Inclusive Dance
About Inclusive Dance
The Louisville Ballet School’s Inclusive Dance Program offers ballet classes open to dancers of all abilities and needs. Trained instructors utilize a variety of instructional techniques and accommodations within the studio to ensure that all students receive the highest quality instruction.
Inclusive Dance offerings are designed to benefit each and every student as inclusion has shown benefits in social and communication skills as well as fostering an environment of acceptance and kindness for every child.
A strong education in dance has shown a variety of positive impacts on students across all populations by encouraging:
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- * Movement, creative activity, and sensory awareness
- * Positive self image
- * Fine and gross motor development
- * Sensory, visual, and auditory processing skills
- * Established routines and managing transitions
- * Attention, cooperation, and impulse control
- * Exploration, self-expression
All classes in our Children’s Program (ages 3-6) as well as Classical Ballet levels I and II (ages 6-9) are fully inclusive offerings. We also offer our Intro to Classical Ballet (ages 9-12) and Teen Ballet (ages 12+). Please contact Amanda Rollins at arollins@louisvilleballet.org to determine class placement or request additional supports for your dancer.
Class schedule information posted is for the 2024 – 2025 School. Fall registration is now open! Spring registration will open on November 22, 2024.
One Weekly Class $470 per semester ($117.50 per month with 4 Monthly Payments)
Class | Day | Time | Instructor | Location |
Intro to Classical Ballet | Monday | 6:30 – 7:45 pm | Amanda Rollins | St. Matthews |
Teen Ballet | Wednesday | 6:30 – 7:45 pm | Amber Wickey | St. Matthews |
Int/Adv Teen Ballet | Friday | 6:30 – 7:45 pm | Amber Wickey | St. Matthews |
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.
Students enrolled in our Inclusive Dance Class are encouraged to wear fitted athletic or dance attire of their choosing.