Academy Newsletter: February Issue

Summer Intensives

We loved seeing so many Academy students at our auditions last month, and we hope to have opportunity to work with many of you this summer! Our nationally recognized six-week programs provide intensive training designed to cultivate individual potential. 

Summer is an opportunity to train more intensively with our beloved resident faculty while also broadening your horizons with exposure to renowned guest instructors. If Cincinnati Ballet is your program of choice for Summer 2019, we encourage you to register early, as we sell out every year. 

Kids Dance Camp

Cincinnati Ballet takes you on a tour of our favorite tales during Storybook Summer 2019. Over three week-long adventures, Kids Dance Camp will immerse young dancers ages 4-8 in the beloved worlds of The Sleeping Beauty (June 3-7), Alice in Wonderland (June 10-14), and Snow White (July 29-August 2).

With music and imagination, we’ll flip through enchanted forests and fairy charms, tea parties and magic mirrors, one chapter at a time. A special pre-sale for current Academy families will begin this week, announced via email!

Youth Summer Intensive

Cincinnati Ballet’s Youth Summer Intensive is designed to serve as an introduction to intensive summer training in a nurturing environment for young dancers. Youth Summer Intensive will take place June 17 - 28 and July 8 - 19.  

Summer placement letters were emailed to all students in Main Division Levels 1 – 3 Advanced last week, and a special pre-sale for current Academy families will begin on February 6. Registration links will be sent via email, so keep an eye on your inbox!

Summer Bridge Program

The Summer Bridge Program aims to keep students in peak physical condition between summer and school year training, with sessions offered at the beginning and end of the summer. 

NEW in 2019: we’re excited to debut a special bridge program for students who will be placed to enter Main Division Level 1 in Fall 2019, designed to help students navigate this transition as they take a step forward in their ballet training.

Stay tuned for dates and registration links coming soon!

Parent Observation

The week of February 18-24, we invite Academy parents and guardians into the studio classroom to observe class and witness your students’ hard work and progress. We kindly ask that you limit the number of observers to 2 people per student to allow for comfortable seating for all. A few other reminders:

- Parents may come and go as needed. When entering the studio, please wait until the current exercise is completed and the music has stopped.

- No electronic devices may be brought into the studio. If you need to use your cell phone, please step into the hallway.

- For the protection of all students, absolutely no photography or videography is allowed during class.

Note: Families of students with classes in Studio D (where seating space is limited) will receive an email later this week to select between two weeks for class observation.

Parents Association Upcoming Events

Save the date for our second annual Academy Family Movie Night, Saturday, February 23, 2019, from 5:30 - 8:00 pm at the Cincinnati Ballet Center. 

We hope to see dancers, parents, and siblings for a fun evening and a great show!

The second Academy Parent Happy Hour of the year will be held at the brand new Samuel Adams Tap Room (less than a block away from the Ballet Center!) on Thursday, February 28, at 6 pm. 

Membership in the Parents Association is free, and all parents/guardians of enrolled students become members upon registration. There’s no need to RSVP -  just join us for this opportunity to get to know your Academy community. 

Calendar at a Glance

February 6 - 14: Priority Registration for Youth Summer Intensive

February 15: Tuition Installment Due (monthly plans)

February 14 - 17: The Sleeping Beauty

February 18 - 24: Parent Observation Week

February 23: Parents Association Movie Night

February 25 - March 1: Main Division Spring Production Costume Fittings

February 28: Parents Association Happy Hour

Make-up Classes

‘Tis the season for winter weather! Don’t forget that classes missed for any reason (including Academy closures for weather or one-day holidays) can be made up in any class of the same level or below. To schedule a make-up class, email the Academy at cbacademy@cballet.org or call the Front Desk at 513.621.5219.

Spring Production

As the groundhog predicted, spring is just around the corner! Many more details to help you prepare for Spring Production 2019 will be heading your way soon, but in the meantime be sure your calendars are marked for these important dates:

Monday-Thursday, May 13-16: Theater Week for Main Division  

Friday and Saturday, May 17-18: Main Division Spring Production at Princeton High School  

Saturday, May 18: Children’s Division Spring Production at Princeton High School

On Stage: The Sleeping Beauty

Cincinnati Ballet’s production of The Sleeping Beauty will be held at Music Hall for one weekend only, February 14-17.

Beautiful sets and costumes, dazzling dance, and a glorious score by Tchaikovsky will transport you to a magical place where a sleeping princess is awakened by a kiss, and good triumphs over evil. 44 Academy students feature in this beloved full-length fairytale classic, bringing to life the world of Aurora and her friends.

Academy Phone: 513.562.1111

Academy Email: cbacademy@cballet.org