Select participants are awarded placement in the 26-27 Ballet Bound Community Program.
About this Event
ABOUT BALLET BOUND:
Louisville Ballet believes that children should have access to high quality dance education experiences regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, or socio-economic status. Ballet Bound is a Louisville Ballet program that provides young dancers from all across Greater Louisville the opportunity to study classical ballet free of charge in a professional setting.
Ballet Bound is designed to build diversity in the world of ballet while also serving as a pathway for dancers to The Louisville Ballet School, Louisville Ballet Studio Company and eventually a career with Louisville Ballet.
In Summer 2026, Louisville Ballet will host a Ballet Bound Audition Tour in partnership with Olmsted Parks Conservancy. Dance workshops hosted at seven different park locations will serve as auditions for children ages 7-9 for the Ballet Bound Community Program at Louisville Ballet for the 2026-27 school year. Approximately 20 students in total will be chosen across all park workshop attendees to receive free tuition and uniform for one year to attend weekly classes at Louisville Ballet’s Downtown Studio Campus.
Learn more about Ballet Bound here: https://louisvilleballet.org/education/community-engagement/ballet-bound/
- Ballet Bound Audition Tour Flyer - English
- Ballet Bound Audition Tour Flyer - Español
SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY:
- Student age must be between ages 7 - 9 on August 1st, 2026. Students younger than 7 or older than 9 on that date will not be eligible for the program.
- Students must attend and complete one full Ballet Bound Audition in the summer to be evaluated for the scholarship. Students do not need to attend more than one audition.
- Current students at The Louisville Ballet School are not eligible for the Ballet Bound Program.
- Placement Awards will be announced by July 3. Please be sure to provide up-to-date contact information when registering, as that information will be used to notify participants chosen for the program.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Attendees should plan check-in at the start time listed for the event. Check-in includes receiving a nametag, confirming registration details, taking a photo (for internal use only), and being ready to go at the workshop start time. No need to arrive before the check-in window begins.
- The dance workshop will take place outdoors for 75 minutes, and dancers are expected to participate for the full workshop in order to be considered for scholarships.
- A Parent/Guardian must be present in the park for the duration of the workshop. Students may not be left at the park without their adult(s).
WHAT TO BRING/WEAR:
- Clothing: Participants should wear comfortable and non-restrictive clothing and shoes that can be secured. NO sandals, flip-flops or Crocs. Consider lightweight clothing for warm days.
- Shoes: Sneakers are best. NO sandals, flip-flops or Crocs. Shoes must be secure to feet. No dancing barefoot or in socks only.
- No formal dancewear or dance shoes are needed. Dance shoes may be ruined dancing in grass or on concrete. Do not wear them.
- Bring a water bottle labeled with the participant's name.
- Sunscreen and/or Bug Spray are recommended.
- Parents/guardians are welcome to bring a chair - seating / space varies at each park.
- Louisville Ballet is not responsible for items lost or damaged at workshops.
LOCATION SPECIFICS:
Maps and details for each park are linked below.
: June 6, 2026 - 9:30 - 10:45 a.m.
600 E Oak Street, Louisville, KY 40203
- Near or on the tennis courts
: June 6, 2026 - 12:15 - 1:30 p.m.
5216 New Cut Road, Louisville, KY 40214
- Near the Playground & Sprayground
: June 6, 2026 - 3:00 - 4:15 p.m.
1614 Cypress Street, Louisville, KY 40210
- Near the shelter marked along the walking path, in the shade of a very large tree. Closer to the Beech Street end of the park.
: June 13, 2026 - 9:30 - 10:45 a.m.
1340 S 4th Street, Louisville, KY 40208
- Near or on the tennis courts
: June 13, 2026 - 12:15 - 1:30 p.m.
1200 Southwestern Pkwy., Louisville, KY 40211
- By the Pavilion + Playground
: June 13, 2026 - 3:00 - 4:15 p.m.
3151 Pee Wee Reese Road, Louisville, KY 40207
- Between the tennis courts and basketball areas, by Cherokee Gardens Rd.
- Restrooms are not adjacent to our location, they are located by the playground 0.3m away.
- June 21 - 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
315 E. Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202
- Use the Main Street door (by the horse statue) to enter. Doors will open at 1:15 PM.
FINDING US IN THE PARKS:
- Look for our white yard signs direct you to our check-in location.
- We will have a canopy tent with a white "Ballet Bound" banner hanging from it.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Algonquin Park, 1614 Cypress Street, Louisville, United States
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