Honoring the Past, Elevating the Future
As we close out this milestone year, we’re excited to share that a new $2,000 year-end challenge goal is on the table—and with your help, we know we can get there!
Thanks to early generosity, we’ve already raised $400 toward our $2,000 goal. Every dollar you give between now and year’s end continues fueling our mission: empowering young dancers, supporting our productions, and celebrating 50 years of inspiration, excellence, and artistry at Ballet Excel Ohio.
Your support makes a direct impact—helping us nurture the next generation of artists and bring meaningful performances to our community. Whether you’re able to give a little or a lot, every contribution moves us closer to the finish line.
50th Anniversary
Ballet Excel Ohio is proudly celebrating 50 years of transforming lives through the power of dance. Since 1975, this vibrant nonprofit youth ballet company has trained thousands of young artists, brought dance education into schools across Northeast Ohio through its Reach Out And Dance® program, and made the arts accessible to all through scholarships and free ticket initiatives. As the longest-running youth ballet production at the historic Akron Civic Theatre, Ballet Excel Ohio continues to honor its legacy while stepping boldly into the future. As we celebrate this milestone, we invite our alumni to share their stories and stay connected—please fill out our alumni form below.
Aladdin tickets are now on sale!
Experience the magic of Aladdin like never before! On March 14th and 15th, Ballet Excel Ohio lights up the Akron Civic Theatre with a spectacular new production choreographed by Erich Yetter. From the colorful streets of Akrabah to the glittering Cave of Wonders, this thrilling ballet brings to life Aladdin’s daring adventures, the power of the Genie, and his heart-stirring romance with the Princess. Packed with breathtaking dancing, stunning music, and stage magic that will leave you spellbound, Aladdin is an unforgettable journey of love, courage, and wishes come true. Perfect for families, arts lovers, and dreamers of all ages—don’t miss your chance to be part of the magic!
ROAD®
Reach Out And Dance®
STILL DANCING 25 YEARS LATER
Under the leadership of new ROAD® Artistic Director, Erin Miller, ROAD® danced its way through it 25th anniversary season reaching over 1,000 second grade students in eight Summit County schools.
NEWS & EVENTS
Ballet Excel Ohio Artistic Director Mia Klinger Receives
2023 Arts Alive Award
Ballet Excel Ohio and Nan Klinger Excellent in Dance Artistic Director Mia Klinger has been recognized with Summit Artspace’s IDEA Leader Award for 2023. The IDEA Leader Award is given to an individual or group who has amplified the voices and vision of artists in the community or has strengthened inclusion, diversity, equity and access for and within the arts. Who give selflessly to the cause of advancing arts and culture in the community.
Ballet Excel Ohio is one of the first youth ballets in the country. Ballet Excel Ohio is a nationally acclaimed pre-professional dance not-for-profit company that performs original works under the artistic direction of Mia Klinger.
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