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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.
Day | Class | Time | Studio Location | Instructor |
Mondays | Intermediate Ballet | 7:00 – 8:15 pm | St. Matthews | Sanjay Saverimuttu* |
Tuesdays | Beginning Ballet 1 | 7:00 – 8:15 pm | St. Matthews | Sheila Zeng |
Tuesdays | Jazz | 6:00 – 7:15 pm | St. Matthews | Daniel Scofield |
Wednesdays | Intermediate Ballet | 10:00 – 11:15 am | St. Matthews | Bruce Simpson~ |
Wednesdays | Beginning Ballet 2 | 6:45 – 8:00 pm | St. Matthews | Sheila Zeng |
Wednesdays | Jazz | 6:30 – 7:45 pm | St. Matthews | David Thurmond |
Saturdays | Advanced Ballet | 9:00 am – 10:15 am | East Main Street | Bruce Simpson |
Saturdays | Intro to Ballet 1 | 11:00 am – 12:15 pm | St. Matthews | Tawnee Thompson |
Saturdays | Beg/Int Tap | 11:45 am – 1:15 pm | St. Matthews | Gail Benedict |
Sundays | Beg Contemporary Modern | 9:30 am – 10:45 am | East Main Street | Theresa Bautista |
Sundays | Int/Adv Contemporary Modern | 11:00 am – 12:15 pm | East Main Street | Theresa Bautista |
Sundays | Intro to Ballet 2 | 12:30 – 1:45 pm | East Main Street | Ashley Thursby* |
Sundays | Pilates | 2:00 – 3:00 pm | East Main Street | Ashley Thursby* |
Special offerings at Louisville Ballet include: GYROKINESIS® classes
by Minh-Tuan Nguyen, GYROKINESIS® Trainer
The Louisville Ballet School
4121 Shelbyville Road, Suite 201
Louisville, KY 40207
We are located on the second floor next to our neighbors, YOGAST8.
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.
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.)
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.
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.
*with valid identification
**Ages 60+
^Active employees with the following local arts organizations:
May 30 – June 3, 2022
Louisville Ballet Studios
315 East Main Street
The Adult Intensive is open to ages 18+ and will suit the beginner-advanced dancer! 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.
Click to view a sample schedule.
We are happy to announce there will be a special performance opportunity at 21C on Saturday, June 4, following the Adult Intensive program and wanted to share with our full day participants as soon as possible in hopes you can join!
WHERE: 21c Museum and Hotel Atrium
WHEN: Saturday, June 4th 11am (10:45a CALL)
(Option to take Bruce’s Advanced Class prior for warm-up)
Reserve your spot with a $50 registration deposit!
Final payments are due May 20, 2022.
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.
#JoinTheMovement with mbb Program Manager and Choreographer Ashley Thursby on Sundays from 3:00 – 4:00 pm starting March 8, 2022 and running through May 10, 2022. Rehearsals will culminate with a performance at The Brown Theatre on Satirday, May 14, 2022 at 2:00 PM as part of The Louisville Ballet School’s Spring Dance Festival!
Things to know:
Register online via the enrollment tab on Mindbody Online with $150 Spring Collection fee.
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.
Registration deadline: February 25, 2022
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
5+ years of training
Advanced classes are intended for dancers with extensive training. Pre-professional and professional dancers welcome!
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 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.
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.
In general, class participants should wear fitted athletic or dance attire for any mind. body. balance. class. Gentlemen should wear dance belts or athletic supporters at all times.
BALLET Ballet shoes are required for all levels. Canvas, leather, full sole, or split sole of any color are welcome. Jazz shoes are also acceptable.
MODERN We recommend being barefoot for modern classes. Socks may be worn as long as they have not been exposed to fabric softener as fabric softener can cause slick spots on studio floors. We also ask that modern participants please refrain from using lotion prior to class as modern incorporates floor work and can spread slick spots on the studio floors.
PILATES Bare feet are best for these classes.
TAP Non-heeled, full sole, tap shoes are recommended over split sole or tap shoes with a high heel. We recommend wearing thin cotton socks with tap shoes.
MUSICAL THEATER JAZZ Jazz shoes are preferred. Character shoes are welcome for certain Musical Theater styles! We recommend bringing both types of shoes if you have them already.
JAZZ Jazz shoes or dance sneakers are preferred.
![]() Theresa Bautista |
![]() Gail Benedict |
![]() Lauren Frederick |
Sheila Zeng | ![]() Tawnee Thompson |
![]() David Thurmond |
![]() Ashley Thursby* |
![]() Sanjay Saverimuttu* |
![]() Bruce Simpson~ |
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![]() Javier Cendejas |
Mary Crawford Adam O’Boyle |
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:
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
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.
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athursby@louisvilleballet.org
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