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Weekly Newsletter: February 5 - 11

Parents Association Meeting Tonight!

We hope to see you tonight at the Parents Association General Meeting!

Monday, February 5
8:00 PM @ Cincinnati Ballet Center

All parents and guardians of Academy students are encouraged to attend! No RSVP needed.

Are you wondering how to keep your student dancing over the summer? Join us to learn everything you need to know about all levels of summer dance training and have the opportunity to get your questions answered!

Calendar Highlights

February 5: Parents Association General Meeting

February 8 - 11: Carmina Burana + Serenade

February 14: Last day for Kids Dance Camp & Youth Summer Intensive priority registration 

February 19: No classes - President's Day

February 20 - 22: Main Division Spring Production Costume Fittings

February 24: Academy Family Movie Night 

February 26 - March 4: Parent Observation Week

March 5 - 11: No Classes - Spring Break

Class Updates

Monday, February 5: Level 4 will be taught by Sasha Hart.

Tuesday, February 6: Level 3 Advanced will be taught by Rosa Compostella, Level 6/7 Contemporary will be taught by Courtney Hellebuyck.

Thursday, February 8: Level 3 Advanced will be taught by Rosa Compostella.

Friday, February 9: Level 2B will be taught by Donna Grisez.

Saturday, February 10: CD2 11:15 AM, CD2 12:00 PM, CD1 12:45 PM will be taught by Ashley Santomo, Level 5 - 7 will be taught by a substitute instructor TBD.

Summer Programs 2018

With school out of session, summer offers the time and freedom to fuel your passion and take your dancing to the next level. Cincinnati Ballet’s Otto M. Budig Academy offers unique summer programming for students of all levels. We encourage you to come and learn more about summer training at tonight's Parents Association General Meeting (Monday, February 5 - 8:00 PM @ Cincinnati Ballet Center). 

Kids Dance Camp

Join us for the Summer of Magic! Over three week-long adventures, Kids Dance Camp will explore the fantasy worlds of Peter Pan, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin. Ages 4 - 8.

Academy families receive priority registration access through February 14, 2018.

Summer Bridge

The Summer Bridge Program is comprised of three week-long series of ballet technique classes aimed at keeping you in peak physical condition. For students in Main Division Levels 3 - 7.

Summer Bridge registration will open on February 15, 2018.

Youth Summer Intensive

Youth Summer Intensive is designed to serve as an introduction to intensive summer training in a nurturing environment for young, aspiring dancers who desire to grow in their dance training. 

Academy students in Main Division Levels 1 - 3 were emailed summer placement on January 31. Please refer to your email for information on which Division your student is placed in. Academy families receive priority registration access through February 14, 2018.

Summer Intensive

Summer Intensive partners with professionally aspiring students through an immersive dance experience designed to cultivate individual potential. 

Collegiate Summer Intensive

Collegiate Summer Intensive supports the unique needs of serious dancers in pursuit of higher education and is produced in partnership with the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music. 

Spring Production 2018

We can't wait to showcase student achievement in our Annual Spring Production this coming May 2018! We will continue to be in touch with more details about the production in the coming months, but we want to be sure you have the date(s) saved in your calendar.

MAIN DIVISION Spring Production
(Levels 1 - 7 & PTD)

Matthews Auditorium at Princeton High School

Friday, May 18 and Saturday, May 19, 2018
(evening performances, exact time TBA - all students will perform on both days)

CHILDREN'S DIVISION Spring Production
(CD1, CD2, CD3)

Matthews Auditorium at Princeton High School

Saturday, May 19, 2018
(day-time performances, times TBA - each class will perform in one of two performances)

The first Main Division Spring Production packet was emailed at the end of last week. Please refer to your email for details on Main Division costume fittings, weekend rehearsals and more!

Academy families can reference all previously sent communication about Spring Production on our website under Academy Resources.

On Stage

Carmina Burana + Serenade
February 8 - 11 @ Music Hall

Carl Orff’s evocative score comes to life in the Cincinnati premiere of Carmina Burana by world-renowned choreographer Nicolo Fonte, complete with live music and the voices of the May Festival Chorus. 

Balanchine’s brilliant Serenade is a piece of ravishing beauty, performed to Tchaikovsky’s lush and romantic Serenade for Strings.

Don't forget, Academy families receive a 25% discount on single tickets (limit 6 per household). To reserve tickets, contact the Box Office at 513.621.5282.

Academy Phone: 513.562.1111

Academy Email: cbacademy@cballet.org