The Louisville Ballet School

Louisville's 50-Year Ballet School

The Louisville Ballet School is the official training school of Louisville Ballet, founded in 1975 and currently in its 50th anniversary season, with two locations serving downtown and St. Matthews.

Children's Programs

Age- and level-graded classes from young children through teens. Programs include:
- Children's Program (early childhood)
- Classical Ballet Program (elementary through advanced)
- Complementary Program (cross-training in modern, jazz)
- Academy Program (serious students)
- Pre-Professional Program + Louisville Ballet Youth Ensemble (LBYE)
- Boost! specialized training
- Summer Intensive

What's Included

• Instruction from Louisville Ballet company faculty
• Two studio locations (downtown Main St and Shelbyville Rd)
• Structured advancement from recreational to pre-professional
• Performance opportunities with LBYE
• Year-round programs plus summer intensive
• 50 years of institutional experience

Experience

A trusted, well-established ballet training option in Louisville. Good fit for families considering long-term classical training and for students with pre-professional ambitions, while the Children's Program welcomes complete beginners.