The Lexington Ballet is committed to developing life skills through creative and educational programs.
These programs are designed to inspire a greater appreciation for dance and introduce participants to the culture, music, and health benefits of this art form.
The Lexington Ballet's Outreach Programs provide inspirational arts education opportunities. With a generous grant from the W Paul and Lucille Caudill Little Foundation, we reached more than 3,000 young people last year at schools and community centers. The ballet company visits the schools for demonstrations and experienced instructors lead student workshops.
The 2012 Program has been updated and visits to more than 15 schools in Fayette, Scott, and Franklin county are planned.
Join the fun and schedule a workshop at your Title I school, 859-233-3925, info@lexingtonballet.org
Charitable Alliances
Working together, non-profits can expand their services to the community and stretch limited donations to their maximum potential. The Lexington Ballet is pleased to be sharing with the following organizations.
This scholarship is given in honor of Hannah Marguerite Thompson, a daughter, granddaughter, sister, friend and beautiful dancer; this scholarship will be awarded to a young girl in pre-ballet age 5 to 7 at the
Lexington Ballet.In the spirit of a lively young girl whose bright smile, infectious laugh, and love of family came through in her dance, we pass forward her gift to other young dancers with that same passion for life.One of Hannah’s favorite things to do was listen to music and to dance.Despite her young age, Hannah’s adoration of music crossed all boundaries and genres from Elton John and U2 to Frank Sinatra and Beethoven.Over the course of her illness, Hannah was concerned that she was no longer a good dancer, but when her parents assured her that she could dance, she would summon her energy when the music played and dance with the same animation and spirit as before she was sick.Hannah enlivened the world around her and those lucky enough to share her stage.
This scholarship is given on an annual basis and includes uniform fees.
The Durborow Family Scholarship
This scholarship is available to a student who is interested in beginning or pursuing a Creative Movement class with the
Lexington Ballet.Applicants for this program are selected by the Durborow Family and must be 3 to 4 years of age with a strong interest in building on dance basics in an environment which is age appropriate, fun and nurturing.
The scholarship is granted on an annual basis by the generosity of the Durborow Family.
The Lexington Ballet School Scholarship
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Lexington Ballet has scholarship opportunities for students in our performing levels 1-8.Each applicant is considered by three criteria; merit, financial need and desire to dance.Applicants for this scholarship are awarded up to 90% of annual tuition based on the total score of each of the criteria.
First International Dance Exchange scholarships
Last August, Artist Director Luis Dominguez, was invited to participate at the First International Dance Exchange in Merida, Yucatan Mexico. The event was in honor of Luis's ballet instructor, Sonia Castenada. Luis was unable to attend but the The Lexington Ballet was able to offer three full student scholarships to the 2011 Summer Intensive in Lexington, KY. We are thrilled to have these girls visiting us this summer and taking class with our local students. It is a wonderful opportunity for both schools to share experiences and for the students to see first hand how ballet is common across languages and cultures.
The Lexington Ballet celebrates the strength, vitality, and grace of all women.
Walk, Run, or Dance! (Tutus are optional)
Or pledge your support for the best legs in town and leave all the work to us.
All proceeds donated will support Susan G Komen for the Cure.
Children's Sugarplum Showcase of Music Art, and& More!
The Lexington Ballet's Sugarplum and her Nutcracker friends will at the Sugarplum Showcase.
Get into the true joy of the holidays with KHAKY's first "Sugarplum Showcase" featuring children's choirs, our Tiny Tannenbaum trees decorated by area students, and more. Bring a canned good or other food item to donate to God's pantry to help us restock their shelves!
The Shops at Lexington Center & Lexington Convention Center
Countdown to Kindergarten - June 9, 2012
Saturday, June 9
10:00am-12:00pm
161 North Mill St.
Dance into Kindergarten Workshop
Participate in a fun lecture demonstration by professional ballet dancers. All children love to dance, now they can come for their first lesson in this art form. The professional dancers will interact, guide, and encourage the students.
Child in Countdown to Kindergarten T-shirt and one parent get in free.
Optional donation for siblings or other adults to attend.
Angelina Ballerina Story Time - August 3, 2011
Dancers from the Lexington Ballet will share a special story time.
