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Developed in partnership with Cincinnati Children’s

CB MOVES

CB Moves is designed to foster a love of dance and creative expression for individuals with physical and/or cognitive disabilities. With curriculum designed in consultation with the Division of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy at Cincinnati Children’s, we offer a variety of classes for students from age four through young adults. Led by qualified faculty and experienced physical therapists, our CB Moves team is deeply committed to safely supporting all participants as they explore the rich benefits of movement, music and a highly engaged student community.

Open to students ages 4 – young adult. Placement assessment required for all participants.

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Participant information

About CB Moves Classes

CB Moves classes run for 20 weeks beginning in October and concluding in April. Classes prioritize the safe exploration of movement and musicality for the benefit of each student’s personal and social growth and are structured to support students based on the resources best suited to their physical and/or cognitive disabilities.

Placement

CB Moves students are placed in class groups through an assessment process done in partnership with Cincinnati Children’s that’s designed to determine which resources students need to be most successful in the studio.

Classroom Resources

Visual supports
Social narratives (linked below)
State-of-the-art lift system to support mobility device users
Quiet space
Personalized volunteer support

Performance Participation

Optional performance participation in the Community Division Celebration.

Location

All classes take place in person at the Margaret and Michael Valentine Center for Dance.

Tuition

$400 + $25 Registration Fee

Payment plans are available. Families in need of financial support are invited to contact the Academy at cbacademy@cballet.org to request a financial aid application.

Visiting CB Social Narrative

Dance Class Social Narrative

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CB Moves for parkinson’s

In addition to our CB Moves youth programming, Cincinnati Ballet is thrilled to introduce a specialized class series designed specifically for persons with Parkinson’s.

About CB Moves Classes: CB Moves classes run for 20 weeks beginning in October and concluding in April. Classes prioritize the safe exploration of movement and musicality for the benefit of each student’s personal and social growth and are structured to support students based on the resources best suited to their physical and/or cognitive disabilities.

Placement: CB Moves students are placed in class groups through an assessment process done in partnership with Cincinnati Children’s that’s designed to determine which resources students need to be most successful in the studio.

Classroom Resources:

Visual supports
Social narratives
State-of-the-art lift system to support mobility device users
Quiet space
Personalized volunteer support

Performance Participation: Optional performance participation in the Community Division Celebration.

Location: All classes take place in person at the Margaret and Michael Valentine Center for Dance.

Tuition: Details Coming Soon
Payment plans are available. Families in need of financial support are invited to contact the Academy at cbacademy@cballet.org to request a financial aid application.

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CB Moves

Classes

Age

4 – young adult

ABOUT

CB Moves classes run for 20 weeks beginning in October and concluding in April. Classes prioritize the safe exploration of movement and musicality for the benefit of each student’s personal and social growth and are structured to support students based on the resources best suited to their physical and/or cognitive disabilities. with families at registration.

placement

CB Moves students are placed in class groups through an assessment process done in partnership with Cincinnati Children’s that’s designed to determine which resources students need to be most successful in the studio.

classroom resources

Visual supports
Social narratives
State-of-the-art lift system to support mobility device users
Quiet space
Personalized volunteer support

performance participation

Optional performance participation in the Community Division Celebration.

Location

All classes take place in person at the Margaret and Michael Valentine Center for Dance.

TUITION

Details Coming Soon
Please Note: Payment plans are available. Financial support may also available to select participants through the Academy’s financial aid application process. Please email cbacademy@cballet.org to request an application.

Dress code + Uniform

CB Moves T-Shirt

Black leggings

Ballet slippers or socks

Hair pulled back and neatly secured

No jewelry or accessories

Face mask or covering (optional)

Academy Uniform Shop

partnerships

Cincinnati Ballet partners with Cincinnati Children’s and Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired to provide guidance on curriculum and support in the classroom.

Cincinnati Children’s

CABVI

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contact The Academy

CONTACT INFORMATION

	cbacademy@cballet.org
	513-562-1111

LOCATION

1801 Gilbert Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45202