New Dancer | West Bloomfield, Michigan | Joined Cincinnati Ballet in 2020
Blair Bagley began her training in Walled Lake, Michigan with Amy Pronovost. In 2007, she attended Walnut Hill School for the Arts. Bagley has also trained with Pacific Northwest Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Houston Ballet and the School of American Ballet.
Bagley spent one year as a member of the Orlando Ballet Second Company. In 2012, she was promoted to an apprentice with the company. This season will mark her eighth year as a company member.
Touchet will never forget her 19th birthday. That was the day Victoria Morgan came to Pacific Northwest Ballet, to audition Touchet’s professional division. “Directors from everywhere auditioned us, but nobody ever picked me,” she says. “I remember thinking she wouldn’t like me anyway, so I told myself to just have fun, and after it was over, she said, ‘I’d like to talk to Janessa’.” Crossed wires with communicating Touchet’s acceptance of Morgan’s apprenticeship offer led to a planned spot with Memphis Ballet, but Morgan called one last time and Touchet was able to come to Cincinnati Ballet instead. “It was meant to be here. I started as an Apprentice and moved all the way through the ranks. I had always had my heart and mind set on Cincinnati Ballet.”
June 16, 2020
Watch how Cincinnati Ballet dancers are filling their days during quarantine. They are continuing to create beautiful works for our community! Dancers: Taylor Carrasco, Joshua Stayton, Bella Ureta, Samantha Riester, Samantha Griffin, Arcadian Broad, Matthew Griffin, Kathleen Dahlhoff, Abbey Gonzalez Kay, Edward Gonzalez Kay, Christina LaForgia Morse, Luca De-Poli, Amanda Valentino, Michael Mengden, Marcus Romeo, […]
June 3, 2020
What a wonderful sight indeed! Our dancers now have the option of training in our studios instead of their living rooms. For now, it’s one dancer per studio per session unless dancers have been self-isolating together. Here is principal dancer Melissa Gelfin and corps de ballet dancer Luca De-Poli getting some much-needed room to move […]
June 3, 2020
Dancers bored at home? As if. Watch this cute little piece choreographed by corps de ballet dancers Samantha Griffin and Taylor Carrasco. Choreography: Samantha Griffin & Taylor Carrasco Music: I’m on a Roll by Over The Rhine
May 22, 2020
Cincinnati Ballet made its triumphant return to the then newly renovated Music Hall with choreographer Victoria Morgan’s Romeo & Juliet during our 2017-2018 Season. Watch as Principal Dancers Cervilio Miguel Amador and Melissa Gelfin embody the passion of the timeless tale. Composer Sergei Prokofiev’s dazzling score, performed by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, gave life to […]
May 20, 2020
Fun memory from the archives! First Soloist Maizyalet Velázquez and Corps de Ballet Artist Taylor Carrasco make a ‘pointe’ with paint. Visit our #CBAtHome page for more classes, videos, and activities.
May 13, 2020
Cut on the black lines, fold at the dotted lines, and glue or tape together to form a cube. Roll your cube and act out the ballet move!
May 13, 2020
The ballerina lost her tiara and pointe shoes. Can you help her find them? She needs them both for the big show tonight!
May 11, 2020
Before they were Cincinnati Ballet Company artists, they were some adorable tiny dancers! Check CB’s Instagram and Facebook channels for more fun childhood photos of our dancers all week long.
May 8, 2020
Did you know dancer Martha Graham was the first to choreograph and dance the leading role in composer Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring? Graham actually chose the title after Copland had written much of the score. Appalachian Spring tells the story of a young frontier couple on their wedding day. The music is an uplifting anthem […]
May 7, 2020
Things got a little crazy at the ballet and these words got scrambled. Can you put the letters in the right order to spell the ballet words?
May 5, 2020
April 30, 2020
It is in the stillness of the studio where beauty is born. This moment was mesmerizing as Cincinnati Ballet artists Samantha Griffin, Cervilio Miguel Amador and Luca De-Poli rehearsed choreographer Ma Cong’s Near Light for Bold Moves during our 2018-2019 Season. We cherish these moments even more now.
April 23, 2020
We can all pretend, right? Join us on stage (virtually) while you attend your next Zoom/Microsoft Teams meeting or happy hour! Use one of these Cincinnati Ballet backgrounds.
April 22, 2020
More coffee, anyone? ☕ Here’s a memory to enjoy! Cincinnati Ballet dancers Kathleen Dahlhoff, Abbey Gonzalez Kay, and Matthew Griffin perform the Arabian dance from The Nutcracker presented by Frisch’s Big Boy. The Nutcracker presented by Frisch’s Big Boy; Choreography: Victoria Morgan
April 20, 2020
Here’s a Pilates class with Company Dancer Jacqueline Damico Amador. Join us LIVE on FACEBOOK Wednesdays at 1:00 PM for Pilates. Equipment needed: Yoga mat & pillow If you love it (and we know you will), don’t forget that we offer a full suite of dance and fitness classes at our studios. Once life gets […]
April 17, 2020
Follow the story of Aladdin and Princess Kalila, circle the differences, and learn a few basic ballet movements. Download the Aladdin activity book and have fun at home with more ballet-themed activities!
April 16, 2020
Ballet is the master in the game of love! ❤️ From Swan Lake to Sleeping Beauty, romance and dance go together like Romeo & Juliet. Who’s your favorite ballet power couple? Solve our word search of famous romantic ballets
April 13, 2020
Follow the story of Beauty and the Beast, connect the dots, and help the merchant get through the forest. Download the Beauty and the Beast activity book and have fun at home with more ballet-themed activities!
April 7, 2020
Looking to get active during this time of isolation? Here’s an Intermediate Adult Ballet class with former Company Dancer and current Assistant Academy Principal Dawn Kelly. Join us LIVE on FACEBOOK Fridays at 1:00 PM for Intermediate Ballet. Equipment needed: A chair or ballet bar If you love it (and we know you will), don’t […]
April 6, 2020
Make your world more colorful and enjoy our ballet and Nutcracker themed coloring pages. Download each picture to print and color!
April 3, 2020
Join Cincinnati Ballet Artistic Director Victoria Morgan as she teaches Company Class with dancers Melissa Gelfin and Luca De-Poli. Musical accompaniment by Company pianist Youngwon French.
April 2, 2020
Cincinnati Ballet’s The Nutcracker is an annual holiday tradition for Queen City families. Test your knowledge about our colorful, unique production.
April 2, 2020
Looking to get active during this time of isolation? Here’s a Barre Fitness class with former Cincinnati Ballet Company dancer and current Academy Faculty Courtney Hellebuyck. Join us LIVE on FACEBOOK Mondays at 1:00 PM for Barre Fitness. Equipment needed: A set of 1-3 pound weights, a set of 5-7 pound weights, a mat, a […]
April 1, 2020
What fun our dancers had creating dancer/choreographer Taylor Carrasco’s piece — Neat — for this season’s The Kaplan New Works Series. Let these friends inspire you to stay connected (virtually, of course)! Until next time, enjoy a little bit of Neat.
April 1, 2020
Got a little extra free time on your hands these days? Search and find 50 ballet terms – look up, down, forwards, backwards, and diagonal.
March 31, 2020
Looking to get active during this time of isolation? Here’s a Ballet from the Living Room class with former Cincinnati Ballet Company dancer and current Academy Faculty Courtney Hellebuyck. If you’re looking to change it up each week, join us LIVE on Thursdays at 1:00 PM for Ballet from the Living Room. No prior ballet […]
March 31, 2020
We all need our friends to lift us up during this challenging time (even if it is by phone or Facetime!) Enjoy this trip over the 🌈 with Dorothy and her friends from this season’s production of choreographer Septime Webre’s The Wizard of Oz. There’s no place like home!
March 30, 2020
Was this really only last month at Cincinnati Music Hall? 🦢 Here’s a moment from our breathtaking production of choreographer Kirk Peterson’s Swan Lake with dancers Sirui Liu and Edward Gonzalez Kay as Odette and Prince Siegfried.
March 30, 2020
Finding the perfect pointe shoe is kind of like finding the holy grail! Then comes the sewing. It can be pretty daunting, especially if it’s your first or second pair. Check out this video of Miss Courtney’s pointe shoe tips. Have fun ballerinas!
March 28, 2020
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March 26, 2020
At-home ballet with the best! Enjoy this class taught by Cincinnati Ballet Master Oğulcan Borova, featuring Cincinnati Ballet dancers Melissa Gelfin and Luca De-Poli and accompaniment by pianist Youngwon French.
March 26, 2020
There are five basic positions in ballet. Can you do them all? Here’s a fun activity — Be the teacher at home! See if your Mom and Dad can do them!
March 25, 2020
Looking for ways to engage your little ones in ballet? Here are some online resources to incorporate dance and ballet into your new routine.
March 25, 2020
Snuggled up with your tiny dancers? Here are some dance-themed movies and shows sure to please the Under 12 crowd (and Moms and Dads too).
March 24, 2020
Here’s how it works — complete a row in any direction — soon enough the whole board will be filled. Better yet, FaceTime a few friends for a virtual game.
March 24, 2020
“We all have blessings in our lives!” said Artistic Director Victoria Morgan. These are indeed challenging times for us all, but we are committed to keeping our arts community and Cincinnati Ballet family thriving. Here’s a special message from Victoria about some of our plans to keep us connected to the beautiful art form and […]
February 20, 2020
Watch as choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa explains how the island of Bali inspired her piece, Bloom. It’s one of three compelling contemporary works in this season’s Director’s Cut at Cincinnati Music Hall March 19-21.
February 12, 2020
It is one of the most iconic roles in all of classical ballet — Odette/Odile or White/Black Swan from Swan Lake. The role requires both technical mastery and emotional range. These two personalities are the polar opposites of good and evil. Principal Dancers Sirui Liu and Melissa Gelfin sat down to talk about what it’s […]
February 5, 2020
As the world turns…and turns…and turns! A dizzying display of technique and endurance from principal dancer Sirui Liu as Black Swan and first soloist Edward Gonzalez Kay as Prince Siegfried in the Pas de Deux from Act III of choreographer Kirk Peterson’s Swan Lake..
February 1, 2020
Cincinnati Ballet dancers Samantha Riester, Bella Ureta, and Blake Kessler rehearsing the Pas de Trois from Act I of Swan Lake.
December 30, 2019
December 9, 2019
This year, the Nutcracker is planning to set a trap for the Mouse King and his minions. He and BFF Fiona recently took a trip to the new downtown Cincinnati Kroger to scoop up some mousetraps and cheese! What a clever couple. Fiona did get a little distracted in the produce section…hippos love that lettuce. […]
November 28, 2019
We have so much to be thankful for this year, most of all YOU! We would love to see you this season and hope you add The Nutcracker to your holiday tradition this year. EXTENDED through Monday, save up to 30% off Select Performance of The Nutcracker presented by Frisch’s Big Boy. The more you […]
November 26, 2019
There are dozens and dozens of ornate and colorful costumes in The Nutcracker presented by Frisch’s Big Boy! From party kids to snowflakes to the Sugar Plum Fairy herself, the costumes help create the magic on stage. Did you know our dancers perform many characters during the annual production? Sometimes four or five in one […]
November 22, 2019
We wish we had even an ounce of the energy our talented dancers deliver in the Russian Dance from The Nutcracker presented by Frisch’s Big Boy. Nostrovia (Cheers)!
November 12, 2019
When the curtain drops on Act One of The Nutcracker presented by Frisch’s Big Boy, our dancers hit the stage to warm up for Act Two. In this exclusive, behind-the-scenes video, you see Rose, the Sugar Plum Fairy, her Cavalier, a Russian dancer, and several others warming up.
November 12, 2019
The Nutcracker Prince has a lot of work on his hands getting Cincinnati’s favorite hippo ready for role in The Nutcracker presented by Frisch’s Big Boy. The character, created through a partnership with Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, returns for her sophomore appearance in the holiday favorite.
November 12, 2019
Watch as Principal Dancer Melissa Gelfin dances the Sugar Plum Fairy Variation from The Nutcracker presented by Frisch’s Big Boy, 2017, Choreography: Victoria Morgan.
November 1, 2019
Today Cincinnati Ballet unveiled design plans for the Cincinnati Ballet Margaret and Michael Valentine Center for Dance, scheduled to begin programming in Summer 2021. The new center for dance will be built on vacant land purchased by Cincinnati Ballet at 1801 Gilbert Avenue in Walnut Hills. Cincinnati Ballet is currently engaged in a building capital […]
October 30, 2019
We dare you not to smile! The yellow brick road comes to life in choreographer Septime Webre’s The Wizard of Oz. The ‘roadies,’ as we affectionately call them, help escort Dorothy and her friends on their journey to the Emerald City. We are back in action at the Aronoff Center for the Arts tonight! Come experience […]
October 28, 2019
“Spectacular!” Reviews are in. Enquirer – Cincinnati and Kentucky’s David Lyman writes, “The Wizard of Oz” is wildly entertaining. It’s imaginative and playful, inventive and ultimately, wonderfully optimistic.” Read review HERE>> https://www.cincinnati.com/…/wizard-oz-ballet-r…/2470529001/
October 18, 2019
Greetings from Kansas! Before they transform into the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion, we get to know Hunk, Hickory and Zeke, Dorothy’s faithful friends. Here’s a look at a recent rehearsal. Stay tuned until the end for a glimpse of Auntie Em and Uncle Henry! Come join us for The Wizard of […]
October 16, 2019
It wouldn’t be The Wizard of Oz without the Wicked Witch’s minions. Some of our dancers fly across the stage in harnesses, wearing amazing winged-monkey costumes created by designer Liz Vandal. In addition, the sea of monkeys is also thanks to puppets created by theatrical designer Nicholas Mahon. Special thanks to Kansas City Ballet and […]
October 8, 2019
BEHIND THE SCENES: It’s so good to be bad! 🌪️💚 Fierce and fabulous First Soloist Maizyalet Velázquez breathing life into ‘Miss Gulch’ for our upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz. Run, Toto, run!! See her transform into the Wicked Witch of the West Oct. 25 through Nov. 3 at the Aronoff Center for the […]
October 8, 2019
There’s no place like the Aronoff on Halloween! Bring the family, come in costume and score FOUR tickets for $100! Celebrate Halloween with The Wizard of Oz. Follow the yellow brick road with Dorothy, Toto, and all their friends on their topsy-turvy adventure to Oz. Not a fan of trick-or-treating? Worried what the weather might be? […]
October 3, 2019
Dorothy’s ruby red slipper pointe shoes are now on display at Cincinnati Museum Center! Take a selfie (like this little cutie) with the slippers and you could WIN four tickets to The Wizard of Oz. Post your photo to Cincinnati Ballet’s social media channels (Facebook, Instagram & Twitter) and use the hashtag #CBApplause. The shoes […]
October 3, 2019
From October 25 through November 3, there’s no place like the Aronoff Center for the Arts. Experience our spectacular production of The Wizard of Oz. With projection technology, puppetry, and flying effects, it’s unlike any ballet you’ve seen before. To execute what you see on stage also takes a village of dancers, wardrobe crew, stagehands, […]
October 3, 2019
We had so much fun at our photo shoot for The Wizard of Oz! Each dancer spent time in hair and makeup before changing into their amazing character costumes. In this video, you’ll see Principal Dancer Melissa Gelfin as Dorothy, Principal Dancer Cervilio Amador as Scarecrow, and Corps de Ballet Artists Michael Mengden and Taylor […]
October 3, 2019
It’s no easy feat to create Dorothy’s bejeweled, ruby red pointe shoes. It’s a painstaking process that takes many hours of intricate work by our wardrobe department. First the shoes are dyed, then each jewel is attached by hand. The final product: GORGEOUS! See the magic on stage October 25 through November 3 at the Aronoff […]
September 6, 2019
Victoria and Cincinnati Ballet Take National Stage for Gender Equity A dancer’s transformation into choreographer is a deeply personal journey. For Cincinnati Ballet Artistic Director Victoria Morgan, it started at a friend’s birthday party. “It was a fluke,” Morgan recalls. “While I was a dancer with the San Francisco Ballet, we decided to do choreography […]
August 28, 2019
With visions of sugar plums dancing in their heads, dozens of hopeful children auditioned for The Nutcracker Presented by Frisch’s Big Boy Young Performers cast. What an amazing day for these talented dancers! Thank you to everyone who participated in this year. Here’s a peek inside our studios during the auditions.
July 16, 2019
Don’t delay — make your plans now and join us for Cincinnati’s beloved holiday tradition, December 19 through 29, 2019 at Music Hall with 50% off tickets to select performances of The Nutcracker presented by Frisch’s Big Boy. Single tickets for the 2019-2020 Season go on sale Monday, August 5, but you can order your The Nutcracker […]
May 30, 2019
As a loyal supporter of the Ballet, you may already be familiar with our flagship Community Program, CincyDance! For more than 20 years, we have brought dance classes into third grade classrooms and provided opportunities for the most motivated and talented of those students to continue their training, including with lifelong scholarships to the Otto […]
May 30, 2019
We recently sat down with Cincinnati Ballet principal dancer and Co-Artistic Director of Moving Arts, Cervilio Miguel Amador, to learn a bit more about what Moving Arts is and why he’s so passionate about it. The festival comes to Cincinnati June 28-29, and tickets are available online at https://www.movingartsco.org/, or by calling the Cincinnati Ballet […]
April 22, 2019
Our 2019-2020 Season will feature seven dynamic productions, including compelling new works and crowd-pleasing returning favorites. We hope that you’ll subscribe and join us for all of the following: The Kaplan New Works Series – featuring works from emerging artists, including a trio of female powerhouse choreographers and two Cincinnati Ballet dancers (September 12-22, 2019) […]
April 22, 2019
It’s always interesting when you learn from individuals within an organization that have held multiple roles over a period of time. A wonderful example at Cincinnati Ballet is Sarah Hairston. Sarah is the Otto M. Budig Academy Director and before that was a Cincinnati Ballet Principal Dancer for multiple seasons. She’s been with the Company for […]
April 22, 2019
If you think that Cincinnati Ballet closes up shop as soon as the performance season ends for the Main Company, nothing could be further from the truth! In fact, summer is an incredibly busy time, complete with summer programs at the Academy that will involve nearly 500 people. We asked Vice President of Academy and Education, […]
April 22, 2019
Cincinnati Ballet presents a wide variety of repertoire during its performance season, including a number of new works. In this issue, Artistic Director, Victoria Morgan, talks about the upcoming Bold Moves program and some of her favorite moments of the 2018-2019 Season. 1. What are the characteristics of the ballets chosen for a Bold Moves […]
April 18, 2019
Sarah joins Cincinnati Ballet after serving in various advancement positions at both Ohio and Miami Universities. She most recently served as the Assistant Director of Alumni Groups where she successfully created and launched an affinity group program, working closely with the development, communications, and alumni offices to develop engagement plans to grow event attendance, volunteerism, […]
March 20, 2019
Since March plays host to Women’s History Month, here’s a shout out to a number of women who have each impacted Cincinnati Ballet in their own very unique and important ways: Myrl Laurence, Virginina Garrett and Nancy Bauer – Cincinnati Civic Ballet (as Cincinnati Ballet was originally known) was the brainchild of these three local […]
March 20, 2019
The exciting worlds of Broadway and Ballet came dynamically together in a unique Master Class at the Cincinnati Ballet studios in early March. The session, taught by actor Krystal Mackie from Hamilton: An American Musical, was attended by 20 eager students from the Otto M. Budig Academy Professional Training Division. Cincinnati Ballet always looks for […]
March 20, 2019
After Beauty and the Beast inaugurated Cincinnati Ballet’s popular Family Series last season, the series returns March 30 – April 7 with another family-friendly production for kids of all ages with our Family Series: Aladdin. We spoke with Suzette Boyer Webb, Director of Cincinnati Ballet Second Company (CB2), about what it takes to take to […]
March 20, 2019
One of the highlights of the month of March is St. Patrick’s Day, which is celebrated not just in Ireland, but with those of Irish heritage around the globe. Corps de Ballet dancer Kathleen Dahlhoff’s ancestors hail from The Emerald Isle. In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Kathleen shared a little about her culture and […]
March 11, 2019
Jefferson Payne grew up in Boston, Massachusetts. He started training at the age of four with Boston Ballet School. Mr. Payne danced with The Minnesota Ballet and Oklahoma City Ballet, and most recently was a Guest Artist working closely with coach Magaly Suarez. We are excited to have him here at Cincinnati Ballet! Have you ever […]
March 7, 2019
Cincinnati Premiere Septime Webre’s The Wizard of Oz, Val Caniparoli’s Ibsen’s House, Kirk Peterson’s Swan Lake PLUS return of The Nutcracker presented by Frisch’s Big Boy, Kaplan New Works and Family Series: Snow White Photo courtesy: Aaron M. Conway Photography CINCINNATI, OH (March 7, 2019) – Cincinnati Ballet is thrilled to announce today our 2019-2020 […]
February 13, 2019
Finding love at the ballet isn’t limited just to the dancers and artists on stage. As a case in point, Barbara and Larry Kellar, funders of Cincinnati Ballet’s Principal Artist Endowment Fund, were destined to fall in love through ballet. Sharing a passion for dance, they met on a Cincinnati Ballet trip to Russia in […]
February 13, 2019
Cincinnati Ballet Principal Dancer, Melissa Gelfin, joined Cincinnati Ballet as a new dancer for the 2014-2015 Season. She was promoted to Corps de Ballet, then to Senior Soloist, and ultimately to Principal Dancer. While she has danced numerous roles throughout her career, the role of Aurora in The Sleeping Beauty is definitely one of the most demanding […]
February 13, 2019
Because there’s so much to love about the Queen City, we asked some of our dancers what they love most about Cincinnati. Here’s what they had to say: “I love that Cincinnati is a conservative town with an open-minded edge.” – Cervilio Miguel Amador “What I love most about Cincinnati is the FOOD! All the great restaurants, […]
February 13, 2019
Not only do many fall in love WITH the ballet…but many have also fallen in love AT the ballet. In fact, sometimes all it takes is the right mixture of beautiful music and dance coupled with a passion for the arts to set flames afire. In this edition, we speak with four Cincinnati Ballet dancer […]
February 8, 2019
When and where did you and David meet? We met in 2011 while we were both dancers with Charlotte Ballet but we actually didn’t really get to know each other until we started dancing together in the Pas De Trois in Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux’s “Sleeping Beauty.” Where was your first date? David called me one afternoon and […]
January 25, 2019
This Weekend Only – EXTENDED THROUGH MONDAY, 1/28 BUY ONE GET ONE FREE Tickets for Select Performances of The Sleeping Beauty Simply enter promo code: 4163 into the box labeled “Promo Code” and click “submit” before adding seats to your shopping cart or click on the links below. Get your tickets for these select dates only […]
January 24, 2019
David joined Cincinnati Ballet in the 2016-2017 Season and was promoted to Soloist for the 2017-2018 Season. In addition to being a professional dancer, David is also an accomplished pianist. What’s your favorite role you’ve ever danced? Hands down, the principal man in William Forsythe’s In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated. I’ve never felt more powerful on […]
January 24, 2019
When and where did you and Edward meet? We met in Sarasota, FL when we were both dancing for the Sarasota Ballet. Edward joined during my second season with the company. Where was your first date? For our first date Edward asked to take me out to dinner for my birthday. We went to a Mexican restaurant and afterwards took […]
January 22, 2019
Looking for new ways to meet your fitness goals for the year ahead? Consider taking a class with Cincinnati Ballet Dance and Fitness. Developed and taught by former Company dancer, Courtney Hellebuyck, Cincinnati Ballet Dance and Fitness provides a variety of dance-inspired workouts to help make you the best “you” you can be. Included are classes […]
January 22, 2019
Here’s what seven Cincinnati Ballet dancers had to say about what they hope they will have accomplished – either personally, professionally or both – by year’s end: “I want to be able to say that it was one of the best years of my life so far! I hope that it is a year full […]
January 22, 2019
An exciting component of this season’s April Bold Moves triple bill is the world premiere of Cincinnati Ballet Artistic Director Victoria Morgan’s Dancing to Oz, with original music by Maestro Carmon DeLeone. Here’s a “sneak peek” interview with her about what’s happening with this new ballet based upon the classic Oz tale and created for both adults […]
January 18, 2019
Melissa joined Cincinnati Ballet as a New Dancer in the 2014-2015 Season and in February was promoted to Corps de Ballet. Gelfin was promoted to Senior Soloist for the 2017-2018 Season and Principal for the 2018-2019 Season. What’s your favorite role you’ve ever danced? My absolute favorite role that I have had the opportunity to […]
January 17, 2019
When did you and Cervi meet? We met when I joined the company in 2008 as a trainee. We didn’t begin dating until the summer of 2010. We dated for three years and actually broke up for about a year and a half. We got back together in 2015. Where was your first date? We […]
January 16, 2019
One of Cincinnati Ballet’s newest employees, Ramsey Houston, is the Executive Assistant to The Sue and Bill Friedlander Artistic Director, Victoria Morgan. Read on to get to know Ramsey, and learn a little about her life, family, and passions…including dance. What is your role at Cincinnati Ballet? I’m the new Executive Assistant to The Sue […]
January 14, 2019
James Cunningham joined Cincinnati Ballet Second Company as a Trainee in 2008. After graduating from CCM magna cum laude in 2010, he joined the Cincinnati Ballet company as an Apprentice and worked his way up to Soloist by 2016. How long have you been dancing? Why did you become a dancer? I have been dancing since I was 11 […]
January 11, 2019
Where was your first date? Our first date was dinner and a show. We went to Biagio’s Bistro in Clifton. It’s a great little Italian place on Ludlow Ave. I was so nervous that I parked the car and blocked the passenger door with a telephone pole. I had to move the car just so that […]
January 7, 2019
Bella Ureta joined the Cincinnati Ballet corps de ballet in the 2017 season. How long have you been dancing? Why did you become a dancer? I have been dancing for 14 years. I started dancing when I was selected to join Pacific Northwest Ballet’s school through their outreach program, ‘Dance Chance’. I loved being part of […]
January 2, 2019
What a monumental year 2018 was for Cincinnati Ballet! We wanted to share some of the organization’s recent accomplishments, none of which would be possible without you, our Cincinnati Ballet Family. The Otto M. Budig Academy is experiencing tremendous growth, easily outpacing our projections. We are so pleased to report the Academy currently has more than […]
December 17, 2018
Sirui joined Cincinnati Ballet in 2011 and was promoted to Principal Dancer in the 2017-2018 Season. This year in The Nutcracker, she will be dancing the roles of Snow Queen, Sugar Plum Fairy, and Rose. How long have you been dancing? Why did you become a dancer? I have been dancing for 24 years.😳 I have always had […]
December 7, 2018
What is your role with Cincinnati Ballet? I am the Production Stage Manager. During a production, my role is to ensure lighting, scenery, and props cues are executed seamlessly. How long have you been with the Company? I’ve been with the Company since 2011. What jobs did you have previously? I’ve worked as Production Stage Manager […]
December 7, 2018
Frisch’s Big Boy partnership with Cincinnati Ballet and The Nutcracker is a very longstanding one (almost 50 years, in fact!) Can you shed some light on how it came to be so many years ago? Way back in 1973, philanthropist and businessman John Magro approached Jack Maier, then the president of Frisch’s, about committing $150,000 right […]
December 7, 2018
Think you’ve seen every version of The Nutcracker that Cincinnati Ballet has produced over the years? If you’re only thinking about the big, full Company productions, that’s only part of The Nutcracker story at Cincinnati Ballet. Each year, the Otto M. Budig Academy presents its own mini-version of The Nutcracker at the Cincinnati Ballet studios, […]
December 7, 2018
If you’re a little girl who takes ballet, chances are you won’t have ‘visions of sugar plums’ dancing through your head, but rather visions of yourself dancing in The Nutcracker presented by Frisch’s Big Boy. The first role many young dancers dream about playing is Clara, the girl who receives a magical Nutcracker for a […]
December 7, 2018
Samantha joined the Cincinnati Ballet in 2015. This year in The Nutcracker, she will be dancing the roles of Rose, Flower, Spanish, and Snowflake. How long have you been dancing? Why did you become a dancer? I was around 4 years old when I started dancing. My mom actually put me into a bunch of different sports when […]
December 3, 2018
Serena joined the Cincinnati Ballet in 2015. This year in The Nutcracker, she will be dancing the roles of Rose and Snow Queen. How long have you been dancing? Why did you become a dancer? Believe it or not, I was very shy when I was young, so when I was 3 years old my mom put me […]
November 26, 2018
Christian Renforth joined the Cincinnati Ballet corps de ballet in 2017. This year in The Nutcracker, he will be playing the roles of Mouse King, Spanish, and parlor guest, and for the first time he is learning the role of Snow King. How long have you been dancing? Long before I even remember. Three I […]
November 26, 2018
The perfect holiday gift for friends and family is an adventure through the Land of Sweets with Clara and her Nutcracker Prince during The Nutcracker. November 26 only Cincinnati Ballet is offering steep Cyber Monday discounts on select Nutcracker performances. Cyber Monday Only MONDAY saves 20% off Nutcracker tickets Simply enter CYBERMONDAY into the box labeled “Promo Code” […]
November 14, 2018
The Nutcracker Presented by Frisch’s Big Boy, now in its 45th annual season, returns to the Music Hall from December 13 through 24, 2018. This year, the production has grown in a big way! Joining the cast is a brand-new character, based on the world’s most famous hippo – ‘Fiona.’ Cincinnati Ballet and Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical […]
November 8, 2018
The Sleeping Beauty is one of the biggest productions in Cincinnati Ballet’s repertoire. When it comes to life again at Music Hall from February 14-17, dancers will be wearing 70 luminous, newly handsewn tutus. “It’s a dying art,” said Cincinnati Ballet Wardrobe Mistress Diana Vandergriff-Adams. “People aren’t sewing anymore. It takes too much time.” Tutus […]
November 8, 2018
Oğulcan Borova began his career as a ballet dancer in Turkey and received his first contract as a professional dancer in the United States in 1999. He was a guest artist for many years at Cincinnati Ballet before officially joining as a principal dancer from 2008-2012.He returned to Cincinnati Ballet to serve as Ballet Master in […]
November 8, 2018
Zack Grubbs began his dance training at Tuzer Ballet to supplement his education as a competitive gymnast. He came to Cincinnati Ballet in 2002 as a soloist and was promoted to senior soloist in 2005. In 2016, he retired from Cincinnati Ballet’s professional company to assume the leadership position of Academy Principal at the Otto M. Budig […]
November 8, 2018
Cincinnati Ballet’s Special Events Manager oversees more than 40 events each year, with everything from fundraising events for hundreds of attendees (such as An Intimate Evening and Club B) to cast parties and five annual gatherings for members of Étoile. Rachel Hinger pulls back the curtain on how long it can take to prepare for an event. In […]
November 7, 2018
Forget pink tutus and leotards, Cincinnati Ballet designs class for little dudes who love to dance.
November 7, 2018
Through a unique partnership with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati Ballet offers transformative dance classes designed for children with Down syndrome and cerebral palsy.
October 23, 2018
There is no doubt that moment when Peter Pan first flies through the window of the Darling nursery, it’s absolute magic for the audience. “That spirit of flying, of being that free,” says Cincinnati Ballet principal dancer Cervilio Amador. “People love it. Who hasn’t at one point wanted to be a Lost Boy, Peter Pan, […]
October 22, 2018
How long have you been dancing? Why did you become a dancer? I have been dancing since I was 10! I decided to become a dancer because I saw my sisters dancing ballet growing up and I knew that, that was what I wanted to do! Who, or what, was your biggest teacher? That’s a […]
October 20, 2018
Bob Herzog battles Peter Pan at the Cincinnati Ballet.
October 19, 2018
Cincinnati Enquirer: ‘Beloved’ Cincinnati Ballet Maestro Carmon DeLeone celebrates 50th anniversary as Music Director, conducts his score to “Peter Pan” Oct. 25-28 at Music Hall
October 10, 2018
Cincinnati Ballet dancers are hard at work learning how to sword fight for our upcoming production of Peter Pan. During one rehearsal, dancers playing Peter Pan and Captain Hook learned how to dance and spar at the same time from fight choreographer Gina Cerimele-Mechley and Peter Pan repetiteur Johanna Bernstein Wilt. Check out their fencing skills […]
October 8, 2018
One of the most magical parts of any stage version of Peter Pan – ballet or otherwise – is seeing members of the cast literally take off and fly around the stage. Cincinnati Ballet’s upcoming production is no exception. So, how did the ability for performers to fly on stage come to be? To answer […]
October 8, 2018
As Patron Engagement Manager for Cincinnati Ballet, Lauren Moore heads up a dedicated staff of six that handles hundreds of customer interactions each month, from answering questions about the ballet to selling subscriptions, exchanging tickets, and so much more. She is the first impression our more than 70,000 patrons encounter, and exceptional customer service is […]
October 8, 2018
Carmon DeLeone, Cincinnati Ballet’s Music Director, is celebrating his 50th Anniversary with the company this season. In First Position wanted to know more about Carmon’s interests and inspirations. Here’s what he told us: Who was the most pivotal person in your life when it comes to music, and why? There are so many people who […]
October 4, 2018
Principal dancer, Melissa Gelfin, is one of two Cincinnati Ballet dancers who will be portraying the role of Tinkerbell in the upcoming production of Peter Pan. She is excited to dance the role again (the first time was with Cincinnati Ballet in 2014). Here are Melissa’s thoughts about taking on this challenging role once again: […]
October 4, 2018
Join Peter Pan, Wendy, and the Darling kids as they travel to Neverland and meet the Lost Boys, Captain Hook, Tinkerbell, and a very hungry crocodile! The classic story of ‘the boy who wouldn’t grow up’ is transformed into a full-length ballet with challenging and charming choreography by Septime Webre that — quite literally — […]
October 1, 2018
On Tuesday, October 2, 2018 join the Cincinnati Ballet as we celebrate World Ballet Day with a livestream of our company class on our Facebook page from 9:15 to 10:35 AM EST. Join Cincinnati Ballet Artistic Director Victoria Morgan, Ballet Master Oğulcan Borova, and our company of artists for a behind-the scene look at what […]
September 28, 2018
Pointe Magazine talked with Corps de Ballet Dancer, Samantha Griffin about dancing with Cincinnati Ballet.
September 14, 2018
September 11, 2018
David Lyman talked with Victoria Morgan about why she is so “psyched” about this season’s New Works.
September 11, 2018
At Cincinnati Ballet’s Kaplan New Works Series, dancers take on the role of choreographer, Pointe Magazine interviewed Taylor Carrasco, David Morse, and Victoria Morgan about this journey.
September 10, 2018
John Lomax on Local 12’s Good Morning Cincinnati talked with Taylor Carrasco and David Morse about the pieces the world premieres they are choreographing for The Kaplan New Works Series.
September 6, 2018
Cincinnati Ballet is proud to partner again with Arnold’s Bar and Grill for a special New Works package: for two nights only, enjoy dinner and the show for just $60+ fees. That’s like getting dinner FREE! Grab your tickets for September 18 or 19 with promo code NWDINNER1819 and you’re in for a real treat – a special New […]
September 6, 2018
Congratulations to all the talented young dancers who auditioned for The Nutcracker performances! We were impressed to have so much skill and enthusiasm grace our auditions. Below, you’ll find the official Nutcracker Kids Cast for 2018. You may also download the casting list here.
September 5, 2018
Deborah Linz at Fox 19 sat down with Taylor Carrasco and David Morse to talk about the pieces they are choreographing for The Kaplan New Works Series
September 5, 2018
Charisse Gibson at Fox 19 sat down with Taylor Carrasco and David Morse to discuss the upcoming The Kaplan New Works Series on FOX19 NOW Morning News.
September 4, 2018
Photo gallery from Cincinnati Ballet’s New Works rehearsals.
August 22, 2018
Milton Holloway was only eight when Cincinnati Ballet’s CincyDance! educational outreach program visited his school. From that moment on, ballet has been Milton’s passion. He graduated from Otto M.Budig Academy and is now attending UC’s College-Conservatory of Music, on is his way to becoming a professional dancer.
August 20, 2018
‘Pointe’ profiles Cincinnati Ballet’s Luca De-Poli on what it’s like to attend college while dancing
July 23, 2018
Don’t delay — make your plans now and join us for Cincinnati’s beloved holiday tradition, December 13 through 24, 2018 at Music Hall. Single tickets for the 2018-2019 Season go on sale Monday, August 6, but you can order your The Nutcracker tickets early AND get a great family deal! Special Two-Day Offer: Nutcracker in […]
June 29, 2018
Cincinnati Ballet is looking for talented young performers to be a part of this timeless holiday tradition. Auditions for The Nutcracker will be held at 1555 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45214. Download Young Performers Auditions Information sheet. Currently enrolled Cincinnati Ballet Otto M. Budig Academy students ONLY A $20 audition fee will apply to everyone […]
March 8, 2018
Cincinnati Ballet continues its season with a triple bill highlighting dynamic choreographers paired with musical masterpieces performed with Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, March 15-18 at Aronoff Center for the Arts. The program has been hand-selected by Artistic Director, Victoria Morgan, and showcases the symbiotic and critically-important relationship between dance and music. “This is Cincinnati Ballet’s first […]
March 8, 2018
Cincinnati Ballet announces its 2018-2019 Season, a celebration of Carmon DeLeone’s 50th Anniversary as Music Director, with more performances than ever before. The ambitious programming schedule includes diverse offerings, from sophisticated classics to adventurous new works in tandem with expanded fun for the whole family. “Carmon is loved by his Cincinnati Ballet family; the dancers, […]
January 24, 2018
For two days only, Thursday, January 25 and Friday, January 26, purchase one ticket to Carmina Burana + Serenade and Get the Second One FREE!* February 8 – 11 | Six Performances Only! Don’t miss the Cincinnati premiere of Carmina Burana, featuring 18 Cincinnati Ballet dancers accompanied by the May Festival Chorus and the Cincinnati […]
January 23, 2018
Cincinnati Ballet is thrilled to continue its historic return to Music Hall with a dazzling premiere of Carmina Burana, coupled with George Balanchine’s “stunningly beautiful”* Serenade, for six performances this Valentine’s Day weekend – February 8 through 11. Carl Orff’s powerful and evocative score comes brilliantly to life in the Cincinnati Premiere of the “wickedly […]
January 23, 2018
Now’s your chance to add even more excitement to your visit to Beauty and the Beast. For just $20 per person*, you can travel backstage forty-five minutes prior to the performance for a visit to the lair of the Beast. It’s a fun-filled place for the whole family where you can meet some of the […]
January 19, 2018
In 1803, in a dusty monastery in Bavaria, a librarian re-discovered a manuscript not seen since the 13th century. Later named the Carmina Burana, the manuscript contained 254 poems and dramatic texts. Believed to be the works of students and clergy, researchers date some of the texts back to the 11th century. Curators who started […]
January 10, 2018
Leyla Shokoohe caught up with Victoria Morgan about the second half of Cincinnati Ballet’s 2017-2018 Season.
November 26, 2017
The perfect holiday gift for friends and family is an adventure through the Land of Sweets with Clara and her Nutcracker Prince during Frisch’s Big Boy Presents The Nutcracker. November 27 only Cincinnati Ballet is offering steep Cyber Monday discounts on select Nutcracker performances. Cyber Monday Only MONDAY saves 20% off Nutcracker tickets Simply enter MONDAY into the […]
October 24, 2017
Cincinnati Ballet makes its triumphant return to Music Hall with the Romeo & Juliet this Thursday. With a cast of 34 dancers and a dazzling Prokofiev score performed by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Romeo & Juliet is the perfect production to herald the ballet’s return to the newly-renovated Music Hall. Carmon DeLeone, Music Director of Cincinnati Ballet, […]
October 20, 2017
It’s been a big year for dancers Chisako Oga and Melissa Gelfin. Oga was promoted this year to Principal Dancer and Gelfin was promoted to Senior Soloist, both after dancing lead roles in full-length ballets last season such as Swanilda in Coppélia and Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker. This season, both Oga and Gelfin […]
October 17, 2017
If you are a theater or ballet-goer in the Cincinnati region, chances are you’ve witnessed the artistry of Gina Cerimele-Mechley. The actor/director/teacher/choreographer/movement coach extraordinaire has created fight choreography for several Cincinnati Ballet productions including Peter Pan, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, King Arthur’s Camelot, and our upcoming performances of Romeo & Juliet. In addition to the epic, action-packed […]
October 2, 2017
“Dancing is really hard, maybe even harder,” Elise Csizmadia, a member of the newly formed Professional Training Division at Cincinnati Ballet, said. “In gymnastics you just learn a skill but in ballet you have to learn a technique.” The 20-year old Csizmadia began her dance training at age 14 – considerably late in the dance […]
October 2, 2017
In partnership with Contemporary Dance Theater (CDT), and with support from the Cincinnati Arts Association and ArtsWave, Cincinnati Ballet is pleased to announce Collide!, with three performances on October 13 and 14, at the Aronoff Center’s Jarson-Kaplan Theater. The Collide! performance series is a unique collaboration in celebration of the BLINK Festival taking place that weekend, […]
September 25, 2017
Cincinnati Ballet returns to the newly renovated Cincinnati Music Hall with six performances of Victoria Morgan’s passionate Romeo & Juliet, October 26 through 29. Victoria Morgan brings the most well-known love story of all time to life with a dazzling blend of dance and drama. Shakespeare’s legendary tale, written nearly 420 years ago, continues to […]
September 11, 2017
Cincinnati Ballet is thrilled to announce a brand new event series called Ballet Plus. Throughout the 2017-2108 Season, Cincinnati Ballet will host five fun, after-hours events at various popular locations around the city, including the Cincinnati Ballet Center located at 1555 Central Parkway in Over-the-Rhine. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience an insider’s view […]
September 11, 2017
It’s impressive. When I got here and started working with the dancers, I was blown away by what they can do.” – choreographer Travis Wall
September 8, 2017
Travis Wall, Artistic Director of Shaping Sound and So You Think You Can Dance star, sat down to tell us about how his mother’s story inspired his upcoming world premiere during New Works.
September 7, 2017
Imagine what the future holds when we can expand our reach and our impact. We owe it to our community to address the future growth and the potential we could inhabit as a remarkable ballet organization. –Scott Altman, President & CEO
September 6, 2017
“I’m very confident in storytelling,” Travis Wall, choreographer and Artistic Director of Shaping Sound Dance Company, said. “Something I can do is create a story with no words and get that across to an audience.” That is exactly what Travis Wall brings to Cincinnati Ballet’s The Kaplan New Works Series September, 14-24 at the Aronoff […]
September 5, 2017
Cincinnati Ballet is proud to announce a new, annual Family Series, with an inaugural production of Beauty and the Beast, featuring the Cincinnati Ballet Second Company, with dancers from the new Professional Training Division, and students from Cincinnati Ballet’s Otto M. Budig Academy. Beauty and the Beast comes to the Aronoff Center, with six performances […]
August 30, 2017
Cincinnati Ballet is proud to partner again with Arnold’s Bar and Grill for a special New Works package: for two nights only, enjoy dinner and the show for just $65.10. That’s like getting dinner FREE! Grab your tickets for September 19 or 20 with promo code ARNOLDS and you’re in for a real treat – a special New […]
August 29, 2017
Hear from Artistic Director Victoria Morgan on the genesis and impact of New Works on the community as well as the Cincinnati Ballet dancers themselves.
August 28, 2017
Sometimes in life, it takes losing something to truly know what it means to us. This sentiment rings true for Vivian LaCerda, a member of Cincinnati Ballet’s Professional Training Division, who discovered her intense passion for dance after an injury put her on the sidelines. After suffering from a hip injury going into seventh grade, […]
August 28, 2017
Cincinnati Ballet joins Cincinnati Symphony and Pops Orchestras, Cincinnati Opera, and May Festival, as a Cincinnati Music Hall resident performing company, with three productions in the 2017-2018 Season. Cincinnati Ballet’s participation in the five-week Music Hall Grand Opening celebration will include six performances of Victoria Morgan’s passionate and powerful Romeo and Juliet, October 26 through […]
August 28, 2017
“She was said to be as talented a musician and composer as her brother,” says Saunders, “but was not permitted to continue her career in music because she was a woman.” In The Kaplan New Works Series, choreographer Penny Saunders sets out to tell the story of Maria Anna Mozart, a prodigy pianist and […]
August 25, 2017
Congratulations to all the talented young dancers who auditioned for Frisch’s Big Boy Presents The Nutcracker performances! We were impressed to have so much skill and enthusiasm grace our auditions. Below, you’ll find the official Nutcracker Kids Cast for 2017. You may also download the casting list here.
August 24, 2017
“No one was asking me to change how I was dancing, just asking me to let go and be more free. That’s what I loved,” Renee Castonguay, a member of Cincinnati Ballet’s newly formed Professional Training Division, said referring to her Summer Intensive experience. Castonguay, originally from Huntington Beach, CA, joins students from around the […]
August 23, 2017
With a focus on innovation, New Works celebrates modern choreographers while showcasing the athleticism, strength, and versatility of our dancers. Featuring four world premieres and including special guest Travis Wall from So You Think You Can Dance.
August 23, 2017
Cincinnati Ballet’s Otto M. Budig Academy launched a new initiative entitled the Professional Training Division (PTD) on Monday, August 7, 2017. The 38-week program, led by the Academy Director of Training and former Cincinnati Ballet Principal, Sarah Hairston, is designed to support the transition from ballet student to professional dancer. It focuses on developing each […]
August 23, 2017
Celebrating its 13th year, The Kaplan New Work Series opens Cincinnati Ballet’s groundbreaking 2017-2018 Season September 14-24 at the Aronoff Center’s Jarson-Kaplan Theater. The series offers an up-close experience with a variety of exciting world premieres by today’s most innovative choreographers. This year’s program includes special guest Travis Wall, best known for his work on […]
August 15, 2017
Cincinnati Ballet Artistic Director, Victoria Morgan, is proud to announce the 2017-2018 dancer roster, complete with eight new hires and five promotions, including Sirui Liu, who moves from Senior Soloist to Principal, and Chisako Oga, who moves from Soloist to Principal. Coming to the U.S from Shanghai, China, Sirui Liu joined Cincinnati Ballet in 2011 […]
August 11, 2017
The Cincinnati Enquirer caught up with some of the newest dancers to Cincinnati Ballet to hear about why they’ve chosen the Queen City as their new home.
August 11, 2017
As the Cincinnati Ballet prepares to launch its 2017-18 season, the dance company has unveiled a new logo and updated its brand identity.
August 9, 2017
Take the stage as a street vendor or passerby, and even get a chance to be a background player during the extravagant and beautiful ballroom scene.
August 7, 2017
Cincinnati Ballet is proud to announce a number of exciting developments and initiatives, which will be implemented as part of a long-term strategy for sustained growth and advancement, kicking off with the launch of the 2017-2108 Season.
August 7, 2017
From classic to quirky, elegant to vigorous, the 2017-2018 Season will capture your every whim and desire.
August 3, 2017
Cincinnati Ballet’s 2017-2018 Season brings you a riveting array of performances, innovative world premieres, and a captivating range of choreographic and musical styles. We hope you’ll join us!
August 3, 2017
Cincinnati Ballet President & CEO Scott Altman is proud to announce the addition of five new members to Cincinnati Ballet’s Board of Trustees.
August 1, 2017
Eligible dancers between the ages of eight and 18 are invited to audition for various roles.
July 28, 2017
The 2016-17 Cincinnati Ballet season featured a yearlong, thrilling 20th anniversary celebration of artistic director Victoria Morgan. For those who think the following season might call for a bit of a rest, think again. In classic Morgan fashion, she “can’t wait to dig into” the exciting 2017-18 season.
July 28, 2017
Explore the new Cincinnati Ballet as Maizyalet Velázquez (Senior Soloist) and Taylor Carrasco (Corps de Ballet) use their bodies as paint brushes.
July 25, 2017
Cincinnati’s art world will undergo a tectonic change as it welcomes area residents back to the historic Over-the-Rhine home of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Opera and Cincinnati May Festival. In its refurbished and expanded form, it’s sure to invoke jealousy in cities across America and around the world.
July 24, 2017
College dancers often graduate with life skills that students from a purely dance-oriented environment might not have gained. Often, they can better communicate both inside and outside of the studio, and they know how to shift subjects and organize a tight schedule as quickly as possible.
July 20, 2017
Single tickets for the 2017-2018 Season go on sale August 7, but you can order your Frisch’s Presents The Nutcracker tickets early AND get a great family deal!
July 19, 2017
Using the arts to connect young professionals to the city, encouraging them to develop friendships and relationships that will keep them and their talents in the region, also is one of the key tenets for ArtsWave, Greater Cincinnati’s leading arts agency.
July 7, 2017
Cincinnati Ballet’s Otto M. Budig Academy is pleased to report extensive growth in the Summer Intensive program. The nationally recognized program kicked off June 12 at full capacity, having sold out within a month of opening registration.
June 30, 2017
More than 100 young women ages 10-17 spent July 17 learning, interacting with mentors, and engaging in activities focused on developing confidence and promoting self-esteem through dance.
June 27, 2017
VIEW THE NUTCRACKER 2017 KIDS CAST Cincinnati Ballet is looking for talented young performers to be a part of this timeless holiday tradition. Auditions for The Nutcracker will be held at 1555 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45214. Download Young Performers Auditions Information sheet. Currently enrolled Cincinnati Ballet Otto M. Budig Academy students ONLY A $20 […]
June 20, 2017
Without changing the exterior, they have added 31,000 square feet of usable, behind-the-scenes space to the old building.
June 20, 2017
With an eclectic background, Archibald is certainly the right woman for a company that embraces versatility.
June 15, 2017
“Do what you love if it makes you happy, because dance has always made me happy.” –Salome Tregre, 13 year old attendee
June 15, 2017
Cincinnati Ballet presents Choreographing Confidence, a dance and leadership workshop, through the generous support of Always, June 17 at 1 pm at the Over-the-Rhine studios located at 1555 Central Parkway. More than 100 young women ages 10-17 will spend the afternoon learning, interacting with mentors, and engaging in activities with a focus on developing confidence […]
June 7, 2017
“Every time you turn the corner, you’re breathing new life into this building, and for me, that’s something that’s exciting to see, something that really changes by the day,” said Jeff Martin, 3CDC vice president of project management.
June 3, 2017
In the North wing, a sprung floor that can be used for dance is going into a large, brand-new rehearsal hall, carved out of a second-floor space.
May 31, 2017
The reason for the popularity of sponsorship programs? “Storytelling is compelling,” says Pomeroy. “When you know something about a dancer that’s more personal, it exposes how they became who they are onstage. The insight creates a connection that deepens the experience for the patron.”
May 30, 2017
Executive Director Scott Altman announces the administrative reorganization and expansion of Cincinnati Ballet’s leadership team with the addition of respected nonprofit leader Tanya Cornejo as Vice President of External Affairs. The newly imagined role has been added to the leadership team as part of Cincinnati Ballet’s long-term strategy for sustained growth and advancement. “I am […]
May 26, 2017
The Cincinnati Ballet has added several new members to its executive team as it ramps up fundraising and branding efforts.
May 26, 2017
The Cincinnati Ballet has added several new members to its executive team as it ramps up fundraising and branding efforts.
May 17, 2017
The students created a memorable, once-in-a-lifetime, collaborative community experience on May 17 when they performed at Washington Park in Cincinnati..
May 4, 2017
Artistic Director Victoria Morgan shared that of the 15 new works the company had commissioned, eight will be choreographed by women, including Kate Weare, Penny Saunders, Jennifer Archibald, Johanna Bernstein Wilt and Heather Britt.
April 24, 2017
Experience a sampling from The Kaplan New Works Series, on stage until April 30, in these slow motion clips from Jennifer Archibald’s Never.Nest. See the world premiere of Never.Nest during The Kaplan New Works Series, April 20-30.
April 24, 2017
Experience a sampling from The Kaplan New Works Series, on stage until April 30, in these slow motion clips from Heather Britt’s Karass. See the world premiere of Karass during The Kaplan New Works Series, April 20-30.
April 24, 2017
Experience a sampling from The Kaplan New Works Series, on stage until April 30, in these slow motion clips from Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s Eros Redux.
April 24, 2017
Experience a sampling from The Kaplan New Works Series, on stage until April 30, in these slow motion clips from Victoria Morgan’s Somewhere Close to Happiness.
April 24, 2017
Now in its 12th year, and sixth season presenting an all-female lineup, [New Works] has positioned itself at the forefront of a global conversation around gender imbalances in ballet.
April 24, 2017
Using humble materials, temporary approaches and by “getting up” enough work on the street, by the mid-2000s Swoon was becoming familiar enough that she had already sold pieces to New York’s Museum of Modern Art and had a solo show at Deitch Projects gallery — all this merely a few years out of college.
April 24, 2017
Archibald and her New York-based Arch Dance Company are known for “soulful contemporary movement” that blends elements of street dance with more classical forms.
April 21, 2017
But don’t mistake melancholy for resignation… They reflect. They respond. And they make dances; powerful, athletic and, in some moments, quite eloquent.
April 21, 2017
There’s only one bad thing about spring in Cincinnati. It signifies the end of the ballet season. And that, my friends, is a travesty.
April 19, 2017
Somewhere Close to Happiness follows the story of The Broken One, an outsider without a place in society, and The Chosen One, who, despite her sheltered existence, is intrigued by this newcomer.
April 18, 2017
Heather Britt brings Karass to The Kaplan New Works Series, April 20-30. Peek into rehearsals in this photo gallery.
April 18, 2017
Annabelle Lopez Ochoa brings Erous Redux to The Kaplan New Works Series, April 20-30, for the U.S. premiere. Peek into rehearsals in this photo gallery.
April 18, 2017
Peek into the studio as Cincinnati Ballet Dancers rehearse Jennifer Archibald’s Never.Nest.
April 13, 2017
Cincinnati Ballet dancers have been hard at work perfecting 4 premieres for The Kaplan New Works Series ahead of performances at the Aronoff Center April 20-30.
April 13, 2017
It’s safe to say Britt has not only established herself as an esteemed choreographer, she’s also shaking up the dance community in Cincinnati, and beyond.
April 12, 2017
While sitting at the memorial for a young family member, Heather Britt found herself contemplating what remains after we are gone.
April 11, 2017
Known for her variety of influences, Jennifer Archibald will again enter uncharted territory through her collaboration with street artist Swoon on her latest work, Never.Nest.
April 11, 2017
Thank you for making Club B – Grace + Grit the hottest dance party of the year! We had a blast dancing the night away with you.
April 10, 2017
See Cincinnati Refined’s photo gallery of Club B: Grace + Grit by following the link.
April 6, 2017
When she was 10 years old, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa learned Aristophanes’ myth explaining the human desire for companionship. Ever since, the story has stuck with her.
April 5, 2017
Toronto-Brooklyn based artist, Jennifer Archibald is the founder and Artistic Director of the Arch Dance Company and Program Director of ArchCore40 dance intensives.
April 5, 2017
Lopez Ochoa is a sought-after choreographer who has created works for more than 40 dance companies around the world.
April 5, 2017
Artistic Director & CEO Victoria Morgan announced today choreographer Jennifer Archibald has been named the company’s new Resident Choreographer, effective immediately. In this capacity, Archibald will choreograph an annual world premiere specifically for Cincinnati Ballet.
March 27, 2017
The Kaplan New Works Series is Cincinnati Ballet’s highly anticipated, annual experience offering an intimate presentation of brand new, cutting-edge works at the Aronoff’s Jarson-Kaplan Theater.
March 24, 2017
Your special $50 ticket will cover your ticket, two drinks and pizza at the pre-show party at Pi Pizzeria – Cincinnati.
March 23, 2017
Cincinnati Ballet’s Kaplan New Works Series remains committed to celebrating innovation in dance and brings internationally recognized choreographers right to our door step.
March 16, 2017
Cincinnati Ballet just announced that in their upcoming season, eight out of 15 choreographers whose work will be performed are women, five of whom are presenting world premieres.
March 16, 2017
The sensory-friendly performance will be performed at 5pm, designed to create a welcoming and inviting experience for patrons and children with sensory sensitivities or specific needs. These adjustments include gentle lighting and sound, on-hand specialists, and a flexible, open-door theater environment, complete with designated break spaces.
March 16, 2017
Gaga is more of a sensory experience than a dance. It’s improvisational. It’s freeform. It’s kinesthetic. It’s “moving from far engines,” says Wagner.
March 16, 2017
Authenticity shouldn’t be hard to find in Bold Moves. Both choreographers are bringing their personal stories to the table and translating them into a performance that’s reflective of their lives, but also open to interpretation from the audience.
March 14, 2017
See how Ohad Naharin’s Minus 16 is changing the way Cincinnati Ballet dancers are approaching their craft in our interviews about learning Naharin’s famed Gaga technique.
March 14, 2017
“I think getting people moving is the answer to getting people hooked,” says Cincinnati Ballet director of education Julie Sunderland. “I want you to come see the ballet, but I also want to find that person who learns from an arts-integrated lesson in a way they couldn’t otherwise.”
March 14, 2017
Not only is Cincinnati Ballet’s ratio of men to women choreographers balanced, but the season is artistically balanced, too. Look at the rest of the programming: master works by George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins, company premieres from Justin Peck and former Houston Ballet dancer Garrett Smith and a world premiere from SYTYCD favorite Travis Wall.
March 10, 2017
“Never before has Cincinnati Ballet presented such a wide and far-reaching landscape of ballet offerings for people of any age, whether novice or aficionado.”
March 10, 2017
Eight works – 53 percent – are choreographed by women. There is no other large ballet company in the U.S. that even comes close to that.
March 8, 2017
We sat down with Cincinnati Ballet dancers to talk about their personal favorite Hougland piece, and what to expect from his world premiere of Cut to the Chase during Bold Moves, March 17-18.
March 2, 2017
Famed Israeli choreographer Ohad Naharin brings Minus 16 and a whole new language of movement to Bold Moves, March 17-18. Peek into rehearsal in this photo gallery.
March 2, 2017
Adam Hougland premieres a brand new world premiere, Cut to the Chase, during Bold Moves March 17-18. Peek into rehearsal in this photo gallery.
February 21, 2017
Ever since he joined the company as Resident Choreographer in 2009, he’s been creating fantastic world premieres and contributing to some of Cincinnati’s most memorable productions like Frampton and Cincinnati Ballet Live, Cincinnati Ballet & Over the Rhine Live and The Firebird.
February 13, 2017
“It is, by any measure, quite spectacular.”
February 10, 2017
Thursday evening, my family and I saw this fantastic production. As the curtains rose, we became immersed in Camelot. The legend was brought to life by the elegant and graceful dancers, accompanied by a romantic musical score.
February 10, 2017
After sitting through Camelot, you’ll think you just witnessed a live Broadway-esque production a la The Lion King. Cincinnati Ballet does not not hold back.
February 10, 2017
See inside King Arthur’s Camelot before the curtain rises on opening night. Great seats are still available!
February 8, 2017
Known to The New York Times as “one of the most important choreographers in the world,” Ohad Naharin’s unique movement language, the Gaga technique, has made waves across the globe.
February 6, 2017
Cervilio Miguel Amador takes up the crown as King Arthur again, and David Morse makes his debut as Camelot’s faithful leader in King Arthur’s Camelot, February 10-12.
February 6, 2017
“Artists like Morgan (and especially Morgan) have turned modern ballet into spectacular theatre.”
February 6, 2017
See how the life-like horse puppets work in this rehearsal footage of King Arthur’s Camelot.
February 3, 2017
Writers have the opportunity to edit text before it’s read. Musicians refine music before it is performed. Filmmakers pore over films frame by frame to fine-tune the finished product. Choreographers rarely have that sort of chance. So when they do get it, they embrace it with a vengeance.
February 3, 2017
We caught Lancelot out and about in Cincinnati which can only mean one thing: King Arthur’s Camelot opens in just one week!
February 1, 2017
For dancers wishing to audition in Houston, Texas, we have compiled some helpful information about street closures and changes to traffic patterns. Prepare for additional traffic due to the Super Bowl!! The NFL Honors event, Saturday evening from 7:00-10:00 pm at the Wortham Theater will most directly impact traffic getting to and from Houston Ballet. […]
January 30, 2017
Join Cincinnati Ballet February 10-12 for King Arthur’s Camelot. The epic tale of honor, adventure and magic returns just in time for Valentine’s Day.
January 30, 2017
Our studios have transformed into Camelot as Cincinnati Ballet dancers rehearse King Arthur’s Camelot in preparation for Valentine’s Day Weekend, February 10-12.
January 30, 2017
Get your tickets today to see these dancers take the stage in King Arthur’s Camelot, the epic tale of adventure, love and betrayal.
January 27, 2017
When Music Hall reopens in the Fall of 2017, Cincinnati Ballet will join our fellow arts organizations, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Opera and May Festival as a resident company. Starting in the 2017-2018 Season, three of our productions will be presented at Music Hall, including Victoria Morgan’s passionate and powerful Romeo and Juliet, with a classic Sergei Prokofiev score, as well as our beloved Nutcracker. We are thrilled to bring ballet back to the Music Hall stage!
January 20, 2017
Browse photos from Cincinnati Ballet’s debut at the MusicNow Festival with Bryce Dessner.
January 20, 2017
Club B is back, and grittier than ever as Cincinnati Ballet presents Club B: Grace + Grit. Join us for the hottest dance party of the year April 7.
January 19, 2017
Romance and adventure await during King Arthur’s Camelot! January 23 & 24 only Cincinnati Ballet is offering steep Valentine’s Day discounts on select King Arthur’s Camelot performances.
January 19, 2017
See the process of creating King Arthur’s Camelot in this interview with Sandra Woodall during the World Premiere in 2014-2015. This spectacular production returns to the Aronoff February 10-12, just in time for Valentine’s Day!
January 19, 2017
See the process of creating King Arthur’s Camelot in this interview with John Estacio during the World Premiere in 2014-2015. This spectacular production returns to the Aronoff February 10-12, just in time for Valentine’s Day!
January 19, 2017
See the process of creating King Arthur’s Camelot in this interview with Eric Van Wyk during the World Premiere in 2014-2015. This spectacular production returns to the Aronoff February 10-12, just in time for Valentine’s Day!
January 11, 2017
The epic tale based on the story of King Arthur is translated through original choreography by Cincinnati Ballet Artistic Director & CEO Victoria Morgan, an original musical composition by Canadian composer John Estacio, performed by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Maestro Carmon DeLeone, and an original libretto by dramaturge Eda Holmes.
January 10, 2017
Garcia Counterpoint was created by James Cunningham to music of the same name composed by Cincinnati-born composer and festival Artistic Director Bryce Dessner, guitarist for Grammy-nominated indie rock band, The National.
January 6, 2017
At MusicNOW Festival Cincinnati Ballet Soloist and emerging choreographer James Cunningham will premiere his latest work, a duet choreographed and performed to Bryce Dessner’s “Garcia Counterpoint”.
December 16, 2016
His enthusiasm and hard work earned him a role on stage with Cincinnati Ballet during The Nutcracker, making Jack the first child with down syndrome to dance with the company!
December 15, 2016
“In Cincinnati, dancers, musicians and thespians have learned to count on Mercy Health’s Performing Arts Medicine program for treatment and preventive care.”
December 15, 2016
“It is such a wonderful celebration of ability, focusing on what a child can do – on what people can do.”
December 12, 2016
“It’s not just the promise of a starring role and spotlight dance that draws Campagna to performing, but also, as he puts it, the chance to ‘act, be active, and tell stories.'”
December 12, 2016
“I think, for us especially, it is a highlight in our career–for all of us. So for me to have that opportunity to go was absolutely a dream come true. In fact, I cried on stage; it was so awesome.”
December 12, 2016
After four years in the program, Jack has earned a spot in this season’s performance of The Nutcracker. He is the first child with Down syndrome to perform on stage with the Cincinnati Ballet.
December 12, 2016
The Nutcracker is the perfect opportunity to introduce even your youngest children to performance art, as the colorful costumes, captivating music and family-centered environment are sure to grab and keep their attention.
December 12, 2016
“entertaining, well-danced, filled with surprises and more than a little showmanship.”
December 9, 2016
“It’s a joyful tradition that we are able to share with our audiences. I love knowing that we bring magic, laughter and wonderful memories for the kids and their families!”
December 9, 2016
Catch a glimpse of The Nutcracker, taking the Aronoff Center stage December 9-18!
December 7, 2016
See inside the studio as choreographer Derrek Burbridge teaches Cincinnati Ballet dancers the hip hop choreography, a recent addition to Frisch’s Big Boy Presents The Nutcracker.
December 6, 2016
After wowing audiences at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. the Cincinnati Ballet dancers take to the studio, rehearsing even more of Frisch’s Big Boy Presents The Nutcracker in preparation for Cincinnati performances December 9-18 at the Aronoff Center.
December 4, 2016
Music and art is very prevalent in my family. On Christmas night, all the cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents and friends of the family have Christmas dinner at my grandparents’ house, and we sing epic Christmas carols.
December 4, 2016
In short, they love ’em. Big surprise, right? Not for us.
December 4, 2016
“It’s a little bit different and yet that class beauty is right there.”
November 29, 2016
“James Cunningham, a soloist with the Cincinnati Ballet, says La Nymphe Brisée loosely revolves around how people can become entangled with negative influences.”
November 29, 2016
“This week has been a dream come true for Cincinnati Ballet.” -Victoria Morgan, Artistic Director & CEO and Nutcracker choreographer.
November 28, 2016
Browse photos from Cincinnati Ballet’s tour to the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
November 24, 2016
Join dancers, staff and supporters on Day 4 of our Kennedy Center tour, as Cincinnati Ballet celebrates Thanksgiving with a monument tour and dinner.
November 24, 2016
a sparkling version of the holiday classic… clever, witty and musically fluid…the ballet teems with a sense of humor, love and wonder.
November 24, 2016
The word that kept popping to mind during Wednesday’s opening night performance was “surreal.” Not “surreal” in a disorienting way. But “surreal” in a way that transports to some alternate plane of existence.
November 24, 2016
Cincinnati Ballet’s production attempts to find ways to charm and surprise audiences more than a hundred years after it was first written. And in many ways, it succeeds, offering us an enchanting taste of the holiday season to come.
November 24, 2016
It was a most satisfying evening all told: a spirited re-telling of this seasonal classic.
November 24, 2016
“But the real clincher had to be the innovative choreography by the Ballet’s Artistic Director and CEO Victoria Morgan and her team of dancers who masterfully executed their movements flawlessly.”
November 24, 2016
“Today’s Cincinnati Ballet is a quintessentially American dance company.”
November 23, 2016
Ahead of our performances of The Nutcracker this week at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., join Cincinnati Ballet in the studio for an insider’s glimpse of company class. Livestream filmed November 23 at 11:50 am.
November 23, 2016
For these young dancers – they range from 17 to somewhere in their mid-30s – the sense of excitement is palpable. They’re giggly and chattering as they wait to board the bus. For many of them this is the their first-ever tour.
November 23, 2016
Watch Day 3 of Cincinnati Ballet and the Kennedy Center as we debut The Nutcracker in Washington, D.C.!
November 22, 2016
See Day 2 of #CBalletOnTour to the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.!
November 21, 2016
“We see shoulder dislocations, tibial fractures, ACL tears, rotator cuff damage. If something happens during a show, you can’t call a timeout — you have to keep going.”
November 21, 2016
Barbara Kellar interviews Artistic Director and CEO of the Cincinnati Ballet, Victoria Morgan, during Season 6, Episode 9 of ‘Showcase with Barbara Kellar.’
November 21, 2016
Join in on the fun of Cincinnati Ballet’s tour of The Nutcracker to the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.! Watch a recap of Day 1 as the company jumps on a bus and head to the nation’s capital.
November 18, 2016
Save 25% off Nutcracker tickets for one day only!
November 8, 2016
Cincinnati Ballet has been invited to present seven performances of The Nutcracker at the famed John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., November 23 through 27, with the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra performing Tchaikovsky’s sensational holiday score. “To be invited to perform at the Kennedy Center is a great honor […]
November 8, 2016
When you set out to update a classic ballet like The Nutcracker, how do you make it fresh, new and enticing to new audiences without abandoning the long standing traditional approach? Victoria Morgan, Cincinnati Ballet Artistic Director and CEO, weighs in during this interview about Frisch’s Big Boy Presents The Nutcracker.
November 8, 2016
We collected footage from Drosselmeyer’s point of view and backstage to show you what it’s like to go flying with Drosselmeyer.
November 8, 2016
Weigh in and tell us your favorite character in our online poll!
November 7, 2016
Cincinnati Ballet is looking for talented young performers to be a part of our production of King Arthur’s Camelot. Open auditions for boys will be held Sunday, November 13, 2016.
November 7, 2016
How much do you know about Cincinnati Ballet’s Nutcracker? In this video, we collected some little known facts about Frisch’s Big Boy Presents The Nutcracker so you can feel like an insider before you get to the theater. If you’re already an expert, we have even more fun facts below! Did you know? Over 100 children […]
November 4, 2016
“Flying” can be a nerve-racking experience, even for seasoned dancers. But in The Nutcracker, the bees flying in from 30 feet up aren’t seasoned dancers, they’re children!
November 4, 2016
Hear from Victoria on the importance of the “Mirlipoos” and how the characters are meant to resonate with children’s active imaginations.
November 4, 2016
Over the years audiences across the country began making a point to see The Nutcracker as part of their family traditions, but it didn’t start that way.
November 4, 2016
When Artistic Director and CEO Victoria Morgan began work on a new version of The Nutcracker in 2011, she had a novel idea for updating the character of Mother Ginger.
November 3, 2016
Victoria Morgan, Artistic Director and CEO of Cincinnati Ballet, talks about how her Mouse King choreography serves as a comedic counterpoint to the seemingly pervasive violence we see in our modern world.
November 3, 2016
In this interview, Carmon DeLeone, Cincinnati Ballet’s Music Director, recalls his favorite parts of the 1974 production and speaks to the challenges of the modern version of Frisch’s Big Boy Presents The Nutcracker.
November 3, 2016
Over the years The Nutcracker show has evolved, becoming even more spectacular than the original.
November 3, 2016
After four decades and six different iterations, the whimsical story remains, but the sets, costumes and choreography of The Nutcracker have become much more intricate.
November 3, 2016
We’ve condensed the entire Nutcracker into just one minute, so you can relive the magic of Nutcracker any time you’d like.
November 2, 2016
Cincinnati Ballet’s Nutcracker has been called “downright spectacular…enchanting, entertaining, captivating, occasionally eye-popping” by the Cincinnati Enquirer, and you’ll see why in our new video trailer.
October 28, 2016
Bring the kids to meet the characters of Nutcracker, enjoy coffee and cake from Frisch’s Big Boy and even save money on your Nutcracker tickets during this fun, free event.
October 23, 2016
It’s like rebuilding a sports team. When you finally get the right players in the right positions at the right points in their careers, things click.
October 21, 2016
The production itself is enchanting. The dancers were stunning in mid-19th century costumes. Their dancing was flawless. Everyone was perfectly in time and make dancing look so easy!
October 21, 2016
Coppélia takes the stage for four performances only October 21-23! Get a glimpse at the beautiful sets and challenging choreography in these behind-the-scenes video clips from backstage at the Aronoff Center for the Arts.
October 21, 2016
The quirky and humorous Coppélia is set to delight audiences of all ages this weekend.
October 21, 2016
One of the most powerful aspects of the [Cincinnati Ballet] company is its academy, which teaches children and young adults of all ages the impact of dance.
October 19, 2016
A romantic comedy ballet returns to Cincinnati for the first time in 15 years.
October 18, 2016
The Cure Starts Now partnered with the Cincinnati Ballet to treat little girls and boys to a dance lesson as part of the “Dancer for a Day” program.
October 18, 2016
The event invites children affected by pediactric cancer to be a dancer for a day.
October 18, 2016
The Cincinnati Ballet hosted its annual event with The Cure Starts Now foundation, allowing children affected by pediatric cancer to dance with Cincinnati Ballet company members.
October 14, 2016
The last time Coppélia was performed by Cincinnati Ballet was in 2001, when Kirk Peterson was resident choreographer. This season he returns to stage this classic comedic ballet once again.
October 14, 2016
Coppélia takes the stage at the Aronoff Center October 21-23. Get an early look at this technically challenging ballet in this photo gallery of rehearsals with Kirk Peterson.
October 14, 2016
Did you know Coppélia has been performed for nearly 150 years? Or that it was the ballet which set the stage for Walt Disney’s “Ballerina” movie? We found some fun facts we bet you haven’t heard before!
October 13, 2016
Peterson’s version is choreographically demanding, which is important to the dancers, at the same time that it is a genuine crowd-pleaser.
October 10, 2016
To kick off her 20th anniversary season as artistic director of Cincinnati Ballet, Victoria Morgan culled together seven diverse ballets for the program of Director’s Cut.
October 7, 2016
Cincinnati Ballet Children’s Division classes are accessible, kid friendly and, most importantly, fun!
October 6, 2016
Join the ATTITUDE young professional group for an intimate, cocktail party.
October 6, 2016
In celebration of #WorldBalletDay James Cunningham’s Prohibition Condition was adapted for the streets of Over-the-Rhine in Cincinnati, Ohio.
September 28, 2016
Cincinnati Ballet presents Coppélia for the first time in 15 years, October 21 through 23 at the Aronoff Center. This comedic story of love and mistaken identities features the technically challenging and charming original choreography of former Cincinnati Ballet resident choreographer Kirk Peterson.
September 20, 2016
After taking their final bow as Cincinnati Ballet Dancers, Sarah Hairston and Zack Grubbs join Dawn Kelly as the new Otto M. Budig Academy leadership. Hear how their 45 years of combined experience will hone the future of talented young dancers from around the world.
September 20, 2016
Each year Ohio Cancer Research proudly honors the most prominent and successful business and civic leaders in the Cincinnati area at the Star Award Gala to raise funds. This year’s honoree is Cincinnati Ballet’s very own Artistic Director & CEO Victoria Morgan.
September 19, 2016
Peek back at the celebratory beginning to Cincinnati Ballet’s 2016-2017 Season in this Director’s Cut photo gallery!
September 19, 2016
“This ballet really has it all. Humor, a love triangle, a bit of magic and tons of really impressive dancing. It has been performed all over the world by every top ballet company,” says Artistic Director & CEO Victoria Morgan.
September 16, 2016
There is one thing, however, that will get me out of my autumn-is-coming doldrums. One thing on the horizon to keep me sane amid the pigskin fans. And that’s the return of the ballet.
September 15, 2016
“I feel like it’s the strongest season ever in my tenure,” says Victoria Morgan about this year’s Cincinnati Ballet lineup.
September 15, 2016
By staying in Cincinnati, Morgan has reigned over a period that has seen its share of tumult and triumphs, crises and conquests. But as she begins her 20th season as Cincinnati Ballet’s leader – the season opens Sept. 16 – she can look to a list of accomplishments that would make any business leader proud.
September 15, 2016
Get hyped, ballet lovers. This is the beginning of the 2016-17 Cincinnati Ballet season, a beginning filled with auteur pieces, swan songs, and star-studded programs.
September 14, 2016
Director’s Cut will take stage at the Aronoff September 16 & 17! Until then, get your ballet fix with this photo gallery of Black Swan Pas de Deux rehearsals from the Cincinnati Ballet Studios.
September 14, 2016
Director’s Cut will take stage at the Aronoff September 16 & 17! Until then, get your ballet fix with this photo gallery of rehearsals of Justin Peck’s Capricious Maneuvers from the Cincinnati Ballet Studios.
September 13, 2016
Director’s Cut will take stage at the Aronoff September 16 & 17! Until then, get your ballet fix with this photo gallery of rehearsals from the Cincinnati Ballet Studios.
September 10, 2016
The Cincinnati Music and Wellness Coalition will hold The Fifth Annual Music & Medicine Conference on October 7, 2016 from 8 am – 3:45 pm. The conference aims to strengthen and support communities through recreational music making. Cincinnati Ballet’s Director of Education and Outreach, Julie Sunderland, will be on hand to present during the Creativity & Wellness […]
September 9, 2016
Ma Cong made his mark on Cincinnati last season, when his ballet Mind of the [Re]Wind brought audiences to their feet on opening night of The Kaplan New Works Series. Don’t miss your chance to witness his never before seen world premiere during Director’s Cut, September 16-17, 2016. Get your tickets today for this exciting performance […]
September 9, 2016
If you like a variety of styles and techniques there’s no better way to kick off the ballet season than Director’s Cut! During Director’s Cut, September 16-17, classic selections from Swan Lake and Raymonda join contemporary works from Justin Peck of New York City Ballet, internationally renowned Ma Cong and more for one of the […]
September 7, 2016
During the 2016 – 2017 Season, Cincinnati Ballet is celebrating Victoria Morgan’s 20th Season as Artistic Director & CEO. Hear from Victoria herself in our latest video, and read more about how she is redefining first position.
September 6, 2016
Congratulations to all the talented young dancers who auditioned for Frisch’s Presents The Nutcracker performances!
September 6, 2016
“Are ballet companies different when led by a female artistic director?”
September 6, 2016
“It has become a rarity for ballet companies to present works by women, despite the large number of women in the field and the pioneers of the 20th century.”
August 30, 2016
“Justin Peck is one of my favorite choreographers. He is a total superstar and I have been working hard, for years, to bring his work to Cincinnati Ballet. Having come from the legacy of George Balanchine, his work is intricate, fast-paced, full-bodied and musical. It uses classical ballet technique fully, and yet feels utterly contemporary […]
August 17, 2016
Director’s Cut, Cincinnati Ballet’s first series of the 2016-2017 Season, takes the stage Friday, September 16 at 8 pm and Saturday, September 17 at 2 pm and 8 pm at the Aronoff Center. The star-studded program, curated by Artistic Director & CEO Victoria Morgan, includes six short and diverse works ranging from classical to contemporary, […]
July 28, 2016
Cincinnati Ballet announces today that respected performing arts leader Scott Altman will join the organization as Executive Director, working alongside Artistic Director and CEO Victoria Morgan to lead the company into its next era of innovation and success.
July 7, 2016
Purchase a package of 4 Frisch’s Present The Nutcracker tickets for only $100!
July 1, 2016
Vote for your favorite title for Victoria Morgan’s latest work, a world premiere coming to Cincinnati in 2017!
June 29, 2016
Follow along as Cincinnati Ballet recreates the iconic Rainbow Legs poster in celebration of Victoria Morgan’s 20th season as Artistic Director & CEO!
June 29, 2016
Cincinnati Ballet is looking for talented young performers to be a part of this timeless holiday tradition. Each year we audition and select young performers to fill various roles during our largest show of the season. If your child is interested in auditioning to be in the kids cast of Frisch’s Presents The Nutcracker, please review […]
May 10, 2016
Cincinnati Ballet presents CincyDance! in Washington Park, through the generous support of Procter & Gamble, Rumpke, Clever Crazes and Craig & Anne Maier, on May 18 at 12 pm in Washington Park.
May 2, 2016
John David Back shares his unique (and hilarious) perspective on experiencing Cincinnati Ballet for the first time. This article contains some strong language.
April 28, 2016
Jennifer Archibald talks about her latest work, Redeem, a world premiere ballet that hits the stage for the first time ever during Director’s Choice, April 29 & 30. See this and other beautiful ballets during Director’s Choice: Groundbreaking Female Choreographers April 29 & 30 at the Aronoff.
April 25, 2016
We sat down with choreographer Heather Britt to learn about the inspiration and process behind Habitual. See this and other beautiful ballets during Director’s Choice: Groundbreaking Female Choreographers April 29 & 30 at the Aronoff.
April 21, 2016
We sat down with choreographer Jessica Lang and Stager Laura Mead to learn about the inspiration and process behind A Solo in Nine Parts. See this and other beautiful ballets during Director’s Choice: Groundbreaking Female Choreographers April 29 & 30 at the Aronoff.
April 20, 2016
We are saddened by this news, and our hearts go out to his family and loved ones. We are forever grateful to Dr. Bob Hasl for his support, and know his memory lives on through the arts, which he adored and loved to share with others.
April 12, 2016
Studio Experience: Event: April 19, 2016 Join us at the Cincinnati Ballet Center for a full behind the scenes experience including a performance preview and a conversation with select artists. RSVP to the Cincinnati Ballet box office at 513-621-5282. Purchase your Director’s Choice tickets here! Schedule of Events 5:15 – 6:15 pm | Director’s Choice rehearsals 6:15 […]
April 7, 2016
Director’s Choice is a unique, mixed-repertoire presentation featuring works by four groundbreaking female choreographers. The diverse yet balanced evening curated by Artistic Director & CEO Victoria Morgan includes Jessica Lang’s A Solo in Nine Parts, Heather Britt’s Habitual, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s Cylindrical Shadows and a world premiere by Jennifer Archibald. Audiences have three opportunities to […]
April 6, 2016
Despite the fact that a majority of ballet dancers are women, positions as choreographers are still predominantly held by men. As one of only a handful of women in leadership positions, Artistic Directors & CEO Victoria Morgan has flipped the status-quo for Director’s Choice by exclusively featuring groundbreaking female choreographers. For the first time ever, Cincinnati […]
April 6, 2016
“It takes a while to let go,” says Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, choreographer of Cylindrical Shadows. “Once they pass away, it takes time… to accept that this phone number doesn’t exist anymore. You know you have to let go, but the phone number, the messages… you’re still keeping it.” For Ochoa, there’s more to death than […]
April 6, 2016
March 18, 2016
Cincinnati Ballet’s 2016-2017 Season marks Artistic Director & CEO Victoria Morgan’s 20th. To celebrate, the new season features unique collaborations, world premieres and the return of treasured family classics.
March 16, 2016
Photography: Keith Sutter Courtesy Sacramento Ballet
March 16, 2016
Photography: Luke Isley Courtesy Ballet West
March 10, 2016
She’s been dancing her entire life, but Principal Dancer Sarah Hairston says Trey McIntyre’s Wild Sweet Love, the title piece of Cincinnati’s mixed repertoire on March 18 & 19, is the most physically demanding ballet of her career. We caught up with Sarah after rehearsals to talk about working with Trey McIntyre, the demanding role and […]
March 8, 2016
As one of the original dancers on which McIntyre set the ballet, her intimate knowledge of the piece offers insight into why this piece has such universal appeal. Spoiler warning: the unexpected mix of classical music with rock and roll favorites like Queen certainly helps!
March 7, 2016
Amy Tobin of WKRQ recently sat down to talk about women working together to lift each other up on her radio show “Amy’s Table.” After joining Étoile, the Cincinnati Ballet’s affinity group for women, Amy says she was inspired and quickly took pride in being a member. In a series of interviews Amy talked with powerhouse females […]
March 7, 2016
Amy Tobin of WKRQ recently sat down to talk about women working together to lift each other up on her radio show “Amy’s Table.” After joining Étoile, the Cincinnati Ballet’s affinity group for women, Amy says she was inspired and quickly took pride in being a member. In a series of interviews Amy talked with powerhouse females […]
March 7, 2016
Amy Tobin of WKRQ recently sat down to talk about women working together to lift each other up on her radio show “Amy’s Table.” After joining Étoile, the Cincinnati Ballet’s affinity group for women, Amy says she was inspired and quickly took pride in being a member. In a series of interviews Amy talked with powerhouse females […]
March 2, 2016
Ilana Goldman is an Assistant Professor of dance at Florida State University and has taught and choreographed for schools and companies across the United States. She received her BFA from the Juilliard School, where she was awarded the John Erskine Prize for Artistic and Academic Excellence, and her MFA from the University of Washington. Ilana […]
March 2, 2016
Victoria Simon was one of the first dancers selected by George Balanchine to restage his ballets. Now, as Ballet Mistress for ©The George Balanchine Trust, she has staged over 25 of the master’s ballets for more than 80 companies on every continent in the world.
March 2, 2016
Ballet Mistress Victoria Simon sat down to discuss the importance of ©The Balanchine Trust in keeping legendary ballets alive all around the globe.
February 29, 2016
Studio Experience: March 1, 2016 Join us at the Cincinnati Ballet Center for a full behind the scenes experience including a performance preview and a conversation with select artists. RSVP to the Cincinnati Ballet box office at 513-621-5282. Schedule of Events 5:15 – 6:15 pm | Wild Sweet Love rehearsals 6:15 – 7:15 pm | Artistic panel […]
February 26, 2016
Wild Sweet Love features a soundtrack that puts rock and roll favorites next to classical icons.
February 25, 2016
Cincinnati Ballet Principal Dancer Sarah Hairston, a company member for 15 years, and Senior Soloist Zack Grubbs, a member for 14 years, announce they will retire in 2016, going on to serve as the new Academy Dean and Academy Principal, respectively, for Cincinnati Ballet’s Otto M. Budig Academy. The two company veterans will help Artistic […]
February 22, 2016
Cincinnati Ballet presents a triple bill in collaboration with BalletMet Columbus March 18 and 19 at the Aronoff Center for the Arts. The program includes George Balanchine’s Who Cares? performed by Cincinnati Ballet and BalletMet Columbus, Age of Innocence performed by BalletMet Columbus and Wild Sweet Love performed by Cincinnati Ballet. The family friendly Ballet Toybox […]
February 10, 2016
WCPO talks about Cincinnati Ballet’s hilarious addition to Cinderella
February 10, 2016
Cincinnati Ballet made number two on Cincinnati Refined’s list of the top ways to celebrate this Valentine’s Day
February 8, 2016
Photo gallery from Cincinnati Ballet’s Cinderella rehearsals.
February 4, 2016
We collected a handful of fun facts about Cincinnati Ballet’s Cinderella you may not know in our latest video.
February 3, 2016
Everyone please welcome Cincinnati Ballet’s latest Visiting Artist: Pas De BourRex! We periodically bring in talented artists from all over the world, but this marks the first time a Visiting Artist comes from an entirely different era (not to mention species)! Enjoy the T Rex ballerina video, we hope it brightens up your week!
February 1, 2016
Eric Van Wyk received his M.F.A. in Scenic Design from the University of Maryland—College Park and his B.A. in Fine Arts from Dordt College. His credits at the Children’s Theatre Co. in Minneapolis include being scenic designer for Mercy Watson to the Rescue!, Babe, The Sheep-Pig, puppet and scenic designer for The Biggest Little House […]
January 29, 2016
Listen in as Maestro Carmon DeLeone talks about Cinderella, Prokofiev’s score and his career at Cincinnati Ballet on-air with WMKV Cares.
January 29, 2016
Follow Head Wardrobe Mistress Diana Vandergriff-Adams through the Cincinnati Ballet’s Wardrobe Department for an inside look at the brand new costumes for Cinderella!
January 27, 2016
January 25, 2016
Clifton Taylor’s works include Oui/Non and the ballets for the Jazz Blues Project for The Washington Ballet. At the Kennedy Center, his work has been seen with National Symphony Orchestra, American Ballet Theater, Alvin Ailey, Lar Lubovitch, Maria Benitez Teatro Flamenco, Sardono Dance Theater and Dance, the Spirit of Cambodia. Taylor has created lighting, projection and scenic […]
January 25, 2016
Peter Farmer has designed for most of the major ballet companies in the world, including the Royal Ballet, English National Ballet, London Contemporary Dance Theatre, Houston Ballet, London City Ballet, Sadlerís Wells/Birmingham Royal Ballet, the Royal Danish Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, the Rome and Cologne Opera Houses, Stuttgart Ballet, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, New London Ballet, Ballet Rambert, […]
January 22, 2016
Peek into the magical world of the Fairy Godmother to catch a glimpse of Cinderella in our latest performance trailer.
January 19, 2016
Studio Experience: February 2, 2016 Join us at the Cincinnati Ballet Center for a full behind the scenes experience including a performance preview and a conversation with select artists. RSVP to the Cincinnati Ballet box office at 513-621-5282. Schedule of Events 5:15 – 6:15 pm | Cinderella rehearsals 6:15 – 7:15 pm | Artistic panel discussion with […]
January 19, 2016
Principal Dancer Patric Palkens and Soloist Abigail Morwood competed with more than 200 dancers from around the world Thursday in the first Vienna International Ballet Competition held in the United States. Performing the Variation of Franz from Coppelia and the Grand Pas Classique Variation, Palkens took home a Silver Medal in the Men’s Classical category. Soloist […]
January 14, 2016
Cinderella returns this Valentine’s weekend with choreography by Victoria Morgan. The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra performs the music of the legendary Sergei Prokofiev, conducted by Maestro Carmon DeLeone. Audiences have five opportunities to see the beloved tale come to life at the at the Aronoff Center, February 12-14. From the modern vision of Artistic Director & […]
December 23, 2015
Want to know which role your favorite dancer will perform during Frisch’s Presents The Nutcracker? Below you will find the official casting for Cincinnati Ballet Dancers during the second week of Nutcracker performances. Casting is subject to change.
December 23, 2015
All new adult ballet students dance free January 4 – 10, 2016!
December 18, 2015
December 15, 2015
View the Company casting for the first week of Nutcracker performances!
December 11, 2015
December 7, 2015
Hear from Victoria about the fine line between tradition, expectations, excitement and progress.
December 7, 2015
Why did Victoria Morgan change the Mouse King from a frightening threat to comical mischief? Find out in this interview.
December 6, 2015
Learn about Mother Ginger’s history over the last 40 years at Cincinnati Ballet.
December 6, 2015
Maestro Carmon DeLeone, Music Director, reminisces about the original Nutcracker from 1974, but points out today’s choreography is much more demanding than it used to be.
December 5, 2015
Learn about the origin of The Nutcracker’s poodles, and other aspects of the performance that have returned after 40 years.
December 3, 2015
Artistic Director & CEO Victoria Morgan and Maestro Carmon DeLeone sit down to talk about the long standing tradition of The Nutcracker in Cincinnati.
November 30, 2015
The Nutcracker himself collected his favorite Holiday songs to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year!
November 25, 2015
Get the bee’s eye view of what it’s like to make a grand entrance from 30 feet up.
November 23, 2015
November 17, 2015
Take a nostalgic journey to the Land of Sweets during Cincinnati Ballet Nutcracker performances in the 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s.
November 13, 2015
Visit the link to read the WCPO article, or visit our page for more information about the sensory friendly Nutcracker.
November 12, 2015
Next up on our performance list is Frisch’s Presents The Nutcracker so we set out to find some little-known facts so you can feel like an expert by the time you get to the theatre.
November 12, 2015
Find the Nutcracker out and about during your favorite holiday events and you could win 4 free tickets to see Frisch’s Presents The Nutcracker!
November 11, 2015
Check out these side by side comparisons of the 1974 version and the 2015 version to see how costumes, sets and even the choreography has undergone major transformations over the years.
November 9, 2015
Take a quick trip to the Land of Sweets in our video trailer for The Nutcracker, Cincinnati’s favorite holiday tradition.
November 9, 2015
Join us at the Cincinnati Ballet Center (1555 Central Parkway) for a full behind the scenes experience including a performance preview and a conversation with select artists.
November 9, 2015
The Nutcracker is the beloved holiday story of Clara, a little girl who embarks on a fantastical journey with her Nutcracker Prince through the Land of Sweets, meeting colorful and exciting characters along the way.
November 9, 2015
We’re teaming up with the Character Crew to bring The Nutcracker and his friends to events all over Cincinnati!
November 4, 2015
Corp de Ballet Dancer Jake Casey choreographed his new work, “Recursus” on the Cincinnati Ballet Second Company for the 2015 Inaugural Choreography Workshop. The piece has been accepted into the Reverb Dance Festival taking place November 6-8 at the Baruch Performing Arts Center in New York City. Casey, along with Cincinnati Ballet Dancers Taylor Carrasco, James […]
October 29, 2015
Audience members are invited to walk across the stage following Frisch’s Presents The Nutcracker on select dates, getting a chance to see sets, costumes and dancers up close!
October 23, 2015
Cincinnati Ballet’s Behind the Ballet series takes you on stage to see impossible angles of Lady of the Camellias.
October 19, 2015
Fox 19 interviews James Gilmer and Abigail Morwood about their roles in Lady of the Camellias.
October 19, 2015
Cincinnati Ballet is pleased to offer Meet the Artists, a pre-performance discussion series where you will have the opportunity to meet select dancers, choreographers and members of the creative team who bring Lady of the Camellias to life.
October 19, 2015
Why is Alexandre Dumas a familiar name? How much has the ballet changed? Where do camellias grow? We’ve got the answers to all the questions you didn’t even know to ask about Lady of the Camellias in our latest video.
October 19, 2015
Visit the link below to read what Cincinnati Enquirer has to say.
October 15, 2015
Val Caniparoli wants you to feel, like any great artist. But that can prove difficult in ballet where words are never spoken, there are no close-ups or computer animated effects…
October 15, 2015
Val Caniparoli became choreographer for Lady of the Camellias in a way no one would prefer. We sat down to speak with him about his choreography and how the show has changed over the last two decades.
October 14, 2015
October 13, 2015
Attention music lovers: We put together a Spotify playlist to give you just a taste of what you’ll get to hear live at Lady of the Camellias! Stream it straight from our website.
October 12, 2015
Val Caniparoli’s versatility has made him one of the most sought after American choreographers in the United States and abroad. He has contributed to the repertories of more than forty dance companies, inclu
