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Nov 10, 2014 · Go behind the scenes and into the studio to meet new Principal Dancer Yosvani Ramos, cast as Peter Pan in select performances of Cincinnati Ballet's Peter Pa...
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I am DelightedRich meets his audience. Can he resist being a dick? Spoiler Alert- of course not, but never mind because he’s about to meet the man behind alm...
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Video RHLSTP with Peter Baynham now back up (with correct credits) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Grjg3FTBTs
- 1963 – 1968
- 1970 – 1989
- 1990 – 1996
- 1997 – Today
The founding of Cincinnati Ballet
The first official auditions were in 1963 at the YMCA, where 41 dancers were chosen from the 200 hopefuls. Debut performances took place at the University of Cincinnati’s Wilson Auditorium in 1964 and 1965. In 1966, the directorship passed on to a young visionary named David McLain, who at the time also headed the Dance Division of CCM. CCM gave the new company great advantages; studio space for classes and rehearsals, access to talented students, and the use of Wilson Auditorium for performa...
Building Professional Status
In 1970 true professional status was achieved when ten salaried dancers were hired. James Truitte began to train the dancers in the contemporary technique created by the American choreographer Lester Horton. Cincinnati Ballet Company earned national recognition for keeping this respected Horton technique alive. However, CBC was still first and foremost a ballet company with classical works in the repertoire. Performances of the classics like Sleeping Beauty and the Balanchine repertoire now t...
Making a Home
The 1990’s were memorable for a number of special events. Through the great generosity of the Kaplan and Budig foundations, a permanent home was built for the company on Central Parkway at Liberty Street in 1994. Cincinnati Ballet Otto M. Budig Academy was launched in 1996. At last, offices, dance studios, a training school, wardrobe/costume storage, and rehearsal space were all in the same complex. The intimate Mickey Jarson Kaplan Performance Studio was added in 2005. Changes continued. The...
Set to Soar
Victoria Morgan was appointed Artistic Director in 1997 and CEO in 2008. Also in 2008, Devon Carney, a former principal dancer with Boston Ballet, was appointed Associate Artistic Director. Morgan has honored the Cincinnati Ballet tradition of performing not only new works, but also keeping the historic repertoire alive and vibrant. A tribute to Frederic Franklin and the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo in 2002 inspired The New York Times to call the production one of the top ten dance events in t...
Over four energetic 35-minute classroom visits, these young learners will immerse themselves in the world of ballet and creative movement, guided by skilled Cincinnati Ballet teaching artists. Each visit hones skills such as balance, coordination, rhythm, self-awareness, and cooperative movement.
Oct 21, 2024 · The Dance Department at CCM is a professionally oriented dance program offering a bachelor of fine arts (BFA) degree with an emphasis in ballet training. Through a rigorous academic and studio curriculum dancers receive advanced training while cultivating their artistry and stimulating creativity.
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Early life. Baynham was born and raised in Cardiff as the second of four children. He attended St Mary's primary school in Canton, then Lady Mary RC High School in Cyncoed. Baynham said he found school difficult, finding himself shy, "weedy", and unpopular. He found himself too unathletic to enjoy rugby, despite expectations from his father. [1] .
