Find the style that fits you

Dance styles we teach

Every class at JFSOD is taught in a welcoming, family-run environment focused on dance education and good manners. Choose the styles that match your dancer's age, interest, and experience.

Every class at JoAnn Fryrear School of Dance begins with the same idea: that technique comes before spectacle. Ballet training anchors the program with an emphasis on posture, alignment, and control, giving young dancers a framework they can carry into every other style. Students learn how to stand, how to move, and how to listen to instruction, which is why so many families describe the studio as a place where dancers of different ages and interests can explore ballet, tap, jazz, modern, creative movement, and hip hop in one welcoming setting.

The weekly schedule makes it simple for parents to find the right fit. A class can be taken in person at the Louisville studio or joined by Zoom, so distance, weather, and health concerns never have to interrupt a dancer's progress. Before attending, families are asked to review the studio's current policies, which have covered entry procedures, masks, health checks, and designated exits in the past, along with reminders to stay home when sick and to bring water to class.

Classroom culture at JFSOD reflects its family-run nature. Teachers and staff emphasize good manners, focus, and encouragement, treating each student as a person rather than a level. That approach shapes how classes are structured: small attention to detail, consistent expectations, and praise for effort. It also means parents receive regular communication about the schedule, performances, and studio news, and can reach the front desk by email or phone when they have questions about classes, teachers, or enrollment for their child.

Families can also extend their involvement beyond the studio itself. Performances and recitals give dancers a goal to work toward, while the studio's shop and merchandise options let students and supporters show their connection to the school. The site also serves as a hub for photos, videos, social media updates, and a blog with notes for parents, so families can follow along with what their dancers are learning and share those moments with relatives and friends outside the Louisville community.

Class schedule

The weekly schedule lists our regular in-person classes alongside the Zoom options. If you have a question about a style or a day that works for your family, give us a call or send an email.