Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Premier Ballet Company in Lexington, KY
Founded in 1974, Lexington Ballet has dedicated five decades to enriching Central Kentucky through classical and contemporary ballet. Our mission combines artistic excellence with community engagement, offering professional performances, rigorous ballet training, and outreach programs that make dance accessible to diverse audiences. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we maintain a threefold focus: inspiring audiences with innovative productions, cultivating arts partnerships to strengthen Lexington's cultural landscape, and educating dancers of all ages through disciplined, creative instruction.With historic productions like The Nutcracker and modern collaborations, we remain a downtown Lexington cultural cornerstone, serving over 10,000 community members annually through performances, school programs, and outreach initiatives.
Services
Ballet performances
Youth dance classes
Adult ballet instruction
Community outreach programs
School partnerships
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- 50 years of artistic excellence in Central Kentucky
- Professional productions at EKU Center for The Arts
- Comprehensive ballet training for ages 3 to adult
- Award-winning community outreach programs in schools
- Nonprofit organization with transparent charitable operations
Associations and certifications
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
Services
Ballet performances
Professional ballet productions featuring classical and contemporary works. Performances include annual favorites like The Nutcracker and innovative new collaborations. Held at EKU Center for The Arts and other community venues.
Youth dance classes
Structured ballet training for ages 3-18 across eight skill levels. Programs include Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet through Pre-Professional levels. Classes develop technical proficiency and artistic expression in a supportive environment.
Adult ballet instruction
Ballet classes for adult learners of all experience levels. Focus on technique development, physical fitness, and artistic enjoyment. Special programs available for beginning and returning dancers.
Community outreach programs
Free and low-cost dance initiatives bringing ballet to underserved populations. Includes school residencies, hospital performances, and public demonstrations. Programs serve over 5,000 community members annually.
School partnerships
Collaborative dance education initiatives with local schools and homeschool groups. Features in-school performances, curriculum-aligned workshops, and discounted ticket programs for student audiences.
People
Nels Jorgensen
Founder
Established Lexington Ballet in 1974 with National Endowment for the Arts grant. Created professional company and school that continue to thrive as cultural institutions in downtown Lexington.
Questions
How can I purchase tickets to performances?
Tickets are available through our website or at the EKU Center for The Arts box office. Season subscriptions and single tickets both available.
What age groups do your classes serve?
We offer programs for children as young as 3 through adult learners, with eight progressive skill levels in our ballet school.
Do you offer community outreach programs?
Yes! Our outreach initiatives include school residencies, hospital performances, and public dance demonstrations across Central Kentucky.
How can I support Lexington Ballet?
Support through donations, sponsorships, or volunteering helps sustain our programs. As a 501(c)(3), contributions are tax-deductible.
Where are performances held?
Mainstage productions occur at the EKU Center for The Arts. Additional performances take place at community venues and schools.
