Watch performances from choreographers, dancers, the Louisville Ballet, and more as they bring stories to life through dance on stage.
Jacques d'Amboise: A Life in Dance
Iconic ballet dancer Jacques d’Amboise, who worked with choreographer George Balanchine and as a principal dancer in the New York City Ballet, talks about how he became a dancer and the importance of dance.
Jacques d'Amboise: Creating the Dance
Iconic ballet dancer Jacques d’Amboise works with young dancers at the Lexington Ballet Company to choreograph and prepare a work for performance in less than 24 hours.
Jacques d'Amboise: Dance Presentation
Young dancers at the Lexington Ballet Company perform a piece that ballet icon Jacque d’Amboise choreographed and taught them.
Liebestraume: Dance 1 (opening)
The Louisville Ballet performs Liebestraume, a ballet choreographed by Alun Jones, who was the company’s artistic director. The piece is performed to music by Franz Liszt.
Liebestraume: Dance 2 (solo)
The Louisville Ballet performs Liebestraume, a ballet choreographed by Alun Jones, who was the company’s artistic director. The piece is performed to music by Franz Liszt.
Liebestraume: Dance 3 (Pas de trois)
The Louisville Ballet performs Liebestraume, a ballet choreographed by Alun Jones, who was the company’s artistic director. The piece is performed to music by Franz Liszt.
Liebestraume: Dance 4 (Pas de deux)
The Louisville Ballet performs Liebestraume, a ballet choreographed by Alun Jones, who was the company’s artistic director. The piece is performed to music by Franz Liszt.
Liebestraume: Dance 5 (Pas de quatre)
The Louisville Ballet performs Liebestraume, a ballet choreographed by Alun Jones, who was the company’s artistic director. The piece is performed to music by Franz Liszt.
Liebestraume: Dance 6 (Pas de quatre)
The Louisville Ballet performs Liebestraume, a ballet choreographed by Alun Jones, who was the company’s artistic director. The piece is performed to music by Franz Liszt.
Liebestraume: Dance 7 (Final Waltz)
The Louisville Ballet performs Liebestraume, a ballet choreographed by Alun Jones, who was the company’s artistic director. The piece is performed to music by Franz Liszt.
Introduction to Killer of Enemies: The Devine Hero
Robin Wilson, a dancer and choreographer, gives a brief overview of Erick Hawkins’ Killer of Enemies: The Divine Hero. She discusses the storyline, the characters, and how choreographer Hawkins was influenced by Native American myths.
I Am Killer of Enemies
This dance from the modern dance production Erick Hawkins’ Killer of Enemies: The Divine Hero introduces the young man Killer of Enemies, who will be the hero of the story.
Killer of Enemies: The Devine Hero - Big Giant
In this segment from Erick Hawkins’ Killer of Enemies: The Divine Hero, the young hero battles a monster called Big Giant.
Killer of Enemies: The Devine Hero – Monster Eagle
In this segment from Erick Hawkins’ Killer of Enemies: The Divine Hero, the young hero battles Monster Eagle, who swoops down from the sky.
Killer of Enemies: The Devine Hero – Big Owl
In this segment from Erick Hawkins’ Killer of Enemies: The Divine Hero, the young hero must overcome his fear of Big Owl, “the staring eye that kills.”
Killer of Enemies: The Devine Hero – Monster Fish
In this segment from Erick Hawkins’ Killer of Enemies: The Divine Hero, the young hero is swallowed by Monster Fish and must battle his way out.
Tap Jam
A group of tap dancers join choreographer Katherine Kramer in a “tap jam.” The tappers demonstrate a variety of steps, perform in unison, and take turns improvising solos.