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Weekly Newsletter: November 27 - December 3

Academy Nutcracker & Holiday Party

Academy families are cordially invited to join us on December 10th for a winter celebration full of crafts, games, festive bites & treats, and performances throughout the day featuring selections from The Nutcracker, performed by our Professional Training Division and Upper Division Academy dancers.  

The festivites will take place at the Cincinnati Ballet Center as our studios transform into the land of sugarplums and toy soldiers.

Performances will take place at 2:00, 3:30, 5:00 & 6:30 PM.

Holiday party festivites will be open in the lobby and studios from 2:30 - 7:30 PM.

Tickets to any of the performances include crafts, games, food and festive fun! 

We hope you join us for what is sure to be a magical day full of fun for the whole family!

Holiday Party Candy Buffet Donations

The Parents Association is collecting candy for the "Land of Sweets" candy buffet which will be a part of the festivities for the Academy Nutcracker and Holiday Party on Sunday, December 10.

If you would like to donate candy, please click the button below to see candy options and to sign up! Thank you in advance for your contribution!

Calendar Highlights

November 30: Ballet + Root Beer

December 1: Tuition Due (monthly plans)

December 10: Academy Holiday Party

December 16: Nutcracker Luncheon

December 14 - 24: Frisch's Big Boy Presents The Nutcracker

December 18 - January 1: No Classes - Holiday Break

Class Updates

Tuesday, November 28: Level 5 will be taught by Karen Kurelis. Level 5 - 7 will be combined for the rotation for Nutcracker rehearsal 7:15-8:30 PM.

Saturday, December 2: Contemporary/Broadway will be taught by a substitute instructor.

While Sarah Hairston is on maternity leave, the following instructors will teach her classes:

Thursdays, Level 3 Advanced: Karen Kurelis

Fridays, Level 2B: Courtney Hellebuyck

Saturdays, Level 5 - 7: Rotating Instructor

Adult Fitness Free Trial Class

The Academy has recently expanded its Adult Division class offerings and we invite Academy Parents and Guardians of currently enrolled students to come try one of our new classes for FREE!

We have added Yoga classes and a newly designed workout program, Body Defined! All levels are welcome!

Parents, join us for one FREE TRIAL CLASS between now and December 22, 2017.

Yoga Classes:

Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 8:00 - 9:00 AM

Body Defined Classes:

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 5:45 - 6:45 PM

Joselyn Hall

Yoga Instructor

Courtney Hellebuyck

Body Defined Instructor

Where you'll find us dancing!

The Otto M. Budig Academy will be busy over the coming weeks as some of our Professional Training Division dancers and Academy students will perform at a number of events around the Cincinnati area! 

Saturday, December 2

Are you a Reds fan and Cincinnati Ballet fan all in one? Perfect! During RedsFest, our Professional Training Division and Second Company will perform excerpts from The Nutcracker and Beauty & the Beast on the main stage from 2:45-3:20 PM. 

Thursday, December 7

The Professional Training Division and select Academy students will be featured performers during Happy Holidays with the Mighty Wurlitzer at Music Hall. The student performance featuring live music from the organ is sure to be a holiday treat!

Saturday, December 9

Excerpts from The Nutcracker will be performed during Clermont County Library's annual Open House event - a full afternoon of holiday festivites and performances!

Family Ticket Package

* SPECIAL OFFER *

Now through November 30 when you buy The Nutcracker and Beauty & the Beast together it's like purchasing The Nutcracker and getting Beauty & the Beast free!    

Nutcracker Luncheon


Sunday, December 16
Music Hall Ballroom
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Enjoy a scrumptious kid-friendly lunch and holiday photo opportunities with your favorite Nutcracker characters! There will be plenty of activities and fun for the entire family.

Academy Phone: 513.562.1111

Academy Email: cbacademy@cballet.org