Louisville Ballet’s closest friends gathered for a night of elegance and dance in celebration of their 65th season. In coordination with the opening night of the 2016-17 season, the gala was held in the lobby of The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts. Guests also enjoyed the opportunity to view the world-premiere performance of Robert Curran’s choreography in “Stars + Stripes.”
Louisville Ballet Artistic and Executive Director Robert Curran with Suzanne and Brian Curran.
Fran Thornton, Ron Wolz, Board of Directors member Ellen Shapira, Shannon Hori Cogan and Board of Directors member Viki Diaz.
Patti and John Moore.
Buddy and Nan Sattich.
Event co-chairs: President of the Louisville Ballet Board of Directors Lisa Patrick Leet, Don Wenzel and member of the Board of Directors Leslie Smart.
Byron Leet, President of the Louisville Ballet Board of Directors Lisa Patrick Leet, Dennis Puffer and member of the Board of Directors Lisa Biddle-Puffer.
Charles Buddeke, Albin and Anne Hayes, event co-chair and member of the Board of Directors Leslie Smart and John Smart.
Michael Brill, JP Davis, Jennifer Gary, Board of Directors member Jacqueline Brill, Christen Boone and Wes Fischer.
PHOTOS BY BILL WINE
Kenji Tashiro, Nada Loutfi, Sara Wheeldon and Kathleen Kronauer.
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Louisville Ballet 65th Anniversary Gala