Upcoming Performances

June 13, 2026 7:00PM
Directors’ Choice
Tri-C Eastern Campus

June 18, 2026 6:30PM
Heinz Poll Summer Dance Preview
Akron Art Museum

June 19-20, 2026 7:00PM
Ballet Under the Stars
Ohio Contemporary Ballet Center

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Youth Summer Camps

June 22-26, 2026

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Youth Academy Summer Classes & Camps

Now enrolling for summer classes. Discover the supportive environment where dancers ages 2–14 grow, excel, and shine through ballet and contemporary training plus performance opportunities.

Experience our qualified instructors at a FREE trial class!

Giving Circles

Support to deepen your impact and enjoy exclusive opportunities to connect with the company, dancers, and choreographers through rehearsals and behind-the-scenes experiences.

Adult Dance Class Schedule

Full Class Schedule

Ohio Contemporary Ballet

Ohio Contemporary Ballet has been a trailblazer in the Northeast Ohio dance scene for over 35 years captivating audiences with innovative dance performances. We stand as a pillar of the Great Lakes region’s cultural fabric, redefining the art of dance with bold creativity and a deep connection to our community. Over the past 15 years, the company has built an impressive repertoire, collaborating with over 100 choreographers. Our audiences delight in a wide-ranging repertoire, from beloved classics and iconic masterpieces to new commissions and moving story ballets. These works create an inspiring artistic journey, captivating audiences with every performance.

confident and polished, the Verb’s dancers shone

Dance International Magazine

classical ballet with a dash of American modern dance

International dance critics review

The audience - love the work - got to their feet for the dancers’ curtain calls

Roger Durbin, Knight Arts