Verb Ballets Director selected for American Dance Abroad US Delegation at Internationale Tanzmesse NRW in Germany
By Jen Garlando CLEVELAND, OH- Verb Ballets’ Producing Artistic Director, Dr. Margaret Carlson is part of the American Dance Abroad U.S. Delegation attending the Internationale Tanzmesse NRW in Germany from August 31st through September 3rd. She will be working with American Dance Abroad hosting the American Corner booth, which includes fifteen U.S. organizations: Patricia Noworol Dance Theater, Eva Dean Dance, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, keila … Continue reading Verb Ballets Director selected for American Dance Abroad US Delegation at Internationale Tanzmesse NRW in Germany
Broadway Icon Ben Vereen to Perform at Pittsburgh’s Hillman Center Sept. 17
“The one-man show Steppin’ Out Live With Ben Vereen is a unique blend of artistry, combining a tribute to Broadway, Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr., and featuring hit songs such as Defying Gravity, Mr. Bojangles, For Good and Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries. The performance is filled with song and dance, stories of Vereen’s life, and a great deal of humor.” Continue reading Broadway Icon Ben Vereen to Perform at Pittsburgh’s Hillman Center Sept. 17
The Skinny on Second Companies: Benefits, Logistics and Costs
“The most important thing in bringing out greatness in a dancer is to put them on stage and put them on stage often,” says Hubbard Street 2 (HS2) director Terence Marling. “This … alters a person’s dancing more than anything that happens in the studio.” Continue reading The Skinny on Second Companies: Benefits, Logistics and Costs
Magic and Medieval Song Power GroundWorks DanceTheater’s Latest Production at Cain Park
“Like a tame ‘Harry Potter’ movie magic battle without the wands, the dancers twisted, turned and literally bent over backwards to gather, grasp and hold the grimoire.” Continue reading Magic and Medieval Song Power GroundWorks DanceTheater’s Latest Production at Cain Park
2016 ‘Spring to Dance Festival’ Swan Song for Founder Uthoff
“I felt there was a great deal of talent especially in the mid-west that wasn’t seen,” says Uthoff. “I was in awe of the quality and variety of dance that nobody knew about.” Continue reading 2016 ‘Spring to Dance Festival’ Swan Song for Founder Uthoff
Cleveland Ballet’s Reenvisioned ‘Coppélia’ a Triumph
“Not only did Oller’s choreography sit well on the young troupe, it also breathed new life into an often stale ballet classic.” Continue reading Cleveland Ballet’s Reenvisioned ‘Coppélia’ a Triumph
Cleveland Ballet Takes Next Big Step With New Coppélia Production
“…a new interpretation of Coppélia is a rarity in this country. It’s something area dance fans will not want to miss.” Continue reading Cleveland Ballet Takes Next Big Step With New Coppélia Production
Ailey Company’s performances in Cleveland offer up new Revelations
“For those in attendance new to the company and for those returning to it, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater reaffirmed once again why they are truly an American treasure.” Continue reading Ailey Company’s performances in Cleveland offer up new Revelations
From Pre-Columbian Statues to a Purple Velvet Sofa and Great Dancing, ‘Best of’ Program had the Goods
“For a regional company with bigger aspirations there can be no better calling card.” Continue reading From Pre-Columbian Statues to a Purple Velvet Sofa and Great Dancing, ‘Best of’ Program had the Goods
Father-Son Dance Program an Up and Down Ride
Resembling a long-limbed insect, Crea moved with a slow elegance contorting and pulsating her body as she slinked about the stage. Continue reading Father-Son Dance Program an Up and Down Ride
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