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
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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 enrich, expand, and excel in the art of dance through performance, a high-caliber academy, and impactful education and outreach 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, extensive education outreach programs and offers top level professional ballet training at Cincinnati Ballet Otto M. Budig Academy.
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[…] Just when I thought I was going to start cooling off from the Hottest Cincinnati Summer Ever, I went to see the Director’s Cut at the Cincinnati Ballet. […]
[…] Just when I thought I was going to start cooling off from the Hottest Cincinnati Summer Ever, I went to see the Director’s Cut at the Cincinnati Ballet. […]
View less[…] as a general description, it does not begin to give justice to the sheer artistry and splendor of Cincinnati Ballet. This company, led by Victoria Morgan, continues to reach extraordinary heights of achievement. It […]
[…] as a general description, it does not begin to give justice to the sheer artistry and splendor of Cincinnati Ballet. This company, led by Victoria Morgan, continues to reach extraordinary heights of achievement. It […]
View less[…] Kaplan New Works Series continues to wow audiences with the sheer talent of the Cincinnati Ballet dancers and the seemingly endless lineup of brilliant choreographers, all of whom bare their hearts […]
[…] Kaplan New Works Series continues to wow audiences with the sheer talent of the Cincinnati Ballet dancers and the seemingly endless lineup of brilliant choreographers, all of whom bare their hearts […]
View less[…] Cincinnati Ballet makes their debut at the newly-renovated Music Hall this weekend with “Romeo & Juliet.” Sergei Prokofiev’s adaptation of William Shakespeare’s enduring classic is frequently cited as one of the most beautifully scored ballets of all time—a well-earned distinction, as evidenced by the note-perfect performance of the symphony and gorgeously revamped acoustics of Cincinnati’s
View more[…] Cincinnati Ballet makes their debut at the newly-renovated Music Hall this weekend with “Romeo & Juliet.” Sergei Prokofiev’s adaptation of William Shakespeare’s enduring classic is frequently cited as one of the most beautifully scored ballets of all time—a well-earned distinction, as evidenced by the note-perfect performance of the symphony and gorgeously revamped acoustics of Cincinnati’s iconic venue. Each piece of music throughout he production is perfectly capable of standing alone, but the way it all fits together with every moment of the plot is downright magical. Add to that the beautiful choreography and unfettered talent of the dancers and this performance is utterly transcendental. […]
View less[…] Cincinnati Ballet is exquisite regardless of the ballet they are performing, but there is something special about their version of the holiday classic “The Nutcracker.” Could it be the long-awaited return to the spectacularly renovated Music Hall that is built to honor music and dance? Or is it the superbly detailed sets that transport you into Clara’s dream world? Or maybe it is the
View more[…] Cincinnati Ballet is exquisite regardless of the ballet they are performing, but there is something special about their version of the holiday classic “The Nutcracker.” Could it be the long-awaited return to the spectacularly renovated Music Hall that is built to honor music and dance? Or is it the superbly detailed sets that transport you into Clara’s dream world? Or maybe it is the exceptional talent of the dancers in one of the finest ballet companies in the world? Or is it simply the holiday season and everything seems to be touched with just a little bit of magic? Regardless of the reason, “Frisch’s Big Boy Presents The Nutcracker” is one holiday tradition that is only getting better with age. […]
View less[…] again, the Cincinnati Ballet has taken classic, iconic musical stories and made them their own. Their premiere double-billing of […]
[…] again, the Cincinnati Ballet has taken classic, iconic musical stories and made them their own. Their premiere double-billing of […]
View less[…] to the more familiar modern day retelling. It is this original version which served as the basis of Cincinnati Ballet’s Family Series inaugural production of “Beauty and the […]
[…] to the more familiar modern day retelling. It is this original version which served as the basis of Cincinnati Ballet’s Family Series inaugural production of “Beauty and the […]
View less[…] Cincinnati Ballet’s Artistic Director, Victoria Morgan, has long personified the person we all we want to be when we grow up. Her fierce and passionate vision of the ballet as a modern-day expression of empathy and inclusion allows audiences of all walks of life to embrace dance as an art form that profoundly reflects who we are (and should be) as a human race. While still respecting and
View more[…] Cincinnati Ballet’s Artistic Director, Victoria Morgan, has long personified the person we all we want to be when we grow up. Her fierce and passionate vision of the ballet as a modern-day expression of empathy and inclusion allows audiences of all walks of life to embrace dance as an art form that profoundly reflects who we are (and should be) as a human race. While still respecting and showcasing traditional technique, she is leading the charge to open up our world by showing us the critical importance of diversity and collaboration. In a season that ranged from iconic to ground-breaking, “Bold Moves” takes us beyond tradition and enlightens us all to what is possible when we take risks, open our minds and allow the power of “new and different” to take us on a journey. […]
View less[…] Cincinnati Ballet leaped into its new season with. “The Kaplan New Works Series,” continuing their tradition of contemporary ballet performances that are anything but traditional. Pushing the boundaries of innovation and recognizing no limits on what the human body can achieve, this year’s show is a tribute to the phenomenal company dancers and a reflection of the outstanding line-up of
View more[…] Cincinnati Ballet leaped into its new season with. “The Kaplan New Works Series,” continuing their tradition of contemporary ballet performances that are anything but traditional. Pushing the boundaries of innovation and recognizing no limits on what the human body can achieve, this year’s show is a tribute to the phenomenal company dancers and a reflection of the outstanding line-up of choreographers. Showcasing their remarkable talent on and off stage, two company dancers kick off what will surely be outstanding careers in choreography. […]
View less[…] Cincinnati Ballet is a well-known and beloved contributor in a city that is flourishing with art of all kinds. Led by Artistic Director Victoria Morgan, this company has become recognized around the world for their brilliant ensemble and willingness to push boundaries in the world of ballet choreography. “The Nutcracker” is a holiday classic, but Cincinnati Ballet has made it uniquely their
View more[…] Cincinnati Ballet is a well-known and beloved contributor in a city that is flourishing with art of all kinds. Led by Artistic Director Victoria Morgan, this company has become recognized around the world for their brilliant ensemble and willingness to push boundaries in the world of ballet choreography. “The Nutcracker” is a holiday classic, but Cincinnati Ballet has made it uniquely their own since the World Premiere in 2011, with an endless showcase of top-notch dancers, larger than life set and costumes, and an ever-present pulse on what will make the audience smile and gasp in wonder…in this case, our very own tutu-donning Fiona the Hippo. And while seeing the hometown favorite twirling along with the sugar plum fairy is utterly delightful, it is the unbeatable combination of the extraordinary Cincinnati Ballet and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra that keeps me coming back for more than a decade to experience their unique and undeniable holiday magic. […]
View less[…] is in the air this Valentine’s Day weekend and Cincinnati Ballet is never one to miss an opportunity to showcase its bold troupe of classically trained, yet […]
[…] is in the air this Valentine’s Day weekend and Cincinnati Ballet is never one to miss an opportunity to showcase its bold troupe of classically trained, yet […]
View less[…] those familiar with Cincinnati Ballet’s (CB) annual performance of “Director’s Cut,” our expectations manifest as something […]
[…] those familiar with Cincinnati Ballet’s (CB) annual performance of “Director’s Cut,” our expectations manifest as something […]
View less[…] Cincinnati Ballet (CB) is broadening their already considerable appeal by delivering their Family Series programming. These magical productions are designed for children as a way to better understand and appreciate ballet as an art form while showcasing their talented Second Company (CB2), along with many of their rising stars among the children at the Otto M. Budig Academy. Based on the
View more[…] Cincinnati Ballet (CB) is broadening their already considerable appeal by delivering their Family Series programming. These magical productions are designed for children as a way to better understand and appreciate ballet as an art form while showcasing their talented Second Company (CB2), along with many of their rising stars among the children at the Otto M. Budig Academy. Based on the well-known book “Arabian Nights” and family-favorite Disney movie, CB sets an impressive stage and presents the familiar tale of Aladdin and his battle versus the evil sorcerer to secure a kingdom and his love of the princess…with a little help along the way from the genie (or two!). Taking absolutely no shortcuts for this appropriately shorter program, CB’s “Aladdin” creates a memorable experience for audiences of all ages from the moment you step into the lobby to the fantastical finale that takes place on stage, taking us all on a fanciful magic carpet ride through the clouds. […]
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