New summer dance program ‘nextSPACE’ one of a few recent developments for GroundWorks DanceTheater

By Steve Sucato (with Jimmy Schlemmer) Amid uncertainty over the global pandemic and the ways forward for arts organizations, Cleveland’s GroundWorks DanceTheater is making the best of the uncertainty by doing what dance companies do best; getting creative. Their new summer dance program nextSPACE, running now – August 22 is an interconnected series of activities and performances in both live and virtual spaces around Cleveland … Continue reading New summer dance program ‘nextSPACE’ one of a few recent developments for GroundWorks DanceTheater

Cleveland’s GroudWorks DanceTheater’s Fundraiser IT TAKES TWO 2020! Goes Virtual

GroundWorks DanceTheater is thrilled to announce the official launch of IT TAKES TWO 2020! a virtual take on our beloved “Dancing with the Stars” style competition. Our Celebrities and Company Dancers are observing safety guidelines and are rehearsing remotely to create a final dance video duet.  The final IT TAKES TWO video dance duets will be released for viewing online April 24, 2020.  During this … Continue reading Cleveland’s GroudWorks DanceTheater’s Fundraiser IT TAKES TWO 2020! Goes Virtual

Of Sideshows, Photo Memories and Atoms: GroundWorks Dance Theater’s ‘Summer Series’ Promises a Carnival of Visual Delights

By Steve Sucato Childhood memories of Looney Tunes cartoons and circus sideshows provided the creative spark for GroundWorks DanceTheater artistic director/choreographer David Shimotakahara’s latest dance work, “Sud Buster’s Dream”. The animated work will make its premiere as part of GroundWorks’ season opening Summer Series program this weekend, July 19-21 at Cain Park’s Alma Theater in Cleveland Heights. The 30-minute contemporary dance work is set to an early … Continue reading Of Sideshows, Photo Memories and Atoms: GroundWorks Dance Theater’s ‘Summer Series’ Promises a Carnival of Visual Delights