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BFA Ballet
Program snapshot
Admissions
Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App RequiredAudition format
In-Person OnlyProgram profile
Highly SelectiveUnder 12 StudentsStudy AbroadTraining
•Emphasis on ballet and contemporary styles with top-level training
•Intensive academic and studio curriculum with advanced training while cultivating artistry
•In-depth somatic and wellness studies (Alexander Technique, Pilates, Yoga)
Notable Alumni
•Suzanne Farrell — trained at Cincinnati Conservatory; became principal dancer with New York City Ballet and George Balanchine’s foremost muse
•Peggy Lyman Hayes — former CCM Corbett Scholar; principal dancer with Martha Graham Dance Company (1973–88)
•Carrie Ellmore-Tallitsch — principal dancer and choreographer with Martha Graham Dance Company
Professional Development
•Opportunities to dance with professional companies while pursuing degree (Cincinnati Ballet, Dayton Ballet, Louisville Ballet and BalletMet)
•Study abroad opportunities for international performances
•CCM’s production season is integrated with curriculum — all students have opportunity to perform regularly
Facilities
•Three large dance studios with an observation booth and dressing rooms
•Onsite physical therapists and athletic trainers
Academic info
Snapshot
3.69
Avg GPA (W)
85%
Admit Rate
school-wide
73%
Grad Rate
29.9K
Enrollment
$55K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$25,648
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$13,976
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$29,310
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$17,974
$30-48k$18,092
$48-75k$22,492
$75-110k$27,596
$110k+$29,616
Program info updated May 12, 7:04 PM
Program Highlights
Training
•Emphasis on ballet and contemporary styles with top-level training
•Intensive academic and studio curriculum with advanced training while cultivating artistry
•In-depth somatic and wellness studies (Alexander Technique, Pilates, Yoga)
Notable Alumni
•Suzanne Farrell — trained at Cincinnati Conservatory; became principal dancer with New York City Ballet and George Balanchine’s foremost muse
•Peggy Lyman Hayes — former CCM Corbett Scholar; principal dancer with Martha Graham Dance Company (1973–88)
•Carrie Ellmore-Tallitsch — principal dancer and choreographer with Martha Graham Dance Company
Professional Development
•Opportunities to dance with professional companies while pursuing degree (Cincinnati Ballet, Dayton Ballet, Louisville Ballet and BalletMet)
•Study abroad opportunities for international performances
•CCM’s production season is integrated with curriculum — all students have opportunity to perform regularly
Facilities
•Three large dance studios with an observation booth and dressing rooms
•Onsite physical therapists and athletic trainers
Training
•Emphasis on ballet and contemporary styles with top-level training
•Intensive academic and studio curriculum with advanced training while cultivating artistry
•In-depth somatic and wellness studies (Alexander Technique, Pilates, Yoga)
Notable Alumni
•Suzanne Farrell — trained at Cincinnati Conservatory; became principal dancer with New York City Ballet and George Balanchine’s foremost muse
•Peggy Lyman Hayes — former CCM Corbett Scholar; principal dancer with Martha Graham Dance Company (1973–88)
•Carrie Ellmore-Tallitsch — principal dancer and choreographer with Martha Graham Dance Company
Professional Development
•Opportunities to dance with professional companies while pursuing degree (Cincinnati Ballet, Dayton Ballet, Louisville Ballet and BalletMet)
•Study abroad opportunities for international performances
•CCM’s production season is integrated with curriculum — all students have opportunity to perform regularly
Facilities
•Three large dance studios with an observation booth and dressing rooms
•Onsite physical therapists and athletic trainers
Updated May 12, 7:04 PM
