Va Va Vixens Presents "Va Va au reVoir - Until We Meet Again"
2026-02-21 19:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Art Sanctuary, 1433 S Shelby Street, Louisville, KY, 40217, United States
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!
This will truly be a night you will NEVER forget!

Show Dates: February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21
VIP (Reserved Seats with Cocktail Service) $50
General Admission $35
18+

More About the Show
A 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!
Brought 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!”
*A portion of the proceeds go to non-profit arts organization, Art Sanctuary to help local artists!
To any Va Va Virgins out there: Come experience what you’ve been missing!
Whether 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!

Art 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.
If 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!

Kentucky Center Presents: Urban Bush Women "THIS IS RISK"
2026-02-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Kentucky Performing Arts, 501 W Main St, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
THIS IS RISK, looks forward and back in celebrating four decades of operating at the vanguard of movement and social activism.
THIS IS RISK takes the audience through intentional storytelling to the next space of collective brilliance.
This 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.

Event Date:
2026-02-27
Website / Ticket Link:
https://tickets.kentuckyperformingarts.org/25447?queueittoken=e_tnewsafetynet~q_8d3d009d-2924-4a69-83dc-7f280290c256~ts_1768391472~ce_true~rt_safetynet~h_eff46e6719f2a15fce685e1a1d69078221083af6e9ec6a4a4a43fe9e4e3c9793
Location:
Bomhard Theater – 501 W Main St
Event Host:
Urban Bush Women

Kentucky Dance Festival | Ambo Dance Theatre
2026-03-13 19:00 - 23:30, 2026-03-14 09:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-15 09:00 - 16:00 | Actors Theatre of Louisville, 316 W Main St, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
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!
This three-day festival features a curated selection of professional choreographic works in diverse dance styles, as well as professional development and networking opportunities!

Presented in partnership with Actors Theatre of Louisville, the Kentucky Dance Festival will include:
* Two professional evening concerts
* A student showcase featuring dancers from schools and private studios
* Guest artist master classes and workshops
* Outreach to rural and underrepresented communities
* A larger, more prestigious venue to match our growing impact
The shows are on March 13-15, 2026. On March 13 and 14 the professional shows are at 7pm.
On March 15 the student show is at 2pm.

Details:
Showtimes:

March 13 & 14, 2026 @ 7pm Professional Showcase
March 15, 2026 @ 2pm Student Showcase

Tickets:

Pay-What-You-Can https://www.actorstheatre.org/

About the Kentucky Dance Festival
The 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
state, plus guest choreographers from surrounding states across the South and Midwestern regions.
The 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.
Professional 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.
MISSION STATEMENT:
The 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.
VISION STATEMENT:
In 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.

Background and Origins of the Kentucky Dance Festival:
Since 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.
The 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.
The Kentucky Dance Festival will:
● Amplify underrepresented voices and bring dance to new communities across Kentucky
● Give students, emerging artists, and companies & studios of all sizes a statewide platform to shine
● Provide paid opportunities for local dancers, choreographers, and technicians
● Build long-term creative infrastructure that fuels cultural and economic growth
● Spotlight Kentucky on the national stage as a hub for contemporary dance excellence

Kentucky Dance Festival – Full Weekend Schedule:
Friday, March 13, 2025

7pm – PERFORMANCE: Professional Concert #1
10pm – KDF Community Meetup: A Networking and Social Outing

Saturday, March 14, 2025

9am – MASTER CLASS: Flirt: A Dance Theatre Workshop
10:45am – MASTER CLASS: Nontraditional Partnering
1:30pm – MASTER CLASS: Contemporary Chinese Fusion
7pm – PERFORMANCE: Professional Concert #2

Sunday, March 15, 2025

9am – MASTER CLASS: Grounded: Contemporary Modern Dance Floorwork
10:45am – MASTER CLASS: Tennis Ball Magic
2pm – PERFORMANCE: Student Concert

All Master Classes are 90 minutes long and will be held at Ambo Dance Theatre, located at 812 Clarks Lane.
Tickets can be purchased at http://www.ambodancetheatre.org
All 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.
Tickets will be available for purchase at http://www.actorstheatre.org beginning on February 15th.

Riverdance 30 - The New Generation
2026-03-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Kentucky Performing Arts, 501 W Main St, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
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.
To 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.
On 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.
PNC Broadway in Louisville: Riverdance 30 – The New Generation

Square Dance! | with Whirligigs
2026-05-08 18:00 - 21:30 | Jubilee Field, 529 E Burnett Ave, Louisville, KY, 40217, United States
All dances taught, no experience needed!

Doors at 6, Dance at 7
$10 / person, Under 12 Free
Music: Whirligigs
Caller: Greer Hannan

"FACETIME" (no phone dance party) | THEO DISCO / PERRY / SHY TRANSIT AUTHORITY
2026-05-08 22:00 - 2026-05-09 03:00 | Seidenfaden’s, 1134 E Breckenridge St., Louisville, KY, 40204, United States
Welcome to FACETIME, a dance party created to decrease screen time and increase “FaceTime.”
FACETIME is a phone-free dance party.
RULES:

21+ (no exceptions)
Little to no phone use
No idle behavior on the dance floor
Any dance & physical touch requires consent
We ask that you respect the space by staying off of your phone as much as possible as this event is about connecting you all with music.

FACETIME is about connecting and reconnecting with others on the dance floor.
So please put your phones away.
And Dance.
*** NOTE (BUYING A TICKET HERE IS A METHOD OF DONATION):
This event is a FREE ENTRY at the doors, however, buying a ticket through us here supports all the artists on the bill directly as well as funds future FACETIME events
*** We appreciate your support and look forward to FACETIMING with you.

Lineup:
THEO DISCO
PERRY
SHY TRANSIT AUTHORITY

Well Behaved Womxn... | Ambo Dance Theatre
2026-06-05 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-06 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-06 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-07 14:00 - 17:00 | StageOne Family Theatre, Louisville, KY, 40204, United States
There are two versions of our production of Well Behaved Womxn….
The Junior version of the show features dancers from the Ambo Dance Theatre School and is geared toward all ages with its family-friendly and sensory-friendly format.
The regular version features Ambo Dance Theatre’s professional company members and is catered to a slightly more mature audience base (ages 10+).
While these productions are both unique and complete in and of themselves, they are a series of dance works celebrating the underrepresented stories of womxn who have changed the world and not received their due credit!
Based on the saying “Well behaved womxn seldom make history,” this production serves to empower the current and rising generation by connecting them with the stories and figures that paved the way for their ascension. While Well Behaved Womxn… Jr. and the professional company production of Well Behaved Womxn… both center on womxn’s stories, the professional company pieces are longer form works created and performed by professionals.
Show dates are June 5-7, 2026

SHOW DATES/TIMES:
There will be two showings of Well Behaved Womxn… (PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTION):
Friday, June 5th @ 7pm
Saturday, June 6th @ 7pm
There will also be two showings of Well Behaved Womxn… Jr. (FAMILY- AND COMMUNITY-CENTRIC PRODUCTION):
Saturday, June 6th @ 2pm
Sunday, June 7th @ 2pm
