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Special Pride Night and After Party on Friday, June 19 

CINCINNATI, OH (June 1, 2023) – Cincinnati Ballet is proud to present Bold Moves Festival at the Aronoff Center for the Arts, June 9-18. Cincinnati Ballet’s 2023-2024 Season concludes with the dance event of the summer! The production features two diverse programs from some of the world’s most sought-after choreographers and guest artist – Flamenco and Spanish Dance star Irene Rodríguez. Audiences will also enjoy contemporary choreography from Jennifer Archibald, Val Caniparoli, William Forsythe, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, and Garrett Smith. A highlight of Program one is guest artist – Compañia Irene Rodríguez – a revered voice in the emerging contemporary Cuban dance scene, known for a particular vision of flamenco that is both Spanish and Cuban. Rodríguez has been praised as “intense” and “exacting” by The New York Times. Program 1 also features dance maverick William Forsythe’s seminal work, In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated, staged by longtime Forsythe repetiteur and Cincinnati Ballet Artistic Director Jodie Gates. Originally created in 1987 for the Paris Opera Ballet, it is considered the ‘work that changed ballet forever,’ with nine dancers battling for center stage supremacy to a pulsating electronic score. Choreographer Jennifer Archibald’s popular work, SIT, rounds out Program 1. Audiences attending Program 2 will be entranced by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s irreverent work, Written and Forgotten, Val Caniparoli’s lush study of Victoria repression of women in Ibsen’s House, inspired by work of 19^th century playwright Henrik Ibsen, and a CB fan favorite, Garrett Smith’s expansive Façades, set to Handel and Vivaldi.

Cincinnati Ballet is proud to celebrate Cincinnati Hispanic Chamber Night on Thursday, June 15 at 7:30 pm and celebrate Pride Month with a special Pride Night performance on Friday, June 16 at 8 pm. Attendees will receive a free CB Rainbow Legs poster at the theater. Cincinnati Ballet is also excited to partner with Somerset Bar OTR for an exclusive Pride After-Party following the performance. In addition to incredible dance on the mainstage, the Festival includes screenings of the dance documentary, DANSEUR. The film shares the struggles of men in pursuit of their ballet dreams. Sexism is built into the fabric of classical ballet, an art form that has idolized women in pointe shoes and tutus while relegating men to the role of partners. Director Scott Gormley explores the difficult subjects of bullying and homophobia that those men face while illustrating the athleticism as well as vitality of ballet, through performance, creation, preservation, and education. The film features stories from James Whiteside (American Ballet Theatre), John Lam (Boston Ballet), Harper Watters (The Houston Ballet), Derek Dunn (Boston Ballet), among others. The film will be available for drop-in viewing on the Aronoff’s balcony level for all performances. Cincinnati Ballet will also host a screening of the film at the Margaret and Michael Valentine Center for Dance on Wednesday, June 14 at 6:30 pm. Irene Rodríguez will also participate in a demonstration class at the Center for Dance on Tuesday, June 13 at 6:30 pm. Both events are open to the public. In addition to these opportunities, the Ballet will present free art installations, partner exhibits, and interactive photo opportunities at the Aronoff during all Festival programming. Tickets start at $29. More information can be found at cballet.org.

PERFORMANCE DATES AND INFORMATION

WHO:          Cincinnati Ballet

WHAT:        Bold Moves Festival

WHEN:       

• Friday, June 9 – 8:00 pm
• Saturday, June 10 – 2:00 pm
• Saturday, June 10 – 8:00 pm
• Sunday, June 11 – 1:00 pm
• Tuesday, June 13 – 6:30 pm Irene Rodríguez Demo Class @ Ballet Center
• Wednesday, June 14 – 6:30 pm Danseur Film Screening, Q & A @ Ballet Center
• Thursday, June 15 – 7:30 pm (Hispanic Heritage Night)
• Friday, June 16 – 8:00 pm (PRIDE night)
• Saturday, June 17– 2:00 pm
• Saturday, June 17 – 8:00 pm
• Sunday, June 18 – 1:00 pm

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

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.

Special sensory-friendly performance April 14, PLUS all shows ASL-interpreted

Cincinnati, OH (April 9, 2023) – Cincinnati Ballet’s Family Series: Beauty and the Beast opens this Thursday! The hour-long, narrated production at the Aronoff Center, April 13-16 is perfect for families. Cincinnati Ballet is proud to continue its commitment to accessible programming for all children for this annual production. In partnership with Cincinnati Children’s, Cincinnati Ballet will offer a dedicated sensory-friendly performance on Friday, April 14 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 Beauty and the Beast will be ASL (American Sign Language) interpreted. Select performances will also be audio-described for patrons who are visually impaired. “Cincinnati Ballet believes dance is for everyone. We strive to break down attendance barriers for all audiences,” said Scott Altman, Cincinnati Ballet President and CEO. “Cincinnati Ballet is committed to providing a welcoming experience for our deaf, hard of hearing and vision impaired guests, as well as those with sensory sensitivities.”

The Family Series is an hour-long, narrated ballet performed by the Second Company – CB2 and Cincinnati Ballet Otto M. Budig Academy students. This year, be our guest for the ‘tale as old as time – Beauty and the Beast.’ The love of Beauty, a kind and curious girl, saves a prince cursed to live as a Beast. Plus, the patron experience starts at the door. The Aronoff Center will be transformed into the Beast’s Castle, with free games, 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. Beauty and the Beast features the familiar storyline re-interpreted with incredible dance. The production, choreographed by Pamela Robinson Harris, 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: Beauty and the Beast

WHEN:

• Thursday, April 13 and 7:30 pm
• Friday, April 14 at 10:30 am (Sensory-friendly) and 7:30 pm
• Saturday, April 15 at 11 am, 2:30 pm and 6:30 pm
• Sunday, April 16 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.