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Weekly Newsletter: February 12 - 18

Summer Programs 2018

Current Academy families receive priority registration for Kids Dance Camp and Youth Summer Intensive through this Wednesday, February 14, 2018! We understand many families are already busy making summer plans, and we hope that continuing your dance training with Cincinnati Ballet is part of them! We offer unique summer programming for students of all levels. Come join us! 

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. 

Calendar Highlights

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 12: Level 3A will be taught by Rosa Compostella, Level 5 will be taught by Sasha Hart.

Tuesday, February 13: CD3 4pm, CD1 5pm, CD2 5:45pm will all be taught by Rosa Compostella.

Wednesday, February 14: CD1 10am, Petite Pas de Deux 10:45am, CD1 4:30pm, CD2 5:15pm, Petite Pas de Deux 6pm will all be taught by Rosa Compostella.

Thursday, February 15: Level 1A, CD3 5:15pm (Anderle), CD2 6:15pm will all be taught by Rosa Compostella.

Upcoming Events

Family Movie Night
Saturday, February 24
5:30 - 8:00 PM @ Cincinnati Ballet Center

The Academy Parents Association invites you to join us for a free family movie here at the Cincinnati Ballet Center. Our evening will feature the animated movie Leap! as well as your favorite movie snacks and refreshments.     

Parent Observation Week
February 26 - March 4, 2018
Cincinnati Ballet Center

During the week of February 26 - March 4, we invite Academy parents and guardians into the studio classroom to observe class. This is a great opportunity to step inside the studio to witness all of the 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 who attend. 

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)

Main Division Spring Production costume fittings are next week, February 20-22. Please review your first packet sent via email for details.

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

Academy Phone: 513.562.1111

Academy Email: cbacademy@cballet.org