Category Archives: Dance

March 16, 2026 · 4:50 pm

PINOCCHIO Runs April 16-19

The Family Series: PINOCCHIO
Cincinnati Ballet
April 16-19
Aronoff Center for the Performing Arts Proctor & Gamble Hall [Downtown]

Choreography and Libretto by Bruce Wells

‘Be brave, truthful, and unselfish.’ It’s the heartwarming story of a puppet who wants to be a real boy. A one-hour, narrated ballet at the Aronoff Center, April 16 – 19, 2026, Pinocchio features Cincinnati Ballet Second Company – CB2 dancers and young performers from the Otto M. Budig Academy. It’s the perfect introduction to dance, even for the youngest members of your family. Arrive early for free lobby games, crafts, photos, and more.

  • Thu-Fri, April 16-17 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, April 18 at 11am (Sensory Friendly), 2:30pm & 6:30pm
  • Sun, April 19 at 11am & 2:30pm

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January 25, 2026 · 12:28 pm

YUE YIN DANCE COMPANY Runs Feb. 20-21

YUE YIN DANCE COMPANY
Mutual Dance Company
Feb. 20-21
Aronoff Center Jarson-Kaplan Theater [Downtown]

Yue Yin Dance Company is a groundbreaking and mesmerizing sensation capturing the attention of over 80,000 fans across the globe. Described as “gasp-provoking,” “modern dance of the highest quality,” and “goosebump-inducing,” Yue Yin Dance Company’s signature vocabulary combines ballet, contemporary, and Chinese influences like you’ve never seen. What results is a signature style that moves between flowing and sharp with effortless precision.

  • Fri-Sat, Feb. 20-21 at 7:30pm

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January 21, 2026 · 5:25 pm

Virtual Auditions Announced for 2026-2027 Resident Company at Mutual Dance Theatre

Virtual auditions for Mutual Dance Theatre’s resident company are NOW OPEN! Seeking skilled and creative modern dancers for our 26-27 season.

Preferred submission deadline: March 15, 2026

Mutual Dance Theatre strives for an equitable audition process with minimal financial strain, so application materials must be submitted virtually. Dancers may also choose to also attend weekly company class.

You can learn more at mutualdance.org/audition.

Questions? Drop them in the comments or send us a DM!

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November 25, 2025 · 5:47 pm

THE NUTCRACKER Runs Dec. 18-28

THE NUTCRACKER
Cincinnati Ballet
Dec. 18-28
Music Hall [Over-the-Rhine]

Choreographed by Victoria Morgan

When a curious young girl named Clara receives a magical Nutcracker for Christmas, her dreams come to life in the Land of Sweets. With Tchaikovsky’s beloved score performed live by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.

  • Thu-Fri, Dec. 18-19 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Dec. 20 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 21 at 1pm & 6:30pm
  • Mon-Tue, Dec. 22-23 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Wed, Dec. 24 at 1pm
  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 26-27 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 28 at 1pm

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November 17, 2025 · 5:42 pm

Emerging Choreographers’ Showcase Runs Nov. 23-24

Emerging Choreographers’ Showcase
NKU School of the Arts
Nov. 23-24
Greaves Concert Hall [Highland Heights]

All student produced and choreographed dance event featuring our emerging dance artists at NKU.

  • Sun, Nov. 23 at 7:30pm
  • Mon, Nov. 24 at 7:30pm

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