orKIDStra: Dance Party!

Gabriel Lefkowitz, conductor
Louisville Dance Alliance, guest

Join us for the brand new series, orKIDStra, a free concert series perfect for families and music lovers of all ages. Get ready to move and groove with the Louisville Orchestra at the Dance Party! Conductor Gabriel Lefkowitz leads a lively and fun-filled concert in partnership with Louisville Dance Alliance designed to get kids and families dancing in their seats. Join us at Paristown Hall for an energetic musical adventure featuring a mix of classical favorites and popular tunes.

Program

Márquez’s Conga del Fuego Nuevo

Kick off the dance party with this fiery and rhythmic piece that will have everyone tapping their toes.

Anderson-Lopez/Lopez’s “Let It Go” from Frozen

Sing along to the beloved hit from Frozen as the orchestra brings Elsa’s empowering anthem to life.

Offenbach’s Finale from Orpheus in the Underworld Overture 

Experience the exhilarating can-can from Offenbach’s famous operetta, sure to get everyone in the dancing mood.

Tchaikovsky’s Waltz from Sleeping Beauty 

Dance along to the elegant and enchanting waltz from Tchaikovsky’s beloved ballet.

Bernstein’s Cha-Cha from West Side Story 

Feel the rhythm with this lively cha-cha from Bernstein’s iconic musical.

Bizet’s Habanera from Carmen 

Enjoy the sultry and seductive sounds of Bizet’s famous aria from Carmen.

Prima’s Sing, Sing, Sing 

Swing to the jazzy beats of this big band classic that’s perfect for a dance party.

Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67, I. Allegro con brio (Excerpts) 

Experience the dramatic and powerful excerpts from Beethoven’s famous symphony.

Stravinsky’s The Firebird Suite (1919) (Excerpts)

Immerse yourself in the magical and dynamic excerpts from Stravinsky’s enchanting suite.

Grieg’s “In the Hall of the Mountain King” from Peer Gynt 

Feel the excitement build with this thrilling and dramatic piece by Grieg.

Taylor Swift’s Shake it Off 

Wrap up the dance party with the infectious and upbeat hit by Taylor Swift that will have everyone shaking it off!

About orKIDStra

The Louisville Orchestra’s orKIDStra series is designed to introduce young audiences to the joys of live orchestral music. These family-friendly concerts feature engaging programs, interactive elements, and themes that spark the imagination. Thanks to the generous support of our sponsor, Deloitte, orKIDStra concerts are free to attend. Perfect for children and parents alike, orKIDStra concerts are a wonderful way to experience the magic of music together.

Special thanks to our series sponsor,