Join us behind the curtain

From the grandeur of Swan Lake and The Nutcracker to adaptive dance programs and free community performances, Louisville Ballet has been sharing the joy of dance since 1952. The Filson’s new exhibit, Behind the Curtain: 75 Years of Louisville Ballet, will break down a ballet production from concept to curtain call. Through costumes, set models, historical photographs, and more, you’ll learn about the masterful artists who have been bringing ballet to life in Louisville for decades. Come explore how Louisville Ballet has grown and changed over the past 75 years and how it will continue to impact arts and culture for many years to come.

On view in the Bingham Gallery starting September 18th, 2026. The Filson Historical Society is open Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4:30 pm. The Filson is closed to the public the 3rd Friday of every month.

1310 S. 3rd St., Louisville, KY 40208
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ALUMNI

We are excited to celebrate and highlight our alumni this 75th season!

Calling all alumni of Louisville Ballet! We want to reconnect with former dancers, administrative staff, production staff, students, board members and faculty of Louisville Ballet, Louisville Ballet Civic Company, Louisville Ballet Studio Company/Trainee Program, and The Louisville Ballet School to build a network of those impacted by this organization and to celebrate our history with those who helped shape it.

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• Join us during our alumni celebratory weekend surrounding Louisville Ballet’s Carmen, February 11th-13th, 2027. Performance and event details here.

SPONSORS and Partners

The Kentucky Historical Society and the Kentucky Arts Council, the state arts agency, support Behind the Curtain: 75 Years of Louisville Ballet with state tax dollars from the Kentucky General Assembly and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts. For more information, visit history.ky.gov.