The Louisville Ballet School

Louisville Ballet offers classes for students of all ages and skill levels through The Louisville Ballet School, with locations both downtown and on Shelbyville Road. The School offers a distinguished recreational and pre-professional program in dance, combined during the school season with opportunities to perform with The Louisville Ballet Youth Ensemble and productions with Louisville Ballet’s professional company. Year-round programs are taught by a dedicated faculty with extensive professional credentials, providing intensive training and performance opportunities for talented young dancers.

 

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THE LOUISVILLE BALLET SCHOOL’S MISSION:

Deliver World Class Programming

To develop creativity and kinesthetic awareness through comprehensive programs that meet or exceed national standards, provide access to rich arts experiences, connect students with the world around them, and cultivate audiences for tomorrow.

Operate State-of-the-Art Premises

To maintain a bright and creative learning space at The Louisville Ballet School in St. Matthews that is suitable for multi-disciplinary dance training and education, offering multi-purpose functionality and up to date technological amenities.

Create a Community

To bring emerging artists and arts lovers together at The Louisville Ballet School, be recognized as a visible arts expert with an outstanding staff, engage with the Louisville community as arts ambassadors, and advocate for arts opportunities for everyone in our community.

Inspire a Health & Wellness Focus

To reveal the benefits of dance and movement experiences for lifelong learning, create agile bodies and nimble minds through all programming, and make meaningful efforts to support healthy families.