Academy Newsletter: March 2025

While spring is on the horizon, enrollment for summer is in full swing! Don't miss your chance to register for Cincinnati Ballet's signature summer programs! Throughout June and July, Cincinnati Ballet welcomes students from across the nation to programs running on three campuses. It's a great opportunity for Academy dancers to train at home while meeting new peers and faculty and exploring new arenas of dance. Registration is open, and while space is still available, it won't last long!

Summer Intensive
June 16 - July 25, 2025
Three- and six-week session options
Margaret and Michael Valentine Center for Dance
Ages 12 - 22

Collegiate Intensive
Produced in partnership with the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music
June 16 - July 25, 2025
Three- and six-week session options
University of Cincinnati
Ages 18 - 24

Youth Summer Intensive
July 7 - August 1, 2025
Two- and four-week session options
School for Creative and Performing Arts
Ages 9 - 14

Summer Dance Workshop
June 2 - 6, June 9 - 13, and July 28 - August 1, 2025
Margaret and Michael Valentine Center for Dance
Ages 8 - 11

Kids Dance Camp
June 2 - 6, June 9 - 13, and July 28 - August 1, 2025
Margaret and Michael Valentine Center for Dance
Ages 4 - 8

To learn more about Cincinnati Ballet's summer programs, please visit us at the link below. Registration for Youth Summer Intensive, Summer Dance Workshop and Kids Dance Camp is available online. Registration for Summer and Collegiate Intensive was emailed in February directly to placed students.

During our Spring Family Observation Week, March 17-23, we look forward to welcoming Academy families into the studio classroom to witness your student’s hard work and progress. Select classes for each division and track will be open for observation. Emails will be sent the week of March 10th with specific details for your dancer’s schedule. Please mark your calendar and plan to join us for this special week of classes! We can’t wait to show families what your dancers have been working on!

Family Observation Week
March 17-23, 2025

We hope you’re getting excited for our end of season Spring Production, featuring dancers in our Children’s, Preparatory, Young Dancer, and Advanced Divisions! Throughout March and April, we'll be sharing additional participant details as well as information regarding volunteer opportunities. As preparations take shape, please make sure you have your calendars marked for the upcoming dates below.

Costume Dates
Costume Fittings for PD, YD and AD: March 12-14 and March 17-18
Specific days and times for each class will be shared via email.
Costume Pickup Week for Children's Division: April 21-26

Ticket On Sale Date
Spring Production Tickets On Sale: Thursday, March 20

Performance Dates
Performances for PD, YD and AD: May 16 and 17
Performances for Children's Division: May 17

Don’t forget! All Academy programs will take a Spring Break, but dates for those breaks vary by program. Please review the below as you mark your calendars.

Children's, Preparatory, Community, Young Dancer, and Advanced Divisions:
No classes Monday, March 24, through Sunday, March 30

CB Moves: No classes Monday, March 17, through Sunday, March 23
(Group X has a make-up class on March 22!)

Professional Training Division: No classes Monday, March 3, through Sunday, March 9.

We wish our Cincinnati Ballet community a restful and rejuvenating spring!

Two exciting opportunities are coming next month to see members of our Academy community perform here at the Valentine Center for Dance! The Community Division Showcase on Saturday, April 12, will feature the talents of our Community Division and CB Moves classes. The Student Performance Ensemble Spring Showcase on Sunday, April 13 will be the culminating program for our upper division Ensemble dancers who are celebrating a remarkable second season.

Community Division Showcase
Saturday, April 12, 2025

Student Performance Ensemble Spring Showcase
Sunday, April 13, 2025

Tickets will go on sale for both performances later this month. Join us for one or both!

Our Pointe Readiness Workshop has been rescheduled for this month! This session outlines the essential elements of pointe readiness for young dancers and what goes into assessments for advancement to pointe. Join faculty member Kara Louis and Cincinnati Ballet Athletic Trainer Kelly Jo Rodrigo to learn more about this important transition in dancer training.

Pointe Readiness Workshop
Monday, March 17, 2025
6:30 PM
Valentine Center for Dance

All families are welcome but this session is especially important for families of PD3 students. We hope to see you there!

March 3-9: No Professional Training Division Classes

March 12-14 and 17-18: PD, YD and AD Spring Production Costume Fittings

March 17: Pointe Readiness Workshop

March 17-23: Academy Family Observation Week

March 17-23: No CB Moves Youth Classes

March 20: Spring Production Tickets On Sale

March 20: Final Tuition Payment Due (8 Installment Plans)

March 24-30: No classes in Children’s, Preparatory, Community, Young Dancer, and Advanced Divisions

April 12: Community Division Showcase

April 13: Student Performance Ensemble Spring Showcase