The School of
Central Ohio Youth Ballet
Providing personalized and concert-level instruction of ballet and modern for dancers of all ages. Located in Central Ohio, formerly The Ballet Academy. Established 1994.
Community Dance Days
Saturday, July 8, 2023
Saturday, July 22, 2023
Come experience dance with COYB! Class fees waived on July 8 and 22 for the following classes:
- Creative Dance (Ages 4 & 5) – 9:00am
- Dance Foundations I (Ages 5 & 6) – 9:45am
- Dance Foundations II (Ages 6 & 7) – 9:45am
- Ballet 1 (Ages 8+) – 12:45pm
- Modern 1 (Ages 8+) – 10:30am
- Pilates Barre / Spring Wall (Ages 15+) – 9:00am
Click “Register Now” to view more class details and enroll!
By clicking “Register Now” you will be redirected to ClassJuggler to select and enroll in your desired class. Please note there is a one-time $2.00 registration fee for new users when checking out.
Summer Session
June 19 – July 29
Three or Six Week Options available.
Introductory Classes
Offering Creative Dance, Dance Foundations, Beginning Ballet, and Modern classes for dancers with little to no experience. Ages 4 – 11.
Upper Classes
Offering Ballet, Pointe, and Modern classes for dancers with Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced experience. Ages 8+.
Adult Classes
Offering Introductory Modern, Pilates Barre and Spring Wall, and Semi-Private Pilates Reformer classes. No previous experience required. Ages 18+.
Summer Master Class Series
Join our Guest Artists as they teach master classes in Modern, Jazz, Ballet, Laban Notation, and Contemporary Ballet for dancers with Intermediate to Advanced experience. Ages 12+.
Guest Artists include Kora Radella, Erin Wholford, Marden Ramos, Kylie Bonfante, Julie Brodie, Sarah Horrigan, and Joshua Manculich.
Junior Summer Intensive
August 2 & 3, 11:00am – 3:00pm.
Learn exciting dances from The Nutcracker and participate in a practice audition! No previous experience required. Ages 8 – 11.
Upper Summer Intensive
August 2 – 4 & 7 -9 2:00pm – 8:00pm
Enjoy classes in ballet, modern, and choreography! Intermediate experience required. Ages 12+.
Click “Register Now” to view class schedule, tuition, and enrollment details.
By clicking “Register Now” you will be redirected to ClassJuggler to select and enroll in your desired class. Please note there is a one-time $2.00 registration fee for new users when checking out.
Fall and Beyond
Fall Session Begins August 21!
Offering Creative Movement, Ballet, Modern and Fitness Classes for dancers of all abilities and experiences. Ages 4 through Adult. Registration opens July 8, 2023.
Nutcracker Auditions
August 26, 2023. 1:00pm at COYB Studios – 64 W. Main Street, Newark, Ohio
All area-dancers ages 8+ are invited to audition for Central Ohio Youth Ballet’s The Nutcracker. Performances are held Thanksgiving weekend at the historic Midland Theater in downtown Newark, Ohio, and at The Woodward Opera House in Mt. Vernon the second weekend of December.
The magic is ever-expanding as this youth company brings to life the costumes, sets and choreography of this ballet classic.
Save the date and dream with us!