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ROAD® Reach Out and Dance

ROAD® Vision

ROAD ® is Ballet Excel Ohio’s outreach dedicated to educating underserved children through the art of dance. We serve students who otherwise would not have the opportunity to experience dance & positively change the trajectory of their lives.

ROAD® Mission

ROAD® is Ballet Excel Ohio’s outreach intended to educate children who would otherwise be unable to access the art of dance. ROAD ® fulfills this mission through inschool residencies, immersion in preprofessional dance instruction, and community educational performances.

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25 Years of Excellence

Reach Out And Dance® is Ballet Excel Ohio’s outreach educating children who might otherwise be unable to access the art of dance.  ROAD® fulfills this mission through in school residencies, immersion pre-professional dance instruction and community educational performances. Using the energetic instruction of dance, children experience teamwork, self-discipline, and increased self-esteem. ROAD® strives for the best in each child artistically, physically, and mentally, while teaching that hard work and dedication lead to success in the dance classroom, school classroom, and beyond.

IGNITE<BR>Interest

IGNITE
Interest

The arts have the power to inspire, motivate, and uplift and are essential to a well-rounded education. Through the arts we foster self-expression and the celebration of joy. Our 10-week public school program introduces children in underserved communities to accessible dance by teaching creative dance movements and rhythm.

IMMERSE<BR>in the Arts

IMMERSE
in the Arts

ROAD® creates a nurturing environment for the children of underserved communities who have a love of dance. Several children who participate in our 10-week program receive full scholarships for pre-professional dance training at Excellence In Dance during the summer months. Our pre-professional dance training builds confidence, self-sufficiency, and discipline to impact their skills for life.

INVEST<BR>in each Child

INVEST
in each Child

Each year ROAD® invests over $3600 in pre-professional dance training per student. Students who show a true commitment to excellence are then offered full scholarships for the entire school year. Scholarships are evaluated and carried over through high school graduation. Opportunities become bountiful as each dancer grow into a dedicated, confident, and responsible young adult. Many of our dancers have gone on to professional dance careers around the world.

IGNITE INTEREST

Tier One: We ignite interest

The arts have the power to inspire, motivate, and uplift and are essential to a well-rounded education. Through the arts we foster self-expression and the celebration of joy. Our 10-week public school program introduces children in underserved communities to accessible dance by teaching creative dance movements and rhythm.

Tier Two: We immerse

ROAD creates a nurturing environment for the children of underserved communities who have a love of dance. Several children who participate in our 10-week program receive full scholarships for pre-professional dance training at Nan Klinger Excellence In Dance during the summer months. Our pre-professional dance training builds confidence, self-sufficiency and discipline to impact their skills for life. 

IMMERSE IN THE ARTS

INVEST IN EACH CHILD

Tier Three: We invest

Each year ROAD invests over $3,600 in pre-professional dance training per student. Students who show a true commitment to excellence are then offered full scholarships for the entire school year. Scholarships are evaluated and carried over through high school graduation. Opportunities become bountiful as each dancer grows into dedicated, confident, and responsible young adults. 

Reach Out and Dance® Programs Education Programs For our Schools and Communities

Our dance curriculum provides several opportunities for enrichment and continuing performing arts education. We even design special programming to meet our clients'personal needs.

ROAD® 10 WEEK SECOND GRADE

  • 10 weekly classes for second-grade students in their school setting or through our virtual video programs
  • Themes like "Leaping Through Literature" and "Math in Motion" which tie into Ohio State Standards and the current season of Ballet Excel Ohio
  • Culminates in ROAD® End of Session Show.
  • Each student receives FREE tickets to Ballet Excel Ohio's March performance at the Akron Civic Theatre.
  • Each student gets the opportunity to perform on stage at the Akron Civic Theatre during intermission.

ROAD® END OF SESSION SHOW

  • A ROAD® performance that is performed in their school for their peers.
  • Each student receives a free t-shirt to wear during the performance
  • Announcement of students that will receive a ROAD® scholarship worth up to $28,000+ in pre-professional dance training at Nan Klinger Excellence in Dance!

ROAD® SCHOLARSHIP

  • Partial and Full Scholarship to Nan Klinger Excellence in Dance Studio.
  • Uniform stipend for required dress code with available funds
  • Master class workshop opportunities with world-renowned dance professionals
  • Performance opportunities with Ballet Excel Ohio On Tour and ROAD®.

ROAD® DEMONSTRATION PERFORMANCES

  • Designed for community events and festivals
  • An audience participation experience for children of all ages
  • Presenting one of our many themes like Alphabet Soup or Create Your Own Dance. We can also customize the theme based on our clients' needs.

ROAD® JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Reach Out and Dance® (ROAD®) is in search of teaching artists

Use the energetic instruction of dance for children to experience teamwork, self-discipline, and increased self-esteem.

ROAD® strives for the best in each child artistically, physically, and mentally, while teaching that hard work and dedication lead to success in the dance classroom, school classroom, and beyond.

ROAD® 10 WEEK SECOND GRADE

  • 10 weekly classes for second-grade students in their school setting or through our virtual video programs
  • Themes like "Leaping Through Literature" and "Math in Motion" which tie into Ohio State Standards and the current season of Ballet Excel Ohio
  • Culminates in ROAD® End of Session Show.
  • Each student receives FREE tickets to Ballet Excel Ohio's March performance at the Akron Civic Theatre.
  • Each student gets the opportunity to perform on stage at the Akron Civic Theatre during intermission.

ROAD® END OF SESSION SHOW

  • A ROAD® performance that is performed in their school for their peers.
  • Each student receives a free t-shirt to wear during the performance
  • Announcement of students that will receive a ROAD® scholarship worth up to $28,000+ in pre-professional dance training at Nan Klinger Excellence in Dance!

ROAD® SCHOLARSHIP

  • Partial and Full Scholarship to Nan Klinger Excellence in Dance Studio.
  • Uniform stipend for required dress code with available funds
  • Master class workshop opportunities with world-renowned dance professionals
  • Performance opportunities with Ballet Excel Ohio On Tour and ROAD®.

ROAD® DEMONSTRATION PERFORMANCES

  • Designed for community events and festivals
  • An audience participation experience for children of all ages
  • Presenting one of our many themes like Alphabet Soup or Create Your Own Dance. We can also customize the theme based on our clients' needs.

ROAD® JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Reach Out and Dance® (ROAD®) is in search of teaching artists

Use the energetic instruction of dance for children to experience teamwork, self-discipline, and increased self-esteem.

ROAD® strives for the best in each child artistically, physically, and mentally, while teaching that hard work and dedication lead to success in the dance classroom, school classroom, and beyond.

Celebrating over 25 years of Reach Out And Dance which has touched over 11,000 lives.

Over 7,000 audience members at BXO performances each year, reflecting our community's diverse economic, ethnic, and cultural groups.

Over 20 performances at more than 15 different community locations each year.

Over 1,500 free and hundreds of reduced price tickets distributed for the Spring Ballet to those who might otherwise be unable to attend.

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30% of BXO company dancers represent underserved and/or minority demographics.

Over 400 Akron Public School second graders receive dance instruction for free in their classrooms through ROAD each year.

ROAD® Scholarship Program

ROAD® Scholarship Program is comprised of dancers who have graduated from ROAD® and have the desire to train beyond their weekly classes. ROAD® Scholarship Program dancers are selected through an application process held annually, following ROAD®’s End of Year Show.  Members attend ballet classes in the Preprofessional School Division at Nan Klinger Excellence In Dance studios. They perform at Reach Out and Dance® events and Ballet Excel Ohio on Tour performances throughout the year.

ROAD® Dancers Receive:

  • Partial and Full Scholarships to Nan Klinger Excellence in Dance Studio.

  • Dance clothes furnished based upon need.

  • Performance opportunities with Ballet Excel Ohio On Tour and ROAD®

Find out how you can support ROAD Scholarship Program through dancer sponsorship:
Contact Mia Klinger at ROAD@BalletExcelOhio.org or (330) 822- 4296

BECOME A ROAD® SCHOOL

  • Study Guides for Teachers and Principals.

  • Information Packets for Parents and Families.

  • Fit Minute- A fun opportunity for education on basic health principles.

  • Free t-shirts and tickets to Ballet Excel Ohio's March Performance at the Akron Civic Theatre.

  • Professionally trained Instructors and Musicians.

  • Personalized program management and development.

  • Our Commitment to Excellence.

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BECOME A ROAD® SCHOOL

  • Study Guides for Teachers and Principals.

  • Information Packets for Parents and Families.

  • Fit Minute- A fun opportunity for education on basic health principles.

  • Free t-shirts and tickets to Ballet Excel Ohio's March Performance at the Akron Civic Theatre.

  • Professionally trained Instructors and Musicians.

  • Personalized program management and development.

  • Our Commitment to Excellence.

Every Child Counts

Our programs depend on the support of our generous benefactors who believe in our mission. To help us make a difference in the lives of underserved youth, please consider donating.

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