Dance

CCM Prep students dance during an end of year performance

CCM Prep offers ballet, tap, musical theatre, and modern dance classes for a wide variety of students, early childhood through adult. For beginners and experienced dancers, the dance division offers a welcoming environment where students may explore their artistic interests or begin seeking a professional career in dance.

Classes

CCM Prep offers dance opportunities for early childhood, youth, teens and adults.

Classes ballet and modern dance offerings for beginners and experienced dancers as well as "drop-in" and "try-it" classes.

Each dance class develops and advances students' technique and proficiency, while fostering confidence and creativity. All classes are taught under the guidance of professional instructors and artists who are dedicated to promoting their students' learning and artistic development in the art of dance.


Performance Companies

CCM Prep has ballet ensembles for youth, teens and adults. In order to audition for ballet companies, students must be enrolled in CCM Prep's leveled ballet classes. Along with enrollment in the companies, students will be enrolled in the appropriate level of pointe. 

Choreographed by CCM Prep ballet faculty, the Youth Ballet Company performs two fully produced concerts each year, and also participates in other performances around the Tristate including performances with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.

In order to audition for ballet companies students must be enrolled in CCM Prep's leveled ballet classes. Along with enrollment in the companies, students will be enrolled in the appropriate level of pointe. The tuition cost covers the company rehearsals and an hour of pointe training each week.

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John T. Bell

Adjunct Instructor of Ballet, CCM Prep Ballet Instructor

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Ana J Bird

Lecturer

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Heather Cameron-Johnson

Lecturer

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Karie-Lee Dentino

Lecturer

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Kiersten Mae Edwards

Student Worker

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Isabele Melo Elefson

Adjunct Instructor of Dance, CCM Prep Ballet Instructor

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Emerson Grace Lecrone

Student Worker

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Amanda Nicole Marasch-Brinkman

Lecturer

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Cassidy Taylor Steele

Lecturer

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Shauna L. Steele

Chair and Associate Professor of Dance

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Tricia Ann Sundbeck

CCM Preparatory Ballet Director Adjunct Professor CCM

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Rae Alexandra Vrbancic

Lecturer

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