Through structured training and stage experience, dancers grow in confidence, discipline, and artistry. The Central Ohio Youth Ballet was founded in 1995 by Robert Cole of The Ballet Academy and Lisa Cole of Moving Arts Pilates and Dance. Since that time we have grown to include dancers from seven central Ohio counties and a host of studios and academies. A 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization, COYB h
as established itself as a successful training ground for talented dancers. Each year COYB presents two large productions that include the Nutcracker on Thanksgiving weekend and a spring performance which varies each year. Past spring performances have included Peter and the Wolf, Swan Lake, Giselle, contemporary works, to name a few. COYB has also presented outreach, festival and other smaller-scale performances throughout the year. Educational opportunities for dancers include an annual summer intensive program, master classes, and the Second Saturday program. Second Saturdays offer students unique opportunities to learn more about the dance world through classes, lectures, and field trips.
