Complementary Program
The Complementary Program classes are designed for new and continuing students wishing to create a more dynamic class schedule or supplement their ballet training with elective classes. Complementary Program classes are also open to non-Classical Ballet Program students wishing to explore other styles of movement. Our instructors are qualified to assess a student’s level in class and to make appropriate recommendations upon request. Students enrolled in the Classical Ballet, Academy, Pre-Professional or one Complementary Program class will receive a 25% tuition discount on any additional Complementary Program class(es). Classes are available for ages 6 – 18. Students are placed in class levels according to their age and level of dance experience. Classes are held at the St. Matthews unless marked with a ^ symbol.
Questions? Email Complementary Program Manager, Olivia Eckert, at oeckert@louisvilleballet.org
Class schedule information posted is for the 2024 – 2025 School.
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1 Hour Electives
$275 per semester ($68.75 with 4 Monthly Payments)
| Class | Ages | Ballet Level Equivalent | Day | Time | Instructor |
| Jazz/Tap 1 | Ages 6-8 | Classical Ballet I-II No prior experience needed |
Wednesday | 4:30 – 5:30 pm | Olivia Eckert |
| Jazz/Tap 2 | Ages 7-9 | Classical Ballet II with prior experience Classical Ballet III |
Wednesday | 5:45 – 6:45 pm | Olivia Eckert |
| Jazz 3 | Ages 8-12 | Classical Ballet III with prior experience Classical Ballet IV |
Monday | 6:30 – 7:30 pm | Nicholas Gray |
| Intermediate Tap | Ages 8-12 | Classical Ballet III with prior experience Classical Ballet IV-V This class is offered as a standalone and supplement for Jazz 3 and Musical Theater Jazz 1 classes. |
Thursday | 6:30 – 7:30 pm | Olivia Eckert |
| Musical Theater Jazz 1 | Ages 10-14 | Classical Ballet V-VI | Monday | 7:30 – 8:30 pm | Nicholas Gray |
| Musical Theater Jazz/Tap 2 | Ages 12-16 | Academy 1
Pre-Professional 1 |
Wednesday | 6:30 – 7:30 pm | Daniel Scofield |
| Musical Theater Jazz 3 | Ages 13-18 | Academy 2-3
Pre-Professional 2 |
Wednesday | 7:30 – 8:30 pm | Nicholas Gray |
| Hip Hop 1 | Ages 8-12 | Classical Ballet III-VI | Wednesday | 4:30 – 5:30 pm | BeeBee Patillo |
| Hip Hop 2 | Ages 12-18 | Teen Ballet
Academy 1-3 Pre-Professional 3
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Wednesday | 5:30 – 6:30 pm | BeeBee Patillo |
| Modern 1A | Ages 7-10 | Classical Ballet II-III No prior experience needed |
Tuesday | 6:00 – 7:00 pm | Lauren Frederick |
| Modern 1B | Ages 8-12 | Classical Ballet III with prior experience Classical Ballet IV |
Tuesday | 5:00 – 6:00 pm | Lauren Frederick |
| Modern 2 | Ages 10-14 |
Classical Ballet V-VI |
Wednesday | 6:45 – 7:45 pm | Cecilia Ferguson-Bell |
| Modern 3 | Ages 12-16 |
Academy 1 ~Pre-Professional 1 |
Wednesday | 7:30 – 8:30 pm | Lauren Frederick |
| Modern 4 | Ages 13-18 Pre-req: 2+ years of modern experience |
Academy 2-3 with prior experience ~Pre-Professional 2 |
Wednesday | 6:30 – 7:30 pm | Lauren Frederick |
| Modern 5^ | Ages 14-18, by invitation Pre-req: 3+ years of modern experience |
~Pre-Professional 3-6 | Wednesday | 4:30 – 6:00 pm | Theresa Bautista |
| Contemporary^ | Ages 15-18 | ~Pre-Professional 4-6 | Friday | 4:30 – 6:00 pm | Nicole Caruana |
| Classical Ballet VI Conditioning | Ages 11-15 | **Classical Ballet VI | Monday | 6:45 – 7:45 pm | Jenni Haddy |
| Academy Conditioning | Ages 12-18 | **Academy | Thursday | 5:45 – 6:15 pm | Jenni Haddy |
| Pre-Professional Conditioning^ | Ages 12-18 | ~Pre-Professional 1-6 | Saturday | 9:00 – 9:55 am | Brienne Wiltsie |
^Downtown Studios
~Required classes in Pre-Professional Program, included in Pre-Professional Program tuition.
**Required classes in Classical Ballet VI level and Academy Program, included in Classical Ballet VI and Academy tuition.
Dress Code
The student dress code maintains the tradition and aesthetic of classical ballet and allows instructors to see the full lines of the students’ bodies. As such, all students must wear the required uniform colors and styles. View the Uniform Page for more detailed uniform requirements for each level. Required styles and colors are reasonably priced and will be available for purchase through The Louisville Ballet School.