Cincinnati Ballet's Otto M. Budig Academy offers summer programming for young children through pre-professional dancers. Kids Dance Camp is a week-long half-day camp (Monday-Friday, 9 am-12 pm) for ages 4-8 that explores a story theme through ballet and creative movement, music, choreography and daily crafts, ending with a performance for families. More advanced students attend multi-week Summer Intensive sessions, which also serve as an entry point into the Academy's year-round training. The Academy is the school of Cincinnati Ballet, a professional nonprofit company, and trains students from age 2 at the Margaret and Michael Valentine Center for Dance.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Cincinnati Ballet directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★Deasia SeldonMy child hasn’t attended Cincinnati ballet due to financial reasons I advised Elizabeth Metz of this and she said they still have to bill for the class whether she had to stop attending or not. I woke up to a 2,641.91 payment today in these hard times I’ve had to move and all due to financial reasons for a business that is charging wayyyy too much for children to attend and you still have to buy tickets for performances!!!! Just disgusted I closed that account why keep billing it!!!!
★★★★★Jessica FiesingerWe loved the Nutcracker so much...this is probably a new Christmas tradition.
★★★★★KK AnnI’ve recently started taking adult classes here, and absolutely love it. The instructors are incredible and the environment is inclusive and welcoming. I’ve also seen professional productions and the company dancers are breathtaking!
★★★★Cheriese LindseyWe are waiting and so excited to hear back from our audition! My little lovely tried out on Saturday and we are so anxious to hear back.
★★★★★Nikki BlackAttended the King Arthur's Camelot performances at the Cincinnati Music Hall. The Performance was excellent. Look forward to attending more performances by the dancers at the Cincinnati Ballet.