The finest in ballet training

Academy photoCombining the strength of the Russian School of dance with the Cuban influence of fluid movement, rhythm, and passion, the Academy of the Kentucky Ballet Theatre provides instruction in the finest of ballet styles.


Academy photoTraining begins with Creative Movement. This teaches the youngest boys and girls the relationship between music and movement.

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Academy photoTeaching continues with serious classical ballet training designed to develop strong technique. Emphasis is placed on development of the entire body to produce a dancer with strength and grace.



Academy photoKBT offers a complete pre-professional curriculum of advanced training and performance opportunities. The program prepares highly qualified students for professional careers in ballet. We offer a unique opportunity to advanced level students to participate at a Corps level, sharing the stage with the professional company in the company productions. Upon graduation, select students may be invited to join the company in our trainee program.

Photos by Larry Neuzel

And there’s more...

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KBT offers a wide range of dance instruction for children and adults. Please call the studio to find out more about these classes:

  • Pas de deux with professional partnering
  • Ballet pre-pointe and pointe
  • Improve your turns and ballet technique (private lessons)
  • Ballet for boys age 3 and older
  • Creative movement for ages 3 and 4
  • Beginning tap and jazz for age 8 and older
  • Adult ballet, beginners
  • Adult ballet, intermediate
  • Salsa with Cuban instructor
  • Highland and National Dances of Scotland with certificated instructor

You can even buy gift certificates!

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