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February 22, 2017 · 6:22 am

Cincinnati Ballet Presents Ballet Toybox: SWAN LAKE, JR.

cb_swan-lake-jr-promoFamily-friendly Ballet Toybox showcases Second Company in one-day-only performances

CINCINNATI, OH. (February 13, 2017) Ballet Toybox returns to the Aronoff Center March 19 with two performances of Swan Lake Jr., one at 2 pm and a sensory-friendly performance at 5 pm. Swan Lake, Jr. is a retelling of the iconic ballet, showcasing the Cincinnati Ballet Second Company, adapted specifically for families with children 10 and younger. The adapted ballet runs less than one hour, features a narrated storyline and includes interactive moments throughout.

Swan Lake is one of the most popular ballets of all time. Dating back to 1875, the famous ballet tells the story of Odette, a princess turned into a swan by a wicked sorcerer, who falls in love with the charming Prince Siegfried. Together, they must defy the sorcerer’s evil magic, and an imposter named Odile, to make Odette human again and live happily ever. The story of romance and mistaken identity is accompanied by the easily recognizable Tchaikovsky score.

Swan Lake, Jr. is performed by the Cincinnati Ballet Second Company, and students of Cincinnati Ballet’s Otto M. Budig Academy and Ballet Moves class. The Cincinnati Ballet Second Company is a group of up-and-coming professional dancers who come from around the world to study at Cincinnati Ballet and perform alongside Cincinnati Ballet’s Company dancers. Second Company dancers rehearse with the company on a full time basis, 9 am-6 pm every weekday, as well as serve as education outreach ambassadors for the organization. With a focus on engaging audiences of all ages, Second Company dancers bring the joy of dance to thousands of students and community members each year through schools, community centers, churches, nursing homes and more.

Second Company dancers often perform roles in large-scale Cincinnati Ballet productions such as Coppélia, The Nutcracker and King Arthur’s Camelot. In addition to introducing the joy of dance to children and families, Ballet Toybox: Swan Lake, Jr. also offers unique opportunities for Second Company dancers. “Swan Lake has always been a showcase for the ballet dancer in both technique and artistry,” says Second Company Director Suzette Boyer Webb. “Many dancers will be showcased in the principal and solo roles, giving the them the chance to learn the demanding choreography and artistry of one of the most beloved classical ballets.”

Swan Lake, Jr. will also provide performance opportunities for young performers from our Otto M. Budig Academy and Ballet Moves, a class designed to foster a love of dance and creative expression for individuals with specific needs. Director of Education and Outreach Julie Sunderland says, “We always strive to bring our programming full circle. The Ballet Toybox program is a great introduction for everyone! We take breaks to move our bodies, and do a ‘little swan boot camp’ between acts. It’s a fun beginning to what will hopefully be a lifelong love of the arts.”

Cincinnati Ballet is proud to continue our sensory-friendly offerings with Ballet Toybox: Swan Lake, Jr. The 5 pm sensory-friendly performance is designed to create an experience that is welcoming and inviting to any patron or child with sensory sensitivities or specific needs. Accommodations include gentle lighting and sound, increased staffing with on-hand specialists, and a flexible, open-door theater environment with designated spaces where you and your child can take a break from the performance.

All tickets are $20. Tickets for the Sensory-Friendly performance are only available via phone. To request admission or additional details, please contact us at 513.621.5282.

PERFORMANCE DATES AND INFORMATION

WHO: Cincinnati Ballet Second Company

WHAT: Ballet Toybox

WHEN: Sunday, March 19 – 2:00 pm Sunday, March 19 – 5:00 pm (Sensory Friendly Performance)

WHERE: Aronoff Center for the Arts 650 Walnut Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

HOW: Call 513.621.5282, visit cballet.org or visit the Cincinnati Ballet Box Office at 1555 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45214 All tickets only $20

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Ballet Toybox: Swan Lake, Jr. Sponsors: Trish & Rick Bryan

Cincinnati Ballet 2016-2017 Season Sponsors: The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation, ArtsWave, PNC Bank, Austin E. Knowlton Foundation, The Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund, Ohio Arts Council, Frisch’s, Mercy Health, Rosemary & Mark Schlachter, Enquirer

Victoria Morgan 20th Season Sponsor: PNC Bank

About Cincinnati Ballet
Since 1963, Cincinnati Ballet has been the cornerstone professional ballet company of the region, presenting a bold and adventurous array of classical, full-length ballets and contemporary works, regularly with live orchestral accompaniment. Under the artistic direction of Victoria Morgan, Cincinnati Ballet has become a creative force within the larger dance community, commissioning world premiere works and exploring unique collaborations with artists as diverse as Grammy winning guitarist Peter Frampton and popular, Ohio-based band Over the Rhine. With a mission to inspire hope and joy in our community and beyond through the power and passion of dance, Cincinnati Ballet reaches beyond the stage in programs that allow every person in the region to be part of the continued evolution of dance. To that end, Cincinnati Ballet presents exhilarating performances, extensive education outreach programs and offers top level professional ballet training at Cincinnati Ballet Otto M. Budig Academy.

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February 22, 2017 · 6:18 am

Cincinnati Ballet Explores Groundbreaking Collaboration with BOLD MOVES

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The March performances feature Israeli innovators Ohad Naharin and the Ariel Quartet, plus a world premiere by Adam Hougland

CINCINNATI, OH. (February 13, 2017) The Bold Moves series is presented at the Aronoff Center for the Arts with three performances March 17 and 18. The groundbreaking series seeks to explore artistic collaboration while boldly defying the expectations of classical ballet. Internationally renowned choreographic innovator Ohad Naharin brings Minus 16 joined with a world premiere by Cincinnati Ballet Resident Choreographer Adam Hougland, accompanied live on stage by the Ariel Quartet.

Ohad Naharin, contemporary choreographer and artistic director for Tel-Aviv based dance company Batsheva, choreographed Minus 16, a collection of vignettes incorporating improvisation and his acclaimed “Gaga” method. Gaga is a language of movement created by Naharin that challenges dancers to liberate themselves and explore new and inventive ways to use their bodies – by connecting with music, the mind and the space around them. “A choreographer of this stature elevates Cincinnati Ballet’s national reputation,” says Artistic Director and CEO Victoria Morgan. “It is a groundbreaking opportunity for our artists to expand their breadth of movement vocabulary.”

The work features a dynamic score ranging from Dean Martin to mambo, and techno to Israeli folk songs. Irresistible and mesmerizing, Minus 16 breaks down barriers between performers and audience members, making each performance unique and excitedly unpredictable. San Francisco Chronicle notes, “Minus 16 not only delights in its own wackiness, but also celebrates the joy of dancing.”

Naharin’s team arrives in Cincinnati in mid February to begin teaching Cincinnati Ballet dancers the Gaga movement language in preparation for Minus 16 performances. The Cincinnati Ballet artistic team is making several adjustments in order to host special Gaga classes for the dancers. In a departure from the typical rehearsal process, the Gaga method requires closed rehearsals without observation, and all attendees in a Gaga class, including staff, are required to participate. The use of mirrors is not allowed and all studio windows must be covered, allowing the dancers to disconnect from traditional principles of ballet technique and rely solely on sound and sensation to inform improvisational movement.

Naharin is the subject of the critically acclaimed documentary, Mr. Gaga, which premiered in the U.S. earlier this month. In partnership with Mayerson JCC, the film opens in Cincinnati to a sold-out audience at the Kenwood Theatre as part of the Jewish and Israeli Film Festival on February 15, with a post-screening conversation with Victoria Morgan, facilitated by journalist David Lyman.

Adam Hougland’s seventh world premiere for Cincinnati Ballet, includes live onstage accompaniment by the award winning Ariel Quartet. In 2011 Hougland created The Firebird specifically for Cincinnati Ballet, and the same year was named one of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch.” He contributed to the collaborative performance of Frampton & Cincinnati Ballet Live, which was performed at the Joyce Theater in New York City in 2014, and the full length Mozart’s Requiem performed in 2015. Most recently Hougland introduced a brand new solo piece performed by Principal Dancer Patric Palkens and Senior Soloist James Gilmer in the Kaplan New Works Series last fall.

Hougland attended The Juilliard School where he choreographed his first ensemble work for Cincinnati Ballet, Beyond, which won the Hector Zaraspe Prize for Choreography. In addition to his extensive work with Cincinnati Ballet, he has created original works for Morphoses/The Wheeldon Company, The American Ballet Theatre Studio Company, The Washington Ballet, Ballet Memphis, Ballet X and The New York Choreographic Institute at New York City Ballet.

Comprised of musicians Alexandra Kazovsky, Amit Even-Tov, Gershon Gerchikov and Jan Grüning, The Ariel Quartet is the faculty Quartet-in-Residence at the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music where they direct the chamber music program and perform their own annual concert series. Originally formed in Israel during the members’ high school years, the quartet now performs widely in Israel, Europe and North America. The group performed at Carnegie Hall in celebration of receiving the distinguished Cleveland Quartet Award.

PERFORMANCE DATES AND INFORMATION

WHO: Cincinnati Ballet Minus 16 Choreography: Ohad Naharin Music: Various artists World Premiere Choreography: Adam Hougland Music: Ariel Quartet

WHAT: Bold Moves WHEN: Friday, March 17 – 8:00 pm Saturday, March 18 – 2:00 pm Saturday, March 18 – 8:00 pm

WHERE: Aronoff Center for the Arts 650 Walnut Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

HOW: Call 513.621.5282, visit cballet.org or visit the Cincinnati Ballet Box Office at 1555 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45214 Tickets start at $32

BALLET & BEER: MEET THE ARTISTS
Join us Thursday, March 9, from 5:15–7 pm at the Cincinnati Ballet Center in Over-theRhine for a casual behind-the-scenes experience. Ballet rock star Adam Hougland is creating a world premiere for our company while they also tackle the “Gaga” dance technique created by legendary Israeli choreographer Ohad Naharin. Our artistic leaders and dancers will give you the inside scoop on the most adventurous program of our season. Ballet & Beer: Meet the Artists events are free, and pre-registration is required! RSVP via phone 513.621.5282 or online at cballet.org/ballet-beer. At the event, Cincinnati young professionals under 40 will get an exclusive opportunity to purchase specially-priced tickets for the next Cincinnati Ballet performance (pending availability).

Bold Moves Sponsors: Production and Community Outreach Sponsor: Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati; Ariel Quartet Sponsor: Rockwern Academy, Sue & Bill Friedlander; Richard Antoine & Dorothy O’Brien, Linda & Gary Greenberg, Lauren & Jimmy Miller, Dianne & J. David Rosenberg, Donald Beck & Lawrence E. Eynon, John & Jennifer Stein, Richard Weiland,; Community Partner: Mayerson JCC

Cincinnati Ballet 2016-2017 Season Sponsors: The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation, ArtsWave, PNC Bank, Austin E. Knowlton Foundation, The Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund, Ohio Arts Council, Frisch’s, Mercy Health, Rosemary & Mark Schlachter, Enquirer

About Cincinnati Ballet
Since 1963, Cincinnati Ballet has been the cornerstone professional ballet company of the region, presenting a bold and adventurous array of classical, full-length ballets and contemporary works, regularly with live orchestral accompaniment. Under the artistic direction of Victoria Morgan, Cincinnati Ballet has become a creative force within the larger dance community, commissioning world premiere works and exploring unique collaborations with artists as diverse as Grammy winning guitarist Peter Frampton and popular, Ohio-based band Over the Rhine. With a mission to inspire hope and joy in our community and beyond through the power and passion of dance, Cincinnati Ballet reaches beyond the stage in programs that allow every person in the region to be part of the continued evolution of dance. To that end, Cincinnati Ballet presents exhilarating performances, extensive education outreach programs and offers top level professional ballet training at Cincinnati Ballet Otto M. Budig Academy.

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December 29, 2016 · 6:01 pm

Cincinnati Ballet Leaps into the New Year for Free Family Fun at the Arts Center at Dunham

cb_second-companyCINCINNATI, OH – December 29, 2016 — The Free Family Fun Series pliés into 2017 with the Cincinnati Ballet and The Typical Day in the Life of a Dancer on Saturday, January 7 at 2 p.m.

Dancers from the Cincinnati Ballet will provide an exciting peek into a day in the life of a professional dancer. Audience members will:

  • Learn the fundamentals of the art of ballet including the basic elements of dance. They will also gain an understanding of the discipline and athleticism required for a professional career in ballet.
  • Actively participate in the dance demonstration, applying the five basic ballet positions of the arms and feet to their own bodies and experimenting with other fun coordination exercises.
  • Experience an up close and personal performance by Cincinnati Ballet dancers and gain a greater understanding of performance etiquette.
  • Openly ask questions to the dancers in a positive, casual question and answer discussion.

All Free Family Fun Series performances are on Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. The remaining series includes:

–       January 21, 2017 Around the World in 80 Days by Toby Hulse from the book by Jules Verne and performed by the Playhouse in the Park’s Off the Hill Productions. Courtesy of a grant from Price Hill Will Arts CAT.
Join Phileas Fogg in the world’s most amazing race. Via rail, boat and even elephant, Fogg must travel the globe in just 80 days or he will forfeit a fortune. But a snooping detective, a possible human sacrifice and even the will of Mother Nature all conspire against Fogg’s adventure of a lifetime in this exciting adaptation of the Jules Verne classic. Just three actors portray 19 different characters to create a spirited, fast-moving, highly imaginative and hilariously entertaining comedy. Recommended for ages 8 and up.

–       March 11, 2017 ROKCincy Opera for Children: “The Magic Flute”
ROKCincy is thrilled to present Mozart’s beloved fairy tale opera “The Magic Flute.” The performance is 40 minutes in length and includes a question and answer session with the cast. ROKCincy is a non-profit program with a mission to introduce young people to the thrill of live, fully staged opera and to give developing professional musicians an opportunity to hone their performance skills through experience.

–       April 22, 2017 The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe based upon the story by C.S. Lewis, dramatized by Le Clanche du Rand and performed by the Playhouse in the Park’s Off the Hill Productions. Courtesy of a grant from Price Hill Will Arts CAT.
In Narnia, a land of talking animals, mythical creatures and eternal winter, the White Witch holds power over all. Any who dare to dissent are turned instantly into stone. But one day, a little girl named Lucy enters this magical land through an enchanted wardrobe, and her fantastical adventure signals the fulfillment of a prophecy and great change to come. Step through the wardrobe with Lucy, Peter, Susan and Edmund in this tour-de-force, two-actor adaptation of the beloved and heroic tale of good’s triumph over evil. Recommended for ages 5 and up.

Reservations for performances in the ACAD FREE Family Fun Series can be made online (www.sunsetplayers.org) or by calling 513-588-4988.

The Arts Center at Dunham is a fine arts center for the west side of Cincinnati and its vision is to provide affordable creative and performing arts for Price Hill and surrounding communities. Housed in one of the three remaining buildings of what was the first municipally owned tuberculosis sanatorium in the United States, the Arts Center includes a 350-seat performance venue as well as extensive studio and programming space. The Arts Center is in the Dunham Recreation Complex. See what is happening at the Arts Center at Dunham on Facebook.

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February 24, 2016 · 6:18 am

Cincinnati Ballet Presents WILD SWEET LOVE with Balanchine’s WHO CARES? in Collaboration with BalletMet Columbus

Family Friendly Ballet Toybox Features Second Company in One Day Only Performance

CB_Wild Sweet Love promoCINCINNATI, OH.  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 returns for one performance only on March 20 at 2 pm at the Aronoff Center.

Who Cares? brings together both companies for a spectacular collaboration with the grandeur of an expansive corp de ballet. The performance marks our sixth shared production with BalletMet, and our 2014 collaboration for the masterwork Symphony in C was deemed one of the best performances of the year by The Columbus Dispatch. Backed by George Gershwin’s most popular melodies, Who Cares? has the spirit of a Broadway performance, coupled with the exquisite technique from the legendary choreographer George Balanchine.

Trey McIntyre’s Wild Sweet Love follows a young woman on her journey through episodes of romance and heartbreak, revealing the many faces of love. McIntyre’s piece Chasing Squirrel which was performed on tour at New York’s Joyce Theater, returned to Cincinnati audiences last season in Director’s Choice and was described by the Cincinnati Enquirer as “a raucous work, exuberant and raw in a way rarely seen on the ballet stage.”

Age of Innocence, performed by BalletMet Columbus, is a neoclassical piece choreographed by BalletMet’s own artistic director Edwaard Liang, set to the music of Thomas Newman and acclaimed minimalist composer Philip Glass. Cincinnati audiences may be familiar with Liang’s piece Feast of the Gods which was also featured in Director’s Choice last season. Inspired by Jane Austen novels, Age of Innocence is a compelling exploration of women’s roles in society during that time period, reflecting on their lack of voice and individuality.

MEET THE ARTISTS
Studio Experience: 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, Tuesday, March 1 at 5:15 pm. RSVP to the Cincinnati Ballet box office at 513.621.5282.

Pre-performance: Cincinnati Ballet invites ticket holders to a pre-show conversation with select dancers, choreographers and designers who bring the performances to life, Friday, March 18 at 7 pm in the Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center. Present your Wild Sweet Love ticket for admission. 

PERFORMANCE DATES AND INFORMATION

WHO:        Cincinnati Ballet and BalletMet Columbus

Who Cares?
Choreography: George Balanchine
©The George Balanchine Trust
Staged by Victoria Simon
Costume Design: David Heuvel
Costumes Courtesy of Ballet West
Lighting Recreated: Trad A Burns

Age of Innocence
Choreography: Edwaard Liang
Costumes Design: Maria Pinto
Original Lighting Design: Mark Stanley
Lighting Recreated: Trad A Burns

Wild Sweet Love
Choreography: Trey McIntyre
Costumes: Trey McIntyre
Original Lighting Design: Steve Odehnal
Lighting Recreated: Trad A Burns

WHAT:     Wild Sweet Love with Balanchine’s Who Cares?

WHEN:    

  • Friday, March 18 – 8:00 pm
  • Saturday, March 19 – 2:00 pm
  • Saturday, March 19 – 8:00 pm

WHERE:
Aronoff Center for the Arts
650 Walnut Street
Cincinnati, Ohio  45202

HOW:
Call 513.621.5282, visit cballet.org or visit the Cincinnati Ballet Box Office at 1555 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH  45214

Tickets start at $32

Ballet ToyboxCB_Toybox logoReturning to the Aronoff Center, the fifth annual Ballet Toybox offers an exciting opportunity to  introduce children from ages 3 to 12 to the joy of dance on March 20 at 2 pm. An interactive performance featuring the Cincinnati Ballet Second Company in a mix of ballet and storybook classics, Ballet Toybox is a fun way to experience dance and even learn a few moves of your own! Performances include excerpts from Cinderella, Resident Choreographer Adam Hougland’s Idlewild, a piece choreographed just for the Second Company by Heather Britt and more! At under an hour and only $20 a ticket, Ballet Toybox is the perfect afternoon event where the whole family can learn about the essential elements that make up the beauty, humor and inspiring discipline of dance.

PERFORMANCE DATES AND INFORMATION

WHO:        Cincinnati Ballet Second Company

WHAT:     Ballet Toybox

WHEN:     Sunday, March 20 – 2:00 pm

WHERE:  Aronoff Center for the Arts

650 Walnut Street

Cincinnati, Ohio  45202

HOW:        Call 513.621.5282, visit cballet.org or visit the Cincinnati Ballet Box Office at 1555 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45214

All tickets only $20

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Wild Sweet Love Sponsors: Dr. Lawrence Eynon, John & Julie Richardson, Jack & Moe Rouse, Frost Brown Todd LLC, Horan Associates, Inc.

Ballet Toybox Sponsors: Trish & Rick Bryan

Cincinnati Ballet 2015-2016 Season Sponsors: The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation, ArtsWave, The Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund, Rhonda & Larry A. Sheakley Family Foundation, Rosemary & Mark Schlachter, Ohio Arts Council, PNC Bank, Frisch’s, Wellington Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, Cincinnati Enquirer 

About Cincinnati Ballet
Since 1963, Cincinnati Ballet has been the cornerstone professional ballet company of the region, presenting a bold and adventurous array of classical, full-length ballets and contemporary works, regularly with live orchestral accompaniment. Under the artistic direction of Victoria Morgan, Cincinnati Ballet has become a creative force within the larger dance community, commissioning world premiere works and exploring unique collaborations with artists as diverse as Grammy winning guitarist Peter Frampton and popular, Ohio-based band Over the Rhine. With a mission to inspire hope and joy in our community and beyond through the power and passion of dance, Cincinnati Ballet reaches beyond the stage in programs that allow every person in the region to be part of the continued evolution of dance. To that end, Cincinnati Ballet presents exhilarating performances, extensive education outreach programs and offers top level professional ballet training at Cincinnati Ballet Otto M. Budig Academy.

CONNECT: READ / WATCH / LISTEN / LEARN / ENJOY at cballet.org

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November 13, 2015 · 11:16 am

Holiday Tradition Continues with Cincinnati Ballet’s THE NUTCRACKER

Frisch’s Presents THE NUTCRACKER returns with special performers from Elementz hip-hop studio

Taylor Carrasco. Photography: Aaron M. Conway

Taylor Carrasco. Photography: Aaron M. Conway

CINCINNATI, OH. Frisch’s Presents THE NUTCRACKER, now in its 42nd annual production, returns December 18 through 27 at the Aronoff Center for the Arts, with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra performing Tchaikovsky’s sensational score, conducted by Maestro Carmon DeLeone.

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. The holiday favorite saw a re-envisioning in a 2011 world premiere, with new sets by John Ezell, costumes by Carrie Robbins, lighting by Trad A Burns and choreography by Artistic Director & CEO Victoria Morgan.

Frisch’s and Cincinnati Ballet have a long history of collaborating to present the spectacular production, dating back to the first Frisch’s Presents THE NUTCRACKER in 1974. Frisch’s Restaurants Inc. championed that production through a generous donation and has sponsored the production every subsequent year.

THE NUTCRACKER production provides the rare opportunity for young dancers to star in the featured roles of Clara and her brother, Fritz. Along with Cincinnati Ballet Academy student Lily Freiberg, currently learning the role of Clara is Gracie Harper, the niece of well-known former Cincinnati Ballet dancers, Jenny Leinberger and Jay Goodlett. This will be both young dancers’ first time dancing the role of Clara. Learning the role of Fritz are Academy students Charlie Klesa and Soren Campagna. Having two male dancers learning the role of Fritz signifies a shift in Academy enrollment, with more males represented than previous years. In seasons past, the male role was frequently danced by a female student costumed as a male, due to a paucity of male ballet students enrolled.

Elementz hip hop studio returns as a collaborator with four talented dancers featured as Mice in the battle scene of THE NUTCRACKER. Elementz recently wowed audiences when they were invited to choreograph and perform their own piece in Cincinnati Ballet’s 2014 Kaplan New Works Series, creating a unique juxtaposition of top ballet dancers performing on the same stage as Cincinnati’s number one hip hop company. Morgan also worked previously with Elementz resident choreographer Derrek Burbridge during the creation of King Arthur’s Camelot, to bring “fluidity and an edge” says Morgan, to the character of the villain Mordred.

Founded in 2001, Elementz operates under the principle of using hip-hop to help inner-city youth find their creative voices and provide an outlet for that creativity, while encouraging personal growth and life successes. Elementz is led by executive director Tom Kent, creative director Abdullah Powell and a dedicated staff of creative professionals.

THE NUTCRACKER COMMUNITY EXPERIENCES

Community Night
In partnership with Most Valuable Kids of Greater Cincinnati (MVK), Cincinnati Ballet opens its doors to children and their families to view a dress rehearsal for THE NUTCRACKER the evening of December 17. Sponsored by Western & Southern Financial Group and Airheads Candy, this is the second time Cincinnati Ballet has provided families this fun and interactive introduction to ballet. Last season Cincinnati Ballet hosted more than 1,800 attendees at Community Dress Rehearsal for Peter Pan. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in pre-show activities such as a dance class in the lobby and a meet and greet with costumed dancers prior to the rehearsal. For more information on how to request tickets visit MostValuableKids.org.

The Sensory Friendly Nutcracker
Cincinnati Ballet will provide an opportunity for patrons to enjoy a Sensory Friendly Nutcracker experience. The December 22 dress rehearsal will accommodate any patrons and children with sensory sensitivities. For more information and how to request admission, please contact Cincinnati Ballet at 513.621.5282.

MEET THE ARTISTS
In the studio: 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, December 8 at 5:15 pm. RSVP to the Cincinnati Ballet box office at 513.621.5282.

Pre-performance: Cincinnati Ballet invites ticket holders to a pre-show conversation with select dancers, choreographers and designers who bring THE NUTCRACKER to life, December 18 at 6:30 pm in the Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center. Present your Nutcracker ticket for admission.

SUGAR PLUM PARADE
The Sugar Plum Parade is an exciting opportunity for Wednesday, December 23 matinee and Saturday, December 26 matinee ticket holders to experience THE NUTCRACKER from the stage itself. Audience members are invited to walk across the stage following the performance, getting a chance to see sets, costumes and dancers up close.

PERFORMANCE DATES AND INFORMATION
WHO: Cincinnati Ballet
Choreography: Victoria Morgan
Music: Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, performed by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Carmon DeLeone
WHAT: Frisch’s Presents THE NUTCRACKER
WHEN:

  • Friday, December 18 – 7:30 pm
  • Saturday, December 19 – 2:00 pm
  • Saturday, December 19 – 7:30 pm
  • Sunday, December 20 – 1:00 pm
  • Sunday, December 20 – 5:30 pm
  • Tuesday, December 22 – 7:30 pm
  • Wednesday, December 23 – 2:00 pm*
  • Wednesday, December 23 – 7:30 pm
  • Saturday, December 26 – 2:00 pm*
  • Saturday, December 26 – 7:30 pm
  • Sunday, December 27 – 1:00 pm
    *denotes Sugar Plum Parade

WHERE: Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
HOW: Call 513.621.5282, visit cballet.org, visit the Cincinnati Ballet Box Office at 1555 Central Parkway, Tickets start at $32.

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Sponsors of Frisch’s Presents THE NUTCRACKER: Frisch’s; The H.B., E.W. & F.R. Luther Charitable Foundation; Airheads Candy; Engaging Dance Audiences

Capital Sponsors for Frisch’s Presents THE NUTCRACKER: Frisch’s, The Robert H. Reakirt Foundation, PNC Bank Trustee and PNC, Great American Insurance Group, Sheakley, The Anonymous Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Eleanora C. U. Alms Trust, Fifth Third Bank Trustee, James J. & Joan A. Gardner Family Foundation, Sue & Bill Friedlander, Gannett Foundation, The Kroger Company Foundation, Doris M. & Charles B. Levinson Fund, The Louise Taft Semple Foundation, The Corbett Foundation, The Thomas J. Emery Memorial, The Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Procter & Gamble, Rosemary & Mark Schlachter

Cincinnati Ballet 2015-2016 Season Sponsors: The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation, ArtsWave, The Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund, Rhonda & Larry A. Sheakley Family Foundation, Rosemary & Mark Schlachter, Ohio Arts Council, PNC Bank, Frisch’s, Wellington Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, Cincinnati Enquirer

About Cincinnati Ballet
Since 1963, Cincinnati Ballet has been the cornerstone professional ballet company of the region, presenting a bold and adventurous array of classical, full-length ballets and contemporary works, regularly with live orchestral accompaniment. Under the artistic direction of Victoria Morgan, Cincinnati Ballet has become a creative force within the larger dance community, commissioning world premiere works and exploring unique collaborations with artists as diverse as Grammy winning guitarist Peter Frampton and popular, Ohio-based band Over the Rhine. With a mission to inspire hope and joy in our community and beyond through the power and

passion of dance, Cincinnati Ballet reaches beyond the stage in programs that allow every person in the region to be part of the continued evolution of dance. To that end, Cincinnati Ballet presents exhilarating performances, extensive education outreach programs and offers top level professional ballet training at Cincinnati Ballet Otto M. Budig Academy.

CONNECT: READ / WATCH / LISTEN / LEARN / ENJOY at cballet.org
http://www.facebook.com/CincinnatiBallet
http://twitter.com/cincyballet

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