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Dance 502
4.2 ★★★★☆ 26 Google reviews · Ballet school in Louisville, Kentucky
Plan your first class
- Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
- Ages classes for ages 2–11 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (502) 425-7710
- Website & schedule dance502.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9:30–11 AM |
| Sunday | 4–5 PM |
The programs they offer
“My daughter is currently enrolled in one of the toddler beginner classes, and we couldn’t be happier.”
“My daughter is currently enrolled in one of the toddler beginner classes, and we couldn’t be happier.”
What families & students say
“The studio has always been big on teaching proper technique and that is a huge plus these days.”
“The older students were not only talented but also incredibly positive and encouraging toward the younger dancers and their peers.”
“Dance 502 has great opportunities such as the nutcracker in the winter, competition teams in the spring, and a recital in the summer.”
“Highly recommend the adult classes.”
From the reviews
My daughter and I have been a part of the Dance 502 family from the first day the doors opened. The instructors are not only my daughter’s teachers, but mentors and like family. The studio is filled with knowledge, as all the instructors and former dancers and some still dance today.
Highly recommend the adult classes. I've been taking the adult ballet and have found it to be a wonderful class. The instructor, Ben, has a way of keeping it simple but still making sure that we have actually danced before we left.
My daughter is currently enrolled in one of the toddler beginner classes, and we couldn’t be happier. She looks forward to class every week and is truly enjoying her first experience with dance. The instructors are patient, engaging, and clearly passionate about what they do.
My toddler has been here for almost a year now and we love it! All of the instructors have been fantastic (their patience for a group of rambunctious 2-3 year olds is a super power in and of itself). My daughter asks every day if we can go to dance and is so excited when the answer is yes.
Adult ballet at Dance 502
Dance 502 runs classes for grown-ups — confirmed on their own site. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.
Your first ballet class at Dance 502
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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