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.

Rotating Somatic Practices Schedule:

• GYROKINESIS® classes with Minh-Tuan Nguyen*, GYROKINESIS® Trainer (STAY TUNED FOR FALL SCHEDULE)
• Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement® classes with Dorothy Henning, Certified Feldenkrais® Practitioner on 5/20
• Tai chi with Lloyd Kelly on 5/13, 6/10, 7/22, 8/12, 9/9, 10/14
• Pilates with Ashley Thursby* on 5/1, 6/17, 7/15, 8/19
• Yoga with Leigh Anne Albrecta* on 5/27

**June 2023 Update:
Tap classes will pause for the summer and resume August 19, 2023.

***July 2023 Update:
Beginning Ballet 2 will move to Mondays at 7pm.
Intermediate Ballet will move to Wednesdays at 6:30 pm and Pointe Strengthening will move to 7:45 pm. 

*Louisville Ballet Company Dancer or Trainee
^Louisville Ballet Artistic Staff
~Former Louisville Ballet Artistic Staff

announcements

• Save the Date:
  • Adult Intensive 5/29/2023 – 6/3/2023
  • Adult Intensive: Evening Expansion 6/5/2023 – 6/9/2023
  • Summer Master Class 7/24/2023 – 7/27/2023
  • Regular classes will pause 5/29-6/9 and 7/24-7/27.
• Attend yoga classes at a discount with our neighbor, YOGAST8! Redeem a discounted class by emailing holler@yogast8.com in advance.
• Continue to move with us on the Mind Body Balance – Louisville Facebook Page and follow us on Instagram @mindbodybalancelou for the latest updates.

st. matthews location

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

We are located on the second floor next to our neighbors, YOGAST8.

downtown location

Louisville Ballet
315 East Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202

Check-in will take place at the side door by the large parking lot

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 (unless otherwise noted). At this time, advanced booking is required for all classes, at least 2 hours prior to the start of class. Clients are able to book and purchase a any of our class package options by visiting Mindbody Online or using the Mindbody App up to 14 days prior to any scheduled class. 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 special 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 any of our discount rates, 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 Professional Rate Actor/Singer/Dancer*
• $15 College Student*, Military*, and Seniors**
• $15 YOGAST8 Client

*with valid identification
**Ages 60+

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!

Gentle Ballet

Mixed Level
Gentle ballet is meant for anyone who is wanting to focus on building strength and balance through ballet movement at a slower pace, focusing on elements of stability and confidence in their movement to help with daily life. This will be great for those working through injury, wanting to focus on balance and stability, and gentle stretching and mobility work. It is also a great way to get a second class per week for our Introductory Ballet 1 level dancers!

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

GYROKINESIS®

breath The Gyrokinesis Method is a movement method that addresses the entire body, opening energy pathways, stimulating the nervous system, increasing range of motion and creating functional strength through rhythmic, flowing movement sequences.

Yoga

A Vinyasa yoga practice that connects individual poses with the breath in a series of flowing sequences of movement. 

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. Great for all levels!

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.

Pointe Strengthening
Pointe Strengthening class will begin with standing calf and hip exercises, progress through a ballet barre that focuses on strengthening the feet and ankles, and later in the semester will include some time spent in center practice. Clients without pointe shoes will rise to 3/4 pointe as a way to strengthen their demi pointe work for other classes. Clients who have been screened and approved for pointe work will wear their pointe shoes for class.

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 via Louisville Ballet’s Online Store on Mindbody Online 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.

adult intensive

May 29 – June 3, 2023 (Full or Half Day)
June 5 – June 9, 2023 (Evening)
Louisville Ballet Studios
315 East Main Street

The Adult Intensive is open to ages 18+ and will suit the beginner-advanced dancer! During the week of May 29, participants will have the option to choose a Half Day (9:00 am – 12:15 pm) or Full Day (9:00 am – 3:15 pm) program option. Daily classes include Ballet Technique, Pointe Strengthening, Jump Strengthening, Modern, Pilates, Yoga and Choreography that will be performed for Full Program participants.

This year, we are adding a NEW evening add-on option the week of June 5 that will run from 5:30-8:45pm the week following the full Adult Intensive for those with less flexible work schedules. We would love to see you for both weeks, but understand the busy lives of our mbb-ers!

Click to view a sample schedule.

registration & tuition fees

Reserve your spot with a $50 registration deposit and register by April 1, 2023! Late registration available starting April 2 with a $50 upcharge in tuition. Late registration will remain open until April 30 as long as space remains.

• Full Day Tuition: $550
• Half Day Tuition: $300
• Evening Expansion Tuition: $300

Final payments are due May 15, 2023.

All fees are non-refundable. No deductions or refunds will be made for absence or withdrawal, voluntary or involuntary, unless for medical reasons with documentation from your doctor.

Register via the Enrollments tab on Mindbody Online.

Need Financial Assistance? Click here to review our Scholarship Application. (Closes March 31, 2023)

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2019-2020 Client Handbook

questions

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

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