The Ballet Academy

Thank you to Licking County Foundation and Wigal Orthodontics for supporting us through our spring season! We are so very grateful!

Nutcracker campers stepped into their roles as snow flurries and mice yesterday and today! What fun we had, dancing, making crafts, enjoying healthy treats, making friends, and more! Campers learned patterns and steps from COYB's the Nutcracker from authentic Nutcracker performers and teachers! Join us for more fun during our Dance Days Camps Jan 11, 18, and 25 for ages 3.5 - 7. Register now at coyb.org!

Did you come to The Nutcracker at The Midland Theatre or The Woodward Opera House? Do you want to learn how to dance like the ballerinas on stage? Join us for our very own NUTCRACKER CAMPS and DANCE DAYS where you will meet the characters from the show, dance, make a craft, and so much more!

Dec 27, 28 from 10:00 - 11:30 for ages 3.5 - 5 and 11:45 - 1:15 for ages 5.5 - 8.
Jan 11, 18, 25 from 10:00 - 11:15 for ages 3.5 - 5 and 11:30 - 12:45 for ages 5.5 - 7

To register visit coyb.org!

That is a wrap!! COYB'S 2024 performances were a huge success thanks to our dancers, parents, volunteers, artistic team, board of directors, sponsors (Licking County Foundation, Knox County Foundation and Wigal Orthodontics), Midland Theatre, Woodward Opera House, Mount Vernon Arts Consortium, Midland Theatre technical support and many more! HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM COYB!

Don't miss COYB'S THE NUTCRACKER at The Midland Theatre in Newark TODAY at 2:00!!! Tickets at coyb.org and midlandtheatre.org. Can't make the show today? There is still time to experience the magic at the Woodward Opera House in Mount Vernon next weekend! Performances Saturday, Dec 7 at 2:00 and 6:00 and Sunday, Dec 8 at 2:00. Tickets at coyb.org and thewoodward.org.
Photo by Sara DeVere

We were so excited to welcome Indianapolis ballet members, Grace McCutcheon and Camilo Santiesteban to COYB Studios yesterday! We had so much fun rehearsing with them, learning from their expertise, and having a warm and informative Q and A with them. Grace and Camilo will be joining us as Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier in this year’s production of THE NUTCRACKER. Grace McCutcheon, COYB alumni 2013-2018 returns to her home youth company and stage at The Midland Theatre, Nov 29 at 4:00, Nov 30 at 6:00, and Dec 1 at 2:00. Performances also at The Woodward Opera House, Dec 7 at 2:00 and 6:00 and Dec 8 at 2:00. TICKETS: COYB.ORG, midlandtheatre.org, thewoodward.org

JUST 9 DAYS LEFT until Uncle Drosselmeyer arrives to amaze Clara, Fritz, and all of the party guests with his astonishing and mystifying magic tricks. Don't miss this family-friendly holiday favorite!

THE NUTCRACKER is at the Midland Theatre Nov 29 at 4:00, Nov 30 at 6:00 and Dec 1 at 2:00!

Tickets at COYB.ORG or midlandtheatre.org

VOTE FOR COYB AS LICKING COUNTY'S BEST DANCE STUDIO
Click on the link below, scroll down to Kids & Education then Dance Studio/School and vote for COYB!
A huge THANK YOU to our supporters for nominating us!!

https://newarkadvocate.gannettcontests.com/2024-Licking-County-Communitys-Choice-Awards/gallery/?group=500604

Lets's Go! 🩰💗🩰💗