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Weekly Newsletter: January 8 - 14

Class Registration & Schedule Changes

Registration for the 2017 - 2018 Academy Year closes on Monday, January 15, 2018.

Please let any interested family and friends know that there is only one week left to register and join us for the remainder of the year!

Current Academy families, please note that Monday, January 15 is the last day to submit any class schedule changes to the Academy office. 

Adult Division - Friends Dance Free Week

With New Year's resolutions fresh and front of mind, Cincinnati Ballet has a variety of classes designed to help you achieve your fitness goals this 2018. 

This week, January 8 - 14, Cincinnati Ballet Dance & Fitness is teaming up with DANCEFIX to offer a week of free classes for new adult students. If you're a current student bringing someone new, your class is free too! 

Calendar Highlights

January 15: No classes - Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Close of 2017-2018 Registration, Main Division Spring Production Agreements Due.

February 1: Tuition Installment Due (monthly & quarterly plans)

February 8 - 11: Carmina Burana + Serenade

February 19: No classes - President's Day 

Class Updates

All afternoon and evening classes on Monday, January 8, will proceed as normally scheduled. Should families feel unsafe driving, student absences will be excused.   

Monday, January 8: Level 3A will be taught by Courtney Hellebuyck and Level 3A pointe will be taught by Melissa Gelfin, Level 4 and Level 5 will be combined with Jimmy Cunningham.

Tuesday, January 9: Level 5 will be taught by Courtney Hellebuyck

Inclement Weather Policy

In the event of severe weather or unexpected events requiring school closure, the Otto M. Budig Academy does its best to keep Academy families informed via the following channels:

- Cincinnati Ballet Website: www.cballet.org/academy

- Notifications via Remind

- Facebook: Cincinnati Ballet Otto M. Budig Academy

- Television Stations: WCPO (Channel 9) & WKRC (Local 12)

Should severe weather occur or be imminent, we encourage you to check in frequently throughout the day as closure status may change pending information from our trusted sources.

Congratulations Nutcracker Kids Cast

"I had the great pleasure of attending two performances of The Nutcracker and had the opportunity to see both casts perform. After dancing The Nutcracker for so many years, I felt so proud to be sitting in the audience watching our Academy students light up the stage. There is nothing more satisfying as a teacher and former Cincinnati Ballet company member than watching your students find such joy in a ballet that has been an enormous part of your life and career. I am so grateful that our students have opportunity to now dance in The Nutcracker at Music Hall, a stage that holds a special place in my heart. Congratulations to all on fantastic performances. We are very proud!"  - Director of Academy Training, Sarah Hairston

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).

Academy families can also help spread the word by hanging posters! For every 10 posters hung, you receive 1 free ticket. If interested, please inquire at the front desk at the Ballet Center.

Academy Phone: 513.562.1111

Academy Email: cbacademy@cballet.org