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Weekend Ballet & Dance Classes

With LexArts

Ballet, contemporary and hip-hop classes for young dancers, in fall and winter/spring sessions.

Ages
TODO: ages for each level
Levels
Pre-Ballet, Ballet I, Ballet II, Ballet III, Contemporary Ballet/Hip-Hop
Schedule
Fridays and Saturdays. TODO: current days and times for each level.
Where
LexArts, 161 North Mill Street, Lexington
Cost
TODO: tuition and any scholarships

We welcome all and will teach you wonderful skills. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to text us.

Classes run in sessions: a fall session and a winter/spring session. New and returning students are welcome.

TODO: session start dates for the next session, and the current registration link (the Winter/Spring 2026 flyer used tinyurl.com/AABTWS26).

Flyer: We're open for registration. Offering classes for the Winter/Spring season: Ballet I, Ballet II, Ballet III, and Contemporary Ballet/Hip-Hop. Text inquiries to 859-539-7134.

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Summer Fun Ballet Camps

With The Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center

Week-long themed ballet camps with The Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center.

Ages
Pre-K through 5th grade
Schedule
2025 camps ran Monday–Friday, 9 AM–4 PM. TODO: next summer's dates.
Where
The Lyric Theatre, 300 E. Third Street, Lexington
Cost
TODO: camp cost

Each camp week follows a storybook theme.

Summer 2025 themes

  • The Princess & the Bull-Frog, June 9–13, 2025
  • The Little Brown Mermaid, June 16–20, 2025
Flyer: Summer Fun Ballet Camps presented by the African American Ballet Troupe and The Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center. Themes: The Princess & the Bull-Frog, June 9–13, 2025, and The Little Brown Mermaid, June 16–20, 2025. Lyric Theatre, 300 E. Third St., Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM. Grades Pre-K to 5th.

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Summer Arts Experience

With Lexington African American Children's Theatre (LexAACT)

A summer performing arts experience for children and youth, co-sponsored with LexAACT.

Ages
Children and youth. TODO: exact ages.
Schedule
2026: June 8–26 (three weeks, The Soul of Oz) and June 8–18 (two weeks, Grandma's Sole). TODO: 2027 plans.
Cost
Full and partial scholarships were available in 2026. TODO: cost.

Two summer productions, made with young performers:

  • Grandma’s Sole, presented by LexAACT: a play honoring Opal Lee, whose walk to the U.S. Capitol helped make Juneteenth a national holiday.
  • The Soul of Oz, presented by AABT: a ballet and dance production inspired by The Wizard of Oz, performed at The Lyric Theatre on July 17, 2026.
Two Summer Arts Experience 2026 flyers. Left: LexAACT presents Grandma's Sole, in honor of Opal Lee, the Grandmother of Juneteenth, June 8–18, a two-week performing arts experience. Right: the African American Ballet Troupe presents The Soul of Oz, June 8–26, a three-week performing arts experience. Full and partial scholarships available; for questions text (859) 539-7134.