https://www.openworlddancefoundation.org/

Open World Dance Foundation, Waterbury, CT (2026)

01/08/2024

It is with HUGE excitement that we announce our stars for "Cinderella" 2024!

This will be an unforgettable combination like never before as , , and join forces with talented youth and children of all backgrounds!

World-renowned ballerina, author, and philanthropist MISTY COPELAND will open the show with a unique pre-show conversation and live Q&A session. Audience members will also have the chance to play in a thrilling raffle, and then enjoy the original ballet production starring American Ballet Theatre stars, Isabella Boylston and James Whiteside and talented performers from all over.

Don't miss your chance to participate in this performance!

𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐀𝐔𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 (𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐉𝐀𝐍𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒) and information available at: www.openworlddancefoundation.org

𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐓𝐒 𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐄: https://www.palacetheaterct.org/shows-and-events/main-stage/cinderella

𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Cinderella-2024

01/08/2024

We’re excited to start off the new year with a huge Cinderella production involving Misty Copeland, American Ballet Theatre Stars and , and talented youth from all over the country and abroad! We’re calling ALL those who wish to join us for ths incredible opportunity to meet us on our 2024 Cinderella Audition tour:

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟔 & 𝟕
Studio Maestro: 48 W 68th St, New York, NY 10023

𝐒𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐃𝐀𝐘, 𝐉𝐀𝐍𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝟔:
10 – 10:45 AM: Ages 3-5
10:45 – 11:30 AM: Ages 6-8
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM: Ages 9-12
12:15 – 1:00 PM: Ages 13-16
1 – 2 PM: Ages 16+, (pre) professionals en pointe
2 – 3 PM: Ballroom dancers, adults

𝐒𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘, 𝐉𝐀𝐍𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝟕:
12 – 12:45 PM: Ages 3-5
12:45 – 1:30 PM: Ages 6-8
1:30 – 2:15 PM: Ages 9 – 12
2:15 – 3 PM: Ages 13 – 16
3 – 4 PM: Ages 16+, (pre) professionals en pointe
4 – 5 PM: Ballroom dancers, adults

𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐲, 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐭: 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟑, 𝟏𝟒, 𝟐𝟎 & 𝟐𝟏
Brass City Ballet: 1255 Middlebury Rd, Middlebury, CT 06762
EXACT SCHEDULE TBD; please stay tuned!

Children and adult auditions are OPEN TO ALL! Those auditioning for soloist roles en pointe are first required to submit an online video audition to be approved for the second round of in-person auditions.

FOR REGISTRATION, FORMS, AND MORE INFORMATION: www.openworlddancefoundation.org

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01/08/2024

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧?

We want Cinderella to create opportunities for each and every dancer to fulfill their dreams. That’s why we are extending our invitation and opening the door to the world of ballet to EVERYONE!

Children as young as 3 years old, WITH OR WITHOUT dance experience, have the chance to be introduced to the performing arts world and experience the magical story of Cinderella alongside world-renowned stars.

If you are a pre-professional or professional dancer, we offer the chance to star in SOLOIST AND PRINCIPAL ROLES and the opportunity to reach the next level in your dance career. Gain impressive performing experience for your resume, meet new connections and mentors, and access tools to help you find new work opportunities worldwide!

If you are an adult who simply loves to dance or an experienced ballroom dancer looking for a unique production, we open Cinderella’s stunning “Ballroom Scene” to you full of delightful waltzes and swirling dresses!

If you are a school owner, aspiring or experienced teacher, we offer the opportunity to shine through your students and give exposure to your name in the international world of professional dance!

𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐓𝐒 𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐄 𝐀𝐓:
https://www.palacetheaterct.org/shows-and-events/main-stage/cinderella

𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐀𝐔𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 (𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐉𝐀𝐍𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒) and information available at: www.openworlddancefoundation.org

𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Cinderella-2024

01/07/2024

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 that OWDF's original premiere of Cinderella with Misty Copeland and Calvin Royal III was featured in Pointe Magazine?

You can read the full article here to learn about how this production gave 123 children the chance to dance: https://pointemagazine.com/misty-copeland-calvin-royal/

We are thrilled that Misty Copeland: world-renowned ballerina, author, and philanthropist is continuing to support the revival of this production and passing on the torch to the next generation!

“I had the privilege of being the first Cinderella to perform in the community production of Cinderella with Open World Dance. This year I'm honored to support and pass on the opportunity to the next generation!” — Misty Copeland

𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐓𝐒 𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐄 𝐀𝐓:
https://www.palacetheaterct.org/shows-and-events/main-stage/cinderella

𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐀𝐔𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 (𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐉𝐀𝐍𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒) and information available at: www.openworlddancefoundation.org

𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Cinderella-2024

01/07/2024

𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃: 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚, 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 are thrilled to present Cinderella, a collaborative ballet performance that not only promises an evening of enchantment and romance, but also emphasizes the importance of children and community involvement.

𝟏𝟐𝟑 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐍--many with no previous dance experience--were given the chance to perform alongside American Ballet Theatre stars Misty Copeland and Calvin Royal III in OWDF's premiere of Cinderella in 2016.

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟓 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟏𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒, 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐲, 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐭!

𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐓𝐒 𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐄 𝐀𝐓:
https://www.palacetheaterct.org/shows-and-events/main-stage/cinderella

𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐀𝐔𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 (𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐉𝐀𝐍𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒) and information available at: www.openworlddancefoundation.org

𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Cinderella-2024

01/07/2024

𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐓𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐄!

𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃: 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚, 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 are thrilled to present Cinderella, a collaborative ballet performance that not only promises an evening of enchantment and romance, but also emphasizes the importance of children and community involvement.

This show is more than “just a ballet.” Audience members will also enjoy a special pre-show conversation with Misty Copeland; have the opportunity to win exclusive raffle prizes; and support the work and talent of aspiring young dancers from across the country.

Although Misty Copeland will not be dancing, audience members have the unique opportunity to discover her backstage personality as she opens the show by speaking her heart out onstage. Following Misty Copeland's presentation and live Q&A session, audience members will enjoy the ballet starring principal dancers from American Ballet Theatre.

“I had the privilege of being the first Cinderella to perform in the community production of Cinderella with Open World Dance. This year I'm honored to support and pass on the opportunity to the next generation!” — Misty Copeland

𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐓𝐒 𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐄 𝐀𝐓:
https://www.palacetheaterct.org/shows-and-events/main-stage/cinderella

𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐀𝐔𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 (𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐉𝐀𝐍𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒) and information available at: www.openworlddancefoundation.org

𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Cinderella-2024

01/07/2024

We are pleased to announce that OWDF's original ballet production "Cinderella" will be presented by Misty Copeland at the stunning 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐲, 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐭!

With 2570 luscious red seats, elegant lobbies, crystal chandeliers, gold detailing, and a Broadway-sized stage, the Palace Theatre is one of the finest theaters in New England, if not the country.

We can't wait to unite with children, youth, and adults from all over the world for this fine event dedicated to empowering the next generation of artists!

Join us 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟓 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟏𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒, for an unforgettable performance uniting stars and talented youth all over the country!

𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐀𝐔𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐭: 𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.𝐨𝐫𝐠

01/07/2024

𝐀 𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐁𝐘 𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

In 2016, OWDF’s premiere of Cinderella gave 123 children–many with no previous dance experience–the chance to perform alongside American Ballet Theatre stars Misty Copeland and Calvin Royal III. Although many productions are often reserved for those with certain financial, educational, and racial backgrounds, OWDF's "Cinderella" broke boundaries in the industry by opening the world of the performing arts to all. Not only were children able to enjoy performing in a professional production alongside world-renowned stars, but OWDF treated all participants to over three months’ worth of ballet classes, rehearsals, and lectures on the history of ballet and art.

Now, 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐖𝐃𝐅 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 “𝐂𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚” 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐮𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡!

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟓 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟏𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒, 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐲, 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐭!

Learn how you can participate, donate, and audition in this GROUND-BREAKING PERFORMANCE uniting world-renowned stars and talented youth all over the country!

𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐀𝐔𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐭: 𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.𝐨𝐫𝐠

01/07/2024

𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃: 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚, 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 are thrilled to present Cinderella, a collaborative ballet performance that not only promises an evening of enchantment and romance, but also emphasizes the importance of children and community involvement.

𝟏𝟐𝟑 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐍--many with no previous dance experience--were given the chance to perform alongside American Ballet Theatre stars Misty Copeland and Calvin Royal III in OWDF's premiere of Cinderella in 2016.

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟓 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟏𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒, 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐲, 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐭!

Learn how you can participate in this GROUND-BREAKING PERFORMANCE uniting world-renowned stars and talented youth all over the country!

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