A $30 audition fee is assessed for each dancer. One fee covers the audition for both Nutcracker and our spring storybook ballet. The fee is waived for male dancers.

Performance Fees

A $250 performance fee is assessed for each dancer per production. This fee is due prior to the first rehearsal (unless prior arrangements have been made (cyb@charlotteyouthballet.org)).

Company Fees

In addition to the performance fee, there is a $150 fee for Senior Company, Company and Apprentice Membership due each season. It is not a requirement to be a part of the Company to dance with CYB. For more information, see our Company Page.

Other Requirements

Volunteering: Each family is required to serve on a volunteer team, especially during the performance weekend. We are firm about this commitment as CYB is run exclusively by volunteers and without them we simply couldn’t function. There are a wide variety of options to suit nearly any interest and schedule. Volunteers working directly with our youth are required to complete a background check. Families who cannot meet the volunteer requirement will be assessed a $350 fee. Fees assessed must be paid prior to future CYB participation. CYB Volunteer Job Descriptions

Ticket sales: We ask that each family sell a MINIMUM of five (5) performance tickets for each production your dancer participates in (The Nutcracker and Spring Show), regardless of family participation in patron campaigns.

Fundraising: All Company dancers are expected to participate in fundraising.

Publicity: As a non-profit arts company for youth, we rely on everyone to share our news and events with the community.