The Cuyahoga Valley Youth Ballet is celebrating 35th season with the performance of Madeline at the Circus on March 12th & 13th, 2011 at the Akron Civic Theatre. This is part of CVYB Story Book Series, featuring “Madeline at the Circus” by Francis Patrelle and the world premiere of Tom Gold’s “Symphonic NANsense,” a celebration of the CVYB’s 35th anniversary and founding artistic director, Nan Klinger. The ballet is sure to portray Madeline to be just as impetuous, irrepressible, mischievous, and precocious as the storybook character that has been adored by 3 generations. Learn more about Madeline here.

Do kids like ballet performances?
So, what is a good age to take your kids to a ballet? It depends on your child. Last year, I took my daughter who just turned 3 to see Fancy Nancy, performed by the Cuyahoga Valley Youth Ballet. My sister joined us with her almost 2-year old daughter.

My 3 year old loved it, she said “When I get big, I want to do that!” The ballet held her attention and inspired her to start taking ballet classes this past Summer. Elizabeth still has her Fancy Nancy program from the ballet. I know that at age 4, this year she will really enjoy the Cuyahoga Valley Youth Ballet performance of Madeline at the Circus.
That being said, my almost 2-year old niece was just a bit too young for the ballet last year. We will see how she enjoys it this year!
Madeline at the Circus Performances
Akron Civic Theatre
182 South Main Street
Akron, OH 44308
March 12th & 13th, 2011
Saturday: 2:30 pm & 7:30 pm
Sunday: 2:30 pm
Buy Tickets to see Madeline at the Circus
For tickets, call 330-996-1100 or for more information visit Cuyahoga Valley Youth Ballet website
Win 4 Tickets to Cuyahoga Valley Youth Ballet presents Madeline at the Circus (Closed)
Updated: 3-8-11 Winner Announced: Congratulations, Kim Lucak.
Cuyahoga Valley Youth Ballet is generously offering one lucky winner 4 tickets to see Madeline at the Circus on Sunday, March 13th at 2:30pm.
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This was not a paid post. My own opinions were used based on my perceptions and experience. Thank you to Cuyahoga Valley Youth Ballet who provided the tickets for review & giveaway.
I learned that the dancers are trained in Cayahoga Falls!!
Grandma would go with us 🙂
My girls have been sick, cannot wait to do something with them! Hopefully the ballet!!!
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Love the Madeline videos and dolls!!!
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I would love to take my 4 year old to something like this! I also learned that there are dance classes I can sign her up for! Ages 3 and up, awesome!
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Wow the CVYB has dancers as young as 8 years old! Thats awesome!
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CVYB does a wonderful job with their performances!!
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This looks adorable!
Never knew that the youth ballet was the first in Ohio and is the 4th largest in the country. Thats pretty impressive:)
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My daughter, Emily, loves Madeline!
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CVYB is the oldest youth ballet in Ohio. My daughter was Madeline for halloween and wants a Madeline birthday party in April. We have a large selection of the movies, several of the dolls, the game and puzzles.
As a big fan, she would LOVE to see this!
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My two year old told me that she wants a ballerina birthday so i think she’ll love it !
I think my 3 year old daughter would just love this. She just started ballet/tap this year and just loves anything that has to do with ballet. I would love to win this for her.
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CVYB goes on tour to schools, how fun for the kids!!!
They offer 2-4 programs per year!
The choreographer is the same as Nutcracker !! – awesome!
I did not know CVYB offers classes for three years and up!! I will look into them!
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I learned they offer a scout package/badge program! I’m gonna try and remember that when my daughter gets old enough!
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I would love to win these tickets for my daughter. I had no idea that the CVYB has been around since 1975!
Nan Klinger is the acting director
Thanks for this posting. Been trying to come up with a good date night with my 4 year old daughter and I think this might be it 🙂