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October 9, 2024 · 3:39 pm

Cincinnati Ballet Presents GISELLE, Oct. 31-Nov. 3

Just in time for Halloween! Ballet’s most beloved ghost story at haunted Music Hall  

CINCINNATI, OH (October 7, 2024) – Cincinnati Ballet presents Giselle at Music Hall, October 31 – November 3. The romantic tale with a supernatural twist tells the story of Giselle, a kind peasant girl with a weak heart who falls in love with Albrecht, a noble person in disguise. When his betrayal is discovered, it sets off a tragic chain of events that brings forth the iconic and vengeful ghosts known as the Willis.

Hailed as the most romantic classical ballet of all time with choreography from Devon Carney, Giselle is considered a masterwork in the classical canon that is both haunting and beautiful. With music from composer Adolphe Adam performed live by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, staged in the spectacular Music Hall, also hailed as one of the most haunted concert halls in America. A truly Cincinnati production, performances will also feature local arts lovers and social media influencers in the roles of the royal family, young performers from Cincinnati Ballet’s Otto M. Budig Academy, and a gorgeous Borzoi dog named Anya, who auditioned for and won the role of the hound of the hunt!

Tickets are on sale now, starting at $29 at cballet.org.

PERFORMANCE DATES AND INFORMATION

WHO:          Cincinnati Ballet
Choreography: Devon Carney
Music: Adolphe Adam, performed with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

WHAT:        Giselle

WHEN:       

  • Thursday, October 31 – 7:30 pm
  • Friday, November 1 – 7:30 pm
  • Saturday, November 2 – 2:00 pm
  • Saturday, November 2 – 7:30 pm
  • Sunday, November 3 – 1:00 pm

WHERE:      Music Hall, Cincinnati, Ohio

Cincinnati Ballet 2024-2025 Season Sponsors:

Margaret and Michael Valentine, Julie and John Richardson | SugarCreek, ArtsWave, Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund, Ohio Arts Council, The Austin E. Knowlton Foundation

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. Cincinnati Ballet is a creative force within the larger dance community, commissioning world-premiere works and exploring unique collaborations. With a mission to enrich, expand, and excel in the art of dance through performance, a high-caliber academy, and impactful education and community engagement in local to global communities, 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, provides extensive education and community engagement programs, and offers top-level professional ballet training at Cincinnati Ballet Otto M. Budig Academy.

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September 30, 2024 · 5:23 pm

GISELLE Runs Oct. 31-Nov. 3

GISELLE
Cincinnati Ballet
Oct. 31-Nov. 3
Music Hall Springer Auditorium [Over-the-Rhine]

Just in time for Halloween, enjoy the haunting and beautiful Giselle at Music Hall, October 31–November 3. The story of a peasant girl who descends into madness and dies of a broken heart. With virtuoso principal roles, eerie ghosts called the Willis, and live music from the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.

  • Thu-Fri, Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at 7:30pm
  • Sat., Nov. 2 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 3 at 1pm

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August 14, 2024 · 5:20 pm

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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March 18, 2024 · 9:31 pm

MECURIAL LANDSCAPES Runs April 5-7

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Cincinnati Ballet
April 5-7
Aronoff Center for the Arts [Downtown]

Cincinnati Ballet presents Rep 4—Mercurial Landscapes, featuring four dynamic contemporary works.

Mercurial Landscapes features the title work created by choreographer Jodie Gates, set to Max Richter’s ethereal re-composition of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons; a world premiere by Rena Butler, choreographic associate for the progressive Gibney Dance Company in New York, with costume design by Asha Ama Bias-Daniels, a Cincinnati-based fashion designer and artist; and Petit Mort and Sechs Tänze, set to the music of Mozart by Jiří Kylián, world-renowned artistic director of Nederlands Dans Theater.

  • Fri, April 5 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, April 6 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, April 7 at 2pm

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March 18, 2024 · 6:47 pm

Dive Into Adventure with the Family Series: THE LITTLE MERMAID, April 11-14 at Aronoff Center

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Ballet West’s THE LITTLE MERMAID. Photo by Ashleigh Porter.

Special sensory-friendly performance April 12, PLUS all shows ASL-Interpreted 

Cincinnati, OH (March 18, 2024) – If you like the movie, you’ll love the ballet! Cincinnati Ballet presents the annual Family Series: The Little Mermaid, April 11-14 at the Aronoff Center. The hour-long, narrated production is perfect for families and dance lovers of all ages. Cincinnati Ballet is also proud to continue its commitment to accessible programming for all with this annual production. In partnership with Cincinnati Children’s, Cincinnati Ballet will offer a sensory-friendly performance on Friday, April 12 at 10:30 am. Sensory-friendly performances are created to provide a supportive and welcoming experience for those with sensory processing challenges to enjoy live ballet with their friends and family. The environment is relaxed and may include lighting, sound, and other production modifications. Electronic devices, fidgets, and other support items are allowed in the theater. Patrons are also permitted to enter and leave the theater during the performance. In addition, every performance of The Little Mermaid will be ASL (American Sign Language) interpreted. Select performances will also be audio-described for patrons who are visually impaired.

The Family Series is performed by the Second Company – CB2 and Cincinnati Ballet Otto M. Budig Academy students. This year, dive into adventure with the classic Hans Christian Anderson tale. It’s the beloved story of a brave, kind mermaid, a devious sea witch, and a handsome prince. The stage will be transformed into an ocean filled with a cast of colorful characters including angelfish, sharks, crabs, and of course, mermaids! Plus, the patron experience starts at the door. The Aronoff Center will become the Mermaid’s Cove, with free sea-themed games, drop-in dance classes crafts, photos, and other activities on all three levels. We are so pleased to welcome families back to the Aronoff for an interactive dance performance created with children in mind. The Little Mermaid features the familiar storyline re-interpreted with incredible dance. The production, choreographed by Pamela Robinson Harris and Peggy Dolkas, is also narrated, making the story easy for even the youngest members of your family to understand and enjoy. The production runs a little over an hour.

Tickets cost $20-$60 and are on sale now. For more information visit cballet.org.

WHO: Cincinnati Ballet

WHAT: Family Series: The Little Mermaid

WHEN:

  • Thursday, April 11 and 7:30 pm
  • Friday, April 12 at 10:30 am (Sensory-friendly) and 7:30 pm
  • Saturday, April 13 at 11 am, 2:30 pm and 6:30 pm
  • Sunday, April 14 at 11 am and 2:30 pm

WHERE: Aronoff Center for the Arts – 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio

TICKETS: Call 513.621.5282 or visit cballet.org

Cincinnati Ballet 2022-2023 Season Sponsors:
Rhonda & Larry A. Sheakley, Margaret and Michael Valentine, ArtsWave, Mercy Health, Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund, Ohio Arts Council, The Austin E. Knowlton Foundation

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 Jodie Gates, Cincinnati Ballet is a creative force within the larger dance community, commissioning world-premiere works and exploring unique collaborations. With a mission to enrich, expand, and excel in the art of dance through performance, a high-caliber academy, and impactful education and community engagement in local to global communities, 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, provides extensive education and community engagement programs, and offers top-level professional ballet training at Cincinnati Ballet Otto M. Budig Academy.

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