The schedule also features appearances by Cincinnati Ballet, performing Val Caniparoli's The Nutcracker, and the National Ballet of Canada performing artistic director James Kudelka's The Firebird and The Four Seasons. Kudelka has announced that he will resign his position at the end of the month and become the company's resident choreographer.
The Ailey company's appearance is presented as part of co-presenter DanceCleveland's 50th anniversary season.