Academy Center of the Arts

Lynchburg's Local Arts Center

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Charlottesville Ballet Presents: Legacy

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Venue:
Historic Academy Theatre
Cost:
$15 – $55

Experience the power of classical favorites and innovative works that have become our legacy. Watch the best of the Ballet’s repertoire by Virginia-native choreographers on the Historic Theatre stage, and join us in celebrating Lynchburg’s own Keith Lee.

 

 

Keith Lee, Resident Choreographer and Director of Diversity & Inclusion for Charlottesville Ballet

 

Keith Lee hails from the Bronx, NY and began training at the High School of Performing Arts in NYC. In 1969, Mr. Lee was the first Black soloist to join the American Ballet Theatre and he went on to dance with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. His repertory included the choreography of such luminaries as Alvin Ailey, George Balanchine, Agnes DeMille, Lar Lubovitch, Jerome Robbins, and Antony Tudor, as well as performance credits in theater and broadway musicals.

 

He has served as ballet master for Ailey and Dallas Black Dance Theatre, and Capitol Ballet, and has been teaching and choreographing for dance companies across the world. Mr. Lee has called Central Virginia home since 1994, and he was named Artist Laureate by the City of Lynchburg where he continues to work as a freelance choreographer, master teacher, and performing arts coordinator. He has shared his vision and 50-year dance legacy with the Charlottesville Ballet since 2008, and he serves as Resident Choreographer and Director of Diversity & Inclusion for the entire organization.

 

Note that the event producer and Artist may change dates, times, and/or venues depending on the current COVID-19 environment. Ticket buyers will be updated by the Academy Center of the Arts staff, should any change to schedule or venue occurs.

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Charlottesville Ballet Website

 

      

 

Tickets:

VIP All-Inclusive Tickets: $55 Adult, $50 Child

The best seats in the house include complimentary cocktails (ages 21+) plus a note from the Dancers and Artistic Team

Tier 1: $35 Adult, $30 Child/Student/Senior/Military

Tier 2: $25 Adult, $20 Child/Student/Senior/Military

Tier 3: $20 Adult, $15 Child/Student/Senior/Military

 

To view our seating map for the Historic Academy of Music Theatre, click here. Please note that members of the Military and Educators receive a 10% discount on tickets in-person only at the Box Office.

 

For more information or to purchase tickets to this performance, contact our Bank of the James Ticketing Office at (434) 846-8499.

 

Sponsored By:

 

The Watts Foster Family Foundation

 

Know Before You Go:

Please visit this page to learn more about accessibility at our venues.

All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket for this event unless otherwise stated. All ages are welcome.

Videography and audio recording during the performances are prohibited. Photography of the set on stage is allowed pre-show, post-show, and during intermission. But we do ask that you show our designers and visiting performers some love by crediting them (and by tagging us) in your social media posts.

The Academy Center of the Arts offers a diverse selection of entertainment. Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every guest or for all ages. Ticket buyers should take responsibility for making informed decisions regarding their purchases. We recommend visiting the official show website of each show you are coming to see at the Academy. If you ever have questions about the content or appropriateness of a show, please contact us at [email protected].

Our lobby doors open 60 minutes prior to show time. House doors open 30 minutes prior to show time for seating.

Parking is available on-site and throughout downtown Lynchburg. Our parking map (linked below) shows all of the free public and paid parking available. In addition, street parking is also available on most streets.

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Want to volunteer and see this show for free? Contact Mele Thompson, [email protected], for more information.

Tickets
Venue:
Historic Academy Theatre
Cost:
$15 – $55

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(434) 846-8499
600 Main Street
Lynchburg, VA 24504
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