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Weekly Newsletter: April 24 - 30

Spring Production 2017

Spring Production is only 3 weeks away! As such, we want to be sure you have all of the information you need to prepare for the big day! Please review the below reminders carefully and let us know if you have any questions. We can't wait to see the Academy students onstage in the Matthews Auditorium at Princeton High School on May 12 (Main Division) & May 13 (Children's Division).

Volunteer Support

We are still in need of volunteer support for Spring Production! Interested in volunteering? Please visit the applicable link below.  Backstage Volunteers WILL have opportunity to see their student perform. Volunteers receive one (1) free ticket!

Main Division Weekend Rehearsal Schedule

Weekend rehearsals are scheduled as deemed artistically necessary by instructors. These rehearsals are mandatory and only one (1) absence during these rehearsals will be excused. Please check the schedule carefully and make note of any rehearsals for your student's performance class(es). Thank you!

Final Information Packet

All Academy students performing in Spring Production were sent the final information packet on Thursday, April 20. Please refer to your email inbox or follow the appropriate links below to review this important information!

Tickets

Spring Production is in less than 3 weeks! Do you have your tickets?

There are three simple ways to purchase your Spring Production tickets: 

Online by visiting the link below, by phone at 513.621.5282, or in person by visiting Cincinnati Ballet's Box Office (Mon-Fri 10 am - 5 pm). All ticket purchases are final. 

T-shirt Orders

Spring Production T-shirt order deadline is THIS Sunday, April 30. 

Exclusively designed for Spring Production participants to commemorate their experience! Shirts are available by pre-order online. Orders must be placed by this Sunday, April 30. All orders will be distributed at Spring Production. All sales are final. Be sure to place your Spring Production t-shirt order today!

Children's Division Costume Pick up

Children's Division students who were not able to pick up their costume during Costume Pick Up Week last week (April 17-23), may pick up their costume during class this week at the Front Desk. Thank you! 

Calendar Highlights

April 20 - 30: The Kaplan New Works Series

May 1: Final Tuition Payments Due

May 8 - 14: Main Division Theater Week rehearsals and performance. No Main Division classes.

May 8 - 14: No Children's Division classes 

May 12: Main Division Spring Production

May 13: Children's Division Spring Production

May 15 - 21: Last week of regular classes

Class Updates

Monday, April 24: Level 4A will be taught by Kenneth Shelby.

Tuesday, April 25: Level 6/7 combined with a Guest Instructor 6:15-7:45 PM, 7:45-9:00 PM Bayadere rehearsal with Dawn Kelly.

Wednesday, April 26: Petite Pas de Deux (Morse) will be taught by Patty Pille. Level 6 will be combined with Level 7 with Dawn Kelly.

Thursday, April 27: Level 2B will be taught by Melissa Wood.

Saturday, April 29: CD3 2:30 PM (Webb) will be taught by Jackie Damico.

Sunday, April 30: Level 4B will be combined with Level 3B with Gema Diaz 1:00-3:15 PM (Level 3B will continue as scheduled until 3:30 PM). Contemporary/Broadway will be taught by Ka-Ron Lehman.

On Stage

April 20 - 30, The Kaplan New Works Series

New Works remains committed to celebrating innovation in dance and brings internationally recognized choreographers right to our door step. This year is no exception with a dazzling, all-women roster. Victoria has chosen the best female choreographers to present their work alongside her, in keeping with the tradition of innovation while highlighting the talented women who are underrepresented in our art form. Morgan will present a world premiere of her own along with new works from Jennifer Archibald, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa and Heather Britt.

2017 Summer Programs - Registration is Open

Kids Dance Camp

June 5 - 9 & July 24 - August 4

Your ticket to summer adventure! This summer, Kids Dance Camp is heading out on week-long safaris to the jungle, the arctic and the ocean! 

Youth Summer Intensive

July 10 - August 4

Developing proficiency and passion! Daily classes in technique (and pointe for Division II and III), complimented by instruction in other dance styles, build strength and foster versatility. 

Pointe Workshop

June 5 - 9

 Building essential strength and technical foundation for a fun, safe and successful transition to pointe work. 

Summer Bridge

June 5 - 9 & August 14 - 18

Maximizing your summer experience with a training bridge aimed at keeping students in peak physical condition.

Academy Phone: 513-562-1111

Academy Email: cbacademy@cballet.org