Louisville Ballet believes that children should have access to high quality dance education and training regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, or socio-economic status. Ballet Bound is an initiative of Louisville Ballet providing young dancers from all across Greater Louisville the opportunity to study classical ballet free of charge in a professional setting.
Ballet Bound is designed to build diversity in the world of ballet while serving as a pathway for dancers to The Louisville Ballet School, Louisville Ballet Studio Company and eventually a career with Louisville Ballet.
2024 BALLET BOUND SUMMER AUDITION TOUR
This summer, in partnership with Olmsted Parks, Louisville Ballet will host seven outdoor audition workshops to identify approximately 20 dancers for the 2024-25 Ballet Bound Community Class. Auditions are open to all children ages 7-9 (by August 1). Dates and locations are listed below.
Saturday, June 8, 2024
*10:00 – 11:30 AM Shelby Park
*1:00 – 2:30 PM Central Park
Saturday, June 15, 2024
*10:00 – 11:30 AM Seneca Park
*1:00 – 2:30 PM Iroquois Park
Saturday, July 22, 2024
*10:00 – 11:30 AM Chickasaw Park
Saturday, July 29, 2024
*10:00 – 11:30 AM Algonquin Park
*1:00 – 2:30 PM Boone Square Park
REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 3, 2024.
2023-24 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
There are multiple ways to support Ballet Bound and no amount is too small. It costs approximately $45,000 in tuition and fees for ONE Ballet Bound student to complete 10 years of training at The Louisville Ballet School and be ready for a career in dance.
$50,000 – Annual Lead Ballet Bound Program Sponsor
$15,000 – Sponsor five Continuing Ballet Bound Scholarships
$3,000 – Purchase uniforms for 20 Ballet Bound Students
Please contact Louisville Ballet Chief Development Officer, at development@louisvilleballet.org for more information about program sponsorship.
THANK YOU TO OUR CURRENT BALLET BOUND SPONSORS AND PARTNERS!