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Best Dance & Ballet in Louisville

Louisville Ballet - The Brown-Forman Nutcracker at Whitney Hall

Louisville Ballet - The Brown-Forman Nutcracker

Louisville Ballet promises you a holiday to remember! Follow Marie and her Nutcracker Prince as they lead you through the world of the Sugar Plum Fairy. It's a treat for the whole family; this enchanting Kentucky production of Val Caniparoli's classic favorite is one you won't want to miss for another year of magic!

Dec 13 - 24

Whitney Hall

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The Hip Hop Nutcracker at Brown Theatre

The Hip Hop Nutcracker

What do you get when you combine the elegant holiday score of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker and a DJ with pin-sharp contemporary hip hop dance? This hit show mashes up two very American icons into a stunning production that has met with rave reviews since its 2014 Washington debut. Don't miss it live this year when the tour dances its way to you!

Drumline Live! at Brown Theatre

Drumline Live!

DrumLine Live is an international tour based on the Historically Black College and University marching band tradition. The touring version is brought to you by the creative team behind the hit 2002 movie, which starred Nick Cannon, and the VH1 series Drumline: A New Beat.

Jan 25, 2025

Brown Theatre

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Louisville Ballet - Cinderella at Whitney Hall

Louisville Ballet - Cinderella

The enchanting story of Cinderella comes to Louisville courtesy of the Louisville Ballet, performing Alun Jones' delightful ballet interpretation of the timeless tale! With beautiful sets and costumes, the production is a delight for audience members of all ages, with Prokofiev's legendary score serving as the backdrop to a stunning performance.

Apr 4 - 6, 2025

Whitney Hall

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Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at Louisville Palace

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet

Featuring spectacular sets and beautifully costumed dancers, the Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet is an annual treat for the whole family. Whimsical and imaginative storytelling blends with the richness of classical dance, dazzling costumes, soaring birds, giant puppets and a grand stage design to make this particular Nutcracker a unique holiday treat not to be missed!

Ballet Hispanico at Brown Theatre

Ballet Hispanico

Formed in 1971 by Venezuelan dancer ex-pat Tina Ramirez, this New York-based dance company dedicates itself to preserving and celebrating the legacy of Latin dance, and the experiences of its Latin and Hispanic dancers, who make up the company. Having performed for more than two million people in the United States, Europe, and South America, they have brought the same recognition to their dancer as Alvin Ailey has done for black dancers.