Hot Chocolate – Black Ballet
December 19 – December 21
Aronoff Center for the Arts
Starting at $20
See the Black Nutcracker, Hot Chocolate at Aronoff Center for the Arts from December 19 to 21.
Back by popular demand for its 5th Anniversary, David Choate’s Hot Chocolate is Cincinnati’s first and only African American Nutcracker experience—and this year, it’s bigger, bolder, and more breathtaking than ever.
Featuring an all-Black cast of ballet, hip-hop, and contemporary dancers, Hot Chocolate blends classical tradition with Cincinnati spirit. Audiences will be transported through a dazzling winter wonderland where sugar plums dance with grace and soul, the iconic battle scene erupts into a fierce ballroom showdown with vogueing Green Army Men, and the magic of the holidays is reimagined with rhythm, joy, and unapologetic Black excellence.
Created and choreographed by David Choate, Founder of Revolution Dance Theatre, this show has quickly become a Queen City holiday tradition. Whether it’s your first time or your fifth, Hot Chocolate is the sweetest ticket in town.
Tickets to Hot Chocolate
Tickets to Hot Chocolate start at $20.
About Revolution Dance Theatre
Revolution Dance Theatre is a ballet company creating professional theatre and dance opportunities for African Americans. Intent on inclusion, its concerts and classes challenge traditional perceptions of ballet, but more importantly, they challenge traditional perceptions around Blackness.
Aronoff Center of the Arts Venue Details
Parking
More than 6,000 parking spaces and independently operated valet parking are available within a two-block radius of the Aronoff Center. Use the Cincy EZ Park App to pay for parking as appropriate. Take the Cincinnati METRO to the venue.
Prohibited Items
- Large bags, backpacks, and luggage
- Posters or signs
- Outside food and beverage
- Audio/video recording equipment
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Accessibility
All theaters and meeting spaces within the Aronoff Center are accessible to patrons with physical disabilities. To request accessible accommodation, please notify a ticketing services representative at the time of purchase.
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