On Love and Lust premieres at Music Hall on May 21st! This performance by our Second Conpany - CB2 dancers, members of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and the May Festival Chorus explore the relationship of music and movement.
Use the code BALLET20 for 20% off tickets at May festival.com
A sneak peek at rehearsal with @cincinnatiballet ’s CB2 as we get ready for ON LOVE AND LUST on THU, MAY 21 at 7:30PM at @musichallcincy !
❤️🔥Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime concert experience that fuses music and movement in a visceral exploration of lust, ritual and desire!
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Thomas Dilley | Photography: Aaron M. Conway
The Red Door Project Art Auction is now LIVE!
Begin bidding and preview the works that will be on showcase this Friday, May 8, from 5–7 PM at The Cincinnati Ballet (1801 Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45202!) This beloved pop-up gallery series highlights 50+ works by 44 local artists across a variety of mediums, all exploring the theme MOVEMENT.
Start bidding now and preview the collection clicking the link in @artworkscincy bio!
Works featured:
“Emergence” by Jim Conroy
“In the Dance Studio” by Nancy Beth Shuler
Congratulations to our CEO, Debbie Brant, who was named one of the YWCA Career Women of Achievement Honorees during their luncheon last week! Here she details her love for the arts, volunteering in Cincinnati communities, and being an important part of the future of Cincinnati Ballet.
✨Thank you to everyone that joined us for The Family Series: Pinocchio the past two nights! Don’t miss out on Pinocchio’s adventures with Cricket, Geppetto, and the Blue Fairy!
Tickets are available for the Saturday and Sunday performances! Buy your tickets at cballet.org, the box office at the Aronoff Center for the Arts, or give us a call at 513.621.5282
Photography: Hiromi Platt
Don’t miss out on the magic of The Family Series: Pinocchio! This one hour ballet is perfect for families or those that are looking to experience their first ballet. Join us an hour before the show for a lobby activation that includes games, crafts, and a live puppet show!
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The Family Series: Pinocchio opens tonight! Here’s a behind the scenes look at Geppetto and the Cat getting ready for the night!
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Our dancers are getting some inspiration from @cincyartmuseum 's Pinocchio for their upcoming roles in The Family Series: Pinocchio!
Opening tomorrow at the Aronoff Center for the Arts, Pinocchio will feature our CB2 - Second Company dancers and members of the Otto M. Budig Academy.
Join us an hour before the performances for a lobby activation featuring a puppet show, crafts, and carnival inspired snacks!
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Sculpture: Pinocchio (Emotional) by Jim Dine
Raw, rhythmic, and electrifying — a once-in-a-lifetime fusion of music and movement.
Experience ON LOVE AND LUST, a visceral exploration of lust, ritual and desire, on MAY 21, 2026 at @musichallcincy .
Tickets + details at mayfestival.com
*This program contains adult themes and language that may not be appropriate for children under the age of 13.*
We are only two days away from opening night of The Family Series: Pinocchio! Take a look into Geppetto’s workshop and see how the magic comes to life!
Don’t miss out on this one hour ballet featuring the CB2 - Second Company dancers. Visit cballet.org for tickets.