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 Executive Director Philip Koester and 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 worked with some of ballet’s brightest lights including Mikhail Baryshnikov, Twyla Tharp, and Wendy Whelan, performed for tens of thousands 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.
*2021/2022 Company Artists not pictured: Caitlin Kowalski, Simone Muhammad, and David Senti
Nicholas Bentz, Sarah Bradley, Anthony Cefalu, Christian Chester, Reece Conrad, Kelsey Corder, Anna Ford, Veronica Higgins, Isabelle Hilton, Dagny Ingle, JonMarie Johnson, Tarique Logan, Celeste Lopez-Keranen, Addison Mathes, Owen Materne, Jake Mingus, Jordan Noblett, Chloe Puffer, Sarah Ray, Paige Riffer, Daniel Scofield, Madeline Skaggs, Charlotte VanErmen, Amber Wickey
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! Company and Studio Company auditions for the 2022/2023 season have concluded at this time.
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.
March 28, 2022: Costume Director
We are currently hiring for the full-time position of Costume Director.
Find out more about this role here.
To apply for this position, please send a letter of interest and resume to Erik Nelson at enelson@louisvilleballet.org.
June 3, 2022: Associate Director of Sales + Patron Services
We are currently hiring for the full-time position of Associate Director of Sales + Patron Services.
Find out more about this position and how to apply here.
June 8, 2022: Advancement Coordinator
We are currently hiring for the full-time position of Advancement Coordinator.
Find out more about this role and how to apply here.
PRESIDENTRalph de Chabert |
VICE PRESIDENTPamela Thompson |
TREASURERJames E. Haynes** |
SECRETARYMatthew E. Hamel |
BOARD MEMBERS |
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Erica Bachelor Lisa Biddle-Puffer Tanya Bowman* Eden Bridgeman Tiffany Bridgewater Carolle Jones Clay Sarah Davasher-Wisdom Janet M. DenUyl
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Laura Douglas Sherry Feldpausch Mayor Greg Fischer* Karen Koshewa* Chris Hartman Peter Ashby Howard Katherine P. Langan Lisa Patrick Leet**
** Former President |
Woo Speed McNaughton Charles Moyer Angela Zuvon Nenni Regan Nichols Allison O’Grady Steve Poe Sharon Potter Teresa Reed*
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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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