• In accordance with the City of Los Angeles’ COVID Vaccine ordinance, all students age 12 and older will be required to provide proof of full vaccination to enter the studio and participate in the in-person audition.
• Students 12+ who are not fully vaccinated or not yet vaccinated must provide proof of a negative COVID test result. PCR, rapid antigen, and FDA-approved at-home tests are all acceptable.
• All students, regardless of age and vaccination status, must wear a properly fitted, CDC recommended mask while in the studio at all times.

• All students who have pre-registered and paid online only need to bring a 4×6 headshot with ballet hairstyle, their proof of COVID vaccination/negative COVID test, and a valid state ID or driver’s license if age 16+.
• Students age 12+ should also bring a picture in first arabesque (ladies on pointe, if applicable)
• Students age 12+ should bring pointe shoes

Students who secure a walk-up audition spot should bring the following

• completed and signed Audition Form
• cash or credit card for audition fee ($35)
• proof of COVID vaccination/negative COVID test and a valid state id or driver’s license if age 16+
• 4×6 headshot with ballet hairstyle
• Students age 12+ should also bring a picture in first arabesque (ladies on pointe, if applicable)
• Students age 12+ should bring pointe shoes

Video auditions must be no longer than 10 minutes.

Students age 12+ should include the following:

• barre exercises (one side only)
• center practice: pirouettes, allégro, and pointe work (where applicable)
• Optional: one variation in practice clothes

Students age 7-11 are only required to demonstrate combinations done in their regular classical ballet class.

• Audition Fee: $35
• Tuition for 1 week: $700.00
• Tuition for 2 weeks: $1,400.00
• Tuition for 3 weeks: $2,050.00 (multi-week discount of $50)
• Tuition for 4 weeks: $2,700.00 (multi-week discount of $100)

A completed Registration packet and deposit of $200 per week is required by April 29, 2022 to hold a student’s spot in the program, with the remaining balance due by June 6, 2022.

A late fee of $75 will be charged for tuition payments received on or after June 7, 2022.

Deposits and tuitions are non-refundable even in the event of a student’s withdrawal or dismissal from the program before it has begun. LABA does not offer any tuition refunds for missed classes.

A limited number for scholarships and financial assistance are granted to admitted students.

Once admitted to the program, students may submit an email to request a tuition assistance application. Information will be included in the registration packet.

Scholarship and financial aid awards are based on both need and merit.

*Most scholarship awards cover only a portion of tuition.