Cinergy is steadfast in its corporate support for the arts in our region. Mr. Otto M. Budig, Jr ., will support the growth and expansion of the newly named Otto M. Budig Academy of Cincinnati Ballet , formerly known as the School of Cincinnati Ballet. Support for the Arts is critical for any community to thrive. I believe the growth of Cincinnati Ballet will be a cornerstone in dance development throughout this part of the country, and I am pleased to help make it all possible. Earmarked to maintain live orchestral music, a portion of the gifts will support the Cincinnati Ballet Orchestra.
Nothing enhances the beauty of ballet more than a live orchestra.
A campaign of this magnitude will position Cincinnati Ballet as a strong artistic force in our region. We are encouraged by these initial generous gifts and the significance they have within the arts and business community. Additional Gifts Pledged Several key gifts have been pledged to the 21st Century Campaign. Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Levinson provided the campaign's first gift in the Fall of 1998. Charles Levinson played a prominent role in the early years of the company when in 1969 he became President of the Cincinnati Ballet Board of Trustees.