Ovations: Volume 2, Edition 10

Volume 2: Edition 10

October 2025

Ovations - Ongoing updates for patrons and partners of Cleveland Ballet

Cleveland Ballet's Dracula featured on Fox8 News' New Day Cleveland

Artistic Director Timour Bourtasenkov, Dameon Nagel, and special guest Dracula visited Fox8's New Day Cleveland last week for a special segment featuring Dracula and Code of Silence. Don't miss the chance to see the performance October 24-25 at Playhouse Square. Click to watch the segment on Fox8 News and click to purchase your show tickets.

Pay Your Age and dance until dawn at Dracula After Dark

Even if you don't see Dracula, come to the Dracula After Dark party following the Saturday, October 25 evening performance (starts around 9 PM) - for as low as $21 with limited quantity Pay Your Age ticket pricing. Sink your teeth into the ultimate afterparty with a live DJ, dancing alongside Cleveland Ballet's dancers, themed small bites, and specialty cocktails. Click to purchase your tickets.

Staging Code of Silence: Insights with Dameon Nagel

Peek inside the rehearsal process with Dameon Nagel as he shares insights on staging Code of Silence, a hauntingly beautiful ballet by the late Lynne Taylor-Corbett. Discover what makes this 25-minute piece both physically and emotionally challenging, and how it’s designed to leave every audience member with a powerful, personal response. Click here to continue reading.

Nutcracker on the Runway: Mark your calendars for festive fashion brunch

Save the date for Saturday, December 6, 10:30AM - 1:00PM for our annual Nutcracker fashion show and brunch in collaboration with Kent State School of Fashion. Launch the holidays celebrating at The Country Club in Pepper Pike with crafts and activities, raffle, boutique, and photo opps with the nutcracker and Cleveland Ballet dancers. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for ticket information!

Cleveland Ballet joins The Cleveland Orchestra for their Art in Motion series

Cleveland Ballet was honored to perform with The Cleveland Orchestra this week as part of their 2025-2026 educational programming, Arts In Motion. Our dancers performed excerpts from The Nutcracker for local students in grades 3-5. Click to learn more about Music in Motion.

Save the Date | Giving Tuesday, December 3

Did you know that our 18 female company dancers go through nearly 50 pairs of pointe shoes every season! This #GivingTuesday, step into their shoes and help us equip every dancer with a new pair, fueling the performances and community programs that bring ballet across Northeast Ohio. Stay tuned for details on how you can join us this #GivingTuesday and be part of what keeps Cleveland’s dancers on their toe.

Cleveland Ballet visits ACME Fresh Market in Medina for special meet-and-greet

Earlier this week, Cleveland Ballet visited ACME Fresh Market in Medina for a special meet-and-greet. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with patrons and families from across Northeast Ohio, share our excitement for the upcoming season, and bring a touch of ballet beyond the stage. Click to read more about the event.

Cleveland Ballet is indebted to its legions of supporters who have secured its position as a cultural gem with critical acclaim and continued patronage. Recognized for its commitment to innovation, diversity, and creativity, Cleveland Ballet is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of ballet enthusiasts through the Academy of Cleveland Ballet, its robust outreach program, and accessible programs such as Pay What You Can. Cleveland Ballet is proud to be among the prestigious ranks of a Playhouse Square resident company.

Photos: Gates Landing Photography, Luca Sportelli Creations, Mark Horning & Co. Photography, Courtesy ACME Fresh Market