Subsciptions on sale now! Single tickets will be available August 3, 2026.
The Kaplan New Works Series is a curated collection of fresh, world-premiere works from some of dance’s most sought-after choreographers. Staged in the intimate Jarson-Kaplan Theater at the Aronoff Center, the contemporary series is a perennial patron favorite.
LIVE! Is a celebration of the music roots of Cincinnati, dance, and how the arts can fully bring together a city. This one-of-a-kind performance showcases new creations choreographed by Young Soon Hue, David Morse, and Kenneth Tindall. This larger-than-life program offers a powerful, immersive performance experience that you won’t want to miss.
Cincinnati’s favorite holiday tradition, The Nutcracker presented by Sheakley Family, will delight audiences at Music Hall, December 17 -27, 2026. Journey to the Land of Sweets with Clara and her Nutcracker Prince and make lasting family memories.
Ballet meets poetry in the immortal tale of star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, running February 12–20, 2027. Featuring Edwaard Liang’s breathtaking choreography, stunning new sets and costumes, and live music performed by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. This powerful production brings romance and heartbreak vividly to life – complete with thrilling, world-class fight scenes you won’t want to miss.
This double bill features acclaimed South African choreographer Mthuthuzeli November, who challenges our dancers to explore movement as a catalyst of change through unity.
Complementing this contemporary work is George Balanchine’s Square Dance, which gives voice to the American spirit by fusing folk traditions with the clarity and precision of classical ballet. Though these works emerge from different artistic paths, they converge in a shared expression of humanity, inviting audiences to experience two voices that ultimately leave as one.
Adapted from the fairy tale classic, this charming production is designed to delight audiences of all ages. It features familiar characters. This one-hour ballet brings the beloved fairy tale to life for all ages and features the Second Company, CB2, alongside students from the Cincinnati Otto M. Budig Academy in this regional premiere at the Aronoff Center for the Arts.
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