The Cincinnati-based dance company will use its upcoming season to explore personal and collective history.
Mutual Dance Theatre explores history in its 2026-27 season
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Cincinnati Ballet to team with Over the Rhine, CSO in 2026-27
The lineup, announced this week, blends contemporary choreography with classic story ballets and family programming. It also includes the return of The Kaplan New Works Series and the regional premiere of “Hansel and Gretel.”
Amador brings hustle, confidence to role as ballet’s artistic director
When Cervilio Amador arrived in Cincinnati in 2004, he was just 20 years old. He couldn’t speak English. Months earlier, he had defected while on a U.S. tour with the Ballet Nacional de Cuba. Within a decade, he was living a life he had never imagined for himself.
New Cincy nonprofit uses dance to improve wellness
Dancefix Foundation, a nonprofit started by fitness and dance instructor Heather Britt, offers programs for children, adults and cancer patients, survivors and caregivers.
Cincinnati Ballet unveils lineup for 2025-26
The season opens Sept. 12-20, at the Aronoff Center’s Jarson-Kaplan Theatre with The KAPLAN NEW WORKS Series, featuring four world premieres.
Cincinnati Ballet names Amador permanent artistic director
Amador has been a member of the Cincinnati Ballet family since arriving from Cuba 20 years ago. After a lengthy career as a dancer, he joined the creative team following the 2019-2020 season.
Cincinnati Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ to return Dec. 19
This year’s performances will run from Dec. 19 to 29 at Music Hall, with shows after Christmas for the first time in many years.
Ballet stays on creative course through leadership changes
Whether he can eventually drop the “interim” from his title is anyone’s guess, but the company’s 2024-25 season is a big opportunity to put Cervilio Miguel Amador’s stamp on Cincinnati Ballet and showcase his artistic vision.
Revolution Dance Theatre’s ‘Hot Chocolate’: holiday ballet with a social justice twist
As a result, “Hot Chocolate” includes some Tchaikovsky. But there is just as much music by composer Jeremy Griffin. And some by Choate himself, including “Dancing in the Snow,” a work that features the Cincinnati Boychoir.
Cincinnati Ballet endures second major leadership change in week
Scott Altman is stepping down as president and CEO of the Cincinnati Ballet to take a leadership position with a performing arts organization in California.