October marks National Arts & Humanities Month (NAHM), a nationwide
celebration of culture in America. Join arts-lovers across the country for NAHM
by getting out and enjoying the arts in our region!
You can see incredible, new works of dance in October with the Louisville Ballet and
our annual Choreographers’ Showcase (Oct. 23 & 24)!
Are you a fan of new works? Then join us for our annual Choreographers’ Showcase
on Friday, October 23rd and Saturday, October 24th at the Ballet’s studios
(315 E. Main Street). Don’t miss this intimate first look at thirteen new pieces created
and danced by the artists of the Louisville Ballet. But act fast as space is limited!
Life Rhythms. Choreography by Mikelle Bruzina.
Choreographers’ Showcase encompasses all types of dance from ballet to modern
set to music from classical to pop. This year’s program also features the world
premiere of a one-act ballet, Sansei, by Company Principal Mikelle Bruzina with
original music by Ben Sollee.
Performances will be on Friday at 8 pm and Saturday at 2 pm and 8 pm. All performances will be held at the Louisville Ballet’s studio space, 315 East Main Street.
General admission tickets are $20 and available at The Kentucky Center box office, by phone at (502) 584-7777 or visit
http://kentuckycenter.org/ticketing/tickets/production.aspx?performanceNumber=5580.
Choreography by Marius Petipa, staged by Alun Jones and music by Ludwig Minkus
Find out where the producers of Dancing with the Stars and So You think You Can Dance got the idea for these hit shows sweeping America – from the Ballet! The Prima Ballerinas of Russia and Europe were superstars in their day. See what first started people’s fascination with dance and join the Louisville Ballet for their incredible 2009-10 season. Life, choreographed.
The Ballet’s season opens with a plot that sounds like it was taken straight out of a nighttime drama – two young lovers, a faked death, a man obsessed with a piece of real estate … It’s actually the timeless tale of Don Quixote. This beautiful, story-ballet, based on the famous novel by Miguel de Cervantes, follows Kitri and her young suitor, Basilio, through the colorful sights and sounds of Fiesta Day in Barcelona, a gypsy encampment and the local tavern. Since its debut in 1605, this heartwarming tale has been the inspiration for many projects including a successful Broadway musical, Man of La Mancha in 1965, and the 1972 film of the same name featuring Peter O’Toole and Sophia Lauren.
Although it’s not always smooth sailing, chivalry and love win out, of course, with a happy ending for both the young couple and the eccentric old gentleman who fights windmills. Don Quixote is the perfect ballet for dance lovers of all ages.
 |
 |
 |
 |