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SUMMARY:Galentine's Goddess Gathering | feminine movement meditation\, charcuterie\, bevies\, giveaways\, goddess oils\, & heart-opening breathwork
DESCRIPTION:Rose are red 🌹 \, violets are blue💙 ; who needs a lover when you’ve got your crew! \nBring your gal pals for a special night! Charcuterie\, bevies\, giveaways\, goddess oils\, heart- opening breathwork\, and the main enchilada a feminine movement meditation. \nLindsey will curate a kick-a$$ playlist to awaken the divine feminine within. A movement meditation that’s all about feeling good\, rather than looking good. \n\nFebruary 12th 6:30pm-8pm\nAt Core Pilates and Yoga\nLed by Embodiment Facilitator Lindsey\n\nSurrounded by candlelight to set the mood.\nLimited spots to 13 women. \nThink ecstatic dance or sensual movement experience. \nSurrounded by like-hearted women. \nReserve through link in bio \n  \n***description from IG post
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/galentines-goddess-gathering-feminine-movement-meditation-charcuterie-bevies-giveaways-goddess-oils-heart-opening-breathwork/
LOCATION:Core Pilates and Yoga\, 9506 Norton Commons Blvd\, Prospect\, KY\, 40059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Exercise,Food & Drink,Wellness
ORGANIZER;CN="Lindsey Winkler / Unbound Soma":MAILTO:lindseywinkler@live.com
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SUMMARY:Va Va Vixens Presents "Va Va au reVoir - Until We Meet Again"
DESCRIPTION:This Valentine Season\, Join us in celebrating all that is in your HEART! Come experience the Va Va Vixens in a truly beautiful variety show send off to what has been our HOME for more than a decade! \nThis will truly be a night you will NEVER forget! \n\nShow Dates: February 6\, 7\, 13\, 14\, 20\, 21\nVIP (Reserved Seats with Cocktail Service) $50\nGeneral Admission $35\n18+\n\n\nMore About the Show\nA luscious mix of neo-classic burlesque\, daring and dangerous circus performances\, uproarious comedy\, variety acts\, and stunningly choreographed group dance sequences\, the Va Va Vixens are an entity of experiences that is sure to have you jumping out of your seats and begging for more! We bring the mirth and merriment of good old fashioned Voix de Ville like no other! As Louisville’s acclaimed Vaudeville-style burlesque and variety show\, we feature a captivating cast of beautifully talented performers of all shimmies! The Va Va Vixens will take you on a wild and risqué ride into the magnificent world of sizzling striptease\, ethereal aerial acrobatics and contortions\, show stopping vocal stylings of our sultry songbirds\, divine dancers\, and outrageous antics! This is an ever evolving spectacle\, drafted from scratch\, so you will want to capture each tassel twirling season! Come play with us! \nBrought to you by the producers of sold out performances: “Va Va eVerlasting Darkness”\, “Va Va VIBE”\, “Va Va FeVer”\, “Va Va Vision”\, “Va Va Cotton Candy CarniVal”\, “Va Va Valentine: AnniVersary of LoVe”\, “Va Va Vampy and Campy”\, “Va Va Vittles: A Feast for the Eyes”\, “XXX OOO”\, “Va Va ExtraVaganza”\, “Tunnel of LoVe”\, “Va Va ReVerie”\, “Tapestry of Variance”\, “Va Va Vizard of Voz”\, “Va Va Views from the Vault”\, “Va Va Venus”\, “Va Va Vamp”\, “Va Va ReVolutionary”\, “Va Va InVincible”\, “Va Va FestiVus”\, “Va Va adVenture”\, “Va Va Vunderland”\, “Va Va Vortex”\, “Va Va CarniVale”\,\, “Va Va ReVue: Naughty and Nice”\, Art Sanctuary and The Va Va Vixens have returned for yet another original production with “Va Va au reVoir- Until We Meet Again!” \n*A portion of the proceeds go to non-profit arts organization\, Art Sanctuary to help local artists! \nTo any Va Va Virgins out there: Come experience what you’ve been missing! \nWhether you are looking for a friends’ night out or a romantic evening with your special someone\, this is the show for you and you and you and YOU! \n\nArt Sanctuary is a 501(c)3 non-profit status community-oriented arts collective supporting local visual\, literary\, and performing arts through events\, promotion and education. \nIf you have an idea for a creative event or even need a place for your wedding or private party\, let us know! Art Sanctuary is the place for YOU!
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/va-va-vixens-presents-va-va-au-revoir-until-we-meet-again/2026-02-13/
LOCATION:Art Sanctuary\, 1433 S Shelby Street\, Louisville\, KY\, 40217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Burlesque,Dance,Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T120000
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SUMMARY:Heart Throb: Dance (Therapy) Party
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/heart-throb-dance-therapy-party/
LOCATION:The Whirling Tiger\, 1335 Story Ave \, KY 40206\, Louisville\, KY\, 40206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music,Nightlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T190000
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SUMMARY:Va Va Vixens Presents "Va Va au reVoir - Until We Meet Again"
DESCRIPTION:This Valentine Season\, Join us in celebrating all that is in your HEART! Come experience the Va Va Vixens in a truly beautiful variety show send off to what has been our HOME for more than a decade! \nThis will truly be a night you will NEVER forget! \n\nShow Dates: February 6\, 7\, 13\, 14\, 20\, 21\nVIP (Reserved Seats with Cocktail Service) $50\nGeneral Admission $35\n18+\n\n\nMore About the Show\nA luscious mix of neo-classic burlesque\, daring and dangerous circus performances\, uproarious comedy\, variety acts\, and stunningly choreographed group dance sequences\, the Va Va Vixens are an entity of experiences that is sure to have you jumping out of your seats and begging for more! We bring the mirth and merriment of good old fashioned Voix de Ville like no other! As Louisville’s acclaimed Vaudeville-style burlesque and variety show\, we feature a captivating cast of beautifully talented performers of all shimmies! The Va Va Vixens will take you on a wild and risqué ride into the magnificent world of sizzling striptease\, ethereal aerial acrobatics and contortions\, show stopping vocal stylings of our sultry songbirds\, divine dancers\, and outrageous antics! This is an ever evolving spectacle\, drafted from scratch\, so you will want to capture each tassel twirling season! Come play with us! \nBrought to you by the producers of sold out performances: “Va Va eVerlasting Darkness”\, “Va Va VIBE”\, “Va Va FeVer”\, “Va Va Vision”\, “Va Va Cotton Candy CarniVal”\, “Va Va Valentine: AnniVersary of LoVe”\, “Va Va Vampy and Campy”\, “Va Va Vittles: A Feast for the Eyes”\, “XXX OOO”\, “Va Va ExtraVaganza”\, “Tunnel of LoVe”\, “Va Va ReVerie”\, “Tapestry of Variance”\, “Va Va Vizard of Voz”\, “Va Va Views from the Vault”\, “Va Va Venus”\, “Va Va Vamp”\, “Va Va ReVolutionary”\, “Va Va InVincible”\, “Va Va FestiVus”\, “Va Va adVenture”\, “Va Va Vunderland”\, “Va Va Vortex”\, “Va Va CarniVale”\,\, “Va Va ReVue: Naughty and Nice”\, Art Sanctuary and The Va Va Vixens have returned for yet another original production with “Va Va au reVoir- Until We Meet Again!” \n*A portion of the proceeds go to non-profit arts organization\, Art Sanctuary to help local artists! \nTo any Va Va Virgins out there: Come experience what you’ve been missing! \nWhether you are looking for a friends’ night out or a romantic evening with your special someone\, this is the show for you and you and you and YOU! \n\nArt Sanctuary is a 501(c)3 non-profit status community-oriented arts collective supporting local visual\, literary\, and performing arts through events\, promotion and education. \nIf you have an idea for a creative event or even need a place for your wedding or private party\, let us know! Art Sanctuary is the place for YOU!
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/va-va-vixens-presents-va-va-au-revoir-until-we-meet-again/2026-02-14/
LOCATION:Art Sanctuary\, 1433 S Shelby Street\, Louisville\, KY\, 40217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Burlesque,Dance,Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year | hosted by KBop Cafe
DESCRIPTION:🐉🎉 Ring in the Lunar New Year with us at Logan Street Market! \nJoin us for a day of culture\, community\, food\, and festivities as we welcome the new year together. With lion dance performances by @riverlotusliondance. \nAll are welcome—come celebrate! 🧨🏮 \n#louisvillekpop #LoganStreetMarket #CommunityCelebration #502 #louisville
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/lunar-new-year-hosted-by-kbop-cafe/
LOCATION:Logan Street Market\, 1001 Logan Street\, Louisivlle\, KY\, 40204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Dance,Entertainment,Family & Children
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T230000
DTSTAMP:20260426T174659
CREATED:20260120T030810Z
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SUMMARY:Va Va Vixens Presents "Va Va au reVoir - Until We Meet Again"
DESCRIPTION:This Valentine Season\, Join us in celebrating all that is in your HEART! Come experience the Va Va Vixens in a truly beautiful variety show send off to what has been our HOME for more than a decade! \nThis will truly be a night you will NEVER forget! \n\nShow Dates: February 6\, 7\, 13\, 14\, 20\, 21\nVIP (Reserved Seats with Cocktail Service) $50\nGeneral Admission $35\n18+\n\n\nMore About the Show\nA luscious mix of neo-classic burlesque\, daring and dangerous circus performances\, uproarious comedy\, variety acts\, and stunningly choreographed group dance sequences\, the Va Va Vixens are an entity of experiences that is sure to have you jumping out of your seats and begging for more! We bring the mirth and merriment of good old fashioned Voix de Ville like no other! As Louisville’s acclaimed Vaudeville-style burlesque and variety show\, we feature a captivating cast of beautifully talented performers of all shimmies! The Va Va Vixens will take you on a wild and risqué ride into the magnificent world of sizzling striptease\, ethereal aerial acrobatics and contortions\, show stopping vocal stylings of our sultry songbirds\, divine dancers\, and outrageous antics! This is an ever evolving spectacle\, drafted from scratch\, so you will want to capture each tassel twirling season! Come play with us! \nBrought to you by the producers of sold out performances: “Va Va eVerlasting Darkness”\, “Va Va VIBE”\, “Va Va FeVer”\, “Va Va Vision”\, “Va Va Cotton Candy CarniVal”\, “Va Va Valentine: AnniVersary of LoVe”\, “Va Va Vampy and Campy”\, “Va Va Vittles: A Feast for the Eyes”\, “XXX OOO”\, “Va Va ExtraVaganza”\, “Tunnel of LoVe”\, “Va Va ReVerie”\, “Tapestry of Variance”\, “Va Va Vizard of Voz”\, “Va Va Views from the Vault”\, “Va Va Venus”\, “Va Va Vamp”\, “Va Va ReVolutionary”\, “Va Va InVincible”\, “Va Va FestiVus”\, “Va Va adVenture”\, “Va Va Vunderland”\, “Va Va Vortex”\, “Va Va CarniVale”\,\, “Va Va ReVue: Naughty and Nice”\, Art Sanctuary and The Va Va Vixens have returned for yet another original production with “Va Va au reVoir- Until We Meet Again!” \n*A portion of the proceeds go to non-profit arts organization\, Art Sanctuary to help local artists! \nTo any Va Va Virgins out there: Come experience what you’ve been missing! \nWhether you are looking for a friends’ night out or a romantic evening with your special someone\, this is the show for you and you and you and YOU! \n\nArt Sanctuary is a 501(c)3 non-profit status community-oriented arts collective supporting local visual\, literary\, and performing arts through events\, promotion and education. \nIf you have an idea for a creative event or even need a place for your wedding or private party\, let us know! Art Sanctuary is the place for YOU!
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/va-va-vixens-presents-va-va-au-revoir-until-we-meet-again/2026-02-20/
LOCATION:Art Sanctuary\, 1433 S Shelby Street\, Louisville\, KY\, 40217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Burlesque,Dance,Entertainment
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T230000
DTSTAMP:20260426T174659
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SUMMARY:Va Va Vixens Presents "Va Va au reVoir - Until We Meet Again"
DESCRIPTION:This Valentine Season\, Join us in celebrating all that is in your HEART! Come experience the Va Va Vixens in a truly beautiful variety show send off to what has been our HOME for more than a decade! \nThis will truly be a night you will NEVER forget! \n\nShow Dates: February 6\, 7\, 13\, 14\, 20\, 21\nVIP (Reserved Seats with Cocktail Service) $50\nGeneral Admission $35\n18+\n\n\nMore About the Show\nA luscious mix of neo-classic burlesque\, daring and dangerous circus performances\, uproarious comedy\, variety acts\, and stunningly choreographed group dance sequences\, the Va Va Vixens are an entity of experiences that is sure to have you jumping out of your seats and begging for more! We bring the mirth and merriment of good old fashioned Voix de Ville like no other! As Louisville’s acclaimed Vaudeville-style burlesque and variety show\, we feature a captivating cast of beautifully talented performers of all shimmies! The Va Va Vixens will take you on a wild and risqué ride into the magnificent world of sizzling striptease\, ethereal aerial acrobatics and contortions\, show stopping vocal stylings of our sultry songbirds\, divine dancers\, and outrageous antics! This is an ever evolving spectacle\, drafted from scratch\, so you will want to capture each tassel twirling season! Come play with us! \nBrought to you by the producers of sold out performances: “Va Va eVerlasting Darkness”\, “Va Va VIBE”\, “Va Va FeVer”\, “Va Va Vision”\, “Va Va Cotton Candy CarniVal”\, “Va Va Valentine: AnniVersary of LoVe”\, “Va Va Vampy and Campy”\, “Va Va Vittles: A Feast for the Eyes”\, “XXX OOO”\, “Va Va ExtraVaganza”\, “Tunnel of LoVe”\, “Va Va ReVerie”\, “Tapestry of Variance”\, “Va Va Vizard of Voz”\, “Va Va Views from the Vault”\, “Va Va Venus”\, “Va Va Vamp”\, “Va Va ReVolutionary”\, “Va Va InVincible”\, “Va Va FestiVus”\, “Va Va adVenture”\, “Va Va Vunderland”\, “Va Va Vortex”\, “Va Va CarniVale”\,\, “Va Va ReVue: Naughty and Nice”\, Art Sanctuary and The Va Va Vixens have returned for yet another original production with “Va Va au reVoir- Until We Meet Again!” \n*A portion of the proceeds go to non-profit arts organization\, Art Sanctuary to help local artists! \nTo any Va Va Virgins out there: Come experience what you’ve been missing! \nWhether you are looking for a friends’ night out or a romantic evening with your special someone\, this is the show for you and you and you and YOU! \n\nArt Sanctuary is a 501(c)3 non-profit status community-oriented arts collective supporting local visual\, literary\, and performing arts through events\, promotion and education. \nIf you have an idea for a creative event or even need a place for your wedding or private party\, let us know! Art Sanctuary is the place for YOU!
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/va-va-vixens-presents-va-va-au-revoir-until-we-meet-again/2026-02-21/
LOCATION:Art Sanctuary\, 1433 S Shelby Street\, Louisville\, KY\, 40217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Burlesque,Dance,Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T220000
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SUMMARY:Kentucky Center Presents: Urban Bush Women "THIS IS RISK"
DESCRIPTION:THIS IS RISK\, looks forward and back in celebrating four decades of operating at the vanguard of movement and social activism. \nTHIS IS RISK takes the audience through intentional storytelling to the next space of collective brilliance. \nThis energetically charged evening includes iconic works by Founder Jawole Willa Jo Zollar\, which feature live music including the return of Shelter\, a full performance of Batty Moves last performed in 2022\, and a new commission\, Contemplations on Legacy\, by long-time UBW collaborator and choreographer Vincent E. Thomas. \n\nEvent Date:\n2026-02-27 \nWebsite / Ticket Link:\nhttps://tickets.kentuckyperformingarts.org/25447?queueittoken=e_tnewsafetynet~q_8d3d009d-2924-4a69-83dc-7f280290c256~ts_1768391472~ce_true~rt_safetynet~h_eff46e6719f2a15fce685e1a1d69078221083af6e9ec6a4a4a43fe9e4e3c9793 \nLocation:\nBomhard Theater – 501 W Main St \nEvent Host:\nUrban Bush Women \n 
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/kentucky-center-presents-urban-bush-women/
LOCATION:Kentucky Performing Arts\, 501 W Main St\, Louisville\, KY\, 40202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Dance
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SUMMARY:Kentucky Dance Festival | Ambo Dance Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Ambo Dance Theatre is kicking off the 2026 year by hosting the inaugural Kentucky Dance Festival\, the first and only professional contemporary dance festival in the state! \nThis three-day festival features a curated selection of professional choreographic works in diverse dance styles\, as well as professional development and networking opportunities! \n\nPresented in partnership with Actors Theatre of Louisville\, the Kentucky Dance Festival will include:\n* Two professional evening concerts\n* A student showcase featuring dancers from schools and private studios\n* Guest artist master classes and workshops\n* Outreach to rural and underrepresented communities\n* A larger\, more prestigious venue to match our growing impact \nThe shows are on March 13-15\, 2026. On March 13 and 14 the professional shows are at 7pm. \nOn March 15 the student show is at 2pm. \n\nDetails:\nShowtimes:\n\nMarch 13 & 14\, 2026 @ 7pm Professional Showcase\nMarch 15\, 2026 @ 2pm Student Showcase\n\nTickets:\n\nPay-What-You-Can https://www.actorstheatre.org/\n\n\nAbout the Kentucky Dance Festival\nThe Kentucky Dance Festival is the first and only professional contemporary dance festival in the bluegrass. This three-day festival shares the artistic voices of creators across the entire\nstate\, plus guest choreographers from surrounding states across the South and Midwestern regions. \nThe Kentucky Dance Festival is open to all styles and forms of dance\, and any kind of choreographic processes. Creators are invited to apply to present works that are fully developed and completed\, as well as works in progress that are looking to make their stage debut. Applications undergo rigorous adjudication by a panel of professionals who select works based on their artistic merit as stand alone works\, as well as in conversation with other submissions. Festival curation is centered on quality\, diversity of style\, subject matter\, and dancers\, and the overall arc of the concert. \nProfessional creators who are invited to present their work at the festival are given the opportunity to apply to lead master classes during the festival weekend. Master class applications are adjudicated similarly to choreographic works in order to provide festival participants and spectators with a high quality and diverse experience. \nMISSION STATEMENT: \nThe Kentucky Dance Festival strengthens Kentucky’s professional dance ecosystem by elevating local choreographic voices\, fostering meaningful exchange with regional artists\, and positioning Louisville as a vital contributor to the contemporary dance landscape. \nVISION STATEMENT: \nIn alignment with Ambo Dance Theatre’s vision of transforming Louisville into a Dance Hub\, the Kentucky Dance Festival envisions a thriving\, interconnected dance community where Kentucky artists are professionally supported\, contemporary dance is accessible to the Kentuckiana region\, and emerging dancers are equipped with clear pathways to build sustainable careers. \n\nBackground and Origins of the Kentucky Dance Festival:\nSince 2021\, Ambo Dance Theatre has been hosting the Kentucky NACHMO Dance Festival\, a dance festival in partnership with the National Choreography Month (NACHMO) organization. In 2025\, the Kentucky NACHMO Dance Festival experienced a 46% growth\, featuring 121 performers from 12 groups and doubling our audience engagement. While the consistent growth of this small\, local festival highlighted the demand and interest for high quality\, accessible contemporary dance experiences\, the NACHMO format wasn’t always accessible for under-resourced groups. Thus\, Ambo Dance Theatre split NACHMO into its own event while launching the Kentucky Dance Festival as a larger\, more accessible statewide and national platform. \nThe Kentucky Dance Festival is open to all styles and forms of dance\, and any kind of choreographic process. The application process invited creators to submit works that were fully developed\, as well as works in progress. This represents a step towards building the much-needed infrastructure to boost the local dance economy and connect Louisville to the larger professional contemporary dance network. \nThe Kentucky Dance Festival will: \n● Amplify underrepresented voices and bring dance to new communities across Kentucky\n● Give students\, emerging artists\, and companies & studios of all sizes a statewide platform to shine\n● Provide paid opportunities for local dancers\, choreographers\, and technicians\n● Build long-term creative infrastructure that fuels cultural and economic growth\n● Spotlight Kentucky on the national stage as a hub for contemporary dance excellence \n\nKentucky Dance Festival – Full Weekend Schedule:\nFriday\, March 13\, 2025\n\n7pm – PERFORMANCE: Professional Concert #1\n10pm – KDF Community Meetup: A Networking and Social Outing\n\nSaturday\, March 14\, 2025\n\n9am – MASTER CLASS: Flirt: A Dance Theatre Workshop\n10:45am – MASTER CLASS: Nontraditional Partnering\n1:30pm – MASTER CLASS: Contemporary Chinese Fusion\n7pm – PERFORMANCE: Professional Concert #2\n\nSunday\, March 15\, 2025\n\n9am – MASTER CLASS: Grounded: Contemporary Modern Dance Floorwork\n10:45am – MASTER CLASS: Tennis Ball Magic\n2pm – PERFORMANCE: Student Concert\n\n\nAll Master Classes are 90 minutes long and will be held at Ambo Dance Theatre\, located at 812 Clarks Lane. \nTickets can be purchased at http://www.ambodancetheatre.org \nAll Performances will be approximately 2 hours long (including at 15 minute intermission) and will be held at Actors Theatre of Louisville in the Pamela Brown Theatre\, located at 316 W Main St. \nTickets will be available for purchase at http://www.actorstheatre.org beginning on February 15th.
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/kentucky-dance-festival-ambo-dance-theatre/2026-03-13/
LOCATION:Actors Theatre of Louisville\, 316 W Main St\, Louisville\, KY\, 40202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Family & Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T090000
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SUMMARY:Kentucky Dance Festival | Ambo Dance Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Ambo Dance Theatre is kicking off the 2026 year by hosting the inaugural Kentucky Dance Festival\, the first and only professional contemporary dance festival in the state! \nThis three-day festival features a curated selection of professional choreographic works in diverse dance styles\, as well as professional development and networking opportunities! \n\nPresented in partnership with Actors Theatre of Louisville\, the Kentucky Dance Festival will include:\n* Two professional evening concerts\n* A student showcase featuring dancers from schools and private studios\n* Guest artist master classes and workshops\n* Outreach to rural and underrepresented communities\n* A larger\, more prestigious venue to match our growing impact \nThe shows are on March 13-15\, 2026. On March 13 and 14 the professional shows are at 7pm. \nOn March 15 the student show is at 2pm. \n\nDetails:\nShowtimes:\n\nMarch 13 & 14\, 2026 @ 7pm Professional Showcase\nMarch 15\, 2026 @ 2pm Student Showcase\n\nTickets:\n\nPay-What-You-Can https://www.actorstheatre.org/\n\n\nAbout the Kentucky Dance Festival\nThe Kentucky Dance Festival is the first and only professional contemporary dance festival in the bluegrass. This three-day festival shares the artistic voices of creators across the entire\nstate\, plus guest choreographers from surrounding states across the South and Midwestern regions. \nThe Kentucky Dance Festival is open to all styles and forms of dance\, and any kind of choreographic processes. Creators are invited to apply to present works that are fully developed and completed\, as well as works in progress that are looking to make their stage debut. Applications undergo rigorous adjudication by a panel of professionals who select works based on their artistic merit as stand alone works\, as well as in conversation with other submissions. Festival curation is centered on quality\, diversity of style\, subject matter\, and dancers\, and the overall arc of the concert. \nProfessional creators who are invited to present their work at the festival are given the opportunity to apply to lead master classes during the festival weekend. Master class applications are adjudicated similarly to choreographic works in order to provide festival participants and spectators with a high quality and diverse experience. \nMISSION STATEMENT: \nThe Kentucky Dance Festival strengthens Kentucky’s professional dance ecosystem by elevating local choreographic voices\, fostering meaningful exchange with regional artists\, and positioning Louisville as a vital contributor to the contemporary dance landscape. \nVISION STATEMENT: \nIn alignment with Ambo Dance Theatre’s vision of transforming Louisville into a Dance Hub\, the Kentucky Dance Festival envisions a thriving\, interconnected dance community where Kentucky artists are professionally supported\, contemporary dance is accessible to the Kentuckiana region\, and emerging dancers are equipped with clear pathways to build sustainable careers. \n\nBackground and Origins of the Kentucky Dance Festival:\nSince 2021\, Ambo Dance Theatre has been hosting the Kentucky NACHMO Dance Festival\, a dance festival in partnership with the National Choreography Month (NACHMO) organization. In 2025\, the Kentucky NACHMO Dance Festival experienced a 46% growth\, featuring 121 performers from 12 groups and doubling our audience engagement. While the consistent growth of this small\, local festival highlighted the demand and interest for high quality\, accessible contemporary dance experiences\, the NACHMO format wasn’t always accessible for under-resourced groups. Thus\, Ambo Dance Theatre split NACHMO into its own event while launching the Kentucky Dance Festival as a larger\, more accessible statewide and national platform. \nThe Kentucky Dance Festival is open to all styles and forms of dance\, and any kind of choreographic process. The application process invited creators to submit works that were fully developed\, as well as works in progress. This represents a step towards building the much-needed infrastructure to boost the local dance economy and connect Louisville to the larger professional contemporary dance network. \nThe Kentucky Dance Festival will: \n● Amplify underrepresented voices and bring dance to new communities across Kentucky\n● Give students\, emerging artists\, and companies & studios of all sizes a statewide platform to shine\n● Provide paid opportunities for local dancers\, choreographers\, and technicians\n● Build long-term creative infrastructure that fuels cultural and economic growth\n● Spotlight Kentucky on the national stage as a hub for contemporary dance excellence \n\nKentucky Dance Festival – Full Weekend Schedule:\nFriday\, March 13\, 2025\n\n7pm – PERFORMANCE: Professional Concert #1\n10pm – KDF Community Meetup: A Networking and Social Outing\n\nSaturday\, March 14\, 2025\n\n9am – MASTER CLASS: Flirt: A Dance Theatre Workshop\n10:45am – MASTER CLASS: Nontraditional Partnering\n1:30pm – MASTER CLASS: Contemporary Chinese Fusion\n7pm – PERFORMANCE: Professional Concert #2\n\nSunday\, March 15\, 2025\n\n9am – MASTER CLASS: Grounded: Contemporary Modern Dance Floorwork\n10:45am – MASTER CLASS: Tennis Ball Magic\n2pm – PERFORMANCE: Student Concert\n\n\nAll Master Classes are 90 minutes long and will be held at Ambo Dance Theatre\, located at 812 Clarks Lane. \nTickets can be purchased at http://www.ambodancetheatre.org \nAll Performances will be approximately 2 hours long (including at 15 minute intermission) and will be held at Actors Theatre of Louisville in the Pamela Brown Theatre\, located at 316 W Main St. \nTickets will be available for purchase at http://www.actorstheatre.org beginning on February 15th.
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/kentucky-dance-festival-ambo-dance-theatre/2026-03-14/
LOCATION:Actors Theatre of Louisville\, 316 W Main St\, Louisville\, KY\, 40202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Family & Children
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SUMMARY:Kentucky Dance Festival | Ambo Dance Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Ambo Dance Theatre is kicking off the 2026 year by hosting the inaugural Kentucky Dance Festival\, the first and only professional contemporary dance festival in the state! \nThis three-day festival features a curated selection of professional choreographic works in diverse dance styles\, as well as professional development and networking opportunities! \n\nPresented in partnership with Actors Theatre of Louisville\, the Kentucky Dance Festival will include:\n* Two professional evening concerts\n* A student showcase featuring dancers from schools and private studios\n* Guest artist master classes and workshops\n* Outreach to rural and underrepresented communities\n* A larger\, more prestigious venue to match our growing impact \nThe shows are on March 13-15\, 2026. On March 13 and 14 the professional shows are at 7pm. \nOn March 15 the student show is at 2pm. \n\nDetails:\nShowtimes:\n\nMarch 13 & 14\, 2026 @ 7pm Professional Showcase\nMarch 15\, 2026 @ 2pm Student Showcase\n\nTickets:\n\nPay-What-You-Can https://www.actorstheatre.org/\n\n\nAbout the Kentucky Dance Festival\nThe Kentucky Dance Festival is the first and only professional contemporary dance festival in the bluegrass. This three-day festival shares the artistic voices of creators across the entire\nstate\, plus guest choreographers from surrounding states across the South and Midwestern regions. \nThe Kentucky Dance Festival is open to all styles and forms of dance\, and any kind of choreographic processes. Creators are invited to apply to present works that are fully developed and completed\, as well as works in progress that are looking to make their stage debut. Applications undergo rigorous adjudication by a panel of professionals who select works based on their artistic merit as stand alone works\, as well as in conversation with other submissions. Festival curation is centered on quality\, diversity of style\, subject matter\, and dancers\, and the overall arc of the concert. \nProfessional creators who are invited to present their work at the festival are given the opportunity to apply to lead master classes during the festival weekend. Master class applications are adjudicated similarly to choreographic works in order to provide festival participants and spectators with a high quality and diverse experience. \nMISSION STATEMENT: \nThe Kentucky Dance Festival strengthens Kentucky’s professional dance ecosystem by elevating local choreographic voices\, fostering meaningful exchange with regional artists\, and positioning Louisville as a vital contributor to the contemporary dance landscape. \nVISION STATEMENT: \nIn alignment with Ambo Dance Theatre’s vision of transforming Louisville into a Dance Hub\, the Kentucky Dance Festival envisions a thriving\, interconnected dance community where Kentucky artists are professionally supported\, contemporary dance is accessible to the Kentuckiana region\, and emerging dancers are equipped with clear pathways to build sustainable careers. \n\nBackground and Origins of the Kentucky Dance Festival:\nSince 2021\, Ambo Dance Theatre has been hosting the Kentucky NACHMO Dance Festival\, a dance festival in partnership with the National Choreography Month (NACHMO) organization. In 2025\, the Kentucky NACHMO Dance Festival experienced a 46% growth\, featuring 121 performers from 12 groups and doubling our audience engagement. While the consistent growth of this small\, local festival highlighted the demand and interest for high quality\, accessible contemporary dance experiences\, the NACHMO format wasn’t always accessible for under-resourced groups. Thus\, Ambo Dance Theatre split NACHMO into its own event while launching the Kentucky Dance Festival as a larger\, more accessible statewide and national platform. \nThe Kentucky Dance Festival is open to all styles and forms of dance\, and any kind of choreographic process. The application process invited creators to submit works that were fully developed\, as well as works in progress. This represents a step towards building the much-needed infrastructure to boost the local dance economy and connect Louisville to the larger professional contemporary dance network. \nThe Kentucky Dance Festival will: \n● Amplify underrepresented voices and bring dance to new communities across Kentucky\n● Give students\, emerging artists\, and companies & studios of all sizes a statewide platform to shine\n● Provide paid opportunities for local dancers\, choreographers\, and technicians\n● Build long-term creative infrastructure that fuels cultural and economic growth\n● Spotlight Kentucky on the national stage as a hub for contemporary dance excellence \n\nKentucky Dance Festival – Full Weekend Schedule:\nFriday\, March 13\, 2025\n\n7pm – PERFORMANCE: Professional Concert #1\n10pm – KDF Community Meetup: A Networking and Social Outing\n\nSaturday\, March 14\, 2025\n\n9am – MASTER CLASS: Flirt: A Dance Theatre Workshop\n10:45am – MASTER CLASS: Nontraditional Partnering\n1:30pm – MASTER CLASS: Contemporary Chinese Fusion\n7pm – PERFORMANCE: Professional Concert #2\n\nSunday\, March 15\, 2025\n\n9am – MASTER CLASS: Grounded: Contemporary Modern Dance Floorwork\n10:45am – MASTER CLASS: Tennis Ball Magic\n2pm – PERFORMANCE: Student Concert\n\n\nAll Master Classes are 90 minutes long and will be held at Ambo Dance Theatre\, located at 812 Clarks Lane. \nTickets can be purchased at http://www.ambodancetheatre.org \nAll Performances will be approximately 2 hours long (including at 15 minute intermission) and will be held at Actors Theatre of Louisville in the Pamela Brown Theatre\, located at 316 W Main St. \nTickets will be available for purchase at http://www.actorstheatre.org beginning on February 15th.
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/kentucky-dance-festival-ambo-dance-theatre/2026-03-15/
LOCATION:Actors Theatre of Louisville\, 316 W Main St\, Louisville\, KY\, 40202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Family & Children
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SUMMARY:Riverdance 30 - The New Generation
DESCRIPTION:Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage\, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerising choreography and breathtaking performances has left audiences in awe and established Riverdance as a global cultural sensation. \nTo celebrate this incredible 30th year milestone\, Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour\, bringing its magic to audiences around the world. This spectacular production rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new innovative choreography and costumes and state of the art lighting\, projection and motion graphics. And for the first time Riverdance welcomes “The New Generation” of performers\, all of whom were not born when the show began 30 years ago. John McColgan\, Director of Riverdance said “It is both a privilege and a delight to celebrate 30 years of Riverdance and the unique journey it has taken us on. In those 30 years the show has transformed from a spectacle into a global cultural phenomenon – continuously evolving yet remaining true to its Irish roots. \nOn this upcoming tour we look forward to welcoming ‘The New Generation’ of artists while paying tribute to the talented performers\, creators\, dedicated crew\, and the millions of fans who have made Riverdance a worldwide celebration of music and dance.” Audiences will enjoy a unique and memorable performance which blends the traditional and the contemporary\, showcasing the skill and passion of the world-class of dancers\, musicians and singers in the Riverdance ensemble. Composed by Bill Whelan. Produced by Moya Doherty. Directed by John McColgan. \nPNC Broadway in Louisville: Riverdance 30 – The New Generation
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/riverdance-30-the-new-generation/2026-03-24/
LOCATION:Kentucky Performing Arts\, 501 W Main St\, Louisville\, KY\, 40202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Riverdance 30 - The New Generation
DESCRIPTION:Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage\, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerising choreography and breathtaking performances has left audiences in awe and established Riverdance as a global cultural sensation. \nTo celebrate this incredible 30th year milestone\, Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour\, bringing its magic to audiences around the world. This spectacular production rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new innovative choreography and costumes and state of the art lighting\, projection and motion graphics. And for the first time Riverdance welcomes “The New Generation” of performers\, all of whom were not born when the show began 30 years ago. John McColgan\, Director of Riverdance said “It is both a privilege and a delight to celebrate 30 years of Riverdance and the unique journey it has taken us on. In those 30 years the show has transformed from a spectacle into a global cultural phenomenon – continuously evolving yet remaining true to its Irish roots. \nOn this upcoming tour we look forward to welcoming ‘The New Generation’ of artists while paying tribute to the talented performers\, creators\, dedicated crew\, and the millions of fans who have made Riverdance a worldwide celebration of music and dance.” Audiences will enjoy a unique and memorable performance which blends the traditional and the contemporary\, showcasing the skill and passion of the world-class of dancers\, musicians and singers in the Riverdance ensemble. Composed by Bill Whelan. Produced by Moya Doherty. Directed by John McColgan. \nPNC Broadway in Louisville: Riverdance 30 – The New Generation
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/riverdance-30-the-new-generation/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:Kentucky Performing Arts\, 501 W Main St\, Louisville\, KY\, 40202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Riverdance 30 - The New Generation
DESCRIPTION:Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage\, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerising choreography and breathtaking performances has left audiences in awe and established Riverdance as a global cultural sensation. \nTo celebrate this incredible 30th year milestone\, Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour\, bringing its magic to audiences around the world. This spectacular production rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new innovative choreography and costumes and state of the art lighting\, projection and motion graphics. And for the first time Riverdance welcomes “The New Generation” of performers\, all of whom were not born when the show began 30 years ago. John McColgan\, Director of Riverdance said “It is both a privilege and a delight to celebrate 30 years of Riverdance and the unique journey it has taken us on. In those 30 years the show has transformed from a spectacle into a global cultural phenomenon – continuously evolving yet remaining true to its Irish roots. \nOn this upcoming tour we look forward to welcoming ‘The New Generation’ of artists while paying tribute to the talented performers\, creators\, dedicated crew\, and the millions of fans who have made Riverdance a worldwide celebration of music and dance.” Audiences will enjoy a unique and memorable performance which blends the traditional and the contemporary\, showcasing the skill and passion of the world-class of dancers\, musicians and singers in the Riverdance ensemble. Composed by Bill Whelan. Produced by Moya Doherty. Directed by John McColgan. \nPNC Broadway in Louisville: Riverdance 30 – The New Generation
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/riverdance-30-the-new-generation/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:Kentucky Performing Arts\, 501 W Main St\, Louisville\, KY\, 40202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Square Dance! | with Whirligigs
DESCRIPTION:All dances taught\, no experience needed! \n\nDoors at 6\, Dance at 7\n$10 / person\, Under 12 Free\nMusic: Whirligigs\nCaller: Greer Hannan
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/square-dance-with-whirligigs/
LOCATION:Jubilee Field\, 529 E Burnett Ave\, Louisville\, KY\, 40217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Family & Children,Music
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