City Ballet of Cleveland

City Ballet of Cleveland strives to make dance accessible for all students who walk through our doors. Not only does the company provide opportunities for all dancers to shine, but also exposes youth in the surrounding communities to classical ballet and dance as an art form and as an avenue of self-expression. Each spring, the company invites dancers ages 10-20 from across Northeast Ohio to audition for a year-long company contract, in which the dancers are exposed to a variety of dance styles and techniques. Throughout the years, dancers have worked with guest artists and choreographers, including the internationally acclaimed Laura Alonso. In the fall, the company holds another round of auditions for its Uniquely Cleveland Nutcracker performance involving dancers, parents, and guest artists from Northeast Ohio and beyond.