Mikelle Bruzina

Mikelle Bruzina, a native of Lexington, Kentucky, is a graduate of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. She has been a member of Louisville Ballet since 1995 and has taken the role of Ballet Mistress since retiring as principal dancer in 2010.

As a dancer, Mrs. Bruzina was recognized for her diversity in classical ballet as well as modern and contemporary ballets working with a breadth of stagers and choreographers. As a choreographer, Mikelle has created five original works for Louisville Ballet.

She is thrilled to continue to share her wealth of knowledge as an integral part of the newly established Louisville Ballet Studio Company, serving as Co-Associate Artistic Director and lead faculty member.