In this week’s Stage + Studio, Louisville Ballet dancer Annie Honebrink explores the decisions that led her to become a professional ballet dancer. I like the safe road. The one more traveled by. The one where you can clearly see the end point. The destination is sure. Set. Secure. I like to know where I’m … Continued
Most art, in my experience, tells a story. At times that story can be simple—perhaps nothing more than an embodiment of an idea or emotion. Some have characters, others not. The characters can be complex and deeply developed; vague and ambiguous; clear and transparent. The realm of creation is endless. When I teach the Ballet … Continued
This week, we take a look into Louisville Ballet dancer Annie’s mind and what motivates her to dance. What Do You Want to Do When You Grow Up Music speaks to the soul. From a very young age—for as long as I can remember—it has told my soul to dance. It breathes movement into my … Continued
“Louisville Ballet is a community and family…the welcoming atmosphere and desire to share with others the love of this wonderful art form is what makes Louisville Ballet and Relevé Society special,” states Relevé Society member, Elizabeth Malcom. Art is a relationship between artist and viewer. Without our supporters, Louisville Ballet would not be able to … Continued
Louisville Ballet’s 65th Anniversary Season explored the old and the new; the past and the future; uncharted territory and well-worn paths. Read and learn more about the company and the Louisville Ballet School in June 2017. Until then, here is a sneak peek into Louisville Ballet’s anniversary book, 65 Years Making Moving Art. Art teaches … Continued
by Valerie Canon for Arts Louisville “The closing production of Louisville Ballet’s 65th Anniversary seasons started with a curtain speech by the current director, Robert Curran and included statements by past directors Bruce Simpson and Alun Jones. It was a wonderful tribute to an amazing history. “The Prologue” shares the christening of the baby Aurora. … Continued
By Elizabeth Kramer for Courier-Journal April 8, 2017 The Louisville Ballet’s production of “The Sleeping Beauty” that opened Friday at the Kentucky Center’s Whitney Hall was awash in opulent beauty – from lavish sets by Alun Jones to costumes by Jones and Peter Farmer. Even the Louisville Orchestra, led by conductor Leif Bjaland, added the required … Continued
By Kathi E. B. Ellis for WFPL April 9, 2017 Friday’s opening performance of “The Sleeping Beauty” began with three generations of Louisville Ballet leadership taking their place in front of the grand drape — and it represents, in some ways, the group’s progress over the 65 years being celebrated this season. This version is … Continued
Family ties us together. Holds us up. Builds us into something more. Bigger. Fuller. Family reminds us who we are and who we can become. Family laughs together in times of joy and picks one another up in times of despair. Louisville Ballet is a family. Since its conception sixty-five years ago, a family based … Continued
Louisville Ballet Announces the 2017-2018 Season of Enchantment Showcasing the artistry and versatility of Louisville Ballet, the 2017-2018 season delivers the finest of the classics and the most exciting of the contemporary. Be transported. Be inspired. Be enchanted! LOUISVILLE, KY, March 27, 2017 – Louisville Ballet is thrilled to announce its 2017-2018 Season of … Continued