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Dance Reviews 2022, DANCECleveland

Petronio Company’s Pandemic Delayed Cleveland Debut Proves Worth the Wait [REVIEW]

Stephen Petronio CompanyMimi Ohio Theatre at Playhouse SquareNovember 12, 2022 By Steve Sucato Call it a blessing in disguise that Stephen Petronio Company’s Cleveland debut was postponed in 2020 because of the global pandemic. Otherwise, the audience at Playhouse Square’s Mimi Ohio Theatre on Saturday night would not have experienced the company’s most spellbinding work of the evening, 2022’s New New Prayer for Now. Presented by DANCECleveland, the mixed … Continue reading Petronio Company’s Pandemic Delayed Cleveland Debut Proves Worth the Wait [REVIEW]

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Dance Reviews 2022, DANCECleveland

Bliss, Courage & Kong: Gibney Company’s Mixed Rep Program Delivers Mixed Results [REVIEW]

Gibney CompanyThe University of Akron’s E. J. Thomas Performing Arts HallAkron, OhioOctober 8, 2022 By Steve Sucato Call it a homecoming of sorts for Gina Gibney. The Founder, Artistic Director, and CEO of New York City’s Gibney Company returned to Northeast, Ohio with her company for the first time in 20 years this past Saturday at Akron’s E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall for an eclectic … Continue reading Bliss, Courage & Kong: Gibney Company’s Mixed Rep Program Delivers Mixed Results [REVIEW]

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Dance Reviews 2022, DANCECleveland

‘Rennie’s’ Return Rekindles Hip-Hop Dance Flame [REVIEW]

Rennie Harris Puremovement – Nuttin’ But A WordCain Park – Evans AmphitheaterCleveland Heights, OhioAugust 6, 2022 By Steve Sucato It had been 24 years since the last time DANCECleveland and Cain Park presented Rennie Harris Puremovement. A lot has changed in the hip-hop dance scene since then, although witnessing the company’s hourlong program Nuttin’ But A Word this past Saturday night, in some respects, time … Continue reading ‘Rennie’s’ Return Rekindles Hip-Hop Dance Flame [REVIEW]

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Dance Reviews 2022, DANCECleveland

‘New Work for Goldberg Variations’: A Golden Evening of Music and Dance [REVIEW]

Pam Tanowitz Dance & Simmone DinnersteinNew Work for Goldberg VariationsMimi Ohio Theatre, Playhouse SquareCleveland, OhioMarch 19, 2022 By Steve Sucato The final performance (for the foreseeable future) of Pam Tanowitz Dance and Simmone Dinnerstein’s critically acclaimed New Work for Goldberg Variations took place this past Saturday night at Playhouse Square’s Mimi Ohio Theatre. The work, co-presented with Playhouse Square, was part of DANCECleveland’s 65th Anniversary … Continue reading ‘New Work for Goldberg Variations’: A Golden Evening of Music and Dance [REVIEW]

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DANCECleveland & Playhouse Square Present Pam Tanowitz Dance & Pianist Simone Dinnerstein in ‘New Work for Goldberg Variations’

The company performs New Work For Goldberg Variations CLEVELAND – Described by The New York Times as “the most sublime new dance since Merce Cunningham’s,” Pam Tanowitz Dance will return to Playhouse Square’s Mimi Ohio Theatre on March 19th at 7:30 p.m. for a remarkable performance of the evening-length New Work for Goldberg Variations, featuring world-renowned pianist Simone Dinnerstein. Tickets are available now at http://www.DANCECleveland.org … Continue reading DANCECleveland & Playhouse Square Present Pam Tanowitz Dance & Pianist Simone Dinnerstein in ‘New Work for Goldberg Variations’

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Dance Reviews 2021

There’s Lots to Love about A.I.M’s ‘An Untitled Love’ [REVIEW]

A.I.M by Kyle AbrahamAn Untitled LoveMimi Ohio Theatre at Playhouse SquareCleveland, OHNovember 6, 2021 Reviewed by Steve Sucato Making their Cleveland debut Saturday night, A.I.M by Kyle Abraham performed the MacArthur “Genius Grant” Fellowship recipient’s latest evening-length dance theater work An Untitled Love. Presented by DANCECleveland in collaboration with Tri-C Performing Arts, the work took inspiration from Abraham’s youth in Pittsburgh and the loving relationships … Continue reading There’s Lots to Love about A.I.M’s ‘An Untitled Love’ [REVIEW]

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Dance Reviews 2021, DANCECleveland

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]

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Airings, DANCECleveland

DANCECleveland’s New Mainstage Season to Feature Familiar Favorites

By Steve Sucato Entering its 65th season of presenting dance to Northeast, Ohio audiences, DANCECleveland has new leadership as former DANCECleveland Executive Director and local dance icon Pamela Young retired. Filling Young’s shoes are and newly promoted Artistic Director, Sarah Sumbrum and new Executive Director Theresa Remnick. Young served as DANCECleveland Executive Director for the past 18 years pulling the organization out of financial life-support … Continue reading DANCECleveland’s New Mainstage Season to Feature Familiar Favorites

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Inaugural ‘Lords of The Land’ Festival Spotlights Hip Hop Culture in Cleveland

By Steve Sucato The most ambitious and one of largest hip hop events to take place in Cleveland in recent years, 10K Movement’s inaugural Lords of The Land (LoTL) summer festival takes place this week starting Thursday, July 29 and running through Sunday, August 1 in sites around downtown. Modeled after some of the biggest hip hop events in the country, the festival’s marquee event … Continue reading Inaugural ‘Lords of The Land’ Festival Spotlights Hip Hop Culture in Cleveland

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REMICK NAMED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF DANCECLEVELAND 

By Sarah Sumbrum  CLEVELAND June 17, 2021 – Following a national search, DANCECleveland announces the appointment of Theresa Remick as its new Executive Director. Remick takes leadership of the 65-year dance presenting organization following the retirement of Pamela Young who held the position for 18 years. Remick joins DANCECleveland after most recently serving as managing director of the Page Theatre, a three-venue performing arts center at … Continue reading REMICK NAMED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF DANCECLEVELAND 

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