Mar 6 Arts and Culture Shifts and Changes in Louisville Ballet’s Choreographers Showcase The Louisville Ballet’s Choreographers Showcase has been in performance this week, despite the late-season snowfall that has once again paralyzed the city. There are two more performances (at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday) – and you should not miss them. Artistic director Robert Curran has curated an eclectic and fascinating mix of programming. A new […] By Kathi E.B. Ellis Mar 6 Arts and Culture Shifts and Changes in Louisville Ballet’s Choreographers Showcase Kathi E.B. Ellis
Feb 14 Arts and Culture Louisville Ballet’s ‘Cinderella Story’ a High-Energy Bundle of Fun Val Caniparoli’s ballets have been a staple of Louisville Ballet programming for several years. And this season is no different as we move from his staging of “The Nutcracker” over the holidays into his jazzy, sassy retelling of the Cinderella story, set to the music of Richard Rodgers and reimagined into an America of the […] By Kathi E.B. Ellis Feb 14 Arts and Culture Louisville Ballet’s ‘Cinderella Story’ a High-Energy Bundle of Fun Kathi E.B. Ellis
Dec 11 Arts and Culture Louisville Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’ Again a Crowd-Pleaser Louisville Ballet’s “Brown-Forman Nutcracker” Credit Sam English This is the sixth year this particular iteration of “The Nutcracker” takes the stage at the Whitney Hall at the Kentucky Center. It plays through Dec. 21, with multiple casts. It’s possible that you could see five different combinations of dancers in the principals’ roles this month—a […] By Kathi E.B. Ellis Dec 11 Arts and Culture Louisville Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’ Again a Crowd-Pleaser Kathi E.B. Ellis
Dec 11 Blog Louisville Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’ Again a Crowd-Pleaser This is the sixth year this particular iteration of “The Nutcracker” takes the stage at the Whitney Hall at the Kentucky Center. It plays through Dec.... By Kathi E.B. Ellis Dec 11 Blog Louisville Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’ Again a Crowd-Pleaser Kathi E.B. Ellis
Sep 13 Blog ‘Giselle’ Offers Possible Glimpse of Louisville Ballet’s Future This week sees the beginning of a new era at the Louisville Ballet. Its 2014-2015 season kicks off with Giselle, the first production at which audiences... By Kathi E.B. Ellis Sep 13 Blog ‘Giselle’ Offers Possible Glimpse of Louisville Ballet’s Future Kathi E.B. Ellis
Apr 6 Arts and Culture Strong Ensemble and Solo Efforts Anchor Louisville Ballet’s Season Closer Friday evening's opening performance of “Complementary Voices,” the culminating program of the 2013-2014 season, demonstrated the strength that has... By Kathi E.B. Ellis Apr 6 Arts and Culture Strong Ensemble and Solo Efforts Anchor Louisville Ballet’s Season Closer Kathi E.B. Ellis
Feb 22 Arts and Culture REVIEW | Louisville Ballet Tells a Strong Story with ‘La Sylphide’ This weekend brings Louisville balletomanes the opportunity to see the Louisville Ballet's production of Danish choreographer Auguste Bournonville's... By Kathi E.B. Ellis Feb 22 Arts and Culture REVIEW | Louisville Ballet Tells a Strong Story with ‘La Sylphide’ Kathi E.B. Ellis
Jan 24 Arts and Culture REVIEW | Louisville Ballet Dancers Flex Choreography Muscles The 2014 Louisville Ballet Choreographers' Showcase is this week at the ballet's headquarters on Main Street. This year's Showcase brought together a... By Kathi E.B. Ellis Jan 24 Arts and Culture REVIEW | Louisville Ballet Dancers Flex Choreography Muscles Kathi E.B. Ellis
Dec 8 Arts and Culture REVIEW | Louisville Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’ a Pleasing Holiday Confection There have been many adaptations and re-creations of “The Nutcracker” since it gained currency in the West in the middle of the twentieth century. The... By Kathi E.B. Ellis Dec 8 Arts and Culture REVIEW | Louisville Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’ a Pleasing Holiday Confection Kathi E.B. Ellis