CLASSES RANGING FROM
pre-ballet to pre-professional
Lexington Ballet School provides expert ballet instruction for all ages. Directed by Nancy Dominguez, the school staffs accomplished 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.
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Adult Ballet
Don’t miss our Adult Summer Intensive feature in Pointe Magazine! This is a unique opportunity to ignite the love of ballet. All skill levels are welcome!
Our Adult Summer Intensive includes Pilates, Stretch/conditioning, Ballet Technique and Repertoire. Sample schedule:
5-6pm Conditioning or Pilates
6:15-7:45pm Technique
8-9pm Repertoire
Principal Instructor – Ayako Lloyd
Improves Flexibility
Strengthens Core
It’s Fun!
Adult Ballet Classes meet Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 5:30-7:00PM and Saturdays 11:30 AM-1:00 PM.
WE ARE DIFFERENT
meet our professional instructors
Our school teaches both Vaganova and Balanchine based techniques, developing a well-rounded dancer in multiple styles. In addition, our instructors have been or are professional dancers with careers in ballet.
Class Dress Code
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.
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.
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.
| Class | Leotard |
|---|---|
| Creative Movement | Bloch Pink Tank style number CL5405 |
| Pre-Ballet | Bloch White Tank style number CL5405 |
| Pre-Ballet 2 | Bloch Lavender Tank style number CL5405 |
| Level 1 | Bloch Pastel Blue Tank style number CL5405 |
| Level 2 | Bloch Royal Blue Tank style number CL5405 |
| Level 3 | Bloch Burgundy Tank style number CL5405 |
| Level 4-8 | Bloch Black spaghetti strap style number 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 |
| Adult Classes | Any leotard or yoga/pilates clothes |
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.
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.
We encourage you to shop locally!
Dance Biz stocks all Lexington Ballet uniforms and students receive 10% off.
Use the Amazon link above to support The Lexington Ballet with every purchase.
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.
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."
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.
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.
