Contact us

Elana Share
Program Manager
info@westernballet.org
650-968-4455

Alison Share
Artistic Director Assist.
alison@westernballet.org

Admission and Tuition Rates

New students or their parent must interview with the School Administrator in person before joining the graded program. Students are placed in the Ballet most appropriate for their age. Each division is designed to meet the instructional needs of students according to their Ballet of development. This ensures that the teaching of technique and the building of stamina and discipline parallels the physical and emotional readiness of the child.

Students eligible for Ballet I - VII who don't want to enroll in the full Preprofessional Program may opt to participate in the Youth Program Option II. This program offers students the same high-quality instruction as the Preprofessional Program without the commitment to attend the complete schedule of classes for their division.

This is an excellent option for students who wish to pursue ballet on a recreational Ballet, or who have multiple school and family responsibilities. Students will still be eligible to perform in Western Ballet productions, but should not expect to receive soloist or principal roles, which require substantial commitment of time and energy.

Regular School Year: September 4, 2011 - June 9, 2013

Registration Fees (Non-refundable)

  • Introduction to Ballet : No Registration Fee
  • Pre-Ballet I, Pre-Ballet II, Pre-Ballet III, Pre-Ballet VI: $50
  • New Students (Ballet I - Ballet VII): $125
  • Returning Students (Ballet I - Ballet VIII): $75

Introduction to Ballet Tuition: 10 classes for $120

Payment Plan Options for Pre-Ballet I Through Ballet VIII

Plan I Full payment due 9/9/2011
Plan II 1st Payment due 9/9/2011
Balance due 11/11/2011
Plan III 1stPayment due 9/9/2011
2nd payment due 11/1/201
Balance due 1/12/2012
Plan IV 1st Payment due 9/9/2011
2nd payment due 11/11/2011
3rd payment due 1/13/2012
Balance due 3/11/2012


Youth Program Tuition Plan One Plan Two Plan Three Plan Four
Pre-Ballet I (1 class per wk) $495 $300/$210 Not Available Not Available
Pre-Ballet II (1 class per wk) $495 $300/$210 Not Available Not Available
Pre-Ballet III (1 class per wk) $632 $400/$252 Not Available Not Available
Pre-Ballet IV (1 class per wk) $632 $400/$252 Not Available Not Available
Ballet I $1155 $750/$440 $550/$350/$300 $500/$400/$200/$130
Ballet II $1650 $1025/$670 $800/$600/$325 $740/$500/$350/$165
Ballet III $2090 $1300/$850 $1000/$750/$440 $900/$650/$450/$225
Ballet IV $3355 $2000/$1445 $1550/$1300/$655 $1405/$1050/$700/$415
Ballet V $3850 $2300/$1655 $1800/$1400/$830 $1600/$1300/$800/$395
Ballet VI $4125 $2500/$1740 $1900/$1500/$915 $1700/$1300/$900/$485
Ballet VII $4125 $2500/$1740 $1900/$1500/$915 $1700/$1300/$900/$485

Youth Program Tuition (Ballet I - VII) Plan I Plan II
Ballet IV, Two classes per week
$1785 $1200/$600
Ballet IV, Three classes per week
$2680 $1800/$900
Ballet V, Three classes per week
$2680 $1800/$900
Ballet V, Four classes per week
$3275 $2100/$1200
Ballet VI and 7, Three classes per week
$2680 $1800/$900
Ballet VI and VII and 7, Four classes per week
$3275 $2100/$1200
Ballet VI and VII, Five classes per week
$3655 $2300/$1380


Note:For Option II, the minimum number of classes perweek are listed first. One class must include pointe

Discounts For families with two or more children enrolled in the Youth Program, a discount of 10% will be
applied to the lesser tuition(s).

Refunds Tuition is not refunded for missed classes. Please see our policy below on withdrawal; email or call the office to arrange for a make-up class.

Withdrawals Enrollment is for a full school-year program. The office must be notified of a withdrawal in writing
Failure to attend class does not constitute a withdrawal. Withdrawals are fully acceptable in the case
of a family move or student injury. Other cases should be discussed with the Artistic Director or
School Administrator before a final decision is made. Tuition will continue to accrue and the parent
or guardian is responsible for this amount until written notice is received. After written notice is
received, the refund will be pro-rated from the first of the new month. Tuition refunds will not be
held as credit or carried on into the next school year. Please allow four weeks for refunds to be
processed.

For withdrawals made on or before October 31, 2011, a pro-rated refund will be given.

Payments A late fee of $15 will be applied to payments not received within a week of the due date, and a finance charge (1.5% per month or 18% annually) will be applied to all balances not paid within 30 days. Invoices are sent out for past due accounts only.