2023-2024 Academic Year Dance Classes

Join Charlottesville Ballet Academy in weekly dance classes for the 2023-24 Academic Year that runs September 5, 2023 – May 24, 2024.
Additional, shorter session classes may also be added throughout the year.

CBA now offers classes in 4 locations!

Scroll down to see all locations or click on the buttons below to view each location individually.

29North Location & Schedule:


Downtown Locations & Schedule:

Please scroll down to check on space availability and to enroll.

Registration Instructions:

  • Use the tables below to register for your desired dance class.
  • The tuition amount listed next to each Academic Year class is a monthly fee.
  • The tuition amount listed next to any Short Session class is the tuition fee for the full session.
  • There is a $20 annual registration fee assessed for the first student per family (includes adults), $10 for each additional student per family. Registration fees are charged once per academic year.

Returning CBA students may use the customer portal to register.

New student? We’d love to dance with you!
Please email [email protected] for questions about class levels and curriculum.

REGISTRATION

IX Art Park Location: 10-Week Session Classes

Downtown Location: IX Art Park at 949 Second Street SE

29North Location: Academic Year | First Steps Division – Ages 1.5-6

29North Location: 1885 Seminole Trail

IX Art Park Location: Academic Year | First Steps Division – Ages 1.5-6

Downtown Location: IX Art Park at 949 Second Street SE

Scottsville Location: Academic Year | First Steps Division – Ages 1.5-6

Scottsville: 401 Valley St

Carver Recreation Center Location: Academic Year | First Steps Division – Ages 1.5-6

Carver Recreation Center: 233 Fourth St NW

29North Location: Academic Year | Children’s Division – Ages 6-10

29North Location: 1885 Seminole Trail

IX Art Park Location: Academic Year | Children’s Division – Ages 6-10

Downtown Location: IX Art Park at 949 Second Street SE

Scottsville Location: Academic Year | Children’s Division – Ages 6-10

Scottsville: 401 Valley St

Carver Recreation Center Location: Academic Year | Children’s Division – Ages 6-10

Carver Recreation Center: 233 Fourth St NW

29North Location: Academic Year | Student Division – Ages 9-18

29North Location: 1885 Seminole Trail

IX Art Park Location: Academic Year | Student Division – Ages 9-18

Downtown Location: IX Art Park at 949 Second Street SE

Scottsville Location: Academic Year | Student Division – Ages 9-15

Scottsville: 401 Valley St

Carver Recreation Center Location: Academic Year | Student Division – Ages 9-18

Carver Recreation Center: 233 Fourth St NW

29North Location: Academic Year | By Placement Division

Level evaluation is required for these classes. Some classes in this division are required multiple times per week. Please scroll down to review ballet requirements.
If you are a new student or do not know your level, please contact us at [email protected] before registering in a By Placement class.

29North Location: 1885 Seminole Trail

IX Art Park Location: Academic Year | By Placement Division

Level evaluation is required for these classes. Some classes in this division are required multiple times per week. Please scroll down to review ballet requirements.
If you are a new student or do not know your level, please contact us at [email protected] before registering in a By Placement class.

Downtown Location: IX Art Park at 949 Second Street SE

29North Location: Academic Year | Adult Division

29North Location: 1885 Seminole Trail

IX Art Park Location: Academic Year | Adult Division

Downtown Location: IX Art Park at 949 Second Street SE

Scottsville Location: Academic Year | Adult Division – Ages 16+

Scottsville: 401 Valley St

IX Art Park Location: CB Moves Division

Downtown Location: IX Art Park at 949 Second Street SE

All CB Moves classes are FREE of charge. Adaptive classes are for children with physical and/or intellectual disabilities. A parent or caregiver is welcome to take the class with the student. Only the student needs to be registered. Click here for more information.


By Placement Division | Ballet Class Requirements

Ballet LevelRequired Spring Performance Performing Class
Boys Ballet 1/2 | A minimum of 2 ballet classes per week is required.Tuesday 5:00-6:00PM (IX Art Park)
Ballet 1A | A minimum of 2 ballet classes per week is required.Choose 1: Tuesday 5:15-6:15PM (North)
or Wednesday 5:00-6:00PM (IX Art Park)
Ballet 1B | A minimum of 2 ballet classes per week is required.Choose 1: Monday 4:15-5:15PM (North)
or Wednesday 5:00-6:00PM (IX Art Park)
Ballet 1C | A minimum of 2 ballet classes per week is required.Choose 1: Monday 6:30-7:30PM (North)
or Wednesday 5:00-6:00PM (IX Art Park)
Ballet 2A | A minimum of 2 ballet classes per week is required.Monday 5:15-6:45PM (North)
Ballet 2B | A minimum of 2 ballet classes per week is required.Thursday 6:30-8:30PM (North)
Ballet 3 | A minimum of 2 ballet classes per week is required. 3 classes per week is preferred.Tuesday 6:15-7:45PM (North)
Ballet 4 | A minimum of 2 ballet classes per week is required. 3 classes per week is preferred.Tuesday 6:15-7:45PM (North)
Ballet 5 | A minimum of 2 ballet classes per week is required. 3 or 4 classes per week is preferred.Thursday 5:15-6:45PM (IX Art Park)*
*Not required for students enrolled in the Student Ensemble Program.
Pointe | A minimum of 2 ballet classes per week is required in addition to one of these classes.Pointe classes do not perform.
Partnering | A minimum of 2 ballet classes per week is required in addition to one of these classes.Partnering classes will perform in addition to the student’s ballet class.
Intro to Variations | A minimum of 2 ballet classes per week is required in addition to this class.Intro to Variations classes do not perform.
Variations | A minimum of 2 ballet classes per week is required in addition to this class.Variations classes will perform in addition to the student’s ballet class.
Jumps, Leaps, & Turns | A minimum of 1 ballet class per week is required in addition to this class.Jumps, Leaps, & Turns will perform in addition to the student’s ballet class. As a skills class, it does not fulfill additional genre requirements for Student Ensemble or the Pre-Professional Program.

CBA Policies

Health and safety is our top priority. Please review CBA’s arrival & dismissal policy, parent observation policy, and sick policy at the link below.


CBA 2023-24 Calendar

September 5Classes Begin
October 30NO SCAN Classes
October 31Halloween – NO CBA Classes
November 1Costume Rental Fees Assessed (Children’s Division +)
November 6NO SCAN Classes
November 21 – January 2CBA Thanksgiving & Winter Break – NO CBA Classes
December 15Last day to enroll/transfer/drop classes (Children’s Division +)
January 3CBA Classes Resume
January 15Martin Luther King Jr. Day – NO CBA Classes
March 1Spring Performance Fees Assessed (Children’s Division +)
March 1Last day to enroll/transfer/drop classes (First Steps Division only)
April 1-6CBA Spring Break – NO CBA Classes
April 15NO SCAN Classes
May 13SCAN First Steps Division Showcase at Victory Hall
May 19First Steps Division Showcase
May 24Last Day of CBA Academic Year Classes
May 28-31CBA Spring Performance Dress Rehearsals (Children’s Division +)
June 1-2CBA Spring Performance (Children’s Division +)


CBA Policies for the Academic Year:

  • For your convenience, CBA uses monthly billing that automatically drafts from your credit card on file. A credit card is required upon registering; the first month’s tuition will be charged at the time of enrollment along with registration fees. 
  • Registration Fee – Assessed at time of registration: $20 charged for the first student per family (includes adults), $10 for each additional student per family. Registration fees are charged once per academic year.
  • Tuition is charged automatically on the 1st of every month for that same month’s tuition. *September tuition is charged upon enrollment. October tuition is charged on October 1, etc. No tuition is charged in December due to Winter Break.
    • Please note that you will NOT receive an invoice each month.
    • The credit card on file is charged if another form of payment (cash, check, or alternate credit card) is not received by the tuition due date.
    • Any declined cards will carry a fee of $10 and any returned checks will carry a fee of $25.
  • All students register for the full academic year at CBA (September-May). Notice of dropping a class must be emailed to [email protected] by the end of the month or the card on file is charged without refund on the first of the month.
  • A costume rental fee of $35 is assessed for each performing class for Children’s Division and up (due November 1).
  • A Spring Performance fee of $50 per student ($25 per sibling) is assessed for each student at CBA that participates in the Spring Performance for Children’s Division and up (due March 1).  Tickets are FREE for the performances.

Drop-In Classes for Adults

Drop-in classes are allowed if space is available for adult classes only. Please call the studio prior to class to check on space availability.

Concerned about the possibility of needing to drop a class?

CBA has a flexible drop policy. No refunds are made on any fees already charged, but if you notify Finance Manager, Ali Brent at [email protected] that you want to drop a class, we will discontinue any further charges to your account. Tuition is charged on the first of each month — if you must drop a class, notify us by the end of the month to avoid the next month’s tuition fee.

Drop Deadlines:
Children’s Division, Student Division, By Placement Division | December 15 is the last day to drop, transfer or enroll in classes.
First Steps Division | March 1 is the last day to drop, transfer or enroll in classes.


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 for tuition to Charlottesville Ballet Academy’s 29 North and Downtown IX Art Park locations is available for all families that qualify for assistance. If you are interested in applying for financial aid for these locations, please click the button below to submit an application. If you are interested in financial aid for classes held at Carver Recreation Center, please contact Charlottesville Parks & Recreation directly to apply for a scholarship.


Click here to see more information about our Tuition Policies.
For attire requirements visit CBA Dress Code.
Any questions? Visit our FAQ page.