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Rochester City Ballet

Rochester City Ballet enriches the community through innovative dance performances, education, and outreach. They celebrate the art of ballet while fostering creativity and collaboration among artists and audiences alike.

<p fr-original-style="" style="margin: 0px; width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: inherit;">Celebrate a year of hard work, growth, and artistry at the School of Rochester City Ballet End of Year Showcase. 🎭</strong> Our students take the stage to share the technique, confidence, and creativity they&rsquo;ve built in class.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="margin: 0px; width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"></p><p fr-original-style="" style="margin: 0px; width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">By reserving your spot, you support accessible dance education and help us continue enriching Rochester through ballet. 🌟 Please complete the form below so we can plan a smooth, enjoyable experience for dancers, families, and guests.</p>

School of Rochester City Ballet End of Year Showcase

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Cinderella's  Ball

<p fr-original-style="" style="margin: 0px; width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Don&rsquo;t miss NEXT UP!, a unique and intimate choreographic showcase celebrating the raw beauty of dance. Set in the new Black Box Theatre at St. John Fisher University, the evening will include an exciting <strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: inherit;">new work created by acclaimed choreographer</strong><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: inherit;">&nbsp;Gabrielle Lamb&nbsp;</strong>for Rochester City Ballet. Alongside Lamb&rsquo;s premiere, audiences will experience a selection of innovative pieces that highlight the creativity and talent of RCB dancers. With minimal sets and costumes, the focus remains on the pure artistry of movement, bringing audiences up close to the emotion, energy, and storytelling that make dance so powerful. This is an evening not to be missed for dance lovers and anyone seeking a fresh, inspiring performance experience.</p>

NEXT UP! - A Choreographic Showcase 7:00 PM

NEXT UP! - A Choreographic Showcase 2:00 PM

<h4 fr-original-style="font-family: var(--heading-font-font-family); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: var(--heading-font-letter-spacing); text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; margin: 0px; font-weight: var(--heading-font-font-weight); line-height: calc(var(--heading-font-line-height) * (1 + (1 - var(--heading-4-size-value))/25)); font-size: calc((var(--heading-4-size-value) - 1) * 1.2vw + 1rem); color: rgb(98, 75, 75); overflow-wrap: break-word; caret-color: rgb(98, 75, 75); text-align: left;" id="isPasted" style="font-family: var(--heading-font-font-family); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: var(--heading-font-letter-spacing); text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; margin: 0px; font-weight: var(--heading-font-font-weight); line-height: calc(var(--heading-font-line-height) * (1 + (1 - var(--heading-4-size-value))/25)); font-size: calc((var(--heading-4-size-value) - 1) * 1.2vw + 1rem); color: rgb(98, 75, 75); overflow-wrap: break-word; caret-color: rgb(98, 75, 75); text-align: left; box-sizing: inherit;">We are kicking off the season with something special: a groundbreaking residency in <strong fr-original-style="font-weight: 700; overflow-wrap: break-word;" style="font-weight: 700; overflow-wrap: break-word; box-sizing: inherit;">Syracuse, NY</strong> in collaboration with <strong fr-original-style="font-weight: 700; overflow-wrap: break-word;" style="font-weight: 700; overflow-wrap: break-word; box-sizing: inherit;">Syracuse University&nbsp;</strong>and <strong fr-original-style="font-weight: 700; overflow-wrap: break-word;" style="font-weight: 700; overflow-wrap: break-word; box-sizing: inherit;">Central New York Ballet</strong> at the <strong fr-original-style="font-weight: 700; overflow-wrap: break-word;" style="font-weight: 700; overflow-wrap: break-word; box-sizing: inherit;">Everson Museum</strong>.&nbsp;</h4><h4 fr-original-style="font-family: var(--heading-font-font-family); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: var(--heading-font-letter-spacing); text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; margin: 0px; font-weight: var(--heading-font-font-weight); line-height: calc(var(--heading-font-line-height) * (1 + (1 - var(--heading-4-size-value))/25)); font-size: calc((var(--heading-4-size-value) - 1) * 1.2vw + 1rem); color: rgb(98, 75, 75); overflow-wrap: break-word; caret-color: rgb(98, 75, 75); text-align: left;" style="font-family: var(--heading-font-font-family); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: var(--heading-font-letter-spacing); text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; margin: 0px; font-weight: var(--heading-font-font-weight); line-height: calc(var(--heading-font-line-height) * (1 + (1 - var(--heading-4-size-value))/25)); font-size: calc((var(--heading-4-size-value) - 1) * 1.2vw + 1rem); color: rgb(98, 75, 75); overflow-wrap: break-word; caret-color: rgb(98, 75, 75); text-align: left; box-sizing: inherit;"><strong fr-original-style="font-weight: 700; overflow-wrap: break-word;" style="font-weight: 700; overflow-wrap: break-word; box-sizing: inherit;">SYNERGY</strong> will bring together the talented dancers of both companies for an evening celebrating the power of movement, creativity, and community. This performance, held in one of Syracuse&#39;s most iconic cultural venues, will be an exciting showcase of the artistic possibilities when two ballet companies come together in harmony.&nbsp;</h4>

SYNERGY - Syracuse, NY with Central New York Ballet

<p style="text-align:center;width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit"><strong style="font-weight:700;box-sizing:inherit"><em><span fr-original-style="font-size: 30px;" style="font-size:30px;box-sizing:inherit">Celebrate local drinks and dance!</span></em></strong></p><p style="width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit;text-align:center"><strong><em><span fr-original-style="font-size: 18px;" style="font-size:18px;box-sizing:inherit">August 31st 5-9pm at Kin Event Space</span></em></strong></p><p style="width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit;text-align:center"><strong><span fr-original-style="font-size: 14px;" style="font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit">Live performance * Local Breweries * Local Wineries * Local Distilleries * Live Music * Farm to Table Hors D' Oeuvres </span></strong></p><p><br /></p>

Booze N' Ballet 2024

<p style="line-height:1.39537;margin:9.66379pt 4.00745pt 0pt 19.2105pt;text-indent:0.35998pt;width:100%;box-sizing:inherit"><span style="font-size:12.5pt;box-sizing:inherit">Rochester City Ballet’s gala fundraising event for 2023, <strong style="font-weight:700;box-sizing:inherit">Ballet Soirée: Studio 54</strong>, will be held October 5</span><span style="font-size:12.5pt;box-sizing:inherit"><span style="font-size:0.6em;vertical-align:super;box-sizing:inherit">th</span></span><span style="font-size:12.5pt;box-sizing:inherit"> at The Highline in Rochester, NY. We will pay homage to Studio 54, the most legendary dance nightclub in the world, known for its “avant-garde glitz” dress code and high-profile guest list.  </span></p><p style="line-height:1.39537;margin:9.66379pt 4.00745pt 0pt 19.2105pt;text-indent:0.35998pt;width:100%;box-sizing:inherit"><span style="font-size:12.5pt;box-sizing:inherit">Featuring performances from the Rochester City Ballet dancers, paired with an evening of food, live & silent auctions, dancing to the Bob Greco Band, and more, this evening serves as RCB's largest fundraising effort – allowing us to continue to serve and inspire our community. </span></p><p style="line-height:1.39537;margin:9.66379pt 4.00745pt 0pt 19.2105pt;text-indent:0.35998pt;width:100%;box-sizing:inherit"><br /></p><p style="line-height:1.39537;margin:9.66379pt 4.00745pt 0pt 19.2105pt;text-indent:0.35998pt;width:100%;box-sizing:inherit"><span style="font-size:12.5pt;box-sizing:inherit">Questions? Contact us at <a href="mailto:info@rochestercityballet.org"><strong>info@rochestercityballet.org</strong></a>!</span></p>

Ballet Soiree-Studio 54

<p fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="margin: 0px; width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Take a piece of the magic home with you. Our limited-edition Cinderella 2026 t-shirt celebrates Rochester City Ballet&rsquo;s enchanting spring production.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="margin: 0px; width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"></p><p fr-original-style="" style="margin: 0px; width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Each shirt features a beautifully crafted front design that captures the spirit of Cinderella, paired with a full cast listing on the back&mdash;honoring the talented dancers who brought this fairytale to life on stage.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="margin: 0px; width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"></p><p fr-original-style="" style="margin: 0px; width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">✨ The clock is ticking&mdash;don&rsquo;t miss your chance to remember the magic.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="margin: 0px; width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">⏰ <strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: inherit;">Quick turnaround! All orders must be placed by April 6th.</strong></p>

Take a piece of the magic home with you. Our limited-edition Cinderella 2026 t-shirt celebrates Rochester City Ballet’s enchanting spring production.Each shirt features a beautifully crafted front design that captures the spirit of Cinderella, paired with a full cast listing on the back—honoring the talented dancers who brought this fairytale to life on stage.✨ The clock is ticking—don’t miss your chance to remember the magic.⏰ Quick turnaround! All orders must be placed by April 6th.

Rochester City Ballet

Rochester City Ballet

Past events

Past events

School of Rochester City Ballet End of Year Showcase

Cinderella's Ball

NEXT UP! - A Choreographic Showcase 7:00 PM

NEXT UP! - A Choreographic Showcase 2:00 PM

SYNERGY - Syracuse, NY with Central New York Ballet

Booze N' Ballet 2024

Ballet Soiree-Studio 54

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Rochester City Ballet's Cinderella T-Shirts

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