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Cincinnati Ballet’s Adult Dance and Fitness Division is designed to keep you in motion with a wide variety of dance-inspired workouts and classes in our new Margaret and Michael Valentine Center for Dance. Taught by expert faculty in a relaxed environment, classes are offered on a flexible, drop-in basis in a range of styles from Ballet and Pilates to Modern and Contemporary. Whether you’re exploring dance for the first time or have years of experience, our Adult Dance and Fitness Division connects adults at all levels to the best Cincinnati Ballet has to offer.
Open to ages 16 and up.
Throughout November and December, Cincinnati Ballet’s Otto M. Budig Academy invites new students to join us as we embark on our historic 2021-2022 Season!
Ballet Basics is designed for those who may be new to ballet or for dancers with previous experience looking for a gentle reintroduction to the art form. This class introduces technique and terminology in a relaxed and approachable setting and is aimed at helping develop comfort and proficiency over time. Ballet Basics classes include barre work, stretching, and movement in the center and across the floor.
Combining elements from modern, jazz and ballet, our adult Contemporary class explores the highly expressive and popular dance style through both technique and choreography. Students engage in warm-up and movement combinations that encourage individual interpretation often set to contemporary and pop music.
For students with a working knowledge of ballet technique and vocabulary, Intermediate Ballet offers a full, traditional ballet technique class in an environment focused on passionate adult dancers. This class is taught in a manner that adjusts to the students in the room, so a broad range of ability and experience is welcome. More advanced technique and complex combinations are introduced over time and students are encouraged to engage in each class at the pace appropriate for them.
Modern offers dancers the opportunity to explore the freedom and expression of modern dance styles while also developing proficiency in its core technical elements: contract and release, inversions, floor work and improvisation. With a focus on individual interpretation, Modern aims to develop each dancer’s versatility as well as their sense of personal artistry.
Cincinnati Ballet’s Pilates Mat class is an excellent and safe way to enhance lean strength, flexibility, posture and the overall mind-body connection. Used as an essential sculpting and conditioning tool by professional dancers, Pilates focuses on developing core strength with low impact to reduce risk of injury while building overall fitness. This class is open to all levels.
Students should bring their own yoga mat to each class. Mats are also available for purchase at our Welcome Center.
A fun, exhilarating and authentic exploration of the major American Street Style dances featuring the fundamentals of popping, locking, hip hop and more. You’ll leave ready to tear up the dance floor with friends or battle anyone who doubts your skills!
Adult Dance + Fitness Division students are encouraged to wear form-fitting clothing that allows them to freely move and stretch with comfort. Activewear or dancewear is suggested based on the student’s preferences. Ballet shoes are recommended for Ballet classes. Bare feet, ballet shoes, jazz shoes or socks are recommended for Modern or Contemporary classes. Bare feet are recommended for Pilates Mat. Pilates Mat students should also bring their own yoga mat. Street dance students should wear relaxed attire they can comfortably move in and sneakers.
In line with the recommendations of the CDC, masks are required for all individuals regardless of vaccination status. Anyone experiencing symptoms of a contagious illness or who has been exposed to COVID-19 in the last 10 days should refrain from entering the Center for Dance.
Cincinnati Ballet’s Margaret and Michael Valentine Center for Dance offers a suite of amenities for Adult Dance + Fitness Division students. Facility features include:
All Adult Dance + Fitness classes are available on a drop-in basis and do not require any enrollment commitment or pre-registration. Students may sign up online or on site prior to class. All purchases are non-refundable and non-transferable.
| SINGLE CLASS | 5 CLASS PASS | 10 CLASS PASS | 15 CLASS PASS |
| $17 No commitment required! Expires 3 months after purchase | $75 Buy more and save! $15 per class Expires 3 months after purchase | $140 Buy more and save! $14 per class Expires 3 months after purchase | $180 Buy more and save! $12 per class Expires 6 months after purchase |
