Warming up

A proper warm-up helps increase blood flow and prepares your muscles for the movements you will perform in class. As a starting point, try the following three exercises to get your body ready to dance:

1. Side-Lying Clam Shells to strengthen and stabilize

Lie on your side with your knees bent and your feet together. Keeping your feet touching, slowly lift your top knee and lower it back down with control. Repeat on both sides.

Benefits: Activates the gluteal and hip muscles, helping improve hip stability, pelvic control, and alignment for dance movements.

2. Gentle Ab Curls to engage core

Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Gently engage your abdominal muscles and lift your head and shoulders slightly off the floor. Slowly lower back down, keeping the movement controlled.

Benefits: Activates the abdominal muscles, helping support posture, balance, and core stability throughout class.

3. March or Jog in Place to get your blood pumping

Begin by marching gently in place, lifting your knees comfortably and swinging your arms naturally. If appropriate, progress to a light jog to gradually raise your heart rate.

Benefits: Increases heart rate, promotes blood circulation, and raises body temperature to prepare your muscles for more active dance movements.

In the weeks ahead, SAVE THE DATE for: 

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

2. Click here to volunteer at The Louisville Ballet School's Nutcracker gift shop

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

4. Winter Master Class in Introductory and Intermediate/Advanced levels January 5-8, 2027 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at our St. Matthews location

Join us at the barre in 2027 for our Winter Master Class in Ballet with Adult Division Program Manager and Company Artist Ashley Thursby and Louisville Ballet Company Artist Fletcher Barr.

Ashley's Master Class is designed for the Introductory/Beginner level client in the program and will build on technical fundamentals throughout the session. This level will be held at St. Matthews and welcomes all newbies to the studio!

Fletcher's Master Class is designed for the Intermediate/Advanced level client in the program and will include a class that builds throughout the session with focus on dynamic movement.This level will be held at St. Matthews.

Winter Master Class Fee: $125

We cordially invite you to join us for a shift (or two) at The Louisville Ballet School’s Nutcracker Gift Shop!

This is a fun way to get involved, support the school, and spread some holiday cheer. The gift shop is the school’s largest yearly fundraiser and needs many helping hands.

We would love to welcome you to please sign up by clicking this link for any shifts you are kind enough to offer! Happy Nutcracker-ing!

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!

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