Bluegrass Youth Ballet

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The Stage Begins Here

1. Philosophy

Our non-competitive approach nurtures the whole dancer—body, mind, and spirit—prioritizing well-being over mere movement.

3. Growth

As students progress, they gain confidence, resilience, and a deeper understanding of their own potential—both in the studio and in life.

2. Training

Our curriculum challenges dancers to push past their limits with guided instruction that refines their skills and nurtures artistic expression in every class.

4. Improvement

Through rehearsal, feedback, and performance, our dancers transform. Each step forward is a celebration of dedication and passion.

Our Classes

Cultivating Artistry, Confidence, and Courage

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Classes

Classes have begun, but it’s not too late to enroll! Contact enrollment@bluegrassyouthballet.org today!

Student placement is based on technique, physical development, age, and experience with our curriculum. While age is considered, our experienced faculty place students where they will thrive—prioritizing their physical, emotional, and social well-being.  Bluegrass Youth Ballet is focused on quality instruction and healthy progression, with care for the whole student in mind. New students ages 8 and up, or those returning after time away, must complete an evaluation before enrolling in Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced or Pre-Professional levels. You can contact Kori at enrollment@bluegrassyouthballet.org for more information.

Non-Refundable Annual Registration Fee per dancer: $35 – due at time of registration

Sibling Discount: 15% for the second sibling, 10% for each additional sibling (applies to tuition and registration fees)

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Class Levels

Primary Levels

Early childhood classes introducing ballet technique, rhythm, and expression.
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This 45-minute class meets once a week and captures the joy of dancing in the students. Using playful, creative stories and themes, we begin with basic ballet techniques, conditioning and strengthening exercises, and free-form and structured group movement activities. Ballet vocabulary and class etiquette are introduced in preparation for pre-ballet.  $260/Semester

Morning/Daytime classes

  • Monday 1:00 – 1:45 PM or
  • Friday 9:00 – 9:45 AM or
  • Saturday 9:15 – 10:00 AM

Evening classes

  • Monday 4:15 – 5:00 or
  • Tuesday 4:00 – 4:45 or
  • Tuesday 4:45 – 5:30 or
  • Thursday 4:45 – 5:30

Pre-Ballet classes are one hour and meet once a week. The class more closely follows the structure of a ballet technique class but still allows for using the students’ imaginations. The class begins with conditioning exercises with a creative theme to stretch and strengthen their muscles. Students will become familiar with the ballet barre and ballet terminology, body placement, class etiquette, and musicality. $300/Semester

Pre-Ballet A (5/6-year-old dancer or first-year dancer)

  • Monday 5:00 – 6:00 or
  • Wednesday 4:00 – 5:00 or
  • Wednesday 4:30 – 5:30 or
  • Wednesday 5:00 – 6:00 or
  • Friday 4:00 – 5:00 PM or
  • Saturday 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Pre-Ballet B (6/7/8-year-old or second-year dancer)

  • Monday 6:00 – 7:00 or
  • Wednesday 6:00 – 7:00 or
  • Thursday 5:30 – 6:30 or
  • Friday 5:00 – 6:00 or
  • Saturday 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Elementary Levels

Builds strong foundations with increased technique, control, and terminology.
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Elementary A is designed for students with previous dance experience who have completed Pre-Ballet 2. This class meets 1 hour, twice a week.  $535/Semester

Elementary A

  • Group 1: Monday 4:30 – 5:30 & Wednesday 4:30 – 5:30 or
  • Group 2: Tuesday 4:00 – 5:00 & Thursday 4:30 – 5:30 or
  • Group 3: Tuesday 5:30 – 6:30  & Thursday 4:30 – 5:30

Elementary B is designed for students with previous dance experience who have completed Elementary A. This class meets for 1.25 hours, twice a week $620/Semester

Elementary B

  •  Tuesday 4:15 – 5:30 & Friday 4:15 – 5:30 or
  •  Monday 4:15 – 5:30 & Wednesday 4:15 – 5:30

Elementary C is designed for students with previous dance experience who have completed Elementary B. This class meets for 1.5 hours, twice a week.  $710/Semester

Elementary C

  •  Monday 4:00 – 5:30 & Wednesday 4:00 – 5:30 or
  •  Tuesday 5:00 – 6:30 & Friday 4:30 – 6:00

 

Contemporary A ($150/Semester) Optional & Encouraged

  • Wednesday 6:30 – 7:15

Intermediate Levels

Advanced Intermediate level featuring full pointe work and multiple sessions.
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Intermediate A Ballet is a 90-minute class that meets three days a week and consists of technique, pre-pointe, and conditioning.  $855/Semester

Intermediate A

  • Tuesday 4:30-6:00, Friday 4:30 – 6:00 & Saturday 9:30 – 11:00 AM or
  • Tuesday 6:30 – 8:00, Wednesday 5:30 – 7:00, Friday 4:30 -6:00

Contemporary A ($150/Semester) Optional & Encouraged

  • Wednesday 6:30 – 7:15

Intermediate B Ballet is a 90-minute class that meets four days a week and consists of technique, pre-pointe/pointe, and conditioning.  $900/Semester

Intermediate B

  • Tuesday 5:30 -7:00 , Friday 5:00 – 6:30, Saturday 9:30 – 11:00 AM or
  • Tuesday 6:30 – 8:00, Wednesday 5:30 – 7:00, Friday 5:00 – 6:30

Contemporary B ($150/Semester) Optional & Encouraged

  • Wednesday 7:15 – 8:00

Intermediate C Ballet is a 90-minute class that meets four days a week and consists of technique, pointe, and conditioning.  $945/Semester

Intermediate C

  • Tuesday 7:00 – 8:30, Wednesday 5:30 -7:00, Friday 6:00 – 7:30 & Saturday 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Contemporary B ($150/Semester) 

  • Wednesday 7:15 – 8:00 PM

Advanced Levels

Intensive five‑day weekly training emphasizing technique, pointe, variations, performance.
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  • Monday 5:30 – 7:00 (Technique)
  • Wednesday 7:00 – 8:30 (Pointe)
  • Thursday 5:30 – 7:00 (Pointe)
  • Friday 7:00 – 8:30 (Technique)
  • Saturday 9:30 – 11:00 AM (Pointe)

Contemporary C 

  • Wednesday 5:30 – 6:30
  • Thursday 4:30 – 5:30
  • Monday 5:30 – 7:00 (Technique)
  • Wednesday 7:00 – 8:30 (Pointe)
  • Thursday 5:30 – 7:00 (Technique)
  • Friday 6:30 – 8:00 (Variations)
  • Saturday 11:00 – 12:30 (Pointe)

Contemporary C

  • Wednesday 5:30 – 6:30
  • Thursday 4:30 – 5:30

Pre-Professional Levels

Elite training by invitation only preparing students for professional careers.
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Pre – Professional Group 1

  • Monday 5:30 – 7:00 (Technique)
  • Tuesday 7:30 – 9:00 (Pointe)
  • Wednesday 7:00 – 8:30 (Variations)
  • Thursday 5:30 – 7:00 (Technique)
  • Saturday 11:00 – 12:30 (Pointe)

Pas de Deux – Partnering

  • Wednesday 8:30 – 9:15

Contemporary C

  • Wednesday 5:30 – 6:30
  • Thursday 4:30 – 5:30

Pre- Professional Group 2

  • Monday 5:30 – 7:00 (Technique)
  • Tuesday 6:00 – 7:30 (Pointe)
  • Wednesday 7:00 – 8:30 (Variations)
  • Thursday 5:30 – 7:00 (Technique)
  • Saturday 11:00 – 12:30 (Pointe)

Pas de Deux

  • Wednesday 8:30 – 9:15

Contemporary C

  • Wednesday 5:30 – 6:30
  • Thursday 4:30 – 5:30

Pre – Professional Group 3

  • Monday 5:30 – 7:00 (Technique)
  • Tuesday 7:30 – 8:00 (Pointe)
  • Wednesday 7:00 – 8:30 (Variations)
  • Thursday 5:30 – 7:00 (Technique)
  • Saturday 11:00 – 12:30 (Pointe)

Pas de Deux

  • Wednesday 8:30 – 9:15

Contemporary C

  • Wednesday 5:30 – 6:30
  • Thursday 4:30 – 5:30

Boys Levels

Specialized conditioning and turn/jump training tailored for male ballet students.
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Boys enrolled in Elementary A – Elementary C with previous ballet experience are encouraged to join our boys’ ballet class that meets 1 hour, once a week. This class will be in addition to their regular ballet level.

Boys A

  • Tuesday 4:15 – 5:15

Boys enrolled in Intermediate A – Intermediate C are encouraged to join our boys’ ballet class that meets 1 hour, once a week.  This class can replace one of your weekly ballet classes.

Boys B

  • Friday 6:00 – 7:00

Boys enrolled in our Advanced and Pre-Professional levels may join our advanced boys’ ballet class, Boys C, which meets once a week in addition to Pas de Deux/ Partnering . By invitation only

Boys C

  • Friday 7:15 – 8:30

Pas de Deux / Partnering

  • Wednesday 8:30 – 9:15

Contemporary

Additional weekly class for older students focusing on modern and contemporary movement.
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Dancers enrolled in Elementary C and Intermediate A are encouraged to join our Contemporary A class, which meets weekly for 45 minutes.  This class will be in addition to their regular ballet classes.  $150/Semester

Contemporary A

  • Wednesday 6:30 – 7:15 at Ballroom House (312 Southland Drive – walkable to BYBs studios)

Dancers enrolled in Intermediate B and Intermediate C are encouraged to join our Contemporary B class, which meets weekly for 1 hour.  This class will be in addition to their regular ballet classes.  $150/Semester

Contemporary B

  • Wednesday 7:15 – 8:15 at Ballroom House (312 Southland Drive – walkable to BYBs studios)

Dancers enrolled in our Advanced levels are strongly encouraged to join our Contemporary C class, which meets weekly for 45 minutes.  Dancers enrolled in our Pre-Professional levels must join our Contemporary C class, which meets weekly for 1 hour. This class will be in addition to their regular ballet classes and is included in their tuition.

Contemporary C

  • Tuesday 6:00 – 7:00 at Ballroom House (312 Southland Drive – walkable to BYB’s studios)
  • Wednesday 5:30 – 6:30 at Ballroom House (312 Southland Drive – walkable to BYBs studios)
  • Thursday 4:30 – 5:30

Open Division

Flexible entry‑point classes for newcomers or returning dancers of all ages.
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Meets One days per week | 60 minutes
$300 per semester

Ballet 1 is designed for dancers ages eight and older who are returning to ballet after a long break or starting ballet training at a later age. This class meets twice weekly to build a strong foundation in ballet technique.

Ballet 1

  • Tuesday | 6:30 – 7:30 pm | Studio 4 | Keturah Cook

This class is designed for dancers who have completed our beginning-level course and want to continue training.   This class meets for 1.25 hours, twice a week.  $710/Semester

Ballet 2

  • Tuesday 7:30 – 8:45 & Thursday 6:30 – 7:45
Adult Classes at BYB

All adult classes are $10/hour. Check in by scanning the QR code when you arrive at class and monthly charges post to your GoMotion account. To set up your GoMotion Account, contact enrollment@bluegrassyouthballet.org

Adult Beginning Ballet | 75 min- For new or returning adult dancers. Focus on basic technique, alignment, and musicality.

  • Mon | 7:30–8:45 pm | Studio 4 | Brianna Mullins

  • Fri | 6:00–7:15 pm | Studio 4 | Brianna Mullins

 

Adult Intermediate / Advanced Ballet | 90 min - For adults with prior ballet experience. Focus on technique, strength, and artistry.

  • Tue | 7:30–9:00 pm | Ballroom House | Chuck Bronson

 

Adult Contemporary | 75 min - Modern, lyrical, and contemporary movement for all levels.

  • Fri | 7:30–8:45 pm | Studio 5 | Brianna Mullins

 

Adult Ballet Barre Fitness | 60 min - Ballet-based workout to improve posture, strength, and flexibility. No ballet experience needed.

  • Wed | 7:30–8:30 pm | Studio 4 | Brianna Mullins

  • Fri | 10:00–11:00 am | Studio 1 | Brianna Mullins

 

Jazz Funk Fitness / Zumba | 60 min - High-energy cardio class with fun, easy-to-follow choreography.

  • Sat | 9:00–10:00 am | Studio 3 | Brianna Mullins

Experience the Magic of Ballet

Our students train with purpose—and it all comes to life on stage. From seasonal showcases to full-length productions, performances are a vital part of our programs. Come experience the joy, discipline, and creativity of BYB students in action.

Performances
Testimonials

What People Say

BYB is not just dance classes. It is truly a community. It is a support system. Raising children in today’s world is hard and often feels lonely. We have always been impressed by the effort BYB puts forth to bridge the gaps our society has built in terms of economics, race, body type or size, different levels of ability, and cultural differences, and gender.
A BYB Family
A BYB Family
I still find the input and opinions of my former teachers valuable, and whenever I’m back in Lexington I always make a point to take a ballet class at BYB. It’s so fun to watch this organization that shaped who I am today continue to grow and flourish, and I’m excited for what the future holds for BYB.
Alumni
Alumni
At BYB our family has found an incredible community of people from so many different backgrounds, and we all come together to support our children, their fantastic ballet education and the phenomenal productions. We are proud to be a part of a place that puts such an emphasis on respect, kindness, and inclusivity.
A BYB Family
A BYB Family
[We love] the inclusive culture, top notch instruction, the performances are optional. It feels like a family, and safe!
A BYB Family
A BYB Family
We LOVE BYB and are so grateful to have found this studio! We love the fun and loving and still focused instruction for the girls. We love the diversity of dancers. We love performances without competition.
A BYB Family
A BYB Family
We love how BYB supports the healthy development of the dancers in ways that reach far beyond the studio.
A BYB Family
A BYB Family
Our family is not alone in making this commitment to drive long distances to bring our kids to Bluegrass Youth Ballet. We know other dancers (adults and children alike) who are now making the weekly commute from Louisville, and several families commute daily from Richmond, Frankfort, and Berea. Excellence in training may have initially brought us all here, but it is the excellence of character and community that keeps our children firmly rooted in their BYB home and gives them the wings to fly.
Family of Alumni
Family of Alumni
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