least 24 hours notice if you need to cancel a private lesson by emailing [email protected] or calling our front desk at the location of your lesson. If at least 24 hours notice is not given, you will still be charged for the private lesson. If the cancellation is due to an emergency or due to illness, please notify us as soon as possible.


WE OFFER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Charlottesville Ballet is dedicated to providing dance training to students and families from all backgrounds. Financial assistance is available for all families that qualify, with distribution determined by the amount of financial resources available for the current season.