Did You Know?

Did you know how much it costs for a single pair of pointe shoes? Our dancers will go through hundreds of them in a single season! 

Read below to learn more about the little-known costs that come with running a professional ballet company and how you can help support the arts in Central Virginia!

$100 = 1 pair of pointe shoes


$1,000 = the Sugar Plum Fairy’s tutu & tiara


$3,000 = Sponsor a Company Artist


$15,000 = A full year session of Adaptive Dance Classes provided at no cost to participants


$40,000 = Live symphony orchestra for CB’s production of The Nutcracker


$85,000 = Sprung Harlequin floors for 4 studios at CB’s new IX Art Park location

Charlottesville Ballet is grateful to the individuals, businesses, and foundations who support our mission and help us serve our community. 
Consider a gift that will help elevate the art of dance for everyBODY!