Ohio Contemporary Ballet 2025-26 Season - Upcoming Performances

Nutcracker Soirée

December 13, 2025

David M. Dusek and James D. Graham invite you to the Nutcracker Soirée, on Saturday, December 13, 2024, for an enchanting holiday house party, where we will celebrate the season and magic of the ballet! Immerse yourself in the splendor of this historic mansion that has been impeccably restored and decorated for the holiday. Ohio Contemporary Ballet will perform excerpts from The Nutcracker in the Grande Ballroom of the estate. Enjoy delectable treats, toast to good cheer, and celebrate the holiday season.

Community Collaborations of The Little Nutcracker

November 16, 2025 – The Little Nutcracker with the OCBallet Youth Academy

December 9, 2025 – The Little Nutcracker with Rainey Institute

December 11, 2025 – The Little Nutcracker at Metro Health Main Campus

December 12, 2025 – Nutcracker excerpts with M.U.S.I.C. at the Cleveland Museum of Art

December 20, 2025- The Little Nutcracker with Wilhelm Dance

December 13, 2025 6:00PM
Nutcracker Soirée

At the home of
David M. Dusek and James D. Graham

February 28, 2026 7:00PM
Ballet Unbound

EJ Thomas
198 Hill Street
Akron, OH 44325

March 28, 2026 7:00PM
Playhouse Square

Playhouse Square
1501 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44115

April 15, 2026
Carnival of the Animals
Present by Children’s Concert Society

Goodyear Theatre
1201 E Market St.
Akron, OH 44305

April 2026
Collaboration with Cleveland Chamber Symphony

April 24-25, 2026 7:00PM
Fresh Inventions

Ohio Contemporary Ballet Center
3558 Lee Rd.
Shaker Hts, OH 44120

Past Performances

July 25-26, 2025
Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival

Forest Lodge Park
260 Greenwood Ave
Akron, OH 44313

August 2, 2025
Ballet Under the Stars

OCBallet Center
3558 Lee Rd.
Shaker Hts, OH 44120

September 5, 2025
Dance Showcase

Playhouse Square
1501 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44115

September 6, 2025
Pandemonium

Cleveland Public Theatre
6415 Detroit Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44102

October 4, 2025
Collaboration with Blue Water Orchestra

Lakewood Civic Auditorium
14100 Franklin Blvd.
Lakewood, OH 44107

October 19, 2025
Neil Zaza’s One Dark Night

Akron Civic Theatre
182 S Main St.
Akron, OH 44308