Performance Opportunities

Spring Dance Festival

May 10 - 12, 2024 | Brown Theatre

The Spring Dance Festival is The Louisville Ballet School’s opportunity to open our doors to the community. The story ballet within the festival is the main stage feature performance designed especially for the students of The Louisville Ballet School. Performers discover the art of storytelling through dance while sharing in the traditions of the full-length classical ballets. Being a part of the Spring Dance Festival gives students the opportunity to show the skills learned in ballet class on stage, see the other levels of the school, build self-confidence, and have a lot of fun! The story ballet is the one opportunity a year for every level of our school to share the stage and work together. 

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Spring Dance Festival Handbook
Online Rehearsal Schedule

TICKETING DETAILS: 

LOUISVILLE BALLET YOUTH ENSEMBLE GALA
Friday, May 10 | 7:00 PM | Brown Theatre
Purchase Tickets Starting April 8

Enjoy a stunning display of the strength and talent of the next generation of dancers. Celebrate the artistry and versatility of our Pre-Professional Program dancers as they present a diverse repertoire of classical and contemporary works. With choreography by Company Resident Choreographer Andrea Schermoly and Brandon Ragland, Artistic Director of Dayton Ballet among others, this evening showcases the depth of talent of our Louisville Ballet Youth Ensemble.  

Estimated Run time: 1 hour 45 minutes

SPRING COLLECTION + HANSEL & GRETEL
Saturday, May 11 | 2:00 PM | Brown Theatre
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Spring Collection

Our Spring Collection showcases the complementary classes offered to all levels of The Louisville Ballet School, including tap, musical theater, jazz, and modern, alongside performers from our upper classical ballet levels, the mind. body. balance. program, and Ballet Bound.

Hansel & Gretel

Following the Spring Collection, we are proud to present Hansel & Gretel, including all of the young dancers of The Louisville Ballet School. Join Hansel and Gretel as they follow the pebbles through the forest on an incredible journey. Choreographed for The Louisville Ballet School by faculty member Amy Delaney, this production incorporates all Classical Ballet levels through our Pre-Professional program.

Estimated Run time: 2 hours

STUDIO COMPANY SEASON FINALE PERFORMANCE
Saturday, May 11 | 8:00 PM | Brown Theatre 
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Share in the excitement and promise of a professional career in dance as our Louisville Ballet Studio Company Dancers take to the stage in their own performance. Celebrate with the graduating Level 10 Dancers, and look to the future of dance with these exciting artists on the cusp of their professional careers!

Estimated Run time: 1 hour 50 minutes

PETITE FINALE + HANSEL & GRETEL
Sunday, May 12 | 1:00 PM | Brown Theatre
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Petite Finale

Celebrate our tiniest dancers showcasing all the skills they’ve learned in class as they take their first steps onto the stage!

Hansel & Gretel

Following the petite finale, we will proceed onwards through the levels of the school with a presentation of Hansel & Gretel, including all of the young dancers of The Louisville Ballet School. Join Hansel and Gretel as they follow the pebbles through the forest on an incredible journey. Choreographed for The Louisville Ballet School by faculty member Amy Delaney, this production incorporates all Classical Ballet levels through our Pre-Professional program.

Estimated Run time: 2 hours

Louisville Ballet's Production of The Brown-Forman Nutcracker

Students of The Louisville Ballet School, ages 7-18 within the height range of 3’10” – 5’4″, have the opportunity to audition for children’s roles in this magical production. This is a chance for young dancers to be a part of a long-standing Louisville holiday tradition and to rehearse and perform alongside the professional dancers of the Louisville Ballet.

Audition information and registration information is available at louisvilleballet.org/childrens-auditions.

Louisville Ballet Youth Ensemble Presents...

Fall Showcase
November 4-5, 2023
Louisville Ballet Studios

This annual performance marks the LBYE’s first show of the year. At the end of the Fall Semester, the Downtown studios will come to life with a blend of original choreography and beautiful classics. The Louisville Ballet Youth Ensemble offers patrons and parents the chance to see this wonderful performance in an intimate setting. 

Louisville Ballet Youth Ensemble Gala
May 10, 2024
Brown Theatre

This performance showcases the Louisville Ballet Youth Ensemble and Louisville Ballet Studio Company, featuring excerpts from classical ballets as well as neoclassical and contemporary​ ​world premiere ballets choreographed by​ ​Louisville Ballet company dancers,​ The Louisville Ballet School faculty, and Louisville Ballet Youth Ensemble members. This program serves to enrich the artistic growth of each young dancer as well as delight audiences. This annual performance marks the final performance for LBYE season.