2026-27 Calendar of Events
Updated July 13, 2026
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2026
August 3–7: JumpStart Intensive (mandatory for Ashland Youth Ballet and ARDT Honors members)
August 10–15: ARDT Honors Choreography Workshop (mandatory)
August 17–22: Ashland Youth Ballet Choreography Workshop
August 24: ARDT Classes Begin
September 14: Creative Movement and Dancin’ Tots Classes Begin
October 3: Fall Break (No Ashland Youth Ballet / No ARDT Honors)
October 25: Dance Masters of the Bluegrass Fall Workshop (Louisville, KY)
November 23–28: Thanksgiving Break
November 24: Ashland Christmas Parade
December 1–3: Ashland Youth Ballet Nutcracker Rehearsals
December 4: Ashland Youth Ballet Nutcracker School & Public Performances
December 21 – January 3: Christmas Break
2027
January 4–9: ARDT Honors Workshop (mandatory)
January 11: Classes Resume
January 14–17: Dance Masters of the Bluegrass Solo Title / PASC Competition
March 11–14: Youth America Grand Prix (Winston-Salem, NC)
March 29 – April 2: Spring Break
April 2–4: Platinum Competition (Sharonville/Cincinnati, OH)
April 30 – May 2: Showstoppers Competition (Dayton, OH)
May 24–27: ARDT / Ashland Youth Ballet In-Studio Rehearsals
June 1: Honors Review (Paramount Theater)
June 2: Ashland Youth Ballet Blocking Rehearsal (Paramount Theater)
June 3–4: Dress Rehearsals (All ARDT Students – Paramount Theater)
June 5–6: ARDT / Ashland Youth Ballet Showcase Performances (Paramount Theater)
June 14 – July 1: SummerMoves – Session 1
July 12–30: SummerMoves – Session 2
August 2–6: JumpStart Intensive (mandatory for Ashland Youth Ballet / ARDT Honors)
August 9–14: ARDT Honors Choreography Workshop (mandatory)
August 16–21: Ashland Youth Ballet Choreography Workshop
August 23: 2027–2028 Season Begins
From the Director …
Thank you for inquiring about Ashland Regional Dance Theatre. Our program boasts over 100 years of combined teaching experience among the staff. Our recent move into the Ashland Arts District with new, beautifully renovated studio spaces and state-of-the-art equipment set the stage in providing you or your child with the best training and resources our area has to offer.
Our dancewear shop adjacent to our facility provides first quality, reasonably priced dance attire for our students. Also, parents have the benefit of fitting by our instructors and save shipping charges! During registration, special discounts and gifts will be given out. All purchases from our dancewear shop provide ongoing scholarship opportunities for students, civic donations, and continued improvements on our facility.
Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to work with you. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
Respectfully,
Maria Whaley,
Ashland Regional Dance Theatre Director
Ashland Regional Dance Theatre
The Home Studio of the Ashland Youth Ballet
Our renovated studio with state-of-the-art equipment is located in the heart of downtown Ashland’s Arts District
346 13th St, Ashland, KY 41101 | Map & Directions
Business Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m.
(606) 324-5434
About Program
The Ashland Regional Dance Theatre, LLC (ARDT) provides instruction in the art of dance through a variety ol dance disciplines and fitness training.Classes
Our program offers appropriate level classes for all age groups — our training philosophy reflects the natural progression of a student from pre-school through high school.How To Start
We make your first steps easy and convenient with regular office hours, open enrollment periods and an online form option to request more information.
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