Lexington Ballet School
Lexington Ballet School provides expert ballet instruction for all ages. The school staffs accomplished teachers and professional dancers for all class levels. Professionalism, respect, discipline and creativity are hallmarks of the school.
Lexington Ballet School was founded as part of Lexington Ballet Company in 1974. Both the school and company serve the central Kentucky area as an arts and education nonprofit. All ages and abilities are welcome. Scholarships are available for students who demonstrate financial need.
Class Dress Code
Why class uniforms?
Dance attire is designed to allow comfortable movement without distraction. This also enables instructors to see the dancers' positions and movement in order to assist with corrections. All youth classes held at the Lexington Ballet ArtsPlace Studios have a designated class uniform.
Dress Code for Girls & Ladies
Girls and ladies are required to wear their class uniform leotard (see below), pink ballet tights, pink ballet shoes (canvas split-sole), and their hair secured in a bun.
Creative Movement (Bloch Pink Tank #CL5405)
Pre-Ballet (Bloch White Tank #CL5405)
Pre-Ballet 2 (Bloch Lavender Tank #CL5405)
Level 1 (Bloch Pastel Blue Tank #CL5405)
Level 2 (Bloch Royal Blue Tank #CL5405)
Level 3 (Bloch Burgundy Tank #CL5405)
Level 4-8 (Bloch Black spaghetti strap #M207LD)
Summer Intensive (Any leotard brand, style or color)
Open Classes (Any leotard brand, style or color)
Ashland Elementary Classes (Comfortable clothes or any leotard or shorts)
Sayre School Classes (Any black leotard brand or style)
Dress Code for Boys & Men
Boys and men are required to wear a fitted plain white shirt, black tights or bike shorts, white socks, white or black technique shoes, and hair combed away from the face.
Dress Code for Adults
Students attending the adult open classes may wear any comfortable athletic wear appropriate for dance, yoga, or pilates. Ballet shoes are recommended although socks may be worn as a substitute.
Class Policy for all students
Remove warm-up before class. For safety, no jewelry or safety pins. Stud earrings only. Street clothes must be worn outside the studio. Uniform must be neat and clean.
Dance Biz stocks all Lexington Ballet uniforms and students receive 10% off.
Scholarships
Our mission is to educate anyone who has a passion and desire for dance! To that end, we offer several scholarships to support aspiring artists with financial constraints to pursue their dreams. Please contact us with questions about our scholarship programs.
Kathryn Christine Moody Scholarship
This scholarship is given in honor of Kathryn Christine Moody. It was established by the Moody Family in 2016. This need-based scholarship is awarded to Lexington Ballet students who exemplify Kathryn's passion for dance and have demonstrated ballet talent. "With the passing of our sweet little dancer, we know that there are others who have the talents to share but whose families are not able to provide the stage for them to shine. Kathryn loved every part of her ballet experience and loved the dancers she danced with every day. We would like to honor her with this scholarship in her name for any dancer who is in need of support during their training."
Lexington Ballet School Scholarship
The Lexington Ballet has need-based scholarship opportunities for students in all of our youth programs. 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.
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 need-based scholarship is granted on an annual basis by the generosity of the Durborow Family.