LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — With Halloween just around the corner, Kentucky Ballet Theatre is kicking off its performance season with "Dracula" at the Lexington Opera House. The ballet takes a bite out of the ordinary with a little something for everyone.

LEX 18 got a look behind-the-scenes at this classic tale that combines pointe shoes, fangs and a few surprises in a ballet that bites back.

"I always loved the movie Dracula," Norbe Risco said.

Risco, Kentucky Ballet Theatre's Artistic Director, has been putting on the spine-chilling classic at the Lexington Opera House for 24 years.

"Every time we cast, we try to bring into the scene the choreography of course, the quality, and at the same time bring in the costumes. We try to incorporate something new-- like this year the ghouls and t

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