Breaking Barrers

Join the Charlottesville Ballet as they feature Stream on demand and live over Zoom for a mini-documentary celebrating Keith Lee, Artist Laureate, Director of Diversity & Inclusion, and Resident Choreographer with the Charlottesville Ballet, and his 50+ year career in the arts.

Keith Lee is a master teacher and choreographer originating from the Bronx, New York where he trained at the High School of Performing Arts in NYC. In 1969 Mr. Lee joined American Ballet Theatre and was promoted to the rank of soloist the following year. He then pursued his career at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre as their ballet master. He has choreographed works for American Ballet Theatre, the Washington Ballet, the Geneva Ballet, the Oakland Ballet, the Garden State Ballet, Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble, the Lexington Ballet, and the Charlottesville Ballet. Mr. Lee now calls Central Virginia home, and continues to work as a freelance choreographer, teacher, and performing arts coordinator. Mr. Lee is excited to pioneer his new role of Director of Diversity & Inclusion for the Charlottesville Ballet.

FREE Live Zoom Event - February 20, 2021 at 2:00PM 
 
Pay-What-You-Can Video On Demand - February 21-March 21, 2021