We are the Anneliese von Oettingen School of Ballet & Ballet Companies!
Welcome to the website of Cincinnati's first School of Ballet!
The Art of Ballet
We continue Anneliese’s methods, holding ballet as a discipline as well as an art form.
Bringing Art to the Everyday
Anneliese von Oettingen saw the value of bringing art to everyday. She believed art needs to be experienced, and experienced fully. When she began her school of ballet in 1948, she aspired to instill a love of storytelling through movement; she wanted to make artistic expression accessible and meaningful.
Kinderballet
The Cincinati Kinderballet performs two seasons per year, with six to eight performances in public venues each season. With the constantly growing performing opportunities provided by the AVO Ballet Companies, there are more ways than ever to join the fun!
AvO Instructors & Staff
The School of Ballet is pleased to offer students a unique opportunity to study the Art of Ballet under the guidance of highly talented artists. Our Apprentice program seeks to pass our classical heretage down to future generations. We welcome opportunity to collaborate with area artists.
Anneliese von Oettingen
Born in Berlin Germany, Anneliese was trained in the Russian ballet method under Eugenie Edvardova in Berlin and later in London with the great Nicolas Legat and Mme. Nicolaeva-Legat.
Announcements
Beatrix Potter Ballet Brings Magical World to LifeThe Cincinnati Kinderballet is pleased to present The Tales of Beatrix Potter Ballet...
March Kinderballet Rehearsals
Special Note: Please keep Mrs. B and her family in your prayers. Her father-in-law...
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Special Events
Announcing Eagle Bay Ballet CampReviving a legend as big as all out doors is not an easy proposition. But when...
June Summer Intensive With Sarah Hairston
Photo courtesy of Peter Mueller AvO Ballet is pleased to present a special 5 day...
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Newsletter
Costumes Designs for Spring ProductionWe take great pride in the artistic quality of our annual spring productions. Our costume standards are the result of a near impossible list of “musts do’s”… The standards by which our design choices are made. Our costumes must: Be simple. We do not allow too much “bling.” The dancers must be seen enhanced... [Read more of this review]
Class Themes & Music for Spring 2010 Production
We are beginning work on class choreography for the Tales of Beatrix Potter Ballet. This post will outline the various themes and link to music downloads for all the classes. It is important to study the variations as a tool for advancement. As students learn various steps and vocabulary, placing those movements into larger studies helps to solidify... [Read more of this review]
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