Listening to your body

We have learned to recognize the difference between a healthy challenge and a warning sign, how to honor our limits, and when to adjust if something doesn’t feel right.

I love witnessing this autonomy during our drop-in offerings, and I hope that you all feel the agency to act on your instincts as you move through our offerings.

One of the biggest questions I receive is, “When am I ready to move up a level?” My answer is usually two-fold, as there are both technical and personal considerations.

Technically, you want to feel that the majority of the material in your current level has become familiar enough that you can execute it with confidence, while still being challenged. In fact, you don’t need to have mastered everything before moving on. Growth happens when we give ourselves room to be both capable and curious.

Personally, you want to feel ready to take on a new challenge. Moving up a level should feel exciting, even if it also feels a little intimidating. It’s okay to have moments where you feel like the new material is hard. But you should also feel empowered to step back, modify, or return to a familiar level when your body or your instincts tell you that you need to.

In the weeks ahead, SAVE THE DATE for: 

1. Frankenstein: October 30-31 at The Brown Theatre

2. CLASS LOCATION SHIFTS TO ST. MATTHEWS: October 18, November 22, January 31, March 7, March 21

3. CLASS CANCELLATIONS: November 25-29, December 18-January 4

While we offer recurring weekly drop-in classes, we encourage all of our participants to consider joining us for our specialty offerings in 2027!

WEEKLY CLASS OFFERINGS + RESOURCES

MONDAY

5 p.m. Introductory Ballet 2 (ST. MATTHEWS)
7 p.m. Beginning Ballet (ST. MATTHEWS)

TUESDAY

3 p.m. Introductory Ballet 1 (ST. MATTHEWS)
7 p.m. Intermediate Ballet (ST. MATTHEWS)
7:30 p.m. Musical Theatre Jazz (ST. MATTHEWS)
8:15 p.m. Pointe Strengthening (ST. MATTHEWS)

WEDNESDAY

10 a.m. Intermediate Ballet (ST. MATTHEWS)
7 p.m. Jazz (All Levels) (ST. MATTHEWS)

THURSDAY

10 a.m. Beginning Ballet (ST. MATTHEWS)
5:15 p.m. Beginning Tap (ST. MATTHEWS)

FRIDAY

5:30 p.m. Gentle Ballet (ST. MATTHEWS)

SATURDAY

9 a.m. Advanced Ballet (DOWNTOWN)
11 a.m. Advanced Tap (ST. MATTHEWS)
11:30 a.m. Introductory Ballet 1 (ST. MATTHEWS)

SUNDAY

10 a.m. Int/Adv Contemporary Modern (DOWNTOWN)
11:15 a.m. Beginning Contemporary Modern (DOWNTOWN)
12:30 p.m. Introductory Ballet 2 (DOWNTOWN)
 2 p.m. Pilates (DOWNTOWN)
As a way to smooth the flow of traffic between classes, we ask that you arrive no earlier than 15 minutes prior to the start of your class.

A GUIDE TO MINDBODY ONLINE

Step 1: Are you synced with Louisville Ballet?
Create an account on Mindbody Online to begin. If you already book other services using the Mindbody App, you can search and favorite "Louisville Ballet" to begin booking our dance & fitness offerings!
PRO TIP: Make sure your phone number is stored on file so you can receive waitlist notifications! If a spot becomes available, please confirm ASAP by answer Y or N to the notification text.

Step 2: View Pricing & Packages
Select "Dance & Fitness Classes" for our standard class packages, applicable to our weekly class offerings. You will also find categories for Master Classes, Wellness Workshops, Spring Collection, and Adult Intensive.

Step 3: View Schedule to see our most updated offerings and reserve your spot!
Please note: the booking and cancellation window will close 2 hours before the start of the class. Drop-ins are not permitted until further notice.

Step 4: Download the FREE Mindbody App from the Apple Store or Google Play for quick and easy access from your smartphone!

UP NEXT ON STAGE

Mary Shelley’s gothic novel is brought to life in an electric new production for Halloween weekend. Exploring the humanity of Dr. Frankenstein’s shocking creation, this moving and emotional interpretation asks the question: in this story of madness, abandonment, and revenge, who is the real monster?