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Tutus, Touring and Other Terrors!

The Wild World of Professional Ballet Touring
2026-05-04 19:00:00 2026-05-04 20:00:00 America/New_York Tutus, Touring and Other Terrors! Backstage insight into the wild touring world of professional ballet. Solon Branch - Meeting Room (70)

Monday, May 04
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-04 19:00:00 2026-05-04 20:00:00 America/New_York Tutus, Touring and Other Terrors! Backstage insight into the wild touring world of professional ballet. Solon Branch - Meeting Room (70)

Solon Branch

Meeting Room (70)

Backstage insight into the wild touring world of professional ballet.

See other dates and locations for this program on our events calendar.

Calling all dance lovers, drama fans, and curious minds! Join Nigel Burgoine, former principal dancer with the London Festival Ballet (now English National Ballet) and award-winning artistic director, for an unforgettable evening of behind-the-scenes ballet stories. 

From backstage chaos to onstage mishaps, Nigel shares thrilling and sometimes hair-raising tales from his world travels with a professional ballet company. Don’t miss this fascinating peek into the highs, lows, and leaps of life in the spotlight! 

Presented by Nigel Burgoine, former principal dancer with the London Festival Ballet (now English National Ballet) and award-winning artistic director.  

To register, go to cuyahogalibrary.org, or contact the Solon Branch at 440-248-8777.

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Solon Branch
slnmgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 440.248.8777
Fax: 440.248.5369
Branch manager
Darlene Davis
Hours
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Mon, Apr 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 17 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Apr 18 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Apr 19 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Located adjacent to Solon Community Park, the Solon Branch of CCPL offers community meeting spaces, public computer stations and dedicated areas for children and teens.

Upcoming events

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Illustrator + Dark Garment Direct to Garment Printer - This class is high demand/limited seats. Join the wait list.
Fri, Apr 17, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Learn how to use the Dark Garment Direct to Garment Printer, and the basics of Adobe Illustrator software.
This event is full
Blood Drive
Fri, Apr 17, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (70)
Donate blood today. For more information or to make an appointment visit www.redcrossblood.org or call the American Red Cross at 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767).
Aspire ESOL/Citizenship Orientation and Testing
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Orientation and Post-Testing for Aspire ESOL/Citizenship students.
Sublimation Basics
Mon, Apr 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Swagelok Innovation Center
Learn about the sublimation process during a demonstration of the sublimation printer and heat presses in the Innovation Center.
Career Counseling - Cuyahoga Works
Tue, Apr 21, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Study Room
To schedule an appointment with a certified career counselor at the Solon branch, call Cuyahoga Works at 216-475-2225 .
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Apr 22, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Pixel Pages - Earth & Sky
Wed, Apr 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Celebrate Earth Day with digital stories about the earth and the sky with BookFlix and TumbleBooks. Ages 3-5.
Improve Your Cell Phone Photography!
Wed, Apr 22, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Cell phones might not have the best cameras for photography, but they are convenient, and there are best practices and settings you can use to dramatically improve your pictures.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Thu, Apr 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Apr 23, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Teens Create
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Swagelok Innovation Center
Dive into hands-on projects and unleash your creativity in the Innovation Center!
Friends of the Library Book Sale - Member Preview Night - Sponsored by the Friends of the Solon Library
Thu, Apr 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Support the Friends of the Solon Branch and grow your home library at the same time! Browse an incredible selection of books for all ages, along with DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks, and more.
Friends of the Library Book Sale-Teachers-20% discount w/ID - Sponsored by the Friends of the Solon Library
Fri, Apr 24, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Support the Friends of the Solon Branch and grow your home library at the same time! Browse an incredible selection of books for all ages, along with DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks, and more.
Friends of the Library Book Sale - Half-Price Day - Sponsored by the Friends of the Solon Library
Sat, Apr 25, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Support the Friends of the Solon Branch and grow your home library at the same time! Browse an incredible selection of books for all ages, along with DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks, and more.
Innovation Center Orientation - For adults ages 18 & up
Sat, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Swagelok Innovation Center
Learn about the equipment and software in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
Friends of the Library Book Sale - Bag Day - Sponsored by the Friends of Solon Library
Sun, Apr 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Support the Friends of the Solon Branch and grow your home library at the same time! Browse an incredible selection of books for all ages, along with DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks, and more.
Career Counseling - Cuyahoga Works
Tue, Apr 28, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Study Room
To schedule an appointment with a certified career counselor at the Solon branch, call Cuyahoga Works at 216-475-2225 .
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Apr 29, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Thu, Apr 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Apr 30, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Laser Basics - For adults ages 18 & up
Fri, May 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Swagelok Innovation Center
Join us for an introduction to the Laser Engraver/Cutter in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
Aspire ESOL/Citizenship Orientation and Testing
Sat, May 02, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Orientation and Post-Testing for Aspire ESOL/Citizenship students.
Innovation Center Orientation - For adults ages 18 & up
Sat, May 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Swagelok Innovation Center
Learn about the equipment and software in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
Tutus, Touring and Other Terrors! - The Wild World of Professional Ballet Touring
Mon, May 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (70)
Backstage insight into the wild touring world of professional ballet.
Career Counseling - Cuyahoga Works
Tue, May 05, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Study Room
To schedule an appointment with a certified career counselor at the Solon branch, call Cuyahoga Works at 216-475-2225 .
Play, Learn, & Grow
Wed, May 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Boost your toddler's brain through play! Join us for a 5-week club for caregivers and children ages 1 to 3, connect with your kids and other families, plus get answers about your growing child.
Innovation Center Orientation - For adults ages 18 & up
Thu, May 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Swagelok Innovation Center
Learn about the equipment and software in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
Pixel Pages - Imagination
Fri, May 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Explore imaginative stories with BookFlix, TumbleBooks, and apps. Ages 3-5.
Blood Drive
Fri, May 08, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (70)
Donate blood today. For more information or to make an appointment visit www.redcrossblood.org or call the American Red Cross at 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767).
Career Counseling - Cuyahoga Works
Tue, May 12, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Study Room
To schedule an appointment with a certified career counselor at the Solon branch, call Cuyahoga Works at 216-475-2225 .
Wazer Basics - Ages 18 & up
Tue, May 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Swagelok Innovation Center
Join us for an introduction to the Wazer Waterjet in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
Play, Learn, & Grow
Wed, May 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Boost your toddler's brain through play! Join us for a 5-week club for caregivers and children ages 1 to 3, connect with your kids and other families, plus get answers about your growing child.
Teens Create
Thu, May 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Swagelok Innovation Center
Dive into hands-on projects and unleash your creativity in the Innovation Center!
Aspire ESOL/Citizenship Orientation and Testing
Sat, May 16, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Orientation and Post-Testing for Aspire ESOL/Citizenship students.
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