Founded in 2004, CB2 (Cincinnati Ballet Second Company) bridges the gap between academy training and a professional ballet career. For over 20 years, CB2 has prepared emerging artists for the demands of a professional career.
CB2 is a two-year pre-professional training program for young promising dancers age between 18-23. Designed to strengthen the artistic future of the dance world as well as producing the next generation of professional artists through world-class training, extensive performance opportunities, artistic collaboration, and individualized mentorship. Dancers train alongside Cincinnati Ballet, perform in company productions, originate new works, and collaborate with leading choreographers, musicians, and artistic partners. This immersive professional training provides the experience, technical discipline, emotional maturity, and artistic confidence necessar
Adapted from the fairy tale classic, this charming production is designed to delight audiences of all ages. It features familiar characters, including the evil witch who tempts the children to her cottage with beautifully decorated treats. This one-hour ballet brings the beloved story 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.
