Oglebay Institute presents "12 Dancing Princesses" Ballet

Dance the night away with “12 Dancing Princesses”—the fall production of Oglebay Institute’s Youth Ballet Company. The talented young dancers move through the mystery, romance, and enchantment of this classic fairy tale put to music and told through original choreography.

Shows take place 3pm & 7pm Sunday, October 12; 7pm Saturday, October 18; 3pm & 7pm Sunday, October 19 at Towngate Theatre.

Get Tickets

Tickets: $20

Purchase tickets online or call 304-242-7700.

Sponsored by the Helen J. Prince Foundation.

2025-26 Children’s Theater Season at Towngate

“12 Dancing Princesses” Ballet
3pm & 7pm Sunday, October 12
7pm Saturday, October 18
3pm & 7pm Sunday, October 19

“The Homecoming: A Christmas Story”
7pm December 11 & 12; 3pm December 13 & 14

“The Nutcracker”
7pm December 18 & 19; 3pm & 7pm Sunday, December 21

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella”
8pm March 6, 7, 13, 14; 3pm March 8

Take your kids to the ballet.

Oglebay Institute’s children’s theater brings classic stories from the page to the stage through theater and dance.  Ballet performances feature well-loved stories that children relate to. Kids not only get excited about the characters and music they know, but also get to see stories presented in new and interesting ways.  Performances introduce kids to the beauty of dance. They also learn how dance can be used as a means of self-expression and storytelling.

Teaching the Art of Dance…

Oglebay Institute recognizes the importance of creative expression through movement and music. Dance has been a vibrant part of our programming for more than 80 years. We not only present dance as an art form and a means of self-expression but also as social interaction for all ages. From new dancers to returning professionals, our students immerse themselves in the art of dance at Oglebay Institute.