"He is a distinctive voice, entirely uncommon, and filled with imagination and passion. Drawing on his rich cultural background, Luis Napoles freely mixes surreal imagery, poetic metaphor, and powerful drama to challenge, provoke, and inform the viewer.”

- Ron Cunningham (Artistic Director, Sacramento Ballet)

Beth Kaczmarek and Luis Napoles in Lecuona.

Photograph by Rob Kunkle

THE COMPANY

Napoles Ballet Theatre's mission as a professional ballet company is to create original works of dance using contemporary movement based on classical ballet technique yet accentuated by the fervor of Cuban dance. NBT’s goal is to express nuances of culture and tell stories of human drama with exciting and spiritually stimulating ballets that leave the audience not only entertained, but also compelled to interpret the pieces and analyze their meanings.

Photographs by Scott Belding, Rob Kunkle and Kimara