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Rikki Tikki Tavi

May 2-3, 2008
Aronoff Center
Jarson-Kaplan Theater

A collaboration with the Cultural Centre of India, 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, Ballet, and more. Rikki Tikki Tavi will feature the talents of pre-professional dance students and seasoned community and professional dancers.

Leaping for Literacy project activities will surround Rikki Tikki Tavi including: a free, downloadable study guide; a poster and poetry contest open to all school aged children in Greater Cincinnati; free performances featuring excerpts of Rikki Tikki Tavi at area libraries, bookstores, malls, and other public venues; and a book giveaway.

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7th Annual Gala of International Ballet Stars

Saturday, August 9, 2008
Aronoff Center
Procter & Gamble Hall

The season finale, and ballet tech cincinnati's annual signature event, The Gala of International Ballet Stars will feature the best dancers, the best companies and the best choreography from around the globe for one superlative show. ballet tech cincinnati presents the only dance event that brings an international focus to our city, state, and region. This event is the only International Dance Gala in the Midwest, and one of only a few in the entire country. Our annual Gala of International Ballet Stars is not only a dazzling display of international talent drawing tourists to Downtown Cincinnati, but it also succeeds at inspiring international goodwill within our state and abroad.

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About ballet tech cincinnati

Formed in 1997, non-profit ballet tech cincinnati uses the Art of Dance as a common language to promote unity and interaction between people of all walks of life.
Each year ballet tech cincinnati presents Greater Cincinnati with major dance programs featuring professional and pre-professional dancers. Our Season Series showcases a wide variety of artists, dance styles and music.

Their mission is to educate, entertain and inspire by providing diverse and innovative performances that have a phenomenal community impact.

Their vision is that ballet tech cincinnati is the international benchmark for excellence in dance.