For students who aspire to a high standard of
excellence and professionalism
Academy Program students aspire to a high standard of excellence and professionalism. The goal is to inspire a passion for dance and encourage students to realize their individual potential through the attention offered by world class faculty to help prepare them for a post-secondary or collegiate setting. Students’ dance education in this program includes three weekly technique classes, pointe work, conditioning, repertoire as well as the opportunity to train and perform in complementary dance disciplines. Much like a college setting, dancers are able to create their own schedule to focus on areas of interest. The Academy Program is for students who exhibit the technical, emotional and mental readiness along with a serious interest in, and a commitment to their dance education and is by invitation only. Classes are held at the St. Matthews Studios.
All Academy Program students are invited to participate in Fall Showcase and Spring Dance Festival. Weekly rehearsals will be held during a dedicated rehearsal period by level.
Questions? Email Lower School Principal, Amanda Rollins, at arollins@louisvilleballet.org
ACADEMY 1-3
Placement Class Required
Three Weekly Technique Classes with Two Pointe Classes**
$780 per semester
($195 per month with 4 Monthly Payments)
Academy 1 Set Schedule
Day | Time | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Monday | 6:30 - 8 pm | Ellie Abbick | St. Matthews |
Monday (**Pointe) | 8 - 8:30 pm | Ellie Abbick | St. Matthews |
Tuesday | 6:30 - 8 pm | Caitlin Kowalski | St. Matthews |
Tuesday (**Pointe) | 8 - 8:30 pm | Caitlin Kowalski | St. Matthews |
Thursday (Progressing Ballet Technique) | 6 - 6:30 pm | Allison McCoy | St. Matthews |
Thursday | 6:30 - 8 pm | Sheila Zeng | St. Matthews |
**Academy Program students are expected to attend the 90 minute ballet technique classes
a total of three times per week if they wish to participate in Pointe classes.
Capacity of 12 students.
Academy 2-3 Set Schedule
Day | Time | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Monday | 4:30 - 6 pm | Allison McCoy | St. Matthews |
Monday (**Pointe) | 6 - 6:30 pm | Allison McCoy | St. Matthews |
Tuesday | 4:30 - 6 pm | Allison McCoy | St. Matthews |
Tuesday (**Pointe) | 6 - 6:30 pm | Allison McCoy | St. Matthews |
Thursday | 4:30 - 6 pm | Allison McCoy | St. Matthews |
Thursday (Progressing Ballet Technique) | 6 - 6:30 pm | Allison McCoy | St. Matthews |
**Academy Program students are expected to attend the 90 minute ballet technique classes
a total of three times per week if they wish to participate in Pointe classes.
Capacity of 12 students.