RAISE THE BARRE: A BENEFIT FOR THE DANCERS OF LOUISVILLE BALLET
Friday, Oct. 18 at Kentucky Opera Center 708 Magazine Street| 7:30-11:30 p.m.

 

Join us for a night of dancing, drinks, and fun to help us Raise the Barre for the Company Artists of Louisville Ballet — and get a sneak peek of 502, a world premiere ballet by Ching Ching Wong set to the music of Louisville rapper Jack Harlow.

Raise the Barre is our chance to celebrate and support our devoted Company Artists – 24 professional dancers who give their time, effort, and dedication to the ballet and have put roots down in this city. 100% of the proceeds will elevate the salaries of these vital members of our company and community. Let’s Raise The Barre and shape the future of Louisville’s arts community together!

Scroll to learn more about the online silent auction, or CLICK HERE to place your bids until October 18.

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

Ticket includes event admission, 502 performance preview, hors d’oeuvres, and open bar. Raise the Barre is a 21+ only event.

General Admission: $125

Young Professional (21-29): $75

Dress code: No formal wear required. Just come ready to dance the night away!

Unable to attend but still want to support our artists? Click here to make a donation or participate in the online silent auction.

LET’S DANCE!

7:30-8:30 p.m.: Doors open; DJ DND
8:30-9:30 p.m.: Performance preview of Triple Take‘s 502, with choreography by Ching Ching Wong and soundtrack by Jack Harlow
Live music by Evolución
9:30-11:30 p.m.: DJ NO JEFF

Also featured: immersive art installations by Elizabeth Windisch and Stivan Widick.

502 PERFORMANCE PREVIEW

Get a sneak peek of 502, a world premiere work by Ching Ching Wong featuring the music of Louisville rapper Jack Harlow. 502 is one of three one-of-a-kind works in Triple Take, Nov. 1-3 at The Brown Theatre. This new work premieres alongside Broken totem (choreography by Adam Hougland with music by Stravinsky) and Influences (choreography by Harald Uwe Kern with music by Schumann). Don’t miss out on getting the first look at this electrifying new production!

Featured item: Dinner for Eight at the Historic Rockdale Estate

SILENT AUCTION

An online auction is now open and will culminate on October 18 with 100% of the proceeds benefitting the Company Artists of Louisville Ballet. Current items for auction include a one-week vacation to St. John in a private villa, gift cards to local dining, bourbon, and spa experiences, original works of art, fine jewelry, and more. CLICK HERE to access the auction!

Featured item: Dinner for eight at the elegant and historic Rockdale Estate. CLICK HERE to learn more about this hidden gem of Kentucky history and place your bid.

The auction is open until October 18 at 11 p.m.