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Class Observation Day

Laura — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:02:37 +0000

Our studio is not equipped with separate observation rooms. To accommodate parents and help new and younger students feel at ease, we encourage all parents to work towards allowing students to attend class without parent spectators. This is ideal for minimizing distractions and background noises. ALL noisy spectators will be asked to leave.

Since we are asking family and friends NOT to attend certain classes, we want to strongly encourage audience attendance on our Observation Days. The goal is NOT to exclude parents from the process, but to promote an optimal environment for focus, learning, and progress. The Observation Days are a wonderful opportunity to witness and encourage that progress. Observation Days are also the ideal time to encourage friends to observe or try a free lesson for “Bring a Friend” visits and recommendations.

Observation Days are scheduled for the last class of each calendar month.

Ballet Classes at SIYMCA

Laura — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:48:20 +0000

We are pleased to announce classes now forming at the Southeastern Indiana YMCA. Classes for Pre-Ballet and Beginnning Ballet levels are forming for Mondays. Classes are held for seven week sessions ongoing beginning Monday, September 27th.

More information at http://www.avoballet.org/school-of-ballet/batesville/

Extra Summer Classes

Laura — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:53:35 +0000

Advanced level classes will continue through the end of August. Mr. Steve Beirens will teach the following days:

Friday, August 13th is the last regular summer class.

Monday, August 16th and Friday August 20th from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. are Make-up classes for the July 4th weekend

Monday, August 23rd and Thursday, August 26th classes will be from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.

Monday, August 30th and Friday, September 3rd, classes will be 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.

Earlier hopes that Cori Kresge would be teaching two choreography workshops have been disappointed. Due to a rehearsal change for the Merce Cunnignham Company, Cori is not able to visit us this summer. Cori sends one and all her apologies and hopes to schedule a visit next year.

Pricing for the four additional classes will be $17.50 per class or all four classes for $50.00. Please consult Conni Berns if you are interested in Steve’s classes as they are by invitation only.

Kinderballet Auditions

Laura — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 20:22:46 +0000

[ September 18, 2010; 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 18^th at 12:00 noon! If you have any questions regarding the Cincinnati Kinderballet, contact Laura Hughes at 513 410-0277 or Read the rest

Fall 2010 Semester Begins

Laura — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 20:10:28 +0000

[ September 7, 2010; ]

The School of Ballet is pleased to begin our 63rd fall semester on Tuesday, September 7th. Classes will continue 18 weeks through Saturday, January 22, 2011.

Kinderballet Performs at West Fest

Laura — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:58:24 +0000

Old Benjamin Bunny Saves the Day!

Cincinnati Kinderballet is performing excerpts of our Beatrix Potter Ballet at West Fest in Cheviot. We will be performing on the stage Saturday, June 26th at 1:00 p.m.

We hope you can join us!

Save the Date AvO Spring Concert

Laura — Thu, 27 May 2010 18:20:06 +0000

[ May 20, 2011; 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. May 21, 2011; 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ]

We look forward to another end of year performance at the College of Mount Saint Joseph Auditorium! Save the date for 2011 May 20th and 21st, 2011!

Imagination Festival

Laura — Wed, 26 May 2010 20:24:16 +0000

Storytelling has always been a very important aspect of the AvO methods. We use story to inspire and give meaning to the technical aspects of our art. This summer we are pleased to launch a new program to pass on the art of story telling and dance through our apprentices to the general public.

Our Imagination Festivals will combine performance, costumes, sets and giant props with storytelling and improvisation activities for a unique interactive experience. Additionally they will be a forum for teaching our storytelling techniques to those interested in apprenticing with AvO Ballet. Those interested in performing the stories will meet for special activities each morning of the festivals. These activities include exercises in performance, communication, choreography, and basic creative movement techniques. The afternoon of the festival will then welcome any and all to participate in a unique interative experience to watch, participate and join in the story.

The festivals will be held at our Cheviot studio and are free and open to the public. Join us in asking “WHAT IF” and dare to imagine, dance and create!

June 25th

July 14th & 15th

August 20th & 21st

Two sessions each day!

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. & 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Limit 25 children per session

All ages welcome!

No previous dance experience necessary!

Ages 3 and under require a participating adult

Sessions are FREE, but we ask for reservation to ensure a quality experience for all! Please contact Laura at 513 410-0277 or write to laura@avoballet.org to make your reservation today!

Click here for link to a flyer to share: Imagination Festival Flyer

Last Day of Spring Semester

Laura — Wed, 26 May 2010 16:53:52 +0000

[ June 4, 2010; ]

June 4th marks the last day of classes for our spring 2010 semester. The Workshop Intensive with Sarah Hairston begins Monday, June 14th. Our regular summer classes begin Monday, June 21st and continues 8 weeks through Friday, August 13th.

No Classes Memorial Day

Laura — Wed, 26 May 2010 16:36:05 +0000

[ May 31, 2010; ]

There will be no classes on Monday, May 31st, Memorial Day.

Enjoy!