Weekly Newsletter - Cincinnati Ballet

Weekly Newsletter
February 9, 2016
Volume 6, Issue 2
Cinderella: February 12 - 14
Meet the Fairy Godmother, the riotous
Inside this issue:
Cinderella
1
Summer Intensive
Auditions at CB
1
and an ordinary pumpkin that transforms into a
beautiful carriage as Cinderella’s triumphant story
comes to life on stage!
Elegant and effervescent with a twist of
Calendar Highlights & 2
Class Updates
Summer Programs
2016
FUZI Shoe Fitting
Opportunity
3
Cincinnati Family’s
Summer Camp Fair
4
Stepsisters (hilariously performed by men in drag)
humor, Morgan’s choreography is paired
delightfully with the music of Prokofiev, breathing new life into the classic fairytale. True to the
famous 1697 tale by Charles Perrault, Cinderella’s good deeds awaken a magical transformation,
with a little help from her Fairy Godmother. Finding love and hope for a better life, Cinderella
4
reminds us all that dreams really do come true. Like Cinderella, the production has undergone a
magical transformation itself. Featuring brand new sets and updated costumes, it’s sure to enchant
audiences of all ages! Get your tickets before the clock strikes 12 or you just might turn into a
pumpkin!
Cincinnati Ballet Academy families receive a 20% discount!
(Gold & Silver seating only)
Call the Box Office today at 513.621.5282
Summer Intensive Auditions at Cincinnati Ballet
January and February are the months when many Summer
Intensive Auditions are held.
There are a number of programs holding their auditions at
Cincinnati Ballet.
Check out the “Summer Intensive
Audition” Wall and Binder!
In the back hallway next to the
bulletin board, we have some
Summer Intensive brochures
hanging up!
Additional Summer Intensive
brochures may be found in a
binder on the table in the hallway.
Students are welcome to use this
resource to research program
options. Check back frequently as
more are added each day.
No auditions scheduled for this week. Looking ahead...

Saturday February 20: Indianapolis School of Ballet
4:00—4:30 pm, Registration
4:30—6:30 pm, Audition

Sunday February 21: Cincinnati Ballet
12:30—1:30 pm, Registration
1:30—3:30 pm, Audition
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Calendar Highlights
February/March 2016
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February 12 - 14: Cinderella
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
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February 13: Summer Camp Fair (see pg. 4)
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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February 15: No classes - President’s Day
Cinderella
8:00 PM
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February 20: Indianapolis School of Ballet
Summer Intensive Audition
Cinderella
2:00 &
8:00 PM
- Summer
Camp Fair
10:00 - 3:00
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14
15
19
20
February 21: Cincinnati Ballet
Summer Intensive Audition
Cinderella
1:00 &
6:30 PM
No Classes
President’s Day

February 22 - 28: Parent
Observation Week
21
22
Cincinnati
Ballet Summer
Intensive
Audition
Parent
Observation
Week
28
29

February 27: Atlanta Ballet Summer
Intensive Audition

March 1: Tuition Installment Due
(Monthly plans)

March 5: BalletMet Summer Intensive
Audition
Parent
Observation
Week
6
16
17
18
Indianapolis
School of
Ballet
Summer Int.
Audition
23
24
25
26
Atlanta Ballet
Summer Int.
Audition
March 1
2
3
4
Tuition
Installment
Due (Monthly
plans)
7
27
8
5
BalletMet
Summer Int.
Audition
9
10
11
12
Please refer to the Academy handbook
for a complete calendar
Class Updates, Changes, Reminders:
Due to many of our Academy students participating in Cincinnati Ballet’s Cinderella theater rehearsals and upcoming
performances this week, we are needing to adjust a number of classes - please read the below carefully!

Level 1 Boys class: This Thursday February 11, Level 1 Boys class (6:30-7pm) will be canceled due to some students and
Mr. Chris Lingner’s involvement in the Cinderella dress rehearsal that evening.

Level 2 & Level 2 Pre Pointe (Saturday): This Saturday February 13, Level 2 (11:15 AM) and Level 2 Pre Pointe (12:45 PM)
will be taught by Ms. Patty Pille (subbing for Ms. Elefson)
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Level 3 (Wednesday 6:15 PM): This Wednesday February 10th, the Level 3 6:15 PM class will be taught by Ms. Patty Pille
for an abbreviated class time 6:15-7:45 PM due to many of the students and Ms. Sarah Hairston participating in the
Cinderella rehearsal that evening.

Level 3 (Saturday 9:00 AM): This Saturday February 13, Level 3 will be taught by Ms. Patty Pille (subbing for Ms. Elefson)

Level 5:
- Thursday February 11, Level 5 will be combined with Level 6 & 7 for class 5:30—8:00 PM. *Please note class time change*

Level 6 & Level 7:
- Wednesday February 10, Level 6 & 7 will be combined for class 6:15-8:15 PM.
- Thursday February 11, Level 6/7 will be combined with Level 5 for class from 5:30-7:15 PM and then proceed to their
rotating class 7:15-8:45 PM with Ms. Patty Pille (subbing for Mr. Jake Casey)
- Saturday February 13, Level 6 & 7 will be combined for class from 2:15-4:15 PM with Ms. Dawn Kelly.
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Summer Programs 2016 - Save the date!
At Cincinnati Ballet Academy, we know summer changes everything. With school out of session, summer offers the time and
freedom to fuel your passion and take your dancing to the next level. From Kids Dance Camp to Summer Intensive, Cincinnati
Ballet Academy hosts a variety of summer programs fit for all levels of training.
Below, please see the dates for some of our summer program offerings for 2016. Additional programs will be announced
at a later date. Registration for Kids Dance Camp and Youth Summer Intensive will not open for another few weeks. We
will notify Academy families when registration materials become available.
For more information: Visit http://cballet.org/wordpress/academy/summer-dance-classes/
Kids Dance Camp
Monday - Friday, 9:30-12:30 PM
Designed for dancers ages 4-8,
these week-long programs
immerse students in a
dance-themed adventure
they won’t soon forget!
Pre Pointe Workshop
Essential foundations for
success on pointe.
Designed for dancers ages 10-14
who have recently
advanced to pointe work.

June 6 - 10, Enchanted Kingdom

July 18 - 22, At the Aquarium

July 25 - 29, Under the Big Top

August 1 - 5, Treasures of Toyland
Monday - Friday, 2:00-4:30 PM

June 6 - 10
Placement in the Pre Pointe Workshop is
based on teacher evaluation and
relevant classical ballet coursework, along
with a current evaluation from a dance
medicine professional and qualified
instructor for pointe readiness.
Youth Summer Intensive
One, two, or three weeks available.

July 18 - 22

July 25 - 29

August 1 - 5
Proficiency and progress for the
aspiring pre-professional student!
Three unique divisions provide
individual attention and custom
instruction for reaching the next
level of technical and artistic ability.
Division I
Division II
Division III
Formerly known as Summer Dance Experience
Formerly known as Summer Dance Workshop
Formerly known as Junior Summer Intensive
Monday—Friday, 1:00-5:30 PM
Monday—Friday, 1:00-5:30 PM
Monday—Friday, 2:00-5:30 PM
*Note: In the coming weeks, current Academy students in Main Division Levels 1—3 will receive a letter
stating their placement in the appropriate division of Youth Summer Intensive.
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Summer Programs 2016 continued...
Summer Intensive
A nationally recognized program
offering intensive dance training to
students ages 12 and up.
Acceptance is by audition only.
Two, three, four, and five week
sessions available.

June 13 - July 15
*Note: Academy students in Level 4 or below that are 12 years old and up, must
attend one of the auditions (January 16 or February 21) to be considered for
acceptance into the Summer Intensive program. The audition fee is waived for
current Academy students.
Fuzi Shoe Fitting with Xijun Fu
A former Cincinnati Ballet company member and the creator and owner of FUZI, Mr. Xijun Fu, will be
visiting Cincinnati Ballet on Wednesday February 17th to offer free individual pointe and ballet flat shoe
fittings. Mr. Fu is offering these fittings to Cincinnati Ballet company dancers and any interested
Academy students. This is not a requirement for any student, but an opportunity for those who may be
interested. Please note, pointe shoe fittings are only for students currently dancing on pointe.
Promotion sale prices are only $50 for pointe shoes and $20 for ballet flat shoes.
Take advantage of this special opportunity and discounted prices!
What: Individual pointe and ballet flat shoe fitting with Mr. Fu
When: Wednesday February 17, 2016
4:00—6:00 PM for interested Academy students
No appointment necessary
For more information about Mr. Fu and FUZI
products, please visit:
http://www.fuzi.net/products/
Where: Cincinnati Ballet - Studio D (downstairs)
Greater Cincinnati Summer Camp Fair
This Saturday February 13, join Cincinnati Family Magazine for their annual
Summer Camp Fair! Now is the time to start planning summer fun!
Representatives from over 50 residential camps, local day camps and summer programs
(including Cincinnati Ballet Otto M. Budig Academy), for ages 4 – 18 will be on hand to speak
with families about what they have to offer, spanning the spectrum from arts to sports to
outdoor activities. If you attend, be sure to stop by the Cincinnati Ballet Academy booth to
hear more about our summer programs! Our Academy Assistant, Kara Louis will be there!
The camp fair will be held at the Cincinnati Sports Club
3950 Red Bank Road (behind WalMart)
Saturday February 13, 2016
10:00 AM—3:00 PM