Frequently Asked Questions

Dancers can complete registration here prior to auditions. You must also bring a completed, printed copy of the Artistic Director form with you to the auditions.

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.

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).

Additionally, dancers are required to purchase the correct tights and ballet shoes for their role.

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

All dancers are expected to adhere to the CYB Code of Conduct at all times.

All Company dancers are expected to participate in fundraising. All cast members are encouraged to, but not required to, participate in CYB Company fundraisers.

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 (per production). Fees assessed must be paid prior to future CYB participation.

Volunteer job descriptions can be found here.

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.