Tuition and Fees

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At Blacksburg Dance Theater, our mission is to make dance accessible and affordable for everyone. To support this, we keep costume fees and recital charges low, and we offer flexible payment plans upon request to fit your family’s needs. If cost is a concern, please reach out! We’re here to help make dance possible for all who want to move with us.


Spring 2026 Youth Tuition Rates

Spring Semester: January 26 - April 26

* No Classes March 7-15

Spring Dance Recital: April 25-26

Makeup Classes Week: April 27 - May 3

May 2026 Mini-Session: May 4-31

* Registration will be announced at a later date so stay tuned!


Monthly Rates

Preschool/Creative Ballet (Ages 3-6):

  • 1x/week: $70

  • 2x/week: $120

Youth (Ages 6+):

  • 1 class/week: $75

  • 2 classes/week: $145

  • 3 classes/week: $165

  • 4 classes/week: $190

  • 5 classes/week: $215

  • 6 classes/week: $245

  • 7 classes/week: $280

  • 8 classes/week: $320

  • 9 classes/week: $360

  • 10 classes/week: $400

  • Youth Performing Company/month: $290

Add-On Classes:

  • Tween/Teen Strength (30 min.): $42/month

Full Semester Rates

Preschool/Creative Ballet (Ages 3-6):

  • 1x/week: $215

  • 2x/week: $360

Youth (Ages 6+):

  • 1 class/week: $225

  • 2 classes/week: $425

  • 3 classes/week: $490

  • 4 classes/week: $570

  • 5 classes/week: $640

  • 6 classes/week: $725

  • 7 classes/week: $845

  • 8 classes/week: $960

  • 9 classes/week: $1080

  • 10 classes/week: $1200

  • Youth Performing Company: $865

Add-On Classes:

  • Tween/Teen Strength (30 min.): $125/semester

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BREAKING NEWS: Adult Classes Now Offered Through Open Space Studios!

We’re transitioning all adult dance and movement classes to our partner organization, Open Space Studios!

Going forward, classes will be offered by individual instructors, but still held in the same studio space you know and love.

Visit the Open Space Studios’ Adult Dance/Movement Classes page for more details.

Class schedule and registration info will be available after August 18th.

We’re excited for this new chapter and can’t wait to keep movin’ and groovin’ with you!