Louisville Ballet

Louisville Ballet's mission is to inspire, engage, and educate the community through moving art.

We are the fifth oldest continuously operating ballet company in the country – a remarkable achievement that speaks directly to the ongoing, enthusiastic investment in our success by a community of patrons near and far. 

We are so fortunate that you have been with us as we reached this milestone.

What began as a spark in 1952 has continued to grow and burn brighter. Starting as a small, civic ballet and steadily growing into a nationally respected company, Louisville Ballet has been transformative to this community’s cultural identity. During the 2025-2026 season we served over 80,000 individuals! You are very much a part of that success.

Louisville Ballet is committed to serving our community and providing access to the art of dance. Through our myriad of Community Engagement programs and initiatives, such as in-school residencies, performance assemblies, student matinees, Ballet Bound and more, we share the artistry of ballet with almost 30,000 people in our community on an annual basis.

The Louisville Ballet School, an integral part of Louisville Ballet, has been a trusted leader in dance education for 50 years. We nurture an appreciation for tradition and inspire a sense of innovation and shared experience. Last season over 1,255 students achieved their personal best as they move toward the future as artists, engaged citizens, audience members and responsible healthy human beings.

We ask you to continue to support this work, this beauty, and our commitment to making stunning art that moves Louisville forward for generations to come.

2026-2027 75th Anniversary Season

Join us for our 75th Anniversary Season, a true celebration of our history and a clear vision for the future. This milestone year pairs world-class storytelling, athleticism, and artistry with invigorating new works alongside the return of our holiday tradition, The Brown-Forman Nutcracker.

Grouded in excellence, this season honors 75 years of innovation and reflects where we are headed. With trailblazing new ideas, we're committed to shaping the future of dance in Louisville.

Learn more about our season here.

Want to learn more?

Click here to learn more about the important work our Community Engagement team is doing throughout Louisville, or click here to learn more about The Louisville Ballet School. 

Who We Are

Louisville Ballet was founded in March 1952 as a civic ballet company and is now, under the leadership of Artistic Director Anthony Krutzkamp, recognized as one of the most highly-regarded regional ballet companies in the country.