Class Schedule

We are currently enrolling for spring classes.

Stop by to observe (no appointment necessary) or call to find out more information. 502-896-4544

Class Descriptions

BALLET

Ballet is the basis for all dance styles, and greatly improves body alignment, strength, poise, and control. 

Our classes include exercises at the barre, in the center, and across the floor to build musicality and performance skills. 

Dancers wanting to increase their technical ability in order to prepare for more advanced placement should

participate in ballet and jazz technique. These classes are required for competitive team members. 

Jazz technique

Our jazz technique classes are designed to improve dance style, flexibility, and strength. Classes begin with a full warm-up and stretch and

progress into across-the-floor exercises and combinations.  Dancers enrolled only in ballet or technique classes do not learn a routine for the spring recital. We recommend a recreational or competitive class if you want to participate in recital.

 Recreational Hip Hop and Jazz

Hip hop classes are very popular because of their street-style choreography and limited technique

and experience requirements. Beginner dancers will appreciate the fun and playful class environment.

Students learn age appropriate and up-to-date choreography as seen on music videos and TV.

Also incorporated in this class are the most fun elements of jazz such as leaps and turns, taught using

proper ballet technique.  These recreational classes perform in the spring recital for family and friends.

Creative Movement

Young dancers are given the opportunity to express themselves in a nurturing, non-competitive environment

with our creative movement program especially for preschool age children. Classes include basic tap and

ballet techniques, as well as creative movement to encourage development in large motor skills, rhythm,

spatial awareness, and much more. Fun, age appropriate music and singing are used to develop strong,

self-confident dancers. Each dancer is awarded with a sticker or coloring page after each class for their

participation. These classes learn a ballet and tap routine to perform in the spring recital for family and friends.

Children who participate only in summer classes do not learn a routine.

Recreational Jazz and Tap

Just want to dance for the fun of it? These classes focus on teaching basic skills in the classic disciplines

of tap and jazz to beginner level dancers. Classes include a short warm-up, floor progressions,

and routine choreography. To improve choreography retention and technique, dancers participating in

these classes may also take ballet and jazz technique classes. Ballet /Jazz/ tap combo classes are

recreational and participate in the spring recital for family and friends.  Dancers who participate in summer only

do not learn choreography for recital.

All-Star Competitive Teams
This program is a fun and rewarding way to expand technical and performance skills while obtaining

positive feedback from professional dancers and choreographers.  Dancers compete against other

private studios in the region, as well as on the national level.  All Star Team members are provided opportunities to

travel, perform at local community events, and practice positive team sportsmanship and leadership in the classroom. 

Dancers wanting to compete must tryout each year during the summer to be placed on a variety of All-Star teams. 

Competitive team members must agree to participate from August to July, and are expected to attend

all classes and events.  Dancers must have a minimum of one year of experience , as well as a desire to make dance a

priority.  To learn more, click on the link below.

Learn more about competitive teams…CLICK HERE!

Monthly Tuition Calculator

Tuition F.A.Q.

How do I calculate my monthly tuition?

Tuition is paid per household, not per dancer.  To calculate your tuition, total the number of hours that your dancer(s) takes

per week and see corresponding tuition. 

When is tuition due?

Tuition is due by the 7th of each month regardless of holidays, vacations, or absence.

Is there a late fee?

There is a late payment fee of $10 applied to accounts not paid by the 7th of the month.

Does Absolute Dance give refunds?

Refunds are only available if a class is cancelled by the instructor and no makeup class is scheduled.  Registration fees, costume fees, competition fees, recital fees, and All-Star fees are NOT refundable.

What happens if my check is returned?

There is a $25 fee for all returned checks.

What is the registration fee?

Depending on when you register, you will pay a registration fee of either $30 (if you register between August-January) or $15 (if you register between February-July).  You will be required to re-register every August. Each household only pays one registration fee despite the number of dancers enrolled.

Does Absolute Dance accept credit cards?

We accept cash or checks ONLY, which can be made payable to Absolute Dance.

Mail Payments To:

Absolute Dance Studio

3900 Shelbyville Rd. Ste. 16

Louisville, Ky. 40207

Dress Code

Important Dates

INDEPENDENCE DAY- NO CLASSES

LABOR DAY NO DANCE CLASSES SCHEDULED

HALLOWEEN- CLOSED AT 5:30PM

JCPS THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY (WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY)-NO CLASSES

JCPS HOLIDAY BREAK- NO CLASSES

JCPS SPRING BREAK- NO CLASSES

These dates are figured into your monthly tuition, which is the same each month. Absolute Dance pro-rates tuition only if a dancer begins in the middle of the month.

Recital

Recital will be held at the Ursuline Arts Center on May 20, 2012.

Each year our recreational and competitive classes participate in the spring recital showcase to demonstrate routines for family and friends.  The show is FREE for all audience members. 

Each family is responsible for paying a showcase fee (due in the spring), which includes the recital package:

Recital Package

$95 per student ($15 per additional sibling-includes second trophy)

-Free unlimited guests

-1 Trophy (additional trophies may be ordered)

-Program

-1 Recital DVD (extra DVDs may be ordered)

Costume

Costumes range in price between $50 and $80. Costumes for recital routines will be chosen in the fall. Full payment is

made during the months of December/January. Each dancer will be measured for any costumes assigned to the

class for the recital showcase during the fall.  Costume information will be posted in the studio as well as emailed

to each dancer. 

Costume Waiver

If your dancer will not be participating in the recital showcase, you must fill out a costume waiver by December 1.

Otherwise, you will be responsible for purchasing any costumes your child's class is assigned for the recital showcase.