AWARD-WINNING CHOREOGRAPHER & PROFESSIONAL DANCER ANNOUNCES INCOPNEGRO PROJECT

By Kat Allen Akron, Ohio (Sept. 29, 2021) – Dominic Moore-Dunson and his team are thrilled to announce the collaborative new project inCOPnegro, an evening-length dance-theatre and storytelling podcasting project exploring the concept of “safety” through the lens of storytelling, parenthood, and police relations in Black communities throughout America. inCOPnegro aims to peel back the stories of individuals on both sides of the “blue line” while Dominic, a new … Continue reading AWARD-WINNING CHOREOGRAPHER & PROFESSIONAL DANCER ANNOUNCES INCOPNEGRO PROJECT

Dance, Sports, Tragedy and Triumph, ‘The Running Show’ is a Winner [REVIEW]

Monica Bill Barnes & CompanyThe Running ShowThe University of Akron’s E. J. Thomas Performing Arts HallAkron, OH September 25, 2021 Reviewed by Steve Sucato Billed as an athletic, humorous and insightful dance-theater work/live documentary that looks at the life of a dancer as athlete/sports figure, Monica Bill Barnes & Company’s The Running Show did that as well as creating a glorious and touching metaphor for … Continue reading Dance, Sports, Tragedy and Triumph, ‘The Running Show’ is a Winner [REVIEW]

GroundWorks DanceTheater Announces Antonio Brown as First Artist In Residence

By Jimmy Schlemmer Cleveland, OH – GroundWorks DanceTheater announces the appointment of Antonio Brown as our first Artist in Residence for the coming season. This newly created position will give the artist opportunities for longer and deeper creation time with the company. Executive Artistic Director David Shimotakahara welcomes Antonio, “I look forward to continuing the wonderful creative connection we created with Antonio during GroundWorks’ 20-21 … Continue reading GroundWorks DanceTheater Announces Antonio Brown as First Artist In Residence