Dance is more than learning steps. It’s about building confidence, discovering creativity, and finding your voice.
At the Ambo Dance Theatre School, we believe every dancer deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and create in a supportive, inclusive environment. Our education-centered approach combines technical training with creative exploration, collaboration, healthy movement practices, and opportunities to bring students’ own artistic ideas to life.
Whether your child is taking their very first dance class or ready to pursue more advanced training, there’s a place for them at Ambo!
PROGRAMS FOR EVERY AGE AND STAGE
Creative Movement | Ages 2–8
Introduce your little one to the joy of dance through music, imagination, play, and movement! These eight-week sessions nurture coordination, musicality, self-expression, and confidence without the pressure of performances or a long-term commitment. Parent-supported classes are available for younger children, with independent classes for older participants.
Cost:
- $30 annual registration fee, plus
- $140 per eight-week session OR two monthly payments of $75.
The Ambo Dance Theatre School | Ages 4–19
Our school-year program offers structured, progressive dance education for beginners and experienced dancers alike. Students develop technique, creativity, strength, confidence, and collaboration while exploring a variety of dance styles. Our curriculum emphasizes the whole dancer—not just the steps—and includes performance opportunities, social events, and meaningful creative experiences.
Classes and pathways include:
- Fundamentals of Dance: Explore foundational techniques and movement vocabulary across multiple styles.
- Style-Specific Classes: Develop technique in ballet, modern, jazz, tap, hip hop, and more.
- Dance for Boys: Build strength, coordination, musicality, and self-expression in a welcoming environment.
- Pre-Professional Program: Advanced training and artistic development for dancers ready to deepen their commitment.
School Program Tuition:
- One-time registration fee: $60, plus…
- One class per week: $100/month
- Two classes per week: $180/month
- Three classes per week: $255/month
- Unlimited classes: $300/month
Sibling discounts are available: 10% off for one sibling and 15% off for two or more siblings.
ALL INCLUSIVE TUITION: Fewer Hidden Costs, More Opportunities to Dance
Our all-inclusive school tuition covers weekly instruction, dance shoes, leotards and tights (or male-presenting alternatives), performance costumes, production fees, and copies of performance photos and videos.
No surprise costume or production fees! We make the process of participating in dance hassle free and transparent for families Optional intensives, camps, and certain additional performance opportunities are priced separately.
We offer rolling enrollment, so families can join when the timing is right.
Ready to Get Started?
Explore programs, find the right class, and register online:
- Explore all programs and classes: https://www.ambodancetheatre.org/programs-and-classes
- Register and view the class schedule: https://www.ambodancetheatre.org/classes
- View tuition and pricing details: https://www.ambodancetheatre.org/school-tuition-and-costs
- Learn about our school: https://www.ambodancetheatre.org/school
Questions? Contact our Director of Education, Sheila Zeng-Dudgeon, at sheila@ambodancetheatre.org.
Ambo Dance Theatre School
812 Clarks Lane
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 822-6122
Come move, create, connect, and grow with us. There’s a place for every dancer at Ambo!
