Dancing Wheels Airs a Made-for-Television Documentary and Countywide Anti-Bullying Campaign

By Michael Bargas As the top recipient of the pioneering Cuyahoga County Arts & Culture “Creative Culture Grant”, The Dancing Wheels Company & School will bring to fruition a year-long campaign to bring a vision of hope and possibility to those who have struggled with the indignities of bullying and other social injustices. About the Production The springboard for the campaign was a world premiere … Continue reading Dancing Wheels Airs a Made-for-Television Documentary and Countywide Anti-Bullying Campaign

Cleveland’s Dancing Wheels’ ‘Rock that Rolls!’ benefit concert set for April 11, 2014

By Michael Bargas Cleveland, OH – The house will be rockin’ on Friday, April 11, 2014 when the Dancing Wheels Company ignites the stage at Cleveland’s Public Hall (Public Auditorium & Conference Center) with an unforgettable evening of music and dance by some of America’s most notable Rock Hall inductees: Madonna, R.E.M., Ray Charles, The Temptations and Alice Cooper. An awesome VIP Party (hosted by more … Continue reading Cleveland’s Dancing Wheels’ ‘Rock that Rolls!’ benefit concert set for April 11, 2014

Redford to appear in Richardson Choreographed Performance Art Work ‘The Way of the Rain Miami’

On Tuesday, March 11, the National YoungArts Foundation will present the world premiere of The Way of the Rain Miami – a collaborative performance art piece by an all-star creative team directed by Sibylle Szaggars Redford. This unique multidisciplinary show pays homage to Earth and its universal elements through the exploration of light, sound, color and texture. The concept for this one night only event was inspired during Redford’s … Continue reading Redford to appear in Richardson Choreographed Performance Art Work ‘The Way of the Rain Miami’

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Unveils 45th Anniversary Season Lineup

(Pittsburgh, PA) – Marking the company’s 45th Anniversary Season, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Artistic Director Terrence S. Orr has unveiled a 2014-2015 lineup punctuated by grand classical ballets, Pittsburgh premieres and reprisals from the company’s 45-year repertoire collection. This milestone season will feature the Pittsburgh premiere of “Beauty and the Beast” for two full performance weekends at the Benedum as well as the company’s first full-length production of … Continue reading Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Unveils 45th Anniversary Season Lineup

Fotosjcm Announces Innovative Ballet Photography Book ‘Esprit de Corps’

Photographer and former dancer Jesús Chapa-Malacara, head of art production company fotosjcm, announces the launch of Esprit de Corps, an innovative book of ballet photography unlike any seen before.  The high-end art book, currently being independently financed and offered exclusively through a Kickstarter campaign, will feature world-class dancers from several top ballet companies, including American Ballet Theatre’s Jared Matthews and Yuriko Kajiya, Dance Theatre of Harlem‘s Michaela DePrince … Continue reading Fotosjcm Announces Innovative Ballet Photography Book ‘Esprit de Corps’

Contemporary ballet and modern masterworks highlight DANCECleveland’s 2013-14 Season

CLEVELAND – DANCECleveland will celebrate its 58th year by introducing two contemporary ballet companies and a fresh newcomer in the dance world to northeast Ohio, while celebrating the return of legendary modern companies headed by world acclaimed masters of their choreographic craft. Opening the season in October is BalletX, Philadelphia’s premier contemporary ballet company, featuring a roster of world-class choreographers. Paul Taylor Dance Company, one … Continue reading Contemporary ballet and modern masterworks highlight DANCECleveland’s 2013-14 Season

The City Ballet of Cleveland to present Spring Repertory Concert

  (Cleveland, OH) – The City Ballet of Cleveland, formerly Cleveland City Dance Company will be presenting its annual spring repertory concert at the Tri-C Eastern Campus on Saturday May 11th at 7:00 p.m. The diverse and entertaining program includes “Swan Lake, Act III” the classical ballet set to Tchaikovsky’s music. The members of the pre-professional company will also dance a lively “Maypole” and the … Continue reading The City Ballet of Cleveland to present Spring Repertory Concert

The Cleveland Orchestra announces 2013 Blossom Music Festival

CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Orchestra has announced the 2013 Blossom Music Festival season.  The Orchestra will present 19 concerts at Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Valley National Park from July 3 – September 1.  Continuing a 40-year tradition, the Blossom season opens with Salute to America concerts with the Blossom Festival Band.  Music Director Franz Welser-Möst conducts three programs at Blossom, including opening night for … Continue reading The Cleveland Orchestra announces 2013 Blossom Music Festival

MorrisonDance to Celebrate 15 Seasons of Dance

Cleveland, OH – MorrisonDance celebrates 15 seasons of dance Saturday, May 4 at 7 pm at PlayhouseSquare’s Ohio Theatre. The Cleveland-based dance company will share a selection of favorites from over 50 original pieces of choreography. The show will include Morrison’s “Tray Magnifique”, an imaginative tribute to the service industry where dancers convert trays into mirrors, dragonflies, limousines and drum kits; “Radke’s Melancholy Chromosomes”, an … Continue reading MorrisonDance to Celebrate 15 Seasons of Dance

Pittsburgh Jewish Music Festival presents Ofer Ben-Amots’ ‘The Dybbuk: Between Two Worlds’

Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh Jewish Music Festival presents The Dybbuk: Between Two Worlds, the classic tale of love and mystical possession in a new adaptation April 25 and 28 at 7:30pm at the New Hazlett Theater, 6 Allegheny Square, Northside. A young woman, Leah, near-death, awakens to the whisper of a clarinet.  She slowly realizes the sound is the spirit of her dead lover Hannan.  As the rest of … Continue reading Pittsburgh Jewish Music Festival presents Ofer Ben-Amots’ ‘The Dybbuk: Between Two Worlds’