Our Mission
We are a local dance collective committed to creating space for adult artists to collaborate, choreograph, and perform in a professional setting. Founded in 2022 by Clare Kresse and Lilly Comstock, Lou.Co.Lab was built on the belief that meaningful opportunities for performers should continue well into adulthood. At Lou.Co.Lab, we believe being an artist shouldn’t mean sacrificing everything else. The path to creative expression doesn’t have to be all or nothing. That’s why we create space for dancers to continue making meaningful work while also pursuing careers, families, and other passions. Art should be a lifelong pursuit—accessible, flexible, and deeply rooted in real life.
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We are passionate about bringing affordable, accessible concert dance to the Louisville community—producing performances that provoke thought, stir emotion, and inspire creative exploration. Through bold, intentional work, Lou.Co.Lab empowers both artists and audiences to connect, reflect, and celebrate the power of live performance.
Join us as we reimagine what dance can be—collaborative, impactful, and rooted in community.
May 2022- Lilly Comstock & Clare Kresse Founded Lou.Co.Lab
July 31, 2022- Lou.Co.Lab produced their Debut Performance @ the Ursuline Arts Center
October 2022- Lou.Co.Lab Partnered with La Brasserie Province in a site specific performance
January 2023- Lou.Co.Lab received the Toyota Alumni Fund Grant from the Governor's School for the Arts to continue their mission of supporting Kentucky dance artists
March 31st & April 1st, 2023- Lou.Co.Lab Performed at the Henry Clay Theater in their 2nd full length production Emergence including 9 local choreographers.
July 21st & 22nd, 2023- Lou.Co.Lab Performed their 3rd full length production at the Henry Clay Theater. The production entitled Embodied, showcased 11 new and returning choreographers.
July 29th , 2023- Lou.Co.Lab received the Marlene M. Helm Alumni Achievement Award, to honor an outstanding alumnus or alumnae for their contribution to the arts in their home community, their service to the Governor’s School for the Arts, and the dedication to enriching the state’s artistic future.
September 30th, 2023- Lou.Co.Lab performs at the Paristown Fall Art Festival, a free event to promote and showcase local artists and vendors.
November 2023 - Lou.Co.Lab Established themselves as an LLC!
April 26th & 27th, 2024 - Lou.Co.Lab produced their 4th full length production at the Henry Clay Theater featuring 8 local choreographers.
May 24th, 2024- Lou.Co.Lab was awarded their 2nd Toyota Alumni Fund Grant for their fall Performance Entrance.
July 27th, 2024- Free Community Paristown Summer Mash-Up in collaboration with Ambo Dance Theater
August 8th, 2024- Lou.Co.Lab performed in Louisville Ballets Shakespeare in the Park Pre-show with their returning choreography 'Harmonize'
November 8th & 9th, 2024- Lou.Co.Lab Fall performance at the Henry Clay Theater Entrance.