Louisville Ballet makes moving art that respects tradition, encourages innovation, and fosters life-long learning. We inspire connection, conversation and a profound sense of community, by striving for bold collaborations, by nurturing the next generation of artists, by celebrating diversity, and by creating access for all.
Louisville Ballet, led by Artistic Director Robert Curran, is an evolved but accessible ballet company committed to boldly and beautifully communicating artistic stories both classic and new. We exist to move, to evoke emotion, to provoke thought, and to challenge perceptions. We are artists, athletes, activists, inventors, and inspirers. Louisville Ballet has been one of the nation’s leading regional ballet companies since 1952. As the Official State Ballet of Kentucky, Louisville Ballet has has worked with some of ballet’s brightest lights including Mikhail Baryshnikov, Twyla Tharp, and Wendy Whelan, performed for tens of thousand of people and reached over 20,000 school children throughout the commonwealth with educational programs annually.
When you give to Louisville Ballet, you’ll help us make a visible and tangible impact on communities statewide, partnering with internationally known choreographers, and programming ambitious works that establish us as a world-class jewel in Louisville’s crown.
Savanna Airee, Owen Bakula, Teagan Bentley, Nicholas Bentz, Sarah Bradley, Anthony Cefalu, Christian Chester, Reece Conrad, Kelsey Corder, Emma Delaney, Anna Ford, Emma Fridenmaker, Griffin Greene, Veronica Higgins, Isabelle Hilton, Caitlin Kowalski, Kinsey Love, Addison Mathes, Jake Mingus, Natalie Orms, Hannah Pidgeon, Courtney Ramirez, Sarah Ray, David Senti, Madison Skaggs, Isabella Sumera, Kaleigh Western, Amber Wickey
GRADUATE INTERNS
Elizabeth Abbick, Tyler Ferraro, Allison Haan
Louisville Ballet Studio Company, formerly known as the Trainee Program, is a tuition-free program designed to provide professional caliber training in technique and artistry in preparation for a professional career in classical ballet and versatility in various derivative styles. Our goal is to further an aspiring dancer’s education and aid in the aspirations of gaining professional employment by providing the opportunity to experience work in a fully professional company environment.
Louisville Ballet Studio Company is a 4-year program forming Levels 7, 8, 9 and 10 – a post-secondary extension of the Pre-Professional Program at The Louisville Ballet School. These emerging artists are truly the bridge between the School and Company.
To be considered for Louisville Ballet Studio Company, a dancer should attend a company audition.
Those interested in learning more about Louisville Ballet Studio Company, or for performance bookings, please contact ccorbitt@louisvilleballet.org
Thank you for your interest in Louisville Ballet! Auditions for the 2021 / 2022 Season have concluded at this time.
Details regarding auditions for our Company and Studio Company positions for our 2022 / 2023 Season will be posted when information is finalized.
Thank you for your interest in being part of Louisville Ballet. We are a talented team of professionals committed to making. moving. art in our community and beyond.
We are not actively hiring at this time, but please keep Louisville Ballet in mind for future opportunities.
PRESIDENTRalph de Chabert |
VICE PRESIDENTPamela Thompson |
TREASURERJames E. Haynes** |
SECRETARYKent Oyler |
BOARD MEMBERS |
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Erica Bachelor Lisa Biddle-Puffer Tanya Bowman* Eden Bridgeman Carolle Jones Clay Sarah Davasher-Wisdom Janet M. DenUyl Laura Douglas
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Sherry Feldpausch Mayor Greg Fischer* Matthew E. Hamel Kate Harney* Chris Hartman Peter Ashby Howard Katherine P. Langan Lisa Patrick Leet**
** Former President |
Woo Speed McNaughton Charles Moyer Angela Zuvon Nenni Allison O’Grady Steve Poe Sharon Potter Teresa Reed*
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Rev. Al Shands Ellen Hirsch Shapira Ted Smith John A Stough, Jr. William Strench James Welch, Sr. Donald Whitfield Buck Wiseman
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HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS |
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Lee Purcell Best Shirley Dumesnil Peggy Fowler Alexandra Gerassimides, MD |
Paula Grisanti Marlene Grissom Susan Grubbs Beth Klein |
Nancy Martin Phil Payne D. Patton Pelfrey Barbara Sexton Smith |
K. Shaver Larry J. Steinberg Margy Thomas
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Louisville Ballet currently has a large inventory of full-scale story ballets and contemporary one-of-a-kind pieces available for rent. Available rentals range from complete productions to dramatic drops, costumes or simple scenic elements. Please contact Brian Sherman at bsherman@louisvilleballet.org or 502.583.3150 x 230 for more information.
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