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

Registration Opening for Current Students July 6, 2026.

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)

Event Calendar

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.

Monday 1:00 - 1:45 pmStudio 4Brianna Mullins
Monday 4:15 - 5:00 pmStudio 4Elizabeth Stubbs
Tuesday 4:00 - 4:45 pmStudio 4Brianna Mullins
Tuesday 4:45 - 5:30 pmStudio 4Brianna Mullins
Thursday 4:00 - 4:45 pmStudio 4Brianna Mullins
Thursday 4:45 - 5:30 pmStudio 4Elizabeth Stubbs
Friday 9:00 - 9:45 amStudio 4Brianna Mullins
Saturday 9:15 - 10:00 amStudio 4Adahli Corn
*TUITION PER SEMESTER $275   

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.

PRE-BALLET A (age 5/6, first-year primary students) 

 

Monday 5:00 - 6:00 pmStudio 4Elizabeth Stubbs
Wednesday4:00 - 5:00 pmStudio 4Elizabeth Stubbs
Thursday5:30 - 6:30 pmStudio 4Elizabeth Stubbs
Friday4:00 - 5:00 pmStudio 4Brianna Mullins
Saturday10:00 - 11:00 amStudio 4Adahli Corn 
*TUITION PER SEMESTER $315   
PRE-BALLET B (age 6/7, second year primary students)            
PRE-BALLET B (age 6/7, second year primary students)
  One class per week
Monday6:00 - 7:00 pmStudio 4Elizabeth Stubbs
Wednesday4:30 - 5:30 pmStudio 5Adalhi Corn
Wednesday5:00 - 6:00 pmStudio 4Elizabeth Stubbs
Thursday4:30 - 5:30 pmStudio 3Adalhi Aranda
Friday5:00 - 6:00 pmStudio 4Brianna Mullins
Saturday11:00 - 12:00 pmStudio 4Adalhi Corn
*TUITION PER SEMESTER $315   


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.  

ELEMENTARY A1 (Option 1)  Two classes per week
Monday4:30 - 5:30 pmStudio 3Gretchen Gunther
Wednesday4:30 - 5:30 pmStudio 3Gretchen Gunther
ELEMENTARY A2 (Option 2)  Two classes per week
Tuesday 4:15 - 5:15 pmStudio 5Nancy Dominguez 
Friday4:00 - 5:00 pmStudio 1Adahli Aranda
ELEMENTARY A3 (Option 3)  Two classes per week
Tuesday5:30 - 6:30 pmStudio 4Gretchen Gunther
Thursday4:30 - 5:30 pmStudio 5Gretchen Gunther
*TUITION PER SEMESTER $560   

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.

ELEMENTARY B1 (Option 1)  Two classes per week
Tuesday 4:15 - 5:30 pmStudio 2Gretchen Gunther 
Friday4:15 - 5:30 pmStudio 2Gretchen Gunther 
ELEMENTARY B2 (Option 2)  Two classes per week
Monday 4:15 - 5:30 pmStudio 2Adalhi Aranda
Wednesday4:15 - 5:30 pmStudio 2Adalhi Aranda
ELEMENTARY B3 (Option 3)  Two classes per week
Tuesday 5:15 - 6:30 pmStudio 5Nancy Dominguez 
Thursday4:15 - 5:30 pmStudio 2Nancy Dominguez 
*TUITION PER SEMESTER $645   

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.  

ELEMENTARY C1 (Option 1)  Two classes per week
Monday4:00 - 5:30 pmStudio 5Nancy Dominguez
Wednesday4:00 - 5:30 pmStudio 1Chuck Bronson
ELEMENTARY C2 (Option 2)  Two classes per week
Tuesday 4:30 - 6:00 pmStudio 1Reynaldo Vergara
Friday4:30 - 6:00 pmStudio 3Ella Dale
*TUITION PER SEMESTER $ 740   

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. 

INTERMEDIATE A1   Three classes per week
Tuesday5:00 - 6:30 pmStudio 3Ella Dale
Friday4:30 - 6:00 pmStudio 5Chuck Bronson
Saturday 9:30 - 11:00 amStudio 5Nancy Dominguez
INTERMEDIATE A2   Three classes per week
Tuesday6:30 - 8:00 pmStudio 3Ella Dale
Wednesday 5:30 - 7:00 pmStudio 3Adalhi Corn 
Friday - Pre-Pointe5:30 - 7:00 pmStudio 2Gretchen Gunther
*TUITION PER SEMESTER $890   

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

INTERMEDIATE B1  Four classes per week
Tuesday 5:30 - 7:00 pmStudio 2Chuck Bronson
Wednesday5:30 - 7:00 pmStudio 2Gretchen Gunther
Friday5:00 - 6:30 pmStudio 1Adahli Aranda
Saturday11:00 - 12:00 pmStudio 2Chuck Bronson
INTERMEDIATE B2  Four classes per week
Tuesday 6:30 - 8:00 pmStudio 5Gretchen Gunther
Wednesday5:30 - 7:00 pmStudio 5Nancy Dominguez
Thursday7:00 - 8:30 pmStudio 5Nancy Dominguez
Friday5:00 - 6:30 pmStudio 1Adahli Aranda
*TUITION PER SEMESTER $935   

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

INTERMEDIATE C   Four classes per week
Tuesday 7:00 - 8:30 pmStudio 2Chuck Bronson 
Wednesday Pointe 5:30 - 7:00 pmStudio 1Adahli Aranda 
Friday - Pointe6:00 - 7:30 pmStudio 3Nancy Dominguez 
Saturday12:00 - 1:30 pmStudio 3Gretchen Gunther
*TUITION PER SEMESTER $985   

Advanced Levels

Intensive five‑day weekly training emphasizing technique, pointe, variations, performance.
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Advanced A  Five classes per week
Monday Pointe5:30 - 7:00 pmStudio 5Adalhi Corn
Wednesday 7:00 - 8:45 pmStudio 1Reynaldo Vergara
Thursday - Pointe5:30 - 7:00 pmStudio 5Nancy Dominguez 
Friday7:00 -  8:30 pmStudio 2Gretchen Gunther
Saturday - Pointe 11:00 - 12:30 pmStudio 5Adahli Aranda 
ADVANCED B  Five classes per week
Monday Pointe5:30 - 7:00 pmStudio 3Gretchen Gunther
Wednesday 7:00 - 8:45 pmStudio 1Reynaldo Vergara
Thursday - Pointe5:30 - 7:00 pmStudio 3Adalhi Aranda 
Friday - Variations 6:30 - 8:00 pm Studio 1Ella Dale 
Saturday9:30 - 11:00 amStudio 2Chuck Bronson
*TUITION PER SEMESTER $1340   

Pre-Professional Levels

Elite training by invitation only preparing students for professional careers.
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PRE-PROFESSIONAL 1  Five classes per week *
Monday - Pointe 5:30 - 7:00 pmStudio 2Chuck Bronson
Tuesday - Ballet & Contemporary6:00 - 8:00 pmStudio 1Jeanna Klevene
Wednesday - Conditioning & Variations 7:00 - 8:45 pmStudio 3Adahli Corn 
Thursday5:30 - 7:00 pmStudio 1Gretchen Gunther
Saturday - Pointe9:30 -11:00 am Studio 1Gretchen Gunther
PRE-PROFESSIONAL 2  Five classes per week *
Monday - Pointe 5:30 - 7:00 pmStudio 1Adalhi Aranda
Tuesday - Ballet & Contemporary6:00 - 8:00 pmStudio 1Jeanna Klevene
Wednesday - Conditioning & Variations 7:00 - 8:45 pmStudio 5Nancy Dominguez
Thursday5:30 - 7:00 pmStudio 1Gretchen Gunther
Saturday - Pointe11:00 - 12:30 pm Studio 1Nancy Dominguez
PRE-PROFESSIONAL 3  Five classes per week *
Monday - Pointe 5:30 - 7:00 pmStudio 1Adalhi Aranda
Tuesday - Ballet & Contemporary6:00 - 8:00 pmStudio 1Jeanna Klevene
Wednesday - Conditioning & Variations 7:00 - 8:45 pmStudio 2Gretchen Gunther
Thursday5:30 - 7:00 pmStudio 2Chuck Bronson 
Saturday - Pointe11:00 - 12:30 pm Studio 1Nancy Dominguez
*TUITION PER SEMESTER $1340   

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 One class per week
Tuesday4:00 - 5:00 pmStudio 3Chuck Bronson

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 BOne class per week
Monday4:15 pm - 5:30 pmStudio 1Chuck Bronson

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 & PARTNERING (by invitation only)One class per week
Wednesday - Partnering 6:00 - 7:00 pmStudio 4Chuck Bronson
Wednesday 7:00 - 8:15 pmStudio 4Chuck Bronson
*INCLUDED IN TUITION   

Open Division Contemporary

Additional weekly contemporary classes
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 One class per week
Saturday11:00 - 12:00 pmStudio 3Brianna Mullins
*TUITION PER SEMESTER $160   

 

CONTEMPORARY B (Open to Inter B & C)One class per week
Saturday10:00 - 11:00 amStudio 3Brianna Mullins
*TUITION PER SEMESTER $160   

 

Contemporary C (Open to Adv)One class per week
Thursday5:00 - 5:30 pmStudio 1Brianna Mullins
*INCLUDED IN TUITION   

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

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 (ages 9+, first year students) two classes per week
Tuesday 6:30 - 7:30 pmStudio 4Keturah Cook
Thursday6:30 - 7:30 pmStudio 4Elizabeth Stubbs 
*TUITION PER SEMESTER $560   

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.  

Ballet 2 (second year students) Two classes per week
Tuesday 7:30 - 8:45 pmStudio 4Keturah Cook
Friday7:15 - 8:30 pmStudio 4Keturah Cook
*TUITION PER SEMESTER $740   
Adult Classes at BYB

All adult classes are $15 per class 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   
Friday 6:00 - 7:15 pmStudio 4Brianna Mullins
75 Min Class - $18.75   
    
ADULT INTERMEDIATE/ ADV BALLET   
Friday6:00 - 7:30 pmStudio 5Chuck Bronson
90 Min Class - $22.50   
    
ADULT BALLET BARRE FITNESS    
Monday7:15 - 8:30 pmStudio 4Brianna Mullins
Friday10:00 - 11:00 am Studio 3Brianna Mullins

75 Min Class - $18.75

60 Min Class -

$15

   
    
Zumba   
Saturday9:00 - 10:00 amStudio 3Brianna Mullins
60 Min Class - $15   
    
ADULT CONTEMPORARY   
Friday7:30 - 8:45 pmStudio 5Brianna Mullins
75 Min Class - $18.75   
    

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
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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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