2022-2023
SEASON
Fall Series
September 30th - October 8th
We will open our 2022-23 season with our Fall Series! This mixed repertoire series will feature "The Kingdom of the Shades" from "La Bayadère", as well as Artistic Director Mario de la Nuez's "Elegy in Light", and former company artist Anna Leithart's "A Willing Spirit."
The Nutcracker Jazzed Up
November 25th - December 11th
Enjoy a new take of a Christmas classic with The Nutcracker Jazzed Up!, a Duke Ellington twist on the Tchaikovsky classic. This fun reinterpretation of The Nutcracker returns once again to delight Cincinnati audiences with a beautiful cast of dancers that transforms the classic ballet into a fun and magical production.
DanceCincinnati
February 24th - March 4th
DanceCincinnati features a sensational mix of classical and contemporary styles of dance which showcase the dancers' skills, artistry, and versatility. This year we will be presenting Artistic Director Meridith Benson's "Bizet Symphony" , as well as other works to be announced January, 2023.
Coppelia
April 28th - May 14th
DE LA Dance Company presents Coppélia, the story of toymaker Dr Coppelius, who creates a life-like doll and tries to bring her to life. Based on a story by E.T.A. Hoffmann, this delightful tale presents a budding romance between two villagers, Frantz and Swanilda, alongside the curious workings of their eccentric neighbor Dr. Coppélius, a mad inventor who has taken to creating life-like automatons. Dr Coppelius believes that he has actually managed to give life to one of his creations, but it turns out that he has become embroiled in something far different.
Dance Under the Stars
July 21th - July 30th
DE LA is excited to be bringing back our beloved outdoor program! Performed in Washington Park, this series will include a mix of classical and contemporary repertoire. DE LA Dance Company will be accompanied on stage by dancers from our Pre-Professional Performance Intensive.