Dance Conservatory
LBT Ballet School / Dance Conservatory, 201 Petroleum Drive, Lafayette, LA 70508
About
Dance Conservatory offers the Summer Ballet Program. The program includes Intermediate Level 1 for ages 7-9, Intermediate Level 2 for ages 10-12, Intermediate Level 3 for ages 13-15, and Advanced for ages 16-19. Classes meet Monday-Thursday, with times of 4:30 pm-6:00 pm for Intermediate Level 1 and 2, 6:15 pm-8:00 pm for Intermediate Level 3, and 6:15 pm-8:15 pm for Advanced.
Programs
- Summer Ballet Program — Programs for ages 7-19; levels include 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, and 16-19 · Classes are during specific dates within June, July, and August depending on the level; Monday-Thursday, with times varying by level
- Intermediate Level 1 — Ages 7-9 · Monday-Thursday, 4:30 pm-6:00 pm
- Intermediate Level 2 — Ages 10-12 · Monday-Thursday, 4:30 pm-6:00 pm
- Intermediate Level 3 — Ages 13-15 · Monday-Thursday, 6:15 pm-8:00 pm
- Advanced — Ages 16-19 · Monday-Thursday, 6:15 pm-8:15 pm
At a glance
- Ages: 7–18 years old
- General schedule: Year-round and summer programs are offered; the Summer Ballet Program runs during specific dates within June, July, and August depending on the level.
About the provider
Dance Conservatory is the official school of Lafayette Ballet Theatre. The artistic directors are Shannon Heath and Mitzi Heath. Shannon Heath is currently Co-Artistic Director of Lafayette Ballet Theatre and its official school, Dance Conservatory, and Mitzi Heath currently serves as Co-Artistic Director to Lafayette Ballet Theatre. Lafayette Ballet Theatre provides educational programs that reach over 2500 children annually in schools and at the theater, and it maintains a complimentary ticket program called A Night at the Ballet for underprivileged children and adults.
For registration, email [email protected] to discuss appropriate placement and session cost. Registration is confirmed once payment is received online or via check or cash. Tuition ranges from $145-$400 depending on the level and length of the program selected. The dress code specifies leotards, pink seamed tights, pink slippers or pointe shoes for females, and a solid colored t-shirt, biker shorts, and white ballet shoes for males. Currently, there are no summer performance opportunities.
Last updated September 26, 2026.
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