Weather and Class Update
Class Cancellation Notice – Monday and Tuesday, January 26 & 27
All classes at Kentucky Ballet Theatre are cancelled today and Tuesday, January 26 and 27 due to hazardous road conditions and icy conditions in our parking lot.
We will continue to monitor the situation and will keep families informed regarding future class days. Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Now Offering 4 Different Programs!
Kentucky Ballet Theatre expanded its outreach program model, successfully piloting this program in Lexington with a grant funded by the Junior League of Lexington and foundational support in Pensacola, Florida. Educational opportunities include traditional school visit programs and Nutcracker or other storybook school show programs.
The Collaborative Arts Experience
This two-hour program includes a performance, media presentation, Q & A session, and two hands-on workshop classes taught by the professional dancers and other local theatre and art professionals.
Additionally, educators will receive classroom supplemental materials, which will integrate a classroom learning module coinciding with what the students experience during the program.
Capacity is limited to 150 students for each program and the cost is $10 per student.
For further information email admin@kyballet.com for information regarding CAB Educational Outreach Programs for 2025-26 School Year.
Main Stage Productions School Show Program
The KBT professional company presents 1 - 2 Main Stage productions each season at the Lexington Opera House.
These programs will include a 45-60 minute performance, followed by a Q & A session with interactive student demonstrations.
Teachers from each school attending will also be equipped with educational materials for continued academic learning about the ballet, music and art.
Capacity for this program is 800 students. The cost is $10 per student.
Email admin@kyballet.com for School Show Educational Outreach Program information.
KBT on Tour: Outreach School Visit and School Workshop Program
The third offering is a customized school performance and school visit in which Kentucky Ballet Theatre’s professional company will travel to your school and put on an hour and fifteen minute program. KBT is now accepting “School Visit Inquiries & Reservations” for program dates between September 1 through May 15, 2026
With this choice, we are able to accommodate 200 to 600 students at once and travel to any area of the state.
The program includes performance excerpts from holiday or story book performances -- a Q & A session and some interactive student demonstrations. The company only requires a gym floor or auditorium to carry out this program.
We encourage local arts councils to inquire about what KBT can offer your community. We can tailor a performance from our repertoire for your specific educational needs, or we can create a package including a special performance. Larger schools are encouraged to explore this option.
Additionally, educational materials will be made available for school faculty to implement in the classroom before or after the program.
For further information or to request a program for your school or arts community by emailing
Education and Technology Modules
A "Day of Ballet", an in studio program, at the KBT studios is available for scheduling for 50 or less participants. This program includes ballet history and terminology, observation of the professional company rehearsal, participation in a mini ballet class and short performance to music, and costume and prop discussion.
KBT's Board has artfully crafted integrated classroom learning materials to deepen students educational exposure to dance as well as their visual experience at the theatre. Materials will be sent electronically to teachers preceding the programs to maximize benefit to the students.
Virtual programming can be arranged and tailored to the needs of the school personnel and students with scheduling flexibility. For more information, contact the Kentucky Ballet Theatre via email at admin@kyballet.com or call 859-252-5245.
