Complementary Program

The Complementary Program classes are designed for new and continuing students wishing to create a more dynamic class schedule or supplement their ballet training with elective classes. Complementary Program classes are also open to non-Classical Ballet Program students wishing to explore other styles of movement. Our instructors are qualified to assess a student’s level in class and to make appropriate recommendations upon request. Students enrolled in the Classical Ballet, Academy, Pre-Professional or one Complementary Program class will receive a 25% tuition discount on any additional Complementary Program class(es). Classes are available for ages 6 – 18. Students are placed in class levels according to their age and level of dance experience. Classes are held at the St. Matthews unless marked with a ^ symbol.

Questions? Email Complementary Program Manager, Olivia Eckert, at [email protected]

Schedule information and registration for the 2025-2026 School Year will be available starting June 25, 2025.
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1 Hour Electives
$300 per semester ($75.00 with 4 Monthly Payments)

Class	Ages Requirement for Non-Ballet Students	Ballet Level Equivalent	Day	Time	Instructor
Jazz/Tap A	Ages 6-9	Classical Ballet I-II	Wednesday	5:30 – 6:30 pm	Sav Halter Henn
Jazz/Tap B	Ages 7-10	Classical Ballet II with prior experience Classical Ballet III	Wednesday	4:30 – 5:30 pm	Sav Halter Henn
Jazz/Tap C	Ages 8-12	Classical Ballet III with prior experience Classical Ballet IV	Monday	6:45 – 7:45 pm	Robin Schulman
Jazz Intermediate	Ages 10-14 Pre-req: 1+ years of jazz experience	Classical Ballet V-VI This class is offered as a standalone and supplement for Intermediate Tap.	Monday	7:30 – 8:30 pm	Allison McCoy
Tap Intermediate	Ages 10-16 Pre-req: 1+ years of tap experience	Classical Ballet V-VI, Academy 1 and Pre-Professional 1. This class is offered as a standalone and supplement for Intermediate Jazz and Musical Theater Jazz 2 classes.	Wednesday	7:30 – 8:30 pm	Sav Halter Henn
Tap Advanced	Ages 13-18 Pre-req: 2+ years of tap experience	Academy 2-3 Pre-Professional 2 This class is offered as a standalone and supplement for Musical Theater Jazz 3 .	Wednesday	6:30 – 7:30 pm	Daniel Scofield
Musical Theater Jazz A	Ages 12-16 Pre-req: 1+ years of jazz experience	Academy 1 Pre-Professional 1	Wednesday	6:30 – 7:30 pm	Nicholas Gray
Musical Theater Jazz B	Ages 13-18 Pre-req: 2+ years of jazz experience	Academy 2-3 Pre-Professional 2	Wednesday	7:30 – 8:30 pm	Nicholas Gray
Modern A	Ages 7-10	Classical Ballet II-III No prior experience needed	Tuesday	6:00 – 7:00 pm	Lauren Frederick
Modern B	Ages 8-12	Classical Ballet III with prior experience Classical Ballet IV	Tuesday	5:00 – 6:00 pm	Lauren Frederick
Modern C	Ages 10-14 Pre-req: 1+ years of modern experience	Classical Ballet V-VI	Wednesday	7:00 – 8:00 pm	Cecilia Ferguson-Bell
Modern D	Ages 12-16 Pre-req: 2+ years of modern experience	Academy 1 ~Pre-Professional 1	Wednesday	4:30 – 5:30 pm	Lauren Frederick
Modern E	Ages 13-18 Pre-req: 2+ years of modern experience	Academy 2-3 ~Pre-Professional 2	Wednesday	5:30 – 6:30 pm	Lauren Frederick
Modern F^	Ages 14-18, by invitation Pre-req: 3+ years of modern experience	~Pre-Professional 3-6	Wednesday	4:30 – 6:00 pm	Theresa Bautista
Musical Theater Jazz C	Pre-Professional Enrollment Only	Pre-Professional 3 optional add-on ~Pre-Professional 4-6	Friday	4:30 – 6:00 pm	Daniel Scofield/ Pete Lay
Contemporary^	Pre-Professional Enrollment Only	~Pre-Professional 4-6	Friday	4:30 – 6:00 pm	Nicole Caruana
Classical Ballet VI Conditioning	Classical Ballet VI Enrollment Only	**Classical Ballet VI	Monday	6:30 – 7:00 pm	Jenni Haddy
Progressing Ballet Technique	Academy Enrollment Only	**Academy	Thursday	6:00 – 6:30 pm	Allison McCoy
Pre-Professional Conditioning^	Pre-Professional Enrollment Only	~Pre-Professional 1-6	Saturday	9:00 – 9:55 am	Brienne Wiltsie

^Downtown Studios

~Required classes in Pre-Professional Program, included in Pre-Professional Program tuition.

**Required classes in Classical Ballet VI level and Academy Program, included in Classical Ballet VI and Academy tuition.

Dress Code

The student dress code maintains the tradition and aesthetic of classical ballet and allows instructors to see the full lines of the students’ bodies. As such, all students must wear the required uniform colors and styles. View the Uniform Page for more detailed uniform requirements for each level. Required styles and colors are reasonably priced and will be available for purchase through The Louisville Ballet School.