THE LOUISVILLE BALLET SCHOOL PRESENTS:
SPRING DANCE FESTIVAL

May 19-21, 2023 | The Brown Theatre

Join Louisville Ballet and The Louisville Ballet School for a year-end celebration showcasing the artists of the next generation! Witness the achievements and artistry of the Studio Company, Louisville Ballet Youth Ensemble, Children’s Program, Classical Ballet Program, Complementary Program, Pre-Professional Program, mind. body. balance., and Ballet Bound.

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TICKETING DETAILS

 

SINGLE TICKETS

$35 per performance
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FESTIVAL PASS

$75 for an all-access pass!

Must be purchased by calling the
Louisville Ballet Box Office:

(502) 583-2623

FESTIVAL WEEKEND LINEUP

LOUISVILLE BALLET YOUTH ENSEMBLE GALA
Friday, May 19 | 8:00 PM 

Enjoy a stunning display of the strength and talent of the next generation of dancers. Celebrate the artistry and versatility of our Pre-Professional Program dancers as they present a diverse repertoire of classical and contemporary works. With choreography by Company Resident Choreographer Adam Hougland and Pre-Professional Program Manager Brandon Ragland, among others, this evening showcases the depth of talent of our Louisville Ballet Youth Ensemble.  

Estimated Run time: 1 hour 45 minutes

SPRING COLLECTION + BEYOND THE TREES
Saturday, May 20 | 2:00 PM 

SPRING COLLECTION

Our Spring Collection showcases the complementary classes offered to all levels of The Louisville Ballet School, including tap, musical theater, jazz, and modern, alongside performers from our upper classical ballet levels, the mind. body. balance. program, and Ballet Bound.

BEYOND THE TREES

Following the Spring Collection, we are proud to present Beyond the Trees, including all of the young dancers of The Louisville Ballet School. Join a Unicorn and her friends on an epic journey to discover the truth about why the others of her kind seem to have vanished. Choreographed exclusively for The Louisville Ballet School by faculty member Tawnee Thompson, this production incorporates all Classical Ballet levels through our Pre-Professional program.

Estimated Run time: 2 hours

STUDIO COMPANY SEASON FINALE PERFORMANCE
Saturday, May 20 | 8:00 PM 

Share in the excitement and promise of a professional career in dance as our Louisville Ballet Studio Company Dancers take to the stage in their own performance. Celebrate with the graduating Level 10 Dancers, and look to the future of dance with these exciting artists on the cusp of their professional careers!

Estimated Run time: 1 hour 50 minutes

PETITE FINALE + BEYOND THE TREES
Sunday, May 21 | 1:00 PM

PETITE FINALE

Celebrate our tiniest dancers showcasing all the skills they’ve learned in class as they take their first steps onto the stage!

BEYOND THE TREES

Following the petite finale, we will proceed onwards through the levels of the school with a presentation of Beyond the Trees, including all of the young dancers of The Louisville Ballet School. Join a Unicorn and her friends on an epic journey to discover the truth about why the others of her kind seem to have vanished. Choreographed exclusively for The Louisville Ballet School by faculty member Tawnee Thompson, this production incorporates all Classical Ballet levels through our Pre-Professional program.

Estimated Run time: 2 hours

SWAN LAKE

November 11-14 2021
The Brown Theatre
Choreography by Robert Curran
Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchakiovsky

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The Brown-Forman Nutcracker

December 11-23, 2021
Whitney Hall, Kentucky Center
Choreography by Val Caniparoli
Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

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ChorShow

January 12-22, 2022
Louisville Ballet Studios

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Spotlight Series: Impressionism to Jazz

March 3-5, 2022
The Brown Theatre
A mixed repertory evening featuring:

Emeralds

Choreography by George Balanchine

Music: "Pelléas et Mélisande" + "Shylock" by Gabriel Fauré

In G Major

Choreography by Jerome Robbins
Music: "Piano Concerto in G Major" by Maurice Ravel

World Premiere Work

Music by Louisville-based Jazz Composer and Musician, Dick Sisto

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Sleeping Beauty

March 31 - April 2, 2022
The Brown Theatre
Choreography by Adam Hougland
Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchakiovsky

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