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Classical Ballet Program students continue to develop coordination, musicality, and kinetic awareness while building upon skills learned in the Children’s Program. In a more structured class environment, the instructors nurture the students’ love for dance and the arts through the disciplined study of classical ballet technique. Students are placed into the Classical Ballet Program based on their age at the start of the school year and level of dance experience. Placement is for the entire school year, including the summer session. Classes are held at the St. Matthews Studios.
All Classical Ballet Program students are invited to participate in the 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
Classical Ballet 1
Ages 6-7
One Weekly Class
$470 per semester
Students in Classical Ballet 1 build the physical maturity needed to learn ballet technique. Exercises facing the barre are introduced to develop core strength, alignment, control, and balance. Center work exercises promote flexibility, stability, and coordination. Students at the Classical Ballet 1 level generally attend one ballet technique class, but have the option to enroll in two technique classes at a discounted rate. Additionally, Jazz/Tap 1 is recommended for Classical Ballet 1 students wishing to build upon their rhythmical skills introduced in Pre-Ballet. Students will receive a 25% discount on Jazz/Tap 1.
Day | Time | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Monday | 10:45 - 11:45 am | Cecilia Ferguson-Bell | St. Matthews |
Monday | 5:45 - 6:45 pm | Nicole Caruana | St. Matthews |
Tuesday | 5:45 – 6:45 pm | Nicole Caruana | St. Matthews |
Wednesday | 4:30 - 5:30 pm | Cecilia Ferguson-Bell | St. Matthews |
Saturday | 10:00 – 11:00 am | Deana Law Hall | St. Matthews |
Sunday | 10:00 – 11:00 am | Joe Henn | St. Matthews |
*To be eligible for enrollment, students must be 6 years old as of August 10, 2026.
Age requirements apply to both the fall and spring semesters. No exceptions.
Capacity of 12 students per class section.
Classical Ballet 2
Ages 7-9
Two Weekly Classes
$560 per semester
Students in Classical Ballet 2 continue to develop the physical maturity needed to learn ballet technique.
Exercises facing the barre and in the center continue to develop flexibility, core strength, alignment, control, balance, and coordination. Students’ developing maturity facilitates a greater demand in terms of vocabulary, technical execution and artistry. Classical Ballet 2 students are invited to register for one elective class per semester from the Complementary Program. Students will receive a 25% discount on their elective class.
Day | Time | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Monday | 9:30 – 10:45 am | Cecilia Ferguson-Bell | St. Matthews |
Monday | 4:30 – 5:45 pm | Nicole Caruana | St. Matthews |
Tuesday | 4:30 – 5:45 pm | Nicole Caruana | St. Matthews |
Wednesday | 5:30 – 6:45 pm | Cecilia Ferguson-Bell | St. Matthews |
Saturday | 11:15 am – 12:30 pm | Deana Law Hall | St. Matthews |
Sunday | 11:00 am – 12:15 pm | Joe Henn | St. Matthews |
*To be eligible for enrollment, students must be 7 years old as of August 10, 2026.
Age requirements apply to both the fall and spring semesters. No exceptions.
Capacity of 12 students per class section.
Classical Ballet 3
Ages 8+ with at least one year of experience,
Placement Class required for ages 9+
Two Weekly Classes
$640 per semester
Students in Classical Ballet 3 build on the technique learned in Classical Ballet 2. Exercises with one hand at the barre are introduced as students continue to develop core strength, alignment, control, and balance. Simple enchaȋnement are introduced and the repetition of barre work in the center promotes coordination, flexibility, and concentration. Classical Ballet 3 students are invited to register for one elective class per semester from the Complementary Program. Students will receive a 25% discount on their elective class.
Day | Time | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Monday | 9:30 - 11:00 am | Amanda Rollins | St. Matthews |
Monday | 5:00 – 6:30 pm | Amanda Rollins | St. Matthews |
Wednesday | 6:00 – 7:30 pm | Jeanne Doyle | St. Matthews |
Thursday | 4:30 – 6:00 pm | Nicole Caruana | St. Matthews |
Saturday | 9:00 – 10:30 am | Amanda Rollins | St. Matthews |
Boys Class Add-On
$70 per semester
Day | Time | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Monday (Boys Class) | 6:30 – 7:00 pm | Fletcher Barr | St. Matthews |
*To be eligible for enrollment, students must be 8 years old as of August 10, 2026.
Age requirements apply to both the fall and spring semesters. No exceptions.
Capacity of 10 students per class section.
Intro to Classical Ballet
Ages 9+ with one year of experience or less,
No placement class required
One Weekly Class
$470 per semester
Students in Intro to Classical Ballet will develop the physical maturity needed to learn ballet technique. Exercises at the barre and in the center will develop flexibility, core strength, alignment, control, balance, and coordination. Students’ develop an understanding of ballet vocabulary, technical execution and artistry.
Classical Ballet 4
Placement Class Required
Two Weekly Classes
$640 per semester
Through continued repetition and development of the knowledge learned in previous levels, Classical Ballet 4 students’ maturing body awareness and concentration facilitates improved core strength, alignment, control, and balance during barre and center work. Curriculum becomes more complex to nurture students’ artistic development. Classical Ballet 4 students are invited to register for one or multiple elective classes from the Complementary Program per semester. Students will receive a
25% discount on any elective classes.
Day | Time | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Monday | 9:30 - 11:00 am | Jeanne Doyle | St. Matthews |
Monday | 5:00 - 6:30 pm | Deana Law Hall | St. Matthews |
Tuesday | 4:30 - 6:00 pm | Jenni Haddy | St. Matthews |
Thursday | 6:30 - 8:00 pm | Jeanne Doyle | St. Matthews |
Saturday | 9:00 - 10:30 am | Jeanne Doyle | St. Matthews |
Saturday | 11:15 am - 12:45 pm | Jeanne Doyle | St. Matthews |
Boys Class Add-On
$70 per semester
Day | Time | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Monday (Boys Class) | 6:30 – 7:00 pm | Fletcher Barr | St. Matthews |
*Capacity of 12 students per class section.
Classical Ballet 5
Placement Class Required
Three Weekly Technique Classes with Pre-Pointe
$760 per semester
In a more rigorous class environment, the instructors nurture the students’ love for dance and the arts through a more disciplined study of classical ballet technique. Pre-pointe work is introduced at this level in preparation for pointe readiness. Classical Ballet 5 students are also encouraged to register for at least one Complementary Program class per semester. Students will receive a 25% on any elective classes.
CB5 Schedule: Select Three Weekly Technique Classes
Day | Time | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Monday | 6:30 - 8:00 pm | Nicholas Gray | St. Matthews |
Tuesday | 4:30 - 6:00 pm | Amy Trier Delaney | St. Matthews |
Tuesday | 6:00 - 7:30 pm | Nicholas Gray | St. Matthews |
Wednesday | 4:30 - 6:00 pm | Amy Trier Delaney | St. Matthews |
Thursday | 4:30 - 6:00 pm | Amy Trier Delaney | St. Matthews |
Thursday | 6:30 - 8:00 pm | Nicholas Gray | St. Matthews |
CB5 Pre-Pointe or Boys Class: Select One
Day | Time | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Monday (*Pre-Pointe) | 8:00 - 8:30 pm | Allison McCoy | St. Matthews |
Tuesday (Boys Class) | 7:30 - 8:00 pm | Nicholas Bradley Gray | St. Matthews |
Wednesday (*Pre-Pointe) | 6:00 - 6:30 pm | Amy Trier Delaney | St. Matthews |
*Classical Ballet 5 students are expected to attend three 90 minute ballet technique classes if they wish to attend Pre-Pointe class. Pre-Pointe class selection should directly follow a ballet technique class.
Capacity of 14 students.
Classical Ballet 6
Placement Class Required
Three Weekly Technique Classes with Pre-Pointe and Conditioning
$760 per semester
Continuing in a structured curriculum, students in these levels work to increase skill, endurance, and discipline, as well as technical and artistic progress. Pre-Pointe work is continued in preparation for the Academy and Pre-Professional Program. Classical Ballet 6 students are encouraged to register for at least one elective class per semester from the Complementary Program. Students will receive a 25% discount on any additional elective classes.
CB6 Schedule: Select Three Weekly Technique Classes
Day | Time | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Monday | 4:30 - 6:00 pm | Jenni Haddy | St. Matthews |
Tuesday | 6:00 - 7:30 pm | Tawnee Thompson | St. Matthews |
Wednesday | 4:30 - 6:00 pm | Jenni Haddy | St. Matthews |
Thursday | 4:30 - 6:00 pm | Jenni Haddy | St. Matthews |
Thursday | 6:00 - 7:30 pm | Jenni Haddy | St. Matthews |
Saturday | 9:00 - 10:30 am | Jenni Haddy | St. Matthews |
CB6 Pre-Pointe/Boys Class + Conditioning: Select One of Each
Day | Time | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Monday (**Pre-Pointe) | 6:00 - 6:30 pm | Jenni Haddy | St. Matthews |
Monday (Conditioning) | 6:30 - 7:00 pm | Jenni Haddy | St. Matthews |
Tuesday (**Pre-Pointe) | 7:30 - 8:00 pm | Tawnee Thompson | St. Matthews |
Tuesday (**Boys Class) | 7:30 - 8:00 pm | Nicholas Bradley Gray | St. Matthews |
Thursday (Conditioning) | 7:30 - 8:00 pm | Jenni Haddy | St. Matthews |
**Classical Ballet 6 students are expected to attend three 90 minute ballet technique classes if they wish to attend Pre-Pointe class.
Pre-Pointe/Boys Class and Conditioning class selections should directly follow a ballet technique class.
Capacity of 14 students.
Teen Ballet
Ages 12+, No placement class required
One Weekly Class
$470 per semester
Teen Ballet is a full ballet class with exercises at the barre, in the center, and moving across the floor. The emphasis of this class 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.