LOUISVILLE, KY — Louisville Ballet is pleased to announce a monumental highlight of its historic 75th Diamond Anniversary season: the return of world-renowned dance icon Mikhail Baryshnikov for an exclusive evening of conversation. Photo provided by the Louisville BalletBaryshnikov’s history with Louisville Ballet dates back to the 1978-79 and 1979-80 seasons. Wendy Whelan, photo provided by the Louisville BalletA Louisville native, Wendy Whelan began her journey at the Louisville Ballet Academy at age eight, debuting as a mouse in The Nutcracker. Born in Louisville, Clinton Luckett began his early dance training and performed with Louisville Ballet. “Louisville is an arts destination, and welcoming legends Mikhail Baryshnikov, Wendy Whelan, and Clinton Luckett back to Louisville Ballet is truly the jewel in the crown of this extraordinary anniversary year.”