Ljubljana Music and Ballet Secondary School was established in 1953 to take over the teaching of the secondary programme previously administered by the Academy of Music. Since that time the Secondary School has continuously developed its pedagogic and artistic activities, gaining international acclaim at numerous solo, chamber, choral and orchestra public performances and winning many awards. To date more than 1,500 young musicians have received their secondary music education here. Since the school year 2000-2001 specialisations in Music (composition, singing or instrument, jazz and popular music) and Dance (ballet) have been offered. Today the Art Grammar School programme is offered and pupils can specialise either in music or dance.

Ballet education in Slovenia dates back to the training programmes offered by the ensemble of the Ljubljana Opera and Ballet House, and then from 1947 by the Academy of Music. However, it has developed considerably since then, with the involvement of international choreographers and teachers and the introduction of new ballet techniques. Every year a special Škerjanec Award and various diplomas are offered to the best pupils, with the final performances taking place at the Cankarjev dom Culture and Congress Centre. The School collaborates with Maribor Music and Ballet Secondary School and with other schools in Gorica, Videm and Tržič in Italy.