Community Performances
btc
presents about a dozen educational and interactive programs each year
for a low fee or as a community service to further educate the public.
Our performances take place in a variety of venues including schools,
libraries, community centers, bookstores, and more!
The
Leaping for Literacy Project
The
Leaping for Literacy Project has been established by ballet
tech cincinnati to celebrate literacy through fun and entertaining
performances, and to encourage families to read together and use their
own creative skills to reinforce their interest in books. Studies have
shown that children who read and are read to at home are more successful
in school. Reading is essential! This program comes to fruition
each spring, when we perform our family-friendly, literacy based original
ballets. This year's production, "Rikki TIkki Tavi"
will feature original choreography by Padma Chebrolu and take the audience
into the magical world of Rudyard Kipling with amazing costumes, colorful
sets, and a variety of dance styles including Traditional Indian Dance,
Chinese Dance, African Dance, Ballet, and more.Past Productions include
"Happily Ever After" - a journey
through time and across our nation with inspiring stories of courageous
American youth. The production is based on the “Dear America,” “American
Girl,” and “My Name is America” book series. "Happily
Ever After"a show packed full of charming and clever
characters from an assortment of beloved fairy tales; The Seuss-inspired
production, "Green Legs and Ham"
performed to sold-out crowds; and "The Conductor's"
an uplifting tale of separation and strength,
tribulation and triumph, about one family’s quest to obtain their freedom
through the Underground Railroad. These past productions are now part
of our Educational Touring Company's repertoire - made up of area youth
and community members. We tour area schools and community venues promoting
literacy and the arts, and are part of the
Cincinnati
Arts Association's Artists
on Tour program. In addition, the project includes an annual
poster and poetry contest and outreach performances to area libraries
and bookstores.
