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THE WIZARD OF OZ Runs Feb. 21-March 2

THE WIZARD OF OZ
Cincinnati Ballet
Feb. 21-March 2
Music Hall [Over-the-Rhine]

Septime Webre’s reimagining of the beloved story of a young girl swept to the magical land of Oz, where she teams up with the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion to find the Wizard and return home is one you won’t want to miss. This production has everything you’d expect from Dorothy’s iconic adventure—plus adorable puppets, flying monkeys, new out of this world projections and of course, incredible dancing!

  • Fri, Feb. 21 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Feb. 22 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 23 at 1pm
  • Wed-Fri, Feb. 26-28 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, March 1 at 1pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, March 2 at 1pm

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THE NUTCRACKER Runs Dec. 19-29

THE NUTCRACKER
Cincinnati Ballet
Dec. 19-29
Cincinnati Music Hall [Over-the-Rhine]

This season marks the 50th anniversary of Cincinnati Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker. No holiday is complete without a trip to the Land of Sweets! When a curious young girl named Clara receives a magical Nutcracker for Christmas, her dreams come to life. Joined by her Nutcracker Prince, Clara meets the Sugar Plum Fairy and a cast of colorful characters. With Tchaikovsky’s beloved score performed live by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.

  • Thu-Fri, Dec. 19-20 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Dec. 21 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 22 at 1pm & 6:30pm
  • Mon, Dec. 23 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Tue, Dec. 24 at 1pm
  • Thu, Dec. 26 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 27-28 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 29 at 1pm

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DANCE WORKS Runs Dec. 5-8

DANCE WORKS
UC College-Conservatory of Music Dance
Dec. 5-8
Patricia Corbett Theater [University Heights]

The mixed repertoire program features “Stretto” choreographed by guest artist Matthew Farmer and set to Bach’s Cello Suites, performed by a CCM student with music direction by Aik Khai Pung; a work en pointe choreographed by Cincinnati Ballet guest artist David Morse; and additional modern and ballet works.

  • Thu-Fri, Dec. 5-6 at 8pm
  • Sat, Dec. 7 at 3pm & 8pm

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THE KAPLAN NEW WORK SERIES Runs Sept. 6-15

THE KAPLAN NEW WORK SERIES
Cincinnati Ballet
Sept. 6-15
Aronoff Center for the Arts Jarson-Kaplan Theater [Downtown]

Experience four world premiere commissions from choreographers Darrell Grand Moultrie, Christian Denice, Caroline Dahm, and Gustavo Ramirez. Staged in the intimate Jarson-Kaplan Theater at the Aronoff Center, the contemporary series is a perennial patron favorite.

Darrell Grand Moultrie has created and staged works for dance companies across the world including American Ballet Theatre, The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Dance Theatre of Harlem, BalletX, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. The Harlem, New York-based choreographer also served as a choreographer on Beyoncé’s record-breaking The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour.

Christian Denice is a dancer and choreographer originally from Los Angeles, California. As a choreographer, he has created new works for such companies and organizations as Moving Arts with dancers of Cincinnati Ballet and Kansas City Ballet, Chamber Dance Project, Odyssey Dance Theatre, and DanceWorks Chicago.

Gustavo Ramírez Sansano is one of Spain’s most internationally recognized choreographers. Gustavo Ramírez has been commissioned to create works for some of the most representative dance companies all around the world, including Ballet Hispánico, Jacob’s Pillow, Nederlands Dans Theater, Hubbard Street Dance, Scottish Dance Theatre, among others. He is the recipient of numerous international awards for his work.

Caroline Dahm is a professional dancer and choreographer from Los Angeles, California. She has set original works on the Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Kansas City Ballet, Musical Theater Heritage, Newport Contemporary Ballet, and Wylliams-Henry Contemporary Dance Company, among others.

  • Fri, Sept. 6 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Sept. 7 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 8 at 1pm
  • Wed-Fri, Sept. 11-13 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Sept. 14 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 15 at 1pm

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THE SILENCE OF FLOWERS From Exhale Dance Tribe on April 20

EDT_The Silence of FlowersTHE SILENCE OF FLOWERS
Exhale Dance Tribe
April 20
Aronoff Center for the Arts Jarson-Kaplan Theatre

“Only when we remember to cultivate our inner gardens do we return to the rest and beauty of being, feeling the earth breathe with us.” – Andrew Hubbard, Exhale Dance Tribe Co-Founder

The spring equinox sets us free, brings us joy, and supports our creation of the world our hearts long for. Enjoy Exhale’s spring concert celebrating new works by Founders and Artistic Directors Missy Lay Zimmer and Andrew Hubbard, as well as a premiere by up-and-coming choreographer and Exhale Dance Tribe dancer Maddy Cundiff.

A resident company of the Aronoff Center, Exhale Dance Tribe is a contemporary dance company comprised of adult professional dance artists and dance educators. Founded in 2005 by Broadway veterans Andrew Hubbard and Missy Lay Zimmer, Exhale celebrates the full range of modern and rhythm-based dance and features diverse and versatile performers. Their programs, performances, and original choreographies speak to the region’s need for expressionistic and multi-lingual dance rooted in rhythmic language and storytelling.

  • Sat, April 20 at 8pm

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