Lavelle Smith Jr. - Legacy in Motion: From Kentucky to Pop Icons
2026-03-05 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | The Kentucky Center, 501 West Main Street, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Kentucky to the World and Kentucky Performing Arts invite you to step into the rhythm of Kentucky’s global impact with LaVelle Smith Jr. – Legacy In Motion: Lavelle Smith’s Dance Journey From Kentucky To Pop Icons; an evening celebrating dance, creativity, and the boundless talent that begins right here in the Commonwealth.
In this high-energy, multimedia program, produced in Kentucky to the World’s signature storytelling style, LaVelle returns home to share his remarkable journey from J-Town to international acclaim. The evening will blend conversation between LaVelle and Kentucky to the World’s Interim Executive Director, Alice Alt, as well as showcasing live dance performance, featuring three Louisville dance groups, including Louisville Ballet Studio Company, performing choreography from LaVelle’s own repertoire and Michael Jackson’s iconic catalog.
The audience will lean in for an inside look at how LaVelle builds movement, collaborates with artists, and keeps his Kentucky roots at the heart of his global career. Expect surprises, audience participation, and a finale that will leave everyone dancing in their seats.
Tickets and more information here: Kentucky Performing Arts
