Cleveland Ballet Debuts a New ‘The Nutcracker’ Production Rich in Tradition [PREVIEW]

Cleveland Ballet The NutcrackerConnor Palace – Playhouse SquareDecember 13-22, 2024 By Steve Sucato This holiday season, Cleveland Ballet is giving area audiences something it has not seen in decades: A The Nutcracker production steeped in ballet’s tradition. This Friday, December 13, through Sunday, December 22, at Playhouse Square’s Connor Palace, the company will debut artistic director Timour Bourtasenkov’s new The Nutcracker production. The 2-act ballet is … Continue reading Cleveland Ballet Debuts a New ‘The Nutcracker’ Production Rich in Tradition [PREVIEW]

Cleveland Dance Fest 2024 to Showcase the Work of 46 Choreographers [PREVIEW]

By Angelina DiFranco  The Movement Project’s Cleveland Dance Fest (CDF) is returning for its 9th season at Cleveland’s Ariel LaSalle Theater starting Friday, November 22nd through Sunday, November 24th. The annual three-day festival will feature the work of local and visiting artists in a multitude of events, including a Professional Concerts Series, a Youth Showcase, a free Virtual Dance Film Gallery, and masterclasses for professional … Continue reading Cleveland Dance Fest 2024 to Showcase the Work of 46 Choreographers [PREVIEW]

Taiwan’s Cloud Gate to Open Delayed Pittsburgh Dance Council Season [PREVIEW]

By Steve Sucato The Pittsburgh Dance Council’s 54th anniversary season will finally get underway on Saturday, November 16, at the Byham Theater with the Pittsburgh debut of Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan. The season was to open last month with the return of South African dance troupe Dado Masilo and their work Hamlet. Unfortunately, due to travel complications, the company had to cancel its fall … Continue reading Taiwan’s Cloud Gate to Open Delayed Pittsburgh Dance Council Season [PREVIEW]