class schedule

Refer to the MINDBODY Online website or MINDBODY App for the most up to date class schedule. To find our schedule of classes, just search for “Louisville Ballet”.

Please note that we have TWO studio locations!  Studio assignments are listed under the room listing on the MINDBODY App. Classes scheduled at the Downtown Location occasionally transfer to the St. Matthews Location

*Louisville Ballet Company Dancer or Trainee

^Louisville Ballet Artistic Staff

~Former Louisville Ballet Artistic Staff

announcements

• Review our Health & Safety Guidelines as we return to in-studio classes.
• Gradual Re-Opening Booking Policy:
  • Classes must be booked and paid for 2 hours in advance using the Mindbody Online website or App. Drop-ins are not permitted at this time.
• Continue to move with us on the Mind Body Balance – Louisville Facebook Page.
  • Virtual offerings posted so you can take class when it fits your schedule!
  • Follow us on Instagram @mindbodybalancelou

st. matthews location

The Louisville Ballet School
4121 Shelbyville Road, Suite 201
Louisville, KY 40207

downtown location

Louisville Ballet
315 East Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202

class packages
In an ongoing effort to provide our clients with more affordable, quality dance training and fitness classes, we have created class packages to fit a variety of needs. Packages may be applied towards any weekly class offering in the mind. body. balance. program (unless otherwise noted). At this time, 2 hour advanced booking is required for all classes. Clients are able to book and purchase a any of our class package options by visiting Mindbody Online or using the Mindbody App. Cancellations may be made up to 2 hours before a class reservation.

• 4 Class Package: $60.00 (60 day expiration)
• 10 Class Package: $140.00 (120 day expiration)
• Month Unlimited Package: $130.00 (30 day expiration)

parent package discount

Parents of students enrolled in The Louisville Ballet School for a Fall or Spring semester will be sent a promo code at the beginning of the semester to use in the Mindbody Online Store to redeem class packages at a discounted rate. (Please note: promo codes cannot be used with the Mindbody App.)

drop-in class rate

Clients are able to book and purchase a single class by visiting Mindbody Online or using the Mindbody App up to 2 hours prior to class.

• Single class: $18.00 (expires 30 days from date of purchase)

discount rates

Discounts are not available in the Mindbody Online Store. To redeem a College Student, Military, Senior, Arts Partner, or Professional Rate, please enter the most up to date billing information in your Mindbody Online account and contact the School Registrar by emailing school@louisvilleballet.org with your purchase and class booking requests with at least 48 hours notice. Cancellations may be made up to 2 hours before a class begins, using Mindbody Online or the Mindbody App.

• $15 College Student*, Military*, and Seniors**
• $10 Professional Rate Actor/Singer/Dancer*
• $10 Arts Partner^

*with valid identification
**Ages 60+
^Active employees with the following local arts organizations:

• Actors Theatre
• Commonwealth Theatre
• Derby Dinner Playhouse
• Frazier Museum
• Fund for the Arts
• Ideas xLab
• Kentucky Museum of Arts and Crafts
• Kentucky Opera
• Kentucky Performing Arts
• Kentucky Shakespeare
• Louisville Orchestra
• Speed Museum
• Stage One

package expiration + reactivation

A one-time reactivation is available for expired Class Packages within 180 days of purchase date for a fee. Reactivation provides clients with a 30-day window to use any remaining classes in an expired package. All remaining classes in the package must be extended at the same time. Fees are as follows:

• 4 Class Package $3.00 per remaining class
• 10 Class Package $4.00 per remaining class

All Class Packages are null and void 6 months from purchase date. No reactivation will be granted for any reason after the 6-month purchase date.

Class Rates subject to change at any time.

General Information

• No cancellations after the 2 hour window has closed.
• No refunds are offered for classes cancelled, expired, or attended.
• Contactless payment is required via Mindbody Online or the Mindbody App.
• Gift Cards are available for any dollar amount for the purchase of classes and workshops. Gift Cards have no expiration & are non-refundable.
• Louisville Ballet studios are available for auditions and rehearsals. For rental requests, please fill out our online form.

louisville ballet ticket discount

Clients in the mind. body. balance. program with an active class package are entitled to a ticket discount for Louisville Ballet’s main stage productions. All discount tickets must be redeemed in person or by phone to the Louisville Ballet Box Office, prior to the week of the performance. Certain restrictions may apply and late redemption will not be permitted.

classes offered

Introductory Ballet 1

0 – 6 months of training
Start Here! Intro 1 is designed for the absolute beginner. Clients with little to no ballet experience are expected to attend Intro 1 for approximately 16 weeks before moving to Intro 2.

Introductory Ballet 2

6 months – 1 year of training
Intro 2 is recommended for clients with less than one year of ballet training, retaining some basic understanding of dance vocabulary. Intro 2 is a great place for clients who may have taken a break from their ballet studies. Jump back in to refresh the brain and body!

Beginning Ballet 1

1 – 2 years of training
Beginning 1 is structured for clients who have an elementary understanding of the foundations of ballet. These concepts are incorporated into a full ballet class with exercises at the barre, in the center, and moving across the floor. The core emphasis of this level will be on understanding and improving proper alignment, posture, rotation, and flexibility. Dancers will also expand their ballet vocabulary while learning new movements and positions.

Beginning Ballet 2

2 – 3 years of training
If you are confident with pliés, tendus, grand battements, ronds de jambs and pirouettes, Beginning 2 is for you! This level will focus on continuing to fine-tune the basic positions, posture and alignment, while introducing more advanced steps both at the barre and in the center. Exercises will focus on increasing speed and complexity, coordination of arm and leg movements, and increased strength in the lower body.

Intermediate Ballet

3 – 5 years of training
Intermediate is targeted towards dancers with technical proficiency and a thorough understanding of the vocabulary. Intermediate level classes will move at a much quicker pace, offering complex combinations both at the barre and in the center. At this level dancers should begin to explore and develop their artistry, musicality and épaulement.

Advanced Ballet

5+ years of training
Advanced classes are intended for dancers with extensive training. Pre-professional and professional dancers welcome!

Pilates

Pilates helps to connect your body through core stability. Strong abdominal, back, and pelvic muscles are essential for high impact activities such as dance, especially if you have hypermobility. Pilates Matwork strengthens the deepest muscular groups to prevent injuries. Uniform development of the mind and body can help to reduce stress while connecting you to your breath

Modern 

Modern takes a pragmatic approach of training the body, with an emphasis in Kinesiology and how these movements could be applied to ballet or be its own vocabulary of choreographic tools. This class is a great starting point for any novice dance enthusiast, or a veteran of other dance styles.

Jazz

Build endurance, strength, and coordination in a class that emphasizes your individual dance improvement and fitness.  Develop new dance skills in a fast-paced, fun-filled class with the latest moves from the world of popular and theatrical dance.  No prior experience necessary.

Beginning Tap
A 90 minute class designed for the absolute or early Adult/Teenage beginner.  Emphasis is on the Fundamentals of co-ordination, basic sequencing, rhythmic accuracy and classic Tap vocabulary.  This is a low impact class and can even accommodate any who need to remain in a seated position.  

Intermediate/Advanced Tap
A 90 minute class, For experienced Tappers who wish to reinforce their fundamental technique, improve their musicality and enjoy the challenge of exploring diverse styles of American Tap Dance as utilized in today’s Broadway choreography.

Musical Theater Jazz
This is an open class for Adult dancers interested in advancing their technique and exploring diverse current and classic styles of American Musical Theatre, Modern and Jazz Dance.  Broadway repertory from choreographers such as Bob Fosse, Gower Champion, Michael Bennett, Donald McKayle, Jerome Robbins, Pat Birch, Tommy Tune, Gillian Gregory (all of whom instructor Gail Benedict worked with and/or assisted for many years) and others will be introduced.  

Yoga
The class is catered to all levels and is definitely beginner friendly. We will do a Slow Flow. It will consist of a mixture of yang, active practice that will work up a sweat at a moderate pace to focus on alignment and matching breath to movement. As a cool down we will coast into yin, postures are held longer to find deep release in the connective tissues. I will be weaving in breath techniques and other tools that clients can carry what works for them off of the mat and into their everyday lives.

Hip Hop
A high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of hiphop movement. Classes will encourage participants to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements. Original choreography will be taught, allowing students to discover their own style. No experience needed since the main focus will be learning to move to music in a rhythmic way.

adult intensive

June 1-5, 2020
Downtown Studios

We are thrilled to launch the first annual Adult Summer Intensive as a way to enhance your work within the mind. body. balance. program and showcase your growth as creatives!

The Adult Summer Intensive is open to ages 18+ and will suit the beginner through advanced dancer. Within the structure of the day we will offer Ballet Technique, Pointe Strengthening, Mens Class, Modern, Pilates, Yoga, and Choreography that will culminate in a live stream performance on the final day of the program.

Participants have the option of selecting the half day program (9:00 am – 12:15 pm) or full day program from (9:00 am – 3:15 pm).

Click to view the sample schedule.

registration & tuition fees

Registration has closed for the 2020 Adult Intensive.

Stay tuned for information regarding Summer 2021!

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questions

Ashley Thursby
mind. body. balance. Program Manager
athursby@louisvilleballet.org

Tara Gardner
Registration & Enrollment Manager
tgardner@louisvilleballet.org
502-583-3150 x 245