Continue your child's dance education throughout the summer with our camps and weekly offerings!
Questions? Email Lower School Principal, Amanda Rollins, at arollins@louisvilleballet.org
Pre-School Dance Parties
Ages 3-4
No previous experience required!
$75 per session
Registration fees are not required for single-day programs
Thursday, June 5, 2025 – Under the Sea
Thursday, June 26, 2025 – Royal Affair
Thursday, July 10, 2025 – Superhero Boot Camp
9:00 – 10:30 am
St. Matthews Studios
Ballet basics, creative movement, and a special craft will help make this a day to remember. One parent/guardian must stay on site during this program.
Movement & Make Believe
Ages 5-7
No previous experience required!
$250
June 16 – 20, 2025 – Fairytale Fun
Monday – Friday, 9:30 am – 11:30 am
St. Matthews Studios
Join us for a magical week of movement, crafts, and fun! Children will explore a variety of movements through creative dance and imaginative play at this camp. Ballet basics will be introduced to help develop balance, body alignment, flexibility, and coordination. Dancers will present a final performance on Friday for friends and family.
Summer Dance Camp
Ages 6-12
No previous experience required!
$385
June 9 – 13, 2025
Monday – Friday, 10:00 am – 4:15 pm
St. Matthews Studios
This inclusive program is open to all skill levels! Students will be introduced to a wide variety of arts programming including ballet, creative dance, musical theater, and more! Before-Care is available from 8:45 - 10:00 am &
After-Care is available until 5:15 pm
Weekly Wednesdays
Ages 3-12*
No previous experience required!
Class Fee Varies by Level
Session 1: Wednesdays, June 4 – June 25, 2025
Session 2: Wednesdays, July 2 – July 23, 2025
Weekly Wednesday classes are open to new and returning students! Weekly Wednesdays will run in two sessions during the summer semester. Enroll in both sessions or choose a session that best fits your summer schedule!
*New students ages are welcome to enroll based on their age as of the start of the session. Students from The Louisville Ballet School’s 2024-2025 School Year will continue in their current level from the Spring 2025 Semester and move into their new placement starting in the Fall 2025 Semester.
Time | Day | Class | Ages | Fee per Session | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5:15 - 6:00 pm | Wednesday | Boost! | 3 months - 4 years | $160 (8-week session only) | St. Matthews |
4:30 - 5:00 pm | Wednesday | Creative Movement 1 | 3 - 4 | $75 | St. Matthews |
5:00 - 5:45 pm | Wednesday | Creative Movement 2 | 5 | $95 | St. Matthews |
5:45 - 6:45 pm | Wednesday | Pre-Ballet | 6 | $120 | St. Matthews |
4:30 - 5:30 pm | Wednesday | Classical Ballet (I & II) | 7 - 8 | $120 | St. Matthews |
5:30 - 6:30 pm | Wednesday | Classical Ballet (III & IV) | 9 - 12 | $125 | St. Matthews |
Junior Intensive
Ages 9-16*
$515
June 2 – 13, 2025
Monday – Friday, 9:30 am – 4:15 pm
St. Matthews Studios
This program offers intensive-style ballet training while also being introduced to other styles of dance. There will be a placement class on the first day to determine dancer level. Dancers begin each day with ballet and end the day exploring electives that may include modern, cultural dance, musical theater and more! This program culminates in an informal performance for friends & family.
*New students ages 9+ with at least one year of ballet experience are invited to enroll. Students from The Louisville Ballet School’s 2024-2025 School Year who have completed Classical Ballet levels III, IV, V, Intro to Classical Ballet, or Teen Ballet are invited to enroll.
Before-Care is available from 8:45 - 10:00 am & After-Care is available until 5:15 pm
Pre-Intensive Program
Ages 12-18**
$515
June 2 – 13, 2025
Monday – Friday, 10:00 am – 4:15 pm~
Downtown Studios
This early summer program held at the Downtown Studios gives serious dance students intensive-style ballet training while also exploring other styles of dance. This program is ideal for those students needing to prep for a full Summer Intensive program and for those who are not quite ready for our 4-week summer intensive program. Dancers begin each day with ballet technique and pre-pointe/pointe and end the day with repertoire, and electives that may include modern, character, yoga and more! This program culminates in an informal performance for friends & family.
**New students ages 12+ with at least two years of pre-pointe or pointe experience are invited to enroll. Students from The Louisville Ballet School’s 2024-2025 School Year who have completed Classical Ballet level VI, Academy, or Pre-Professional levels 1-6 are invited to enroll.
~Class times will vary by level placement. Prior to the start of the program, families will be notified with their student’s level placement.
Junior Master Class Series
Ages 9-16*
$60 per session
Registration fees are not required for single-day programs
Enroll in one or all three evenings!
5:00 – 7:30 pm at our St. Matthews Studios
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Join us for a 90 minute master class followed by a 60 minutes variation workshop at the St. Matthews Studios with The Louisville Ballet School faculty member, Tawnee Thompson.
*New students ages 9+ with at least one year of ballet experience are invited to enroll. Students from The Louisville Ballet School’s 2024-2025 School Year who have completed Classical Ballet levels IV-V, Intro to Classical Ballet, and Teen Ballet are invited to enroll.
Senior Master Class Series
Ages 12-18**
$60 per session
Registration fees are not required for single-day programs
Enroll in one or all three evenings!
5:00 – 7:30 pm at our Downtown Studios
Monday, July 14, 2025
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Join us for a 90 minute master class followed by a 60 minutes variation workshop at the Downtown Studios with Louisville Ballet Artistic Director, Mikelle Bruzina.
**New students ages 12+ with at least one year of pre-pointe or pointe experience are invited to enroll. Students from The Louisville Ballet School’s 2024-2025 School Year who have completed Classical Ballet VI, Academy or Pre-Professional levels 1-6 are invited to enroll.
Adult Summer Intensive
Ages 18+
$550 for Full Day / $300 for Half Day /
$300 for Evening Extension
Session Type | Date | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Full Day Program | May 26 – May 30, 2025 | Monday – Saturday, 9:00 am – 3:15 pm | Downtown Studios |
Half Day Program | May 26 – May 30, 2025 | Monday – Saturday, 9:00 am – 12:15 pm | Downtown Studios |
The Adult Summer Intensive is open to ages 18+ and will suit the beginner through advanced dancer. Daily classes include Ballet Technique, Pointe Strengthening, Jump Strengthening, Modern, Jazz, Gyrokinesis, Yoga and Variations that will be part of an in-studio showcase for Full Program participants.
Louisville Ballet Summer Intensive
By Audition Only
Levels | Date | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Levels A + B | June 16 – July 11, 2025 | Monday – Saturday, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm | Downtown Studios |
Levels C + D Session 1 | June 16 – June 28, 2025 | Monday – Saturday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm | St. Matthews Studios |
Levels C + D Session 2 | June 30 – July 11, 2025 | Monday – Saturday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm | St. Matthews Studios |
Louisville Ballet Summer Intensive is a 4-week program intended for professionally aspiring dancers ages 12 and up. Selective admittance to the Louisville Ballet Summer Intensive is offered through an annual audition tour.