Breaking Barriers: Keith Lee’s World Premiere of And the VIII Journeyed

About the Show

Join Charlottesville Ballet for the world premiere of Keith Lee’s newest piece, And the VIII Journeyed. Join us LIVE from the Historic Academy Theatre via Zoom on Saturday, May 1, 2021! The event will feature a screening of Charlottesville Ballet’s mini-documentary celebrating Keith Lee and his 50+ year career in the arts. During the FREE live event on May 1st, there will be a panel discussion with key figures from the documentary.

Can’t watch May 1st? You can still watch Keith Lee’s And the VIII Journeyed on-demand May 2 – June 1, 2021! Visit here at Charlottesville Ballet’s website for more information.

Charlottesville Ballet’s Keith Lee

Keith Lee–Artist Laureate, Resident Choreographer, and Director of Diversity & Inclusion–is a master teacher and choreographer originating from the Bronx, New York, where he trained at the High School of Performing Arts. 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 expand his role of Director of Diversity & Inclusion for the Charlottesville Ballet.