Our History
Lexington Ballet Company was chartered May 24, 1974 by Nels Jorgensen with a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. Mr. Jorgenson established a professional dance company and a ballet school with the same mission that exists today; to present high caliber productions, to educate youth in the art of ballet, and to engage with the community through outreach.
The first production of The Nutcracker was presented in 1974 at Transylvania University’s Haggin Auditorium. The ballet was granted 501(c)(3) status under the name Lexington Ballet Company, Inc. in the following year.
The ballet moved into its current studios at ArtsPlace in 1986, becoming a fixture in the heart of downtown Lexington.
Our Mission
Inspire
Inspire and delight diverse audiences with vibrant classical, neo-classical, and contemporary ballet.
Cultivate
Cultivate collaborations that expand the availability, access, and appreciation for the arts in our community, making Lexington a unique and vibrant city in which to live and work.
Educate
Educate and challenge all individuals to reach their unique potential by providing the highest level of classical ballet training and performance opportunities in a culture of self-discipline, creativity, and respect.
