Russian Hankie for 2011
November 7, 2011 by Laura
Filed under Ballet 101
Here is lovely Clara in rehearsal learning her Russian Dance solo! (Carolynn gets to dance it too!)
If you do not see this video click here to see it on our website at
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Waltz of the Flowers Rehearsal Video
November 7, 2011 by Laura
Filed under Ballet 101, Photos
This video was taken at rehearsal in October. Be sure to attend one of the performances and see the finished item!
If the video does not appear go to our website at www.avoballet.org
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2011 Kinderballet Nutcracker Performance Schedule
October 24, 2011 by Laura
Filed under Newsletter
Be sure to pick up a poster and help us spread the word! Here are our upcoming performance dates!
Sat, 3 December: 10:00 a.m.
Batesville Middle School Commons
201 North Mulberry Street, Batesville, IN
Sponsored by the Batesville Memorial
Six Ways of Knowing Ballet
September 11, 2011 by Laura
Filed under Ballet 101
At the AvO School of Ballet, we encourage our students to delve into an ever deeper understanding of The Art of Ballet. Here we reinterpret Bloom’s Taxonomy to suggest new meanings for the phrase “I know that step…”
The Fun Theory
September 11, 2011 by Laura
Filed under Ballet 101
The School of Ballet teaches the Art of Ballet using positive reinforcement and creative metaphor. Recent Brain research suggests this is the most effective way to learn. Sixty plus years’ experience had already convinced us! Watch this amazing experiment and see what you think!
Kinderballet Auditions
September 10, 2011 by Laura
Filed under Announcements, Special Events
[ September 17, 2011; 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. ]
WANTED: mischievous mice and sweets from all nations!
Be part of our Nutcracker! Come to Kinderballet Auditions Saturday, September 17th at 12:00 noon! If you have any questions regarding the Cincinnati Kinderballet, contact Laura Hughes at 513 410-0277 or… Read the rest
Bring a Friend to Ballet Day
September 10, 2011 by Laura
Filed under Special Events
The last week of every month the School of Ballet will be pleased to host special guests invited by students of our school.
Observation/ Bring a Friend Days
September 10, 2011 by Laura
Filed under Special Events
[ September 24, 2011 to September 30, 2011. October 24, 2011 to October 29, 2011. November 26, 2011 to December 1, 2011. December 12, 2011 to December 17, 2011. January 25, 2012 to January 31, 2012. February 23, 2012 to February 29, 2012. March 26, 2012 to March 31, 2012. April 24, 2012 to April 30, 2012. May 25, 2012 to May 31, 2012. ]
We strongly encourage parents to attend the last lesson of the month for special observation days. This is also a great time to bring a friend to try the class! (See bring a friend policy!)
No Classes due to holiday!
September 4, 2011 by Laura
Filed under Special Events
[ October 31, 2011; November 24, 2011; December 20, 2011 to January 2, 2012. ]
Mon, October 31st
Thurs, Nov 24th
Tues Dec 20th thru Mon Jan 2nd.
Classes RESUME: Tue Jan 3rd, 2012
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Fall Classes Begin!
September 4, 2011 by Laura
Filed under Special Events
[ September 12, 2011; ]


