# Event Details

- **Event Name**: LaVelle Smith Jr. - Legacy in Motion: LaVelle Smith Jr.'s Journey from Kentucky to Pop Icons
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 05 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Kentucky to the World and Kentucky Performing Arts Present
LaVelle Smith Jr.
Legacy In Motion: Lavelle Smith Jr.'s Dance Journey From Kentucky To Pop Icons
In Conversation with Alice Alt, Kentucky to the World Executive Director
Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 5:30PM - Public Reception | 6:30PM – Program | The Kentucky Center - Bomhard Theater
Get tickets: https://bit.ly/KPALavelleSmithJr 

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.

LaVelle Smith Jr., a Louisville native and graduate of the Youth Performing Arts School at duPont Manual High School, went from performing as an extra with the Louisville Ballet to choreographing for legends like Michael Jackson, Beyoncé, Janet Jackson, Diana Ross, The Rolling Stones, and many more. With five MTV Video Awards, Emmy and Bob Fosse Award nominations, and choreography credits spanning Thriller Live, This Is It, and the Super Bowl Halftime Show, LaVelle has cemented his place among the most influential choreographers of our time.

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.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/louisville/lavelle-smith-jr-legacy-in-motion-lavelle-smith-jrs-journey-from-kentucky-to-pop-icons/200029399875838
- **Event Categories**: kentucky-derby, performances, entertainment, art, sports, theatre, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 17

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Louisville
- **state**: KY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 501 West Main Street, Louisville, KY, United States, Kentucky 40202
- **lat**: 38.25742
- **long**: -85.75899
- **full address**: 501 West Main Street, Louisville, KY, United States, Kentucky 40202

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is LaVelle Smith Jr. - Legacy in Motion: LaVelle Smith Jr.'s Journey from Kentucky to Pop Icons being held?
  - **A:** LaVelle Smith Jr. - Legacy in Motion: LaVelle Smith Jr.'s Journey from Kentucky to Pop Icons takes place on Thu, 05 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 05 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 pm at 501 West Main Street, Louisville, KY, United States, Kentucky 40202.
- **Q**: Who is organizing LaVelle Smith Jr. - Legacy in Motion: LaVelle Smith Jr.'s Journey from Kentucky to Pop Icons?
  - **A:** LaVelle Smith Jr. - Legacy in Motion: LaVelle Smith Jr.'s Journey from Kentucky to Pop Icons is organized by The Kentucky Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** LaVelle Smith Jr. - Legacy in Motion: LaVelle Smith Jr.'s Journey from Kentucky to Pop Icons is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Louisville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If LaVelle Smith Jr. - Legacy in Motion: LaVelle Smith Jr.'s Journey from Kentucky to Pop Icons sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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