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Weekly Newsletter: December 18 - 24

Holiday Break

There are no Academy classes during the holiday break, December 18, 2017 through January 1, 2018. All classes will resume as normally scheduled on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. We hope everyone enjoys a well-deserved break and we look forward to seeing you in the New Year!

Please note: Adult Division classes will run as scheduled through this Friday, December 22. There will be no Adult Division classes Saturday, December 23, 2017 through January 1, 2018.

Calendar Highlights

December 14 - 24: Frisch's Big Boy Presents The Nutcracker

December 18: Children's Division Costume Measurements Due

December 18 - January 1: No Classes - Holiday Break

January 2: Classes resume

January 3: Tuition Installment Due (monthly plans)

Costume Measurments

Today (December 18) is the last day to submit Children's Division Spring Production costume measurements!

To ensure your student receives the proper-sized costume, please turn in measurements (per instructions detailed in your email) by the end of today, Monday, December 18.

Costume measurements only need to be submitted for Children's Division students. Main Division students will be scheduled for Spring Production costume fittings at a later date.

Main Division Mid-year Evaluations

As we celebrate the success of our first semester, it is our practice to review the progress of all Main Division students and offer some helpful feedback for continued growth in the New Year.

All Main Division students should be on the lookout for their mid-year evaluation coming through hard copy mail during the week of December 26.

Free Class Opportunities

Adult Fitness Free Trial Class

Don't forget to take advantage of an opportunity to get a head start on your New Year's fitness resolution and try something new! Through this Friday, December 22, we invite Academy parents and guardians to try one of our new Yoga or Body Defined classes in our Adult Division for FREE! 

First Class Free (ages 2 - 9)

It's not too late for aspiring dancers to join us! The Academy invites new students ages 2 - 9 to come try their first class for free through January 7, 2018. Academy registration for the 2017-2018 Academy Year is open through January 15, 2018. Call the Academy at 513.562.1111 to schedule a free class!

On Stage

Opening weekend of Cincinnati Ballet's production of Frisch's Big Boy Presents the Nutcracker was a great success! There are 8 magical performances left at the newly renovated Music Hall through December 24. Don't miss your chance to make this holiday classic a part of your winter season festivities!

Embark on a journey with Clara and her Nutcracker prince, and fellow Snow Queen and her King to the Land of Sweets, where the Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier are waiting to embrace you with treats and exotic celebrations!

Summer Intensive Auditions

Cincinnati Ballet's Summer Intensive Audition Tour has been announced! Our nationally recognized six week program provides intensive training to cultivate individual potential. 

Acceptance into the program is by audition only. Students must be 12 years of age by program start date to be eligible. Summer Intensive will run June 18 - July 27, 2018.

Any eligible Academy student who is interested in attending Summer Intensive must attend one of the two auditions at Cincinnati Ballet Center. Auditions in Cincinnati will take place on January 6 and February 4, 2018. As a current Academy student, the audition fee is waived. Academy students planning to attend an audition should not pre-register online, but will need to register in person the day of audition.

Academy Phone: 513.562.1111

Academy Email: cbacademy@cballet.org