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 .
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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.