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Weekly Newsletter: October 23 - 29

Academy Launches Parents Association

Last week, Academy Families were sent an email announcing the launch of the newly formed Parents Association. The purpose of the Academy's Parents Association is to create connectivity, foster relationship, and inspire and educate the Academy community while enhancing the student and family experience. 

All parents and guardians of Academy students automatically become members of the Parents Association upon enrollment in classes and have the option to choose their level of engagement to fit their interest and availability.

We'll kick things off with an inaugural meeting on Monday, November 6 at 8:00 PM in the Kaplan Studio, the first of three General Meetings per year. We hope to see you there!  

Bring a Friend Week

Next week, October 30 - November 5, we encourage our Main Division Level 1 students to invite a friend to come to a ballet class with them! Whether your friend is currently in dance, a former dancer or has never danced before, please welcome them to take a free class with you! 

From Halloween-inspired music, partner dances, raffle prizes and more, Bring a Friend Week is sure to be a memorable time. 

Invitations to Bring a Friend Week have been distributed to all Main Division Level 1 students. Please contact 513.562.1111 if you have any questions or need an additional invitation.

First Class Free

If there are young undiscovered dancers in your community twirling through living rooms and leaping off furniture then we have a special offer for them! This fall, the Academy invites aspiring new students ages 2 - 9 to try their first class free!

Already enrolled? Refer a friend! If they enroll for the year, a $20 tuition credit is yours as a thank you! 

To schedule a free class, please contact the Academy staff at 513.562.1111 or by email at cbacademy@cballet.org.

Calendar Highlights

October 26 - 29: Romeo & Juliet

October 30 - November 5: Bring a Friend Week (Main Division Level 1)

November 1: Tuition Installment Due (Monthly & Quarterly plans)

November 6: Academy Parents Association General Meeting  

November 13 - 19: Parent Observation Week

Halloween

Academy Families, please note that all Academy classes will run as normally scheduled on Halloween - Tuesday, October 31st. 

Academy students may wear costumes to class on Tuesday, October 31st!! Please be sure student costumes allow for ease of movement in class.  

Class Updates

Tuesday, October 24: Level 3 Advanced A will be taught by Rosa Compostella.

Wednesday, October 25: Adult Ballet Basics, CD1 10AM, PPD 10:45AM will all be taught by Rosa Compostella. Level 3A will be taught by Rosa Compostella. CD1 4:30PM and CD2 5:15PM will be taught by a substitute instructor. Conditioning will be taught by Courtney Hellebuyck. Level 6/7 will be combined with Level 5 with Gema Diaz.

Thursday, October 26: Level 4 will be taught by a substitute instructor.

Friday, October 27: Level 6/7 will be combined with Level 5 from 5:30-7:00 PM with Courtney Hellebuyck. Level 5 will continue with pointe from 7-8PM with a substitute instructor.

Saturday, October 28: Boys Conditioning and Level 2-7 Boys class will be taught by Dawn Kelly. 

Sunday, October 29: Level 1C and Musical Theater Dance will be taught by Patty Pille. Level 2C will be taught by Donna Grisez.

Anderson Healthplex Class Series

The Academy has teamed up with our partners at Mercy Health to create a unique dance experience for students ages 4 - 8 at the Anderson HealthPlex. During this six class series, Dancing the Nutcracker, students will dance their way through ballet's favorite holiday tradition with sugarplum fairies, toy soldiers and mischeiveous mice! Classes run Saturdays from November 4 - December 9. For more details or to register, please call the HealthPlex directly at 513.624.1871.  

Thank You from Sarah

Thank you to everyone who surprised me last Tuesday to celebrate the anticipated arrival of our baby boy, Wrigley! Words can not express how grateful and appreciative my family is for the love, support, amazing cards and sweet gifts. This is such a special time in our lives and it means so much to share it with our Academy family.

Wrigley is so loved and spoiled already! He has no idea what a wonderful ballet family he is entering into. I can not wait for all of you to meet him. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart! 

On Stage

This week, Cincinnati Ballet returns to the newly renovated Cincinnati Music Hall with six performances of Victoria Morgan's passionate Romeo & Juliet, October 26 - 29.

The story of Romeo & Juliet has captivated audiences for more than 420 years, and this season, we bring the beloved tale to life with a spectacularly brilliant fusion of dance and drama. 

Don't forget that Academy families can save 35% off of the regular season subscription prices by using the code 1718ACSUB. Or, you can save 25% off single ticket prices by using the code 1718ACST. 

Academy Phone: 513.562.1111

Academy Email: cbacademy@cballet.org