50 years of Inspiration
RSVP details coming soon—stay tuned!
Save the Date
March 14, 2026
We can’t wait to celebrate with you, come relive the memories, reconnect with your dance family, and be part of this incredible milestone!
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Saturday, March 14, 2026- Alumni Day Events
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Studio Drop-In
March 14, 2026- 9:30am
Nan Klinger Excellence in Dance, 2315 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls Ohio
Join us for mimosas in the studio on Saturday morning and view the new 50th Anniversary Donor Wall, created to honor those who have supported BXO’s legacy and future.
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Alumni Donation Class
March 14, 2026- 10:00am
Nan Klinger Excellence in Dance, 2315 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls Ohio
Reconnect with your roots and each other in a fun and informal alumni dance class! Space is limited to 30 dancers and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis for donors donating at any level. We will send more information on the donation class later this year so stay tuned!
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Backstage Tour of the Akron Civic Theatre
March 14, 2026- 4:30pm
Akron Civic Theatre, 182 South Main Street, Akron
We will kick-off our time together with a tour of the renovated Civic Theatre. Rediscover the magic backstage at one of our most beloved performance spaces.
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Alumni Reception
March 14, 2026- 5:00-6:30pm
Akron Civic Theatre
Join us for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres in the beautiful balcony area of the Civic. Connect with old friends, past choreographers, and fellow alumni before the evening performance.
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World Premiere of Aladdin
March 14, 2026- 7:00pm
Akron Civic Theatre
Enjoy the premiere of Aladdin, an original ballet by Erich Yetter. Each alumnus receives two complimentary tickets to the performance. Before the curtain rises, we’ll share a short commemorative film: 50 Years of Inspiration.
