• First Class Free 2026

    Thank you for your interest in Cincinnati Ballet's Otto M. Budig Academy! We'd love the opportunity to schedule your student for a free class. Please tell us a little bit about them to get started.

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  • Has this student taken dance before?*
  • Which dance styles have they studied? (Please check all that apply)
  • Is this student currently dancing on pointe?*
  • This dancer is eligible for Petite Pas de Deux (PPD), a weekly 30-minute dance and movement class for those who are 2-3 years old as of 9/1/26. Dancers take class alongside a parent or adult caregiver who is an active participant in the class. Please check the box next to any class times that work for your family.
  • This dancer is eligible for Creative Dance 1 (CD1), a weekly 45-minute dance and creative movement class for those who are 3 years old as of 9/1/26. Dancers take class independently. Please check the box next to any class times that work for your family.
  • This dancer is eligible for Creative Dance 2 (CD2), a weekly 45-minute dance and creative movement class for those who are 4 years old as of 9/1/26. Please check the box next to any class times that work for your family.
  • This dancer is eligible for Creative Dance 3 (CD3), a weekly 45-minute dance and creative movement class for those who are 5-7 years old as of 9/1/26. Please check the box next to any class times that work for your family.
  • This dancer is eligible for Pre Ballet, a weekly 60-minute ballet class for those who are 6-7 years old as of 9/1/26 who are eager to begin learning the early basics of classical ballet technique. Please check the box next to any class times that work for your family.
  • This dancer is eligible for Preparatory Division 1 (PD1). This is the foundational level within our progressing Academy programs, for dancers who are at least 8 years old as of 9/1/26. Students who register join us for two classes per week. Please check the box next to any class times that work for your family.
  • This dancer is eligible for an Open Elective class. Open Electives are available to all students ages 10 – 17 desiring to explore unique dance styles, requiring more flexible class schedules or seeking recreational instruction. Please check the box next to any class times that work for your family.

  • Liability Waivers and Releases

    For the following waivers and agreements, the term “registrant” refers to the person(s) who will be taking part in the class, activity, performance and/or event.

    • If the registrant is under the age of 18, the person agreeing to these waivers and agreements verifies they are the legal parent/guardian of the registrant and have legal authority to consent on their behalf.
    • Registrants 18 and older should complete these waivers and agreements themselves.

  • Consent to Participate and Waiver of Liability

  • I consent for the registrant to participate in classes, activities, performances, and events with the Otto M. Budig Academy of Cincinnati Ballet (the "Academy"). I understand dance training at the Academy requires sustained, repetitive, vigorous physical activity, usually performed on a wood floor or lightly padded surface without protective footwear (i.e. athletic shoes). I also understand dance instruction may include hands-on guidance and corrections which can include physical contact as part of regular classwork and rehearsals. I acknowledge there are inherent risks of serious injury in all the above activities as well as in the general participation of Academy activities and events.

    I further consent for the registrant to attend and participate in online classes during a temporary transition to distance learning. I understand engagement in dance training at home may present risks not known or not reasonably foreseeable to Cincinnati Ballet and it is my responsibility to inspect the facilities and equipment to be used and I assume all risk in connection to the registrant’s dance training at home or any other location they may choose. I further understand in-studio classes may be shared via video feed with students learning remotely and online classes may be recorded and shared with other enrolled students for the express purpose of continuity of instruction.

    I shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend Cincinnati Ballet, including its employees, agents and trustees (the "Cincinnati Ballet") against any and all claims, actions or suits brought for damages or alleged damages, and from all liability, loss and expense, including reasonable legal expenses, resulting from any injury to person or property or from loss of life sustained by the registrant while participating in classes, rehearsals, performances and activities on the premises of Cincinnati Ballet’s Otto M. Budig Academy and all other venues where Academy activities may take place.

    I understand the registrant is responsible for maintaining control over all personal items and agree I shall not hold Cincinnati Ballet liable for the loss or theft of the registrant’s personal items.

  • Health and Safety Measures Acknowledgment

  • I understand Cincinnati Ballet maintains certain health and safety guidelines for the benefit of all participating students, staff and faculty and that compliance is a requirement of participation. I further understand Cincinnati Ballet will offer ample notice of their safety protocols in order for the registrant to adequately prepare to comply.

  • Medical Release

  • I declare I have either consulted a physician or voluntarily chosen not to consult a physician regarding the registrant's health before the course of the program. I have been warned the registrant must be in sufficient health to participate in the program and now declare the registrant is in sufficient health.

    In the event non-emergency medical attention is required for a minor while attending a Cincinnati Ballet class, activity, performance, and/or event, the minor’s parents or guardians will be contacted. If the parent or guardian cannot be reached, I authorize Cincinnati Ballet to arrange for the registrant's treatment as necessary, at my expense.

    In the event emergency/urgent care is required while attending a Cincinnati Ballet class, activity, performance, and/or event, Cincinnati Ballet and its employees and representatives are hereby authorized as the agent for the registrant to consent to emergency medical or dental care on their behalf, including x-ray, MRI, and other diagnostic imaging examination, anesthetic, dental, medical, or surgical diagnosis or treatment, or hospital care under the supervision and upon the advice of a licensed physician or dentist. In such event, Cincinnati Ballet is authorized to submit to the treating facility the medical information set forth on the registration form. I understand I am solely responsible for any medical, health or personal injury costs resulting from the registrant's participation in Cincinnati Ballet and Academy activities.

  • Media Release

  • I hereby give to Cincinnati Ballet, its legal representatives and assigns, those for whom Cincinnati Ballet is acting, their media and partner organizations, and those acting with their authority, the permission to record and use in any medium the registrant's image and/or sound and give all rights to the sound, still, or moving images to Cincinnati Ballet. I further give the unrestricted right and permission to copyright, use, and publish the registrant's image and/or sound in which they may be included intact or in part in conjunction with their own or a fictitious name for promotion, advertising, or any other purpose whatsoever. I also permit the use of any printed material in connection therewith. I hereby relinquish any right I may have to examine or approve the completed product or products or the advertising copy or printed matter that may be used in conjunction therewith or the use to which it may be applied. I hereby release, discharge and agree to hold harmless Cincinnati Ballet, its legal representatives or assigns, and all persons functioning under their permission or authority, or those for whom they are functioning, from any liability by virtue of any blurring, distortion, alteration, optical illusion, or use, that may occur or be produced in the taking of said picture or in any subsequent processing or publication thereof, including without limitation any claims for libel or invasion of privacy. I consent to the use of the registrant's sound, still or moving images in all other purposes not explicitly mentioned herewith.

  • Restroom Policy

  • I acknowledge the registrant must be able to independently use the restroom, including washing hands, and will use the restroom prior to entering class. I acknowledge that should the need to use the restroom arise during class, the registrant will not be supervised or supported while inside the restroom. In the event of an emergency, I grant Cincinnati Ballet’s instructors, instructor assistants, staff, and/or volunteers permission to assist the registrant inside the restroom. I understand if there are ongoing issues with the use of Cincinnati Ballet restrooms during class, I may be asked to ensure a parent or guardian remains on-site for the duration of class to support the registrant in the restroom.

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