Performance/Events

The Nutcracker by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

At a festive holiday party, Clara receives a Nutcracker that magically turns into a prince.  He transports her from the mouse battlefield through a magical snowstorm to the Kingdom of the Sweets.  There the Sugar Plum Fairy invites her to stay and be entertained by the sweets from countries around the world.

In the end Clara wakes from the wonderful dream to find her Nutcracker. But was it really a dream?

This holiday favorite comes to life Thanksgiving weekend at the Midland Theatre in Newark.

  • A cast of 50 dancers from Central Ohio
  • Featuring Dennis Kohler as Herr Drosselmeyer
  • Special Guest Artists Jennifer Fowler and Bobby Wesner 
  • A magical experience for all ages

Join us for our 16th season of The Nutcracker the holiday season favorite ballet. Tickets for the Midland Theatre performances are now on sale.

 

COYB Bravo! Spring Performance

In previous years, nearly 60 youth dancers from studios across Licking, Knox, Fairfield, Muskingham, Perry and Coshocton counties have auditioned, rehearsed and participated in COYB spring performances. “We are thrilled to bring youth talent from our counties into the spotlight again this year,” shares Denise Crews, President of The Central Ohio Youth Ballet.  “The annual Nutcracker performance offers area youth dancers an opportunity to learn more about the art of performance and the arts overall, while also providing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform onstage at The Midland Theatre.  It’s an important initiative.”

Auditions:
Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 3:00 pm.
At The Ballet Academy in Newark.  
Youth, ages 8 and above, are encouraged to audition. Previous dance experience is desired, but not necessarily required.  Dancers who have Pointe experience are encouraged to bring their Pointe shoes.

Performance Dates:
 Thanksgiving weekend, 2011
November 26 at 8:00 pm.
 November 27 at 2:30 and 7:30 pm.
November 28 at 2:30 pm.
Times and location to be announced soon.  Check Back!

 

Outreach Programs

Central Ohio Youth Ballet takes to the road with our performing dancers.  Dance isn’t just for the Theater.  Our Outreach Programs bring dance to the community through performances and demonstration:

  • Crack the Nut Workshop at the Midland Theatre
  • Outreach Programs can be tailored to meet requirements for Girl Scout, Campfire Girls and Four H projects
  • For more information call COYB

The Outreach Program is designed to bring dance to the community through performances, demonstrations and workshops. Ranging from school children to adults, over 1000 people were exposed to the world of dance through COYB each year.

 

Second Saturday

Second SaturdaySecond Saturday at COYB is a program designed to give our dancers a chance to learn and grow. It’s also designed to expand the dance experience through classes, lectures and field trips. Dancers may study famous ballets, see professional company classes, learn new dance styles, or just be with friends for fun and games.
 
Past Second Saturdays programs included:

  • Romeo and Juliet including the St Petersburg Ballet class
  • Learn to Tap with Reinita’s Baton and Dance
  • Nutrition for Dancers
  • Master Class with Valryn Lantry of the Russian Ballet Foundation
  • Swan Lake
 

Intern Program

Intern ProgramNot all our youth are on the stage.  The intern program allows young people to gain experience in the technical aspects of dance production by working with professionals and adult volunteers. Even young people that don’t dance have a place at COYB through the intern program.  We match interested workers with our production staff to let them experience the back stage aspects of ballet and theater.  Our interns do everything from stage, lights, sound, costumes and production to make us truly a youth program

  • Open to students 7-12 grades in the central Ohio area
  • Internships available in sound, light, stage, acting, costume and production.
  • Contact us for more information.