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 and Chief Executive Officer Leslie Smart, 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.
LEVEL 10: Kelsey Corder | Christian Chester | Anna Ford | JonMarie Johnson | Jordan Noblett | Charlotte Van Ermen
LEVEL 9: Alexis Breen | Claire Churchill | McKenna Hoek | Tarique Logan | Addison Mathes | Gabrielle Savka | Claire Schoellerman
LEVEL 8: Elizabeth Hines | Chloe Puffer | Paige Riffer
LEVEL 7: Adrah Cook | Caleb Emory | Danika McNees | Ava Ownby | Sameer Rhodes | Ida Soranno | Gaven Stevens
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 2023/2024 season are now closed. Information about in-person auditions for the 2024/2025 season will be available in January 2024.
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.
Louisville Ballet seeks a Production Manager.
Interested applicants should send a resume to Erik Nelson at enelson@louisvilleballet.org with “Production Manager” in the email heading.
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 Lindy Casebier* Janet M. DenUyl * Ex Officio ** Former President
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Sherry M. Feldpausch Mayor Craig Greenberg* Chris Hartman Johanna G. Howard Alan Kamei Karen Koshewa* Katherine P. Langan
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Allison O’Grady Steve Poe Sharon Potter Teresa Reed* Ellen Hirsch Shapira Ted Smith John A. Stough, Jr.
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William Strench Carl Thomas James Welch, Jr. Martha Wertz 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 The late 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 Javan Roy-Bachman at j.roy-bachman@louisvilleballet.org or 502.583.3150 x 225 for more information.
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