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 Performance CastingBelow Laura B has carefully assigned shared parts for each performance. Please...
Kinderballet Rehearsal Updates…
Kinderballet is in the home stretch for our newest production! Everyone has put...
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Special Events
Class Observation DayOur studio is not equipped with separate observation rooms. To accommodate parents...
Ballet Classes at SIYMCA
We are pleased to announce classes now forming at the Southeastern Indiana YMCA. ...
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Newsletter
How Did I Get Here?Conni and daughter Breanna written by Conni Berns When Brianna asked me this today, I had a ten dollar answer for a one dollar question. She got weary after the first few words, so I will write down the entire answer here. My family origins are interesting, and the family “von Oettingen” has its estate along the borders of the North... [Read more of this review]
Costumes Designs for Spring Production
We 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]
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