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Community Performances

btc presents about a dozen educational and interactive programs each year for a low fee or as a community service to further educate the public. Our performances take place in a variety of venues including schools, libraries, community centers, bookstores, and more!

 

The Leaping for Literacy Project

 

The Leaping for Literacy Project sponsored by Stillson Foundation, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee,and John A Schroth Family Charitable Trust, PNC Bank, Trustee, has has been established by ballet tech cincinnati to celebrate literacy through fun and entertaining performances, and to encourage families to read together and use their own creative skills to reinforce their interest in books. Studies have shown that children who read and are read to at home are more successful in school. Reading is essential! This program comes to fruition each spring, when we perform our family-friendly, literacy based original ballets. This year's production, “Talking Eggs", on February 19-20, 2010 captures the unique flavor of the American South in an unusual and imaginative tale akin to Cinderella to attract multigenerational families with youngsters.Featuring a diverse, highly talented cast of professional, pre-professional, youth and community dancers, this show will engage audiences of all ages! Past Productions include "Myth" celebrating the epic, ancient myths from a variety of cultures including Roman, Greek, Norse, Indian, Native American, African, Chinese, and South American in a family-friendly show that encourages families to read together; "Rikki TIkki Tavi" with original choreography that takes the audience into the magical world of Rudyard Kipling with amazing costumes, colorful sets and a variety of dance styles ;"Made in America" - a journey through time and across our nation with inspiring stories of courageous American youth. The production is based on the “Dear America,” “American Girl,” and “My Name is America” book series. "Happily Ever After"a show packed full of charming and clever characters from an assortment of beloved fairy tales; The Seuss-inspired production, "Green Legs and Ham" performed to sold-out crowds; and "The Conductor's" an uplifting tale of separation and strength, tribulation and triumph, about one family’s quest to obtain their freedom through the Underground Railroad. These past productions are now part of our Educational Touring Company's repertoire - made up of area youth and community members. We tour area schools and community venues promoting literacy and the arts. In addition, the project includes an annual poster and poetry contest and outreach performances to area libraries and bookstores.